Share a signature Ghanaian cocktail with your special someone this month of love.
There is a drink for everyone - from beers to shots and cocktails. If you are an alcohol drinker who happens to be in Ghana, you should make it a point to try these unique cocktails in Accra. They are available without alcohol upon request but may be on the sweet side because of their composition.
There is also more to do beyond these drinks depending on the days you go to these venues; so plan such that you go for the cocktails but stay for the good vibes.
1: KOKROKOO
📍Republic Bar & Grill, Osu
💵 GHS35+
Over 7 years ago, Republic Bar first came up with this refreshing slushy mix that combines our beloved local beverage, Sobolo, with lime, mint, brown sugar and local spirit. Since then, it has steadily grown in popularity because of its consistent taste, unique flavor and the Republic Spirit it revives within us all. It is often taken with the iconic 'ginger shot'.
2: FIVE FINGERS
📍 Purple Pub, Osu
💵 GHC20+
The 5 Fingers cocktail mix was first debuted by Purple Pub in 2013. It gained its legendary status because per its name, it contained 5 "fingers" (shots) of different alcohol brands, yet none of the alcoholic content could be savoured during its consumption. This made it a silent but deadly concoction and led to a series of half-remembered wild adventures by those who sampled it.
The fruity blue cocktail owes its flavour to some ratio of our local Kasapreko Tonic, Smirnhoff Ice, Alvaro, Blue Curacao and a Smirnhoff Vodka. Nearby bars tried to rip off the recipe but the proportions were simply not the same.
3: FAST TRACK
📍 Bloom Bar, Osu
💵 GHC30
The Fast Track came out in 2017 when BloomBar was established, and gained popularity as BloomBar captured the hearts of both locals and foreigners alike. The drink is one of the fastest ways to hell, which is where it gets its name. This solid mix of Tequila, Smirnhoff Ice, Grenadine and a last special ingredient, has a mellow taste which entirely masks all traces of the tequila.
4: BAD GUMMIES
📍 Oliver Twist Shack, Lartebiokorshie
💵 GHC35
The Oliver Twist Shack is a hidden gem with a lot of welcome surprises and they have the perfect cocktail to match that persona; the Bad Gummies cocktail. 'Bad Gummies' is a sweet mix of Blue Curacao, Malibu, Liqueur, Soda and the special ingredient that gives it its unique name, Gummy Bears. I love this drink not only because of it gets the job done while having a pleasant taste, but also because you have little gummy surprises to fish for with every sip.
5: APHRO CAIPIRINHA
📍 AlleyBar, Nyaniba
💵 GHC40
Alley Bar has a lot of memorable cocktails but their Aphro Caipirinha cocktail stands out because the ingredients are different with a Ghanaian twist. A standard Caipirinha is made with Brazilian cachaça, sugar and lime but at alley, it is passion flavoured and made with lime, sugar, mint and triple distilled Ghanaian palm spirit.
This list will grow longer as my tongue and liver taste-test at multiple venues during different events to bring you feedback. Check back for new lists and event updates every other week and check our instagram, twitter, snapchat, and website for more updates.
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