The Duke, excellence of mixology in La Maddalena

Among the reasons why it is worth visiting La Maddalena—beyond its crystal-clear sea, coves, and beaches—there is also an address cocktail enthusiasts cannot miss: The Duke, a cocktail lounge bar that since 1850 has enlivened one of the island’s picturesque alleys and over the years has become a true landmark for mixology in Sardinia.

The venue impresses right from the entrance with its elegant counter and the imposing back bar that holds over 700 labels of high-level spirits and distillates. The cocktail menu, constantly updated, is a small gem: created with hand-drawn illustrations showing the ingredients and glasses chosen for each drink, it offers original signatures, timeless classics, and non-alcoholic options, as well as the possibility of requesting a completely bespoke cocktail.

Among the must-try drinks we recommend the Mino, with rum flavored with coconut oil and sage, banana peel shrub, dry vermouth, and Campari bitter—a surprising mix that embodies both balance and character. Alternatively, the Ma.Lawa is worth tasting, where mezcal, orange liqueur, spicy mango purée, and lime juice come together in an exotic and overwhelming sip.

The Duke is not just a bar, but an experience: a place that combines tradition, research, and passion, offering those who choose it a sensory journey to remember.

📍 The Duke Cocktail Lounge Bar
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 55, 07024 La Maddalena SS
📞 349 269 4623
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