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"In Cartagena’s old walled city, this farm-to-glass cocktail bar is described as a cocktail temple and ranked ninth on the 2023 World’s 50 Best Bars list. Although the article does not go into detail about specific drinks, it emphasizes Alquímico’s commitment to sourcing ingredients from farms and serving them in a vibrant colonial setting, aligning with the city’s broader African-influenced food culture of patacones fried in front-room kitchens." - Stephanie Rafanelli