Mackenzie1 Posted January 16, 2015 #51 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks everyone. It's been a real wake-up call about whether (or not) to purchase the Princess all inclusive beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules59 Posted January 17, 2015 #52 Share Posted January 17, 2015 We've found that finding the right bartenders is the way to go. They know how you like your drink and always make it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted January 17, 2015 #53 Share Posted January 17, 2015 You are correct. I always sample before walking away and if great, a nice tip, has served me well for the rest of the week. I always ask their schedule and location too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qqwer123 Posted February 1, 2015 #54 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Oh boooo! That's terrible news! I was so looking forward to my sail away Mohito! Last Feb the drinks were wonderful! Why change a perfect thing,,,! I don't drink all year but I do on my cruise lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted February 2, 2015 #55 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yes, with the Mojitos they used to muddle the mint and the lime together with the sugar syrup. Now they just throw a couple of limes in the glass, add a mint sprig and the mix. Not nearly as good.:( My experience -- before the all inclusive package, they used to muddle lime leaves, and make a proper mojito. Once they offered the package, they switched to mix, so they can slam the drinks out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted February 2, 2015 #56 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I wonder if DD will reject the mocktails now...her treat when we are cruising. (With the ultimate kids drink package) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 2, 2015 #57 Share Posted February 2, 2015 We've found that finding the right bartenders is the way to go. They know how you like your drink and always make it that way. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein9747 Posted February 2, 2015 #58 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Was on the CB for 5-day in mid-January. My strawberry daiquiri at sail away was sickingly sweet. Used to be my favorite drink while on deck during the day...no more :( Friend we were with ordered a margarita several times but she said the mix was awful and tasted like lemonade. Switched to martinis in Crooners and wine with dinner. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted February 2, 2015 #59 Share Posted February 2, 2015 On Emerald week of Jan. 18, I ordered Margaritas at the Elite/Suite lounge as the drink of the day on sailaway day. I sent them back as there was no alcohol in them at all, only a sickeningly sweet mix. Replacement was a shot of tequila with a glass of fresh lime juice. I never ordered anymore drinks the whole cruise. I just stuck with the mini bar setup in the suite and the wine brought onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSBerliner Posted February 2, 2015 #60 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Here is what I noticed. The cheerful bartender will VIGOROUSLY shake an all alcohol mixed drink (manhattan straight up, for example) in an ice filled container (mixer). When he pours it into a glass it's extensively filled with water melted from the ice, thus a weak tasting drink! Whether this is deliberately done to reduce the alcohol content required to fully fill the glass - ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare philv Posted February 2, 2015 #61 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I like their Manhattans and my wife likes their Margaritas but some of the other mixed drinks were awful. I'm not a Martini fan so haven't tried those. Ahh, to find a master of mixology who can provide the perfect drink! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 2, 2015 #62 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Here is what I noticed. The cheerful bartender will VIGOROUSLY shake an all alcohol mixed drink (manhattan straight up, for example) in an ice filled container (mixer). When he pours it into a glass it's extensively filled with water melted from the ice, thus a weak tasting drink! Whether this is deliberately done to reduce the alcohol content required to fully fill the glass - ??????? Neat please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted February 2, 2015 #63 Share Posted February 2, 2015 On Island Princess Panama I ordered a Scotch before dinner. Waiter asked if I wanted a Double. I said 'No thanks - just about to have dinner' He said, 'How about a Double for $7.95' the single price - I thought I have to take you up on that. He ordered a Rob Roy with no Vermouth. So barman puts Scotch in in place of Vermouth :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcue Posted February 3, 2015 #64 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh my, that means skipping the top shelf margaritas (no doubt made with a margarita mix) and sticking with beer and wine! Royal has a nice Margarita bar in back and they are much fresher. Dont remember cost and if they would be included in drink package. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 3, 2015 #65 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We both get the "All Inclusive Drink Sticker" and have never had a problem with any of the mixed drinks we've ordered. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Gosse Posted February 3, 2015 #66 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I had a similar feeling. I was excited to try many of the mixed drinks but I was very disappointed. I even commented to my husband that I was wondering if they were just letting the staff make up drinks like a contest before the season because the flavors just did not mix well at all. I didn't have any problem with watered down drinks but the flavors were just odd and kind of...not good. :( My mint chocolate martini tasted like straight vodka, I ended up nursing it for over an hour and then giving up. HOWEVER, I had an almond martini in the crown grill that was fantastic and the 24k gold margarita was fantastic! It was my go to drink. The margarita someone mentioned earlier was good too (I also got that at Skywalkers in the Suite reception prior to dinner as they did) but the 24k was great every time. Plus you were basically paying the same price for a more premium mix of liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamster Posted February 3, 2015 #67 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Whenever I have a margarita I always tell the bartender no salt, no ice, no lime, no triple sec or anything else. Just the tequila. Perfect every time. Ummm, isn't that just a shot of tequila? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamster Posted February 3, 2015 #68 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I had a similar feeling. I was excited to try many of the mixed drinks but I was very disappointed. I even commented to my husband that I was wondering if they were just letting the staff make up drinks like a contest before the season because the flavors just did not mix well at all. I didn't have any problem with watered down drinks but the flavors were just odd and kind of...not good. :( My mint chocolate martini tasted like straight vodka, I ended up nursing it for over an hour and then giving up. HOWEVER, I had an almond martini in the crown grill that was fantastic and the 24k gold margarita was fantastic! It was my go to drink. The margarita someone mentioned earlier was good too (I also got that at Skywalkers in the Suite reception prior to dinner as they did) but the 24k was great every time. Plus you were basically paying the same price for a more premium mix of liquor. YES!! The 24K Margarita in Crooners was my daily later afternoon drink, and was always delish. HOWEVER, the Bloody Mary's have definitely gone downhill. On our March 2012 cruise on the Sapphire I would get a Bloody Mary in the Plaza in the morning that was delicious. However, on our two Princess cruises in 2013 they were terrible. It seemed to be whatever concoction they added after the tomato juice, some brown liquid, that was to blame. Finally I started getting a glass with vodka, ice, and tomato juice, and then adding my own hot sauce that (Tabanero sauce that I had brought from home). Wasn't near as good as what they used to be, but definitely better than what they were serving at the time. SUCH a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 3, 2015 #69 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Ummm, isn't that just a shot of tequila? You got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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