Begin your evening as the sun sets and the city lights flicker on. Hop into your open-air tuk-tuk and head to a local taberna. Watch the “Mexe-Mexe” (the mixing stick) in action as they prepare the island's most famous cure-all with fresh honey, lemon, and sugar cane rum.

Next, climb to panoramic viewpoints to gaze over the glittering harbor. Sip on a Nikita, Madeira’s surprising, creamy delight made with beer, white wine, and pineapple ice cream.

Finally, toast to the stars with a classic glass of Madeira wine, tasting the history of the island in a single sip.