3 Curated Beverage Experiences for You to Sip While the Sun Sets
By IJfke RidgleyBy IJfke Ridgley|March 17, 2023|Food & Drink, Drink, Cocktails, Date Place, Food & Drink Feature, Food & Drink,
This year, some of our favorite hotels are offering unique and curated beverage experiences for you to sip while the sun sets. We’ll cheers to that.
Experience the sunset with Champagne and caviar at ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki. PHOTO COURTESY OF ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI
There is no better place to take in the sunset than from the cliffs of Namalu Bay, the stunning location of the historic Cliff House, located on the property of Montage Kapalua Bay. The hotel is welcoming back its pop-up bar and lounge, Champagne Hale at Cliff House, which offers a selection of Veuve Clicquot Champagnes paired with freshly caught seafood dishes. Offered on select days, it is the perfect way to unwind after enjoying the activities of Maui. 1 Bay Drive, Kapalua, montagehotels.com
ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki now offers a Champagne & Caviar hour on the hotel’s rooftop, arguably the best location in Waikīkī. Take in the iconic views of Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head from a private table for two with a flute of premium Champagne accompanied by bites of mochi blini with shaved egg yolk and caviar. Open to the public or as an add-on for hotel guests, included in the reservation of an Ocean View, Oceanfront or Penthouse Diamond Suite. 2452 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, espaciowaikiki.com
Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux’s Chateau Mouton Rothschild first met at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in the 1970s where they decided to merge their cabernet sauvignon grape varietals, resulting in the famed Opus One wine. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is celebrating this rich history with its two new wine programs, Icons of Wine and Winemaker Series. These monthly weekendlong events pair special guests and speakers with decadent wine tasting dinners, along with a guest chef takeover of the resort’s restaurants and an excursion to a local farm or hike paired with wine tasting. 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, maunakearesort.com