GigiO Restaurant has expanded its summer cocktail menu at its oceanfront location in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, introducing Caribbean-inspired signature drinks and Iriria coffee cocktails alongside its existing seafood offering. The additions reflect a growing appetite among travelers for drinks that are rooted in local ingredients and regional character rather than generic resort menus.
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The expansion comes as culinary tourism continues to shape how travelers choose destinations. According to the World Food Travel Association, 53% of leisure travelers are food travelers, and 81% learn about local food and drink during their trips — a pattern that points to strong, sustained demand for dining experiences rooted in regional identity. Restaurants that combine local ingredients, handcrafted beverages, and a strong sense of place are increasingly well-positioned to attract these visitors.
GigiO's refreshed cocktail selection draws on the flavors of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, using tropical fruits, house-made syrups, regional spirits, and local coffee. Signature additions include "Oh My Gigi," a dark rum cocktail with homemade pineapple juice, honey, and aromatic bitters; "El Chuzo," a mezcal drink with orange juice and a house-made passion fruit, cape gooseberry, and jalapeño syrup; "Coco Jambo," a clarified pineapple and coconut milk rum cocktail; and "Lapa," which pairs mezcal with cold brew coffee and grapefruit soda. The menu also features an Iriria coffee cocktail selection — including an Espresso Martini, Carajillo, and locally crafted Iriria Coffee Beer.
The expanded drinks menu complements GigiO's seafood summer menu, which highlights fresh local catches, Caribbean rice dishes cooked in coconut milk, grilled seafood, tropical produce, and Afro-Caribbean culinary traditions. Served on the restaurant's oceanfront terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the combination is designed to reflect the character and flavors of Puerto Viejo rather than a run-of-the-mill tourist dining experience.
Alongside classic cocktails such as Mojitos, the expanded menu gives visitors a broader selection of handcrafted drinks designed to pair with fresh seafood while drawing on locally sourced ingredients. The addition supports GigiO's wider approach to Caribbean hospitality — combining food, beverages, ocean views, and live entertainment in one setting.
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