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The best cocktails in the world
According to Genevieve Swart of The Sydney Morning Herald, the term sundowner, meaning sunset cocktail, originated in Africa, where they have some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.Swart has taken special pains (and pleasures) in finding the most beautiful places on the planet for sundowners. Her list includes hotel and restaurant locations in Cape Town, Santorini, Zanzibar, Norway, Brazil, Cambodia, and Florida -- yes, Florida. She even found the best drinks! Would I like a Veligandu Secret in the Maldives? Yes, I would!
Unfortunately, I'm stuck in New York for the moment - but I bet I can find a patio on the Hudson River where they'd be willing to bring me a drink and tell me I'm in Asia. This "sundowner" idea is great!
[via The Sydney Morning Herald]
Filed under: Food and Drink, Hidden Gems, Holiday Ideas, Nightlife
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Willy Dec 12th 2008 2:36PM
"Sundowners" in Africa are most often enjoyed on safari.
Most afternoon safaris run 4-8pm, when the wildlife is active. Midway through the safari, the driver pulls over, serves snacks and sundowners, and allows you to stretch your legs for a few minutes before piling back in to search for nocturnal animals/hunters.
Today, living in Florida, we enjoy sundowners, but most of our neighbors call it Happy Hour.
John Walton Dec 12th 2008 8:57PM
New York City? Sundowner in the Rainbow Room.
I remember many a happy martini in the Shanghai Jin Mao Tower's Hyatt hotel bars, overlooking the Bund. The sunsets were gorgeous:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/turnips/250036111
Good times.
--John at http://voyagers.typepad.com