{"id":12085,"date":"2026-05-19T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/?p=12085"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:32:34","slug":"sunset-cocktail-delights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/sunset-cocktail-delights.html","title":{"rendered":"Sunset Cocktail Delights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the sun dips below the horizon after another unforgettable day exploring the Okavango Delta in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/country\/botswana\/lodges\/\">Botswana<\/a><\/strong>, guests at Duba Plains Camp can gather around the fire to share stories and savour the camp\u2019s signature <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/duba-plains-camp\/\">Duba Plains Camp Gimlet<\/a><\/strong>. Crafted in celebration of simplicity and refinement, this timeless cocktail perfectly reflects the spirit of the Delta\u2014clean, refreshing, and beautifully balanced, much like the wild landscape that surrounds it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/KLSGfrMetIuXtd0z6b03zwrNnwAkKA-3SE4sNp1cQW-P9iwTmGB-HJuKSvO_LOe4XxwdIQa5XZz2_DeyyNh7zgGtosLX3D49nPhibBbungshcG1s7yCF5qQ8Bs6bGNNW_a7UpoiKuyJtlk-xsPPAANaP9tWZayc8m_7lSkD1Gts?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/4lHa9rLwUKbBzRFmP8Uw2Gb_Vzp7F_yrA5Vb7jt1ix49BDzb-35ns07fom4lON1pIbKlbbCmtpgkmREEtmqbSNGKN7tRsjl-554GjXmiGilx9VUpJVVR5SM7m3doizs7laG6TXgfu6rYNTkv2NqeFHuAa_1QGYRdUF2crtECsuFzE_Xho62SXaiaMgmidwVJ?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"width:722px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/k9MiriMO0Aam3iFD0A87tVROC-Bn_jtvJZDir6UxfrIwRZnKF6fze3RgeI7-8DaZrj3UgnikDUsfX-LZFs7J8sQHYowJFOqGxorcq5L02HPKZHT42BKhQRknt1rnUBDKtPktn0rZNYMyxTIe49h21iHadSXRriz6dbxXRRppcoJkBlIRKciYsunl2t3mSpZf?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/EP6kTsPbWs3JJ5TRpm0Fdpzc3sD-pfgtLNLc0vZv-6wUUo3gJF5wUQSsBa26W44m_97lvYAXPpWEDn2Lkjmd1SDkprijL2XiHkUuoqznGHM7DewBnfCZAOGi41_N0O_Qdi6Vvzzfil66qRKripQ7ZazXoOGr19hG7rOaKe-MbMpWlW1hXWlgw6233GQwgiQ5?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"width:725px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/KYE26cJKC-f58FqRrax1BLM_MYZfRVvTqbrHIDENzAL3QajxsQsSubdYpSiTs_Mom6-mINy83iJr432KXfCjRgbyJzZUXZ5HenSj7B6yOBFkrlSZtoDA3dGC2TgOs0BYwDd00Jd189eTdSK2byufnugrVk_Vg-i_jejDE6aWiaNaFcCXasASN05e61ptI0fi?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/arpIGAT4Skt4MGPkPMwkzKOeUb_Gg7bsNOYvy282Qv7cK_N9e6wXrAh_IwUDI0KOFCfyjtLIcweDC4pu0JQAwTpG-MNBp7kizD4Ybc1PBqkltuihQX-4oyPADLVTNN6i00FIuVNB-pbuiO4NFKNcn2JAqhViI_vTXp1eCNctYuiRUIOTt38B_bLOcJHOOicE?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"width:733px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2 shots of <strong>Ra di Tau Gin<\/strong> <em>(Great Plains\u2019 signature gin)<\/em>, or alternatively <strong>Aviation Gin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 shot freshly squeezed lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 shot simple sugar syrup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset-Great-Plains.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset-Great-Plains.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12088\" style=\"width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset-Great-Plains.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset-Great-Plains-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fill a cocktail shaker generously with ice and pour in the gin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup, then shake vigorously for around 15 seconds until thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain into a well-chilled martini glass, allowing the cocktail\u2019s pale green hue to shine through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with a delicate wheel of fresh lime on the rim for a bright finishing touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12087\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-Sunset-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh lime delivers a lively citrus brightness, beautifully complemented by the smooth botanical notes of <strong>Ra di Tau Gin<\/strong>. A subtle sweetness from the syrup rounds out the drink, creating an elegant cocktail that is both crisp and effortlessly refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12086\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Botswana-Cocktails-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duba Plains Camp, Moremi Game Reserve \/ BOTSWANA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/duba-plains-camp\">https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/duba-plains-camp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact us to enquire about your Safari Getaway:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile \/ whatsapp: +27 (0)827 823 142<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp; res@south-african-hotels.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Thank you for choosing us as your accommodation provider.\nSouth African Tourism Company\n\nDirect: +27 (0)41 368 1239\nTel:    +27 (0)21 794 9050\nMobile: +27 (0)827 823 142\nEmail:  res@south-african-hotels.com\nEmail:  res@south-african-lodges.com\n\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-hotels.com\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthAfricanHotels<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/sunset-cocktail-delights.html\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Camp-Cocktails.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Duba Plains Camp Cocktails\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Camp-Cocktails.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Camp-Cocktails-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Duba-Plains-Camp-Cocktails-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/a><p>As the sun dips below the horizon after another unforgettable day exploring the Okavango Delta in Botswana, guests at Duba Plains Camp can gather around the fire to share stories and savour the camp\u2019s signature Duba Plains Camp Gimlet. 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