Silverspringcruiser Posted March 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yes, I have another drink question. When I was on the Miracle several years ago I was unable to get a Sidecar. This is a classic cocktail that any trained bartender should know how to make. I know they have them in the Alchemy Bar, but I'll be sailing on the Pride, and it hasn't been upgraded yet. Has anybody else had trouble ordering a drink that you thought the bartender should have been familiar with, and all the ingredients were available? And are there any infequently ordered cocktails that I should expect to be in every Carnival bartender's repertoire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted March 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yes, I have another drink question. When I was on the Miracle several years ago I was unable to get a Sidecar. This is a classic cocktail that any trained bartender should know how to make. I know they have them in the Alchemy Bar, but I'll be sailing on the Pride, and it hasn't been upgraded yet. Has anybody else had trouble ordering a drink that you thought the bartender should have been familiar with, and all the ingredients were available? And are there any infequently ordered cocktails that I should expect to be in every Carnival bartender's repertoire? Since Cognac, Cointreau or triple sec is on every ship, the ingredient excuse does not hold up. I usually know what and how to make my favorite drinks. Did you know what was in a sidecar? If so, why did you just not tell them how to make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverspringcruiser Posted March 28, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Since Cognac, Cointreau or triple sec is on every ship, the ingredient excuse does not hold up. I usually know what and how to make my favorite drinks. Did you know what was in a sidecar? If so, why did you just not tell them how to make it? I didn't know the correct proportions. My mention of ingredients was not meant to refer back to my experience. Rather it was a qualifier that it's not reasonable to expect them to make a drink if they don't have all the ingredients. I'd like a Pimm's Cup, but I know they don't carry Pimm's No 1, and they certainly don't have sliced cucumbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted March 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Every bar should have a recipe book...that would have been a simple cocktail to look up:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp414 Posted March 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Every bar should have a recipe book...that would have been a simple cocktail to look up:) I agree - they should have looked it up and made it for her. (or maybe they are just too lazy to do so - if they didn't have a book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted March 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have been in more than one bar where somebody had to show the bartender how to make a drink to their liking. It's called "education". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted March 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If you tell them how to make it...they will be glad to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted March 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2014 As noted they have a recipe book for drinks. Also, if you know the ingredients, they'll make it for you. Most of the times, drinks go by different names, and when you tell them the ingredients, they call it another name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruzfrmco Posted March 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I like a drink that we make at home, orange juice, vodka, galleano, and half and half. It tastes like a dreamsicle from when I was a kid but it has a little kick. My husband made the first one I ever had....I don't know what it's called but always get them to make it when we're on the ship. The bartenders never mind and because of the good service we give an extra tip. Kinda like a Harvey Walbanger but with milk!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverspringcruiser Posted March 29, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I agree - they should have looked it up and made it for her. (or maybe they are just too lazy to do so - if they didn't have a book). him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreetdragon Posted March 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Will any bar make any kind of drink? I like Blue Motorcycles. Will they make them if I tell them how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted March 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Has anybody else had trouble ordering a drink that you thought the bartender should have been familiar with, and all the ingredients were available? And are there any infequently ordered cocktails that I should expect to be in every Carnival bartender's repertoire? I was on the Splendor and tried to order a Twilight Zone from a bartender in the El Morocco Lounge. Even though it is a drink in Carnival's book, he claimed he didn't know how to make it and there was no book available. He was only interested in making the easy drinks like margaritas and beer. Went to another bar and the bartender also didn't know how to make it, but she was able to look it up on the register/computer. Gave her an extra tip. Most of the bartenders on the ship know the popular cruise drinks. Since a sidecar isn't a drink they probably make all the time, you should look for the cocktail recipe on the internet and bring it with you. I found a recipe for the sidecar here: Ingredients ice cubes 1/2 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec 1 fluid ounce brandy 1 lemon wedge Directions Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Pour in lemon juice, Cointreau, and brandy. Cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and frosty. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted March 29, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I asked for a banana split (virgin dirty banana) the bartender forgot the chocolate and then tried to Bill me for the alcohol! Luckily I caught it and asked for a new bill. This was on the inspiration at the casino bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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