From A Mountain of Crushed Ice
What better way to unwind from a long, hot day of game-viewing and adventure than enjoying a refreshing cocktail on your private veranda? Sip one of South Africa’s legendary cocktails as you watch the sunset behind the African bush and reminisce about the day’s adventures.
Below are some of South Africa’s most popular cocktails:
The Malawi Shandy: A Shandy is an extremely popular drink consumed across the globe. It’s ingredients vary from country to country and ingredients can include ginger beer, ginger ale, lemonade, and soft drinks. The Malawi Shandy is South Africa’s unique spin on the Shandy and is an exceptionally refreshing drink comprised of equal parts of lemonade and ginger ale and a few drops of Angostura bitters. Another popular type of Shandy consumed in Namibia and South Africa is the Rock Shandy. This drink contains equal parts of soda water and lemonade with some dashes of Angostura bitters. The Angostura bitters are comprised of water, alcohol, gentian root, and vegetable flavoring extracts. You’ll love sipping on this crisp cocktail to quench your thirst.
The Sneaky Puff Adder: This interesting cocktail is named after one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes, the puff adder, and is comprised of the same ingredients as a Rock Shandy, but with one (small) twist: two shots of vodka. This cocktail is served in many of the restaurants throughout southern Africa.
Springbok: If you’re looking for a sweet bite after dinner, the Springbok is the perfect way to enjoy dessert in shot-form. Comprised of peppermint and Cape Velvet, this shot is a delectable favorite among many of its tasters. Cape Velvet is a cream liqueur that can also be enjoyed by itself over cubed ice.
