After a hard day of work (or play), a tropical escape—complete with fruity but potent cocktails—sounds like a mere dream, considering the Hawaiian islands are almost 3,000 miles from Tucson. That's where Kon Tiki comes in. This island-inspired cocktail lounge boasts a huge assortment of original drinks like the Koko Pino (pineapple and coconut blended with shaved ice and rum) and the lethal but delicious Scorpion (a Kon Tiki classic). Kick back and enjoy the luau-like setting while sipping on your fishbowl-sized drink, all without even leaving the Old Pueblo.
Runners up:
2. Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
622-8848, www.hotelcongress.com
3. NoRTH
2995 E. Skyline Drive
299-1600, www.foxrc.com/north.html
