Champagne by the Glass?

[cp556]

Wondering if HAL offers champagne by the glass, and if it's under the $8 limit on Explore 4.

 

Hope someone can assist. Thanks!

[taxmantoo]

Veuve Clicquot is available by the glass, but it is $17.50.

However, Prosecco is available by the glass and is under $8.00 ;) A decent alternative.

Edited August 22, 2015 by taxmantoo

[2ptu/000]

Another vote for the Prosecco!

[sail7seas]

You probably can have sparkling wine under $8.00 but I'm not sure about champagne.

[POA1]

They also have the French sparkling wine that they give to the Neptune Suite guests by the glass on Explore 4. It's serviceable, but nothing to write home about.

[OlsSalt]

They used to call it white sparkling, and it was an alternative on the former wine punch cards. Prosecco is a credible substitute for bulk "champagne" but one best not compare it to Veuve Cliquot.

[Vict0riann]

We like a mimosa (or two:D) with our lunch, and also a kir royale in the evening, I imagine those are made with champagne, or at least a champagne-type.

[sail7seas]

We like a mimosa (or two:D) with our lunch, and also a kir royale in the evening, I imagine those are made with champagne, or at least a champagne-type.

 

I don't drink either of those but wonder if they cannot be made with sparking wine?

 

[Cruiz'nBaers]

I've had the prosecco, it is quite drinkable. Makes good Mimosas.

Edited August 22, 2015 by Cruiz'nBaers

[blizzardboy]

They sell the "splits", small bottles that seemed to make my wife happy!

[YubaSutter]

I don't drink either of those but wonder if they cannot be made with sparking wine?

 

 

Champagne is sparkling wine. It's only called champagne if it's made in the Champagne region of France.

[sail7seas]

Champagne is sparkling wine. It's only called champagne if it's made in the Champagne region of France.

 

Yes, I understand that. :)

 

[qsuzi]

I've had the prosecco' date=' it is quite drinkable. Makes good Mimosas.[/quote']

 

I didn't see it on the menu. I looked under champagnes and wines.

[Lizzie68]

We like a mimosa (or two:D) with our lunch, and also a kir royale in the evening, I imagine those are made with champagne, or at least a champagne-type.

 

You've got me re-thinking my lunch-time drink.:D

[rkacruiser]

Another vote for Prosecco. I also recall the splits of "Champagne" and I am thinking that the brand was one that I have purchased in the past by the bottle for New Year's Eve. Frixident, maybe, was the name? I enjoyed it and was not terribly expensive.

[OlsSalt]

Another vote for Prosecco. I also recall the splits of "Champagne" and I am thinking that the brand was one that I have purchased in the past by the bottle for New Year's Eve. Frixident, maybe, was the name? I enjoyed it and was not terribly expensive.

 

Freixenet - Spanish white sparkling.

Edited August 22, 2015 by OlsSalt

[POA1]

I don't drink either of those but wonder if they cannot be made with sparking wine?

 

They can be. Once you're pouring in Crème de Cassis (Kir Royale) or orange juice (mimosa) there's no point in using expensive Champagne. I guess you could go all fancy and make your Kir with Chambord, but I still prefer good Champagne all by itself in a flute.

[POA1]

Freixenet - Spanish white sparkling.

Yep. It's a cava.

[rkacruiser]

Freixenet - Spanish white sparkling.

 

Thank you! My spelling was not too far off. I liked it.

[MagTravel]

If you like sparkling wine try the Champagne Mango Dream in any bar but the Crows Nest seems to have the best ones. Can't find this drink anywhere except on HAL and they are really good!

[OlsSalt]

If you like sparkling wine try the Champagne Mango Dream in any bar but the Crows Nest seems to have the best ones. Can't find this drink anywhere except on HAL and they are really good!

 

Add to that their Tropa-Mango-Mojito - agains at the Crows Nest Bar - can't find that anywhere else either - it comes out as a ice-cream headache slurpee -- but once you get reminded (the hard way) keep it away from the soft palate on the roof of the mouth, it is our favorite sail away drink.

[taxmantoo]

Once you're pouring in Crème de Cassis (Kir Royale) or orange juice (mimosa) there's no point in using expensive Champagne.

 

Have to disagree with this statement ... for a number of reasons:

1) When making spaghetti sauce, you should use the best tomatoes available.

2) When making beef stew, you should use the best cut you can afford.

3) When making a martini, you should use the best vodka/gin available.

etc , you get the point by now.

The ultimate result is only as good as the sum of its components ;)

[3rdGenCunarder]

Have to disagree with this statement ... for a number of reasons:

1) When making spaghetti sauce, you should use the best tomatoes available.

2) When making beef stew, you should use the best cut you can afford.

3) When making a martini, you should use the best vodka/gin available.

etc , you get the point by now.

The ultimate result is only as good as the sum of its components ;)

 

I agree about the martini, but the gin/vodka makes up nearly the entire drink, so you would taste the difference. In the champagne drinks the cassis or OJ covers up the sins of cheap fizz.

 

BTW, the whole point of stew is that it's a method of using cheaper/less tender cuts, which often are more flavorful than the more expensive and more tender cuts. It would be a waste to stew filet mignon.

[OlsSalt]

It is all in the bubbles. Fine and refined in the top brands, harsher and more crackly in the lesser ones. Dry or sweeter to your own taste. Agree, once you turn a fine champagne into something else adding extras, why waste the good stuff. A fine glass of champagne is a stand alone event, for both gustatory and visual pleasures. Once you add a sparkling white to other ingredients, it is merely fizz and frisson so go down a notch in your preferred choice.