You’ll find an interesting array of cocktails in this third-largest city in South Africa . You may want to start off visiting some of the trendy places to down a drink, like the Planet Champagne Bar in the chic Mount Nelson Hotel . Sit yourself down on those sleek white patent-leather sofas and order a Stardust from Benson, the head barman. Though its not a champagne drink, this delicious, perfectly balanced cocktail is a real tour de force. Turn up Youssou N’Dour’s “Rokku Mi Rokka” to whisk you away this town.
To sip: Stardust
Serves 4
- 8 oz./237 ml Absolut Citron vodka
- 8 oz./ 237 ml peach schnapps
- 4 oz./ 118ml blue Curacao
- 2 oz./ 59ml sour mix
- 2 oz./ 59ml pineapple juice
- Star (carambola) fruit or kiwi for garnish
Mix all the ingredients in a large shaker filled with ice. Blend until frothy and cold. Strain into cocktail glasses, garnish with kiwi stars and serves.
Serve with: Thick-cut potato chips or salted soy nuts
**Trick of the trade: To form stars from kiwi, cut fruit into ¼-inch slices and, face down on a cutting board, cut away perimeter or ends of fruit to create points of a star.
About the Author
Colleen Mullaney, entertaining maven and author of It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, has crafted savory drinks that will satisfy your palate and help you discover so of the most amazing places on the planet.
Valery Amador, Daily Venus Diva -- Daily Venus Diva.
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