With 4 nights on the West Side of Maui during our honeymoon, we were in the mood to relax and enjoy ourselves. Luckily, our hotel was situated along the beach path, so we had walking access to a great number of restaurants and bars. On our second night of this stay, we found our winner for martinis, Tropica.

We arrived at Tropica around 7:30, and I decided to do the choosing to start our evening. For myself, I ordered the Ocean Martini, which had Ocean Vodka and mango, among other ingredients.  For my husband, I ordered the Wasabi Sake Martini, which combined the flavors of wasabi, cucumber, sake, and lime. Both drinks were delicious, mine with a hint of sweetness and his with a strong taste of cucumber.

We had the benefit of live entertainment and enjoyed our drinks while listening to a variety of songs. (Though we did wonder if we were at a junior high dance when the musician began to play “Stairway to Heaven”.)

With the stars bright in the sky and no need to rush, we ordered a round of coffee drinks. My husband chose the Perfect Night, which had Bailey’s, Frangelico, and Amaretto. I ordered Hawaiian Coffee, a simple mix of coffee and macadamia nut liquor. Both drinks were served in goblets and topped with whipped cream. Although, both were tasty, I thought I received the better of the two drinks.

Our evening was made more enjoyable by the excellent service we received, from the congeniality of the hostess to the pleasantries exchanged with our waiter. Tropica was the best location along the beach walk for a cocktail, as it had all of requirements: good atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious beverages.