In the height of July, when Palma’s temperatures peak, Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo becomes the essential refuge for cooling off with traditional Mallorcan flavor.
Our artisanal almond horchata is not just a simple drink; it’s a centuries-old legacy that fuses the richness of local almonds with the craftsmanship of a bakery founded in 1700.
A freshness that transcends decades
Claudia is a regular customer who, since childhood, would accompany her grandmother to our Can Sanç location to sweeten and refresh their hot summer afternoons. There, as she and her grandmother chatted slowly while savoring glass after glass of almond horchata, she discovered how that everyday act had become a ritual—a symbol of pause amidst the summer bustle.
And like her, Antonia, Pau, Carla, Nuria… Every summer, families and friends queue at our three locations—Can Sanç, Baró de Santa Maria del Sepulcre, and Porta de Sant Antoni—to find in a glass of horchata the perfect solution to the sweltering heat. It’s the combination of gentle sweetness and instant refreshment that has made it the drink of summer in Mallorca, a tradition no one wants to give up.
The secret of the Palmesan summer
The secret lies in our care—and above all, in the almond, the island’s sacred ingredient. At Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo, we use it with respect for tradition: only carefully selected almonds, ground and mixed with fresh water, creating that perfect hint of sweetness that makes it irresistible.
Summer pairings
Horchata is delightful on its own, but it reaches its full expression alongside our most popular sweets:
- Traditional ensaimadas, which accentuate the contrast between soft and crispy.
- Freshly baked cuartos, perfect for dipping without losing their sponginess.
- Robiols filled with cabello de ángel, whose fruity note enhances the drink’s lightness.
In this way, each visit becomes a sensory journey that recalls authentic Mallorcan flavor and strengthens the bond with Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo’s centuries-old history.
This summer, don’t miss the almond horchata in Palma that has been refreshing every generation for years. At Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo, we await you so you can experience summer as it was meant to be: with calm, flavor, and a glass in hand.
