5 Luxury Destinations for Cocktail Lovers

Whether it is to celebrate once in a life-time victory or merely to take a break from a tough work week or season, to cocktail lovers, the perfect mix of spirits can quench a certain type of thirst that no other drink can. With that said, here are 5 getaways to grab that well-deserved and deliciously alcoholic, cocktail.

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   Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel – photo by VaneskaPhotography on Flickr CC

   Singapore

Made famous for the Singapore Sling, when it comes to world-class cocktails, Singapore boasts dozens of cocktail bars serving drinks that tickle the tongue and the mind, making the country, Asia’s cocktail capital. Do not mistake their low-profile bars for cheap taverns, as they serve expensive wines and spirits whose intricate quality has brought at least 12 of them to Asia’s list of 50 Best Bars.

2. New York

Meanwhile, with its overreaching skyscrapers and scintillating skyline, New York is home to bars that serve cocktails priced just as extravagantly as its buildings. On its upper eastside, for example, The Martini at Nello’s serves expensive cocktails, which according to reviews, may cost you a month’s rent. Prices at King Cole Bar are no different, costing around USD 2,500 just to reserve a table. If this comforts you like no home couch can, though, then it’s probably worth it.

3. Goa

If you are looking for a romantic getaway, where you could be drinking exotic cocktails by the river or by the beach, then West India is the luxurious way to go. Let fine wine and other taylor-made mixed drinks add a spark to your intimate dinner date as you enjoy the sea breeze touch your sun-tanned cheeks. Flor do Mar in Goa, offers the luxury of partying all night in a small boat embellished by intricate wooden architecture. Drinks are cheap so the party need not stop early.

Waikiki evening – photo by Paul Bika on Flickr CC

4. Hawaii
Standing tall in Honolulu is Sky Waikiki, a rooftop bar that provides the glorious view of the Pacific Ocean as you indulge in their cocktails usually spiked with local taste. Tourists who yearn for an experience where the beach view meets the sparkle of city lights and delicious cocktails need not worry, as cities in Hawaii offers mixed drinks made of different types of rum and fresh fruits.

5. Maldives

If you would like to raise your cocktail drinking game to a whole new level, while relaxing on your overwater villa retreat, you can have a taste of the finest and most luxuriously priced Maldivian cocktails. The Maldives boasts cocktails whose tastes are rich in history, with most of its drinks based from vintage ingredients that bring back vibes from the distant years. Sold by exclusive resorts in the island, these rare liquors are a mix of pricey ingredients such as the Baron Gaston Legrand 1888 which costs USD 1085 for literally just a few drops.

While life’s daily hustle could cost you so much trouble at times, these cocktail destinations can taste like a refuge after every drop of their luxurious drinks. After all, stress need not be the only thing that is back-breaking – the prices of these cocktails could, too, but this time, in a bitter-sweet kind of way.

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