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5 Cocktails To Try At Our Poolside Bar

By Ilala Lodge Hotel on May 20, 2024

Whether you’re a discerning traveller or an incurable explorer, there is a cocktail to suit every personality. Relax at our cosy Poolside Bar and order something to your taste as you watch the sun set over Victoria Falls.

Ilala Lodge Hotel’s Poolside Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing in Victoria Falls. (Especially if you’ve participated in any high-wire activities like bungee jumping and need a soothing beverage to calm your nerves…)

Located between our two swimming pools, the Poolside Bar’s finishings are made from locally-sourced, Zimbabwean teak railway sleepers, a unique feature of our historic hotel, lending warmth and comfort to the bar’s interior.

Looking out, you will be greeted by a view of our sprawling lawns that run flush with the border of Victoria Falls National Park. This means that your favourite sundowner cocktail can be enjoyed while gazing at the spray rising up from Victoria Falls, only a few kilometres away. On quiet nights, you can even hear the water’s mighty crash!

Depending on your mood or the occasion, here is our recommendation of five cocktails you simply must try at our Poolside Bar!

Margarita – A Classic

Components: Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice

Sip on this sophisticated classic as you gaze out at the beauty of our grounds.

Families of warthogs and impalas are known to graze on our lawns in the late afternoon and early evening. Could there be anything more luxurious than sipping on a Margarita as you enjoy this beautiful sight?

The Margarita is one of the world’s most popular cocktails and modern renditions often see it served frozen as a type of ‘slushy’. Come and try Ilala Lodge Hotel’s classic rendition in Victoria Falls!

Rock Shandy – A Local Favourite

Components: Lemonade, Soda Water & Bitters

There is nothing more refreshing than a Rock Shandy after a long day of exploring Victoria Falls on foot.

Rock shandies are neither sweet, nor bitter. It’s the fragrant flavour, thanks to the bitters, that makes this the perfect drink for any occasion, especially if you’re looking to avoid alcohol.

While bitters does contain alcohol, the spirit is used in such small quantities (a few drops) that most soda-based drinks containing bitters are considered non-alcoholic. (Think of it like adding vanilla essence to your cake mixture!)

Zambezi Blue Haze – A Pop Of Colour

Components: Vodka, Blue Curacao & Lemonade

This colourful treat is our hotel’s Signature Cocktail!

Your stay at Ilala Lodge Hotel isn’t complete without sampling the Zambezi Blue Haze – a flamboyant ode to our surroundings and the vibrance of life beside the Zambezi River.

Sample this one at your own risk, but do sample it. The Haze is best enjoyed at sundown from the comfort of a lounger beside the pool.

Zimbabwe Photography

Strawberry Mojito – A Fruity Sensation

Components: Bacardi, Mint, Strawberry & Soda Water

A fruity twist on a tried and true classic, the Strawberry Mojito is perfect for sunny afternoons on the pool deck.

Did you know that mojitos originate in Havana, Cuba? The original mix was used as medicine!

As we know, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Or, in this case, a few strawberries…

Don Pedro – After Dinner

Components: Amarula, Kahlua or Whisky with Vanilla Ice-Cream

Combine dessert with your after-dinner drink when you order a Don Pedro – a classic South African dessert cocktail.

Don Pedros combine your choice of Kahlua liqueur, Amarula liqueur or whiskey with vanilla ice-cream – like a milkshake for adults!

The luxurious flavours of this cocktail make it a decadent treat.

The Poolside Bar is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Poolside Bar Cocktail Menu

Stay With Us

For a unique holiday stay filled with personal touches, convenient amenities, luxurious lodgings and all the wonder that comes with being so close to the mighty Victoria Falls, stay with us at Ilala Lodge Hotel.

Browse our accommodation options here or get in touch with us via onlinereservations@ilalalodge.com to secure your dates.

Alternatively, feel free to make use of our online booking platform.

Cheers to unforgettable moments and unforgettable cocktails in Victoria Falls – one of Africa’s most iconic destinations!

 

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