nicwoodard Posted January 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have been to one and had a drink or two. They were great! What I want to know are your favorites or any off the menu specialties you had. I am getting on The Triumph in 3 weeks...planning ahead. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted January 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2015 A classic Bombay Gin martini with 3 olives. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpoollovely Posted January 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have been to one and had a drink or two. They were great! What I want to know are your favorites or any off the menu specialties you had. I am getting on The Triumph in 3 weeks...planning ahead. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app of all the Carnival cruises I have been on I have NEVER been to the alchemy bars .. I feel like I need to do this on my upcoming cruise Would love to hear peoples favourites :) so I know what to order haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicwoodard Posted January 17, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks! Bringing this back up to the top... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiissunshine1 Posted January 17, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2015 My favorite drink from the Alchemy Bar was a speciality of a former mixologist, Inna. She made this drink called a B&B, and there was a beautiful story behind it. It was a strawberry and ginger martini with elderflower liquor. I have tried to duplicate it but it nevet comes out the same. Unfortunately, she is no longer with CCL, but she was amazing! I usually order off the menu the first time (Chipotle Pineapple Martini... Yum!), while I get to know the mixologists. Then, I give them free reign to make me whatever they want (within my taste preferences of course :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted January 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2015 My favorite is the chipotle martini: vodka, chipotle pineapple syrup, pineapple juice, simple syrup and mint. It's both sweet and spicy.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted January 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2015 My drink of choice is a dirty martini, vodka, three olives. It has been hit or miss with those on the ship. I haven't had one from Alchemy yet. Has anyone had one of these from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted January 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Manhattan, Peach Cosmo, 40 is the new 20 and Deal Closer (for dessert) image by alrichards4003, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mweiss1998 Posted January 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Extra dirty (filthy or slutty as it was offered to me) gin martini. Makes the martinis the other bars offer taste like swill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted January 17, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) A classic Bombay Gin martini with 3 olives. :) Make sure you try the bleu cheese olives. :) DW likes the '40 is the new 20.' Edited January 17, 2015 by tandemcruzr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnmcarr Posted January 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Deal closer, cucumber sunrise.... And if Dzjenna is your mixologist let her have her go at it!! Anything she makes is as wonderful as she is!!! She concocted a gin drink (not on menu) with cucumber and basil and it was to die for!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbandmom Posted January 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Martini Seduction, "The Rehab"-not on the menu, "LaLa"-not on the menu Just tell them what flavors you like and they will customize for you. Too bad all Carnival ships don't have the Alchemy Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted January 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Too bad all Carnival ships don't have the Alchemy Bar. The Miracle will be the 8th once she comes out of dry dock. Will be on #18 with Carnival next week and my first with an Alchemy Bar....looking forward to it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukapaw Posted January 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2015 @nicwoodard, Here is an excerpt from a review of the Freedom I posted a while back. The Mixologist recommended a martini which was created with what was described as a”…. feisty dose of Milagro Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge, spicy mango purée and fresh citrus.” It was called Fiery Tropical Passion Martini. I took the plunge. It was absolutely delicious…. and after a few seconds, the “heat” begin to appear in my mouth. It sounds strange but it somehow enhanced the drink. Sweet, savory and cold to start with a bit of a devilish “gotcha” at the end. I'm generally not the adventurous sort but am very glad I tried this concoction. I'd certainly order it again! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted January 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The Miracle will be the 8th once she comes out of dry dock. Will be on #18 with Carnival next week and my first with an Alchemy Bar....looking forward to it very much. Interesting. In May we are going on the Breeze. It will be our #18 and first with an Alchemy Bar also! .....we too are looking forward to trying it out. Enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted January 17, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I can't wait to visit one on our upcoming cruise. Sounds like an interesting concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelLucSell Posted January 17, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2015 If any of you are familiar with Capital Grille Stoli Doli, you are in for a treat. The Alchemy had glass vats of vodka with fruit steeping in them. Only one was behind the counter in view at a time, but they had three flavours total. Vodka & Pineapple Vodka & Raspberries and one with veggie: Vodka & Cucumber That was March 2014 with SunShine. Nummy Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genekend Posted January 17, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The last time I cruised on carnival they had a sampler of 5 mini Martinis for $20 dollars. They would then mix them up on the bar and if you guessed what all of them were you won a prize. Do they still have this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchbum641 Posted January 17, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Cucumber sunrise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9_Cop Posted January 17, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Watermelon mojito Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarStar00 Posted January 17, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 17, 2015 "Chairman of the board" Equal parts Gray Goose, Bombay Sapphire and Cointreau, it'll get ya dancin' for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicaledrink Posted January 17, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Honestly, you need to order off the menu to begin with and get to know the bartenders and let them get to know you. My favorites off the menu are Cucumber Sunrise, Spicy Pineapple Chipotle Martini, 20 is the New 40, and the Deal Closer with Mailbu Coconut Rum instead of Amaretto (I'm allergic to Amaretto). But I've had some super memorable drinks from these bar tenders. Let them know what flavors you like and they will be glad to make you something! Some of my favorites have included a gin chocolate orange martini (if Dario is still with Carnival, ask him for Mama's Cookie), an elderberry/vanilla rum/champagne drink, a spicy ginger mango drink, and a strawberry basil drink. Make an effort to get to know them. It's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted January 17, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Interesting. In May we are going on the Breeze. It will be our #18 and first with an Alchemy Bar also! .....we too are looking forward to trying it out. Enjoy! :) Unfortunately the Breeze does not have Alchemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachlvgMom Posted January 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The last time I cruised on carnival they had a sampler of 5 mini Martinis for $20 dollars. They would then mix them up on the bar and if you guessed what all of them were you won a prize. Do they still have this. Alchemy had the sampler on the Triumph in Dec. My DH helped me with it as the spead is about the equivalent of 2 martinis. The mixologist suggested this because we couldn't decide. I thought this was a great value since I cannot try 5 without passing out. [emoji44] We won cute martini glass charms. I would go this route again. Alchemy bar supplied a nice snack of olives, havarty cheese, and nuts on request. Loved the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindy1 Posted January 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I loved the spicy chipotle. We googled the recipe when we got home and make them ourselves....close but not nearly as good. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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