Eresta Diantara, bar supervisor of Eau Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands resort in the Fari Islands, has spent years refining his craft, developing a style that blends technical precision with a strong sense of place. Deeply committed to sustainability, he prioritizes locally sourced fruits and spices in his cocktails while supporting Maldivian producers and the surrounding community.
His philosophy comes to life in the bar’s signature cocktail, the Golden Atoll. Inspired by the golden sunsets of North Malé Atoll, the drink combines tequila reposado with guava and passion fruit, the national fruit of the Maldives, layered with locally inspired spices. Using ingredients grown locally and responsibly supports island farmers, reduces food miles and celebrates the richness of Maldivian biodiversity.
The result is a cocktail that captures the rhythm and beauty of island life, telling a broader story of culture, memory, and sustainability in a single glass. More than a drink, the resort says, it’s a golden moment vibrant, grounded, and deeply connected to the land and sea.
Golden Atoll
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Tequila Reposado
- 1 oz. Local guava
- ⅔ oz. Local passion fruit cordial
- ⅓ oz. Local spiced syrup
- 3 drops Saline solution
Instructions
- Pour the tequila and remaining ingredients into a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 15 seconds using a bar spoon.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with leftover guava and passion macaron.
