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Monday 18 noveMber 2024

Cocktails with a Story:

Caya House Brings a Unique Flavor Experience to Aruba

This season, Caya House invites
guests to discover a cocktail
menu that blends unique flavors
from Latin America and the Ca-
ribbean into every drink. Under
the direction of mixologist David
Posada, each cocktail at Caya
House tells a story, designed to
take guests on a sensory journey
that captures the vibrant essence
of the region through every ingre-
dient.

“At Caya, we believe cocktails
are more than just drinks. They’re
an opportunity to experience the
distinctive flavors and aromas of
our lands,” says David Posada,
mixologist. Each cocktail is crafted
with precision, combining modern • Tu Corazon: A standout drink the creativity behind each one.
and traditional techniques with with açai-infused cacha- Caya House also features its sig- With this unique offering, Caya
exotic fruits, spices, and artisanal ca and a hint of raw sugar, nature Lulada, made with Flor de House continues to stand out as
spirits. topped with a crisp slice of Caña rum infused with lulo, con- an iconic destination for those in
red beet for a unique, earthy densed milk, and lime leather— search of authentic Caribbean
Among the menu favorites are: finish. a perfect balance of sweetness flavors in Aruba.
• Warawara: A refreshing mix of • Un Recuerdo: A bold fusion of and freshness for those seeking a
Caravella orancello, Sloe gin, mezcal with tree tomato, but- tropical twist. Caya House invites alike to enjoy
pumpkin spice, and banana ter infused with parmesan and this innovative cocktail menu in
syrup, served over spear ice. shiitake, green tea cordial, These cocktails are part of the the heart of Palm Beach, Aruba.
This cocktail evokes the es- and green chartreuse. Perfect “Caya Experience,” with a wider Each drink is a celebration of Lat-
sence of autumn in the trop- for those looking for a robust, variety of options for guests to ex- in-Caribbean culture and flavor!q
ics. one-of-a-kind experience. plore, notes David, highlighting

The Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and its history

(Oranjestad)—The Bushiri- histories of the island: The dates back to 1725, when
bana Gold Mill Ruins is one Aruban Gold Rush. a first exploration for gold
of the most visited places on the island was commis-
by tourists on the island, Built in 1872 by English com- sioned by the Dutch West
as it lies along the north- pany Aruba Island Gold India Company. Under the
ern coast line near the mini Mining Company Ltd, the leadership of Mr. Paulus
pool and on the way to the gold mill at Bushiribana Printz, a three-year search
Natural Bridge. Despite its was constructed in the was conducted on Aruba,
seemingly plain appear- area where most gold was to no avail. Though they
ance, this ruin represents found by locals. The story found some gold, it was
one of the most important of gold on Aruba actually enough to motivate a fur-
ther search, and the assign- immediate actions, and involved grinding the rocks
ment was discontinued by informed Curacao that and letting the dust be
Printz himself. gold was found. At first, blown away by the strong
everyone could look for northeast wind, leaving
It wasn’t until 100 years lat- gold, as long as they sold clumps of gold behind. The
er, in 1824, when a young it to the government. How- next step was melting the
boy found a lump of gold ever, after some time, the gold and letting it attach
while out herding his fa- government decided to to quicksilver in order to
ther’s sheep. His father took implement stricter rules and obtain pure gold. All these
it to a local merchant who banned local search par- processes were done at
then sold the lump for $70. ties. the Bushiribana Gold Mill.
Unbeknownst to the boy
and his father, they quite Over the years, conces- The gold mill itself had a
literally struck gold, and sion-holding had seen dif- short life-span: only 10 years
as word got out, a gold ferent companies from in service, but its structure
fever spread among the around the world, all of remained relatively solid till
locals who started search- which used primitive meth- this day, and is now a his-
ing for more gold. About 25 ods to dig and carve out torical remnant.q
pounds worth was found. gold from the rocks. Aruba
Island Gold Mining Compa- Sources: Etnia Nativa & gold-
At the same time, the Aru- ny Ltd. was no different, but mineranch.com.
ban government took used a unique method that