lbfluffy Posted March 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Does Princess bars have diet cranberry or diet tonic? I like cranberry vodka, but I prefer to not overdo it with the sugar. I've lost almost 90 pounds, mostly by reducing the sugars, but I plan on enjoying my cruise, but would like to cut back where I can. I'm sure I'll have a gain on this cruise, it's a ten day Alaska cruise. Just not wanting to overdo it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted March 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Not that I can ever remember seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted March 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Sprite Zero and Diet Coke are available by the can; Diet Coke available from the bar via gun (and can if you prefer.) No diet cranberry juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ann 2 Posted March 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I also love diet cranberry by itself or with rum, and I can say it definitely is not onboard. I get cranberry juice onboard, but it is so sweet, really too sweet after you are used to the diet one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted March 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You can always buy diet cranberry juice and bring a case onboard. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted March 27, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You can always buy diet cranberry juice and bring a case onboard. :) I was considering that, but I think it will look odd to hand to the bartender my juice to make my cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper10 Posted March 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Does Princess bars have diet cranberry or diet tonic? I like cranberry vodka, but I prefer to not overdo it with the sugar. I've lost almost 90 pounds, mostly by reducing the sugars, but I plan on enjoying my cruise, but would like to cut back where I can. I'm sure I'll have a gain on this cruise, it's a ten day Alaska cruise. Just not wanting to overdo it. No, but you can bring your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimpod Posted March 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I drink Diet tonic as a mixer as I am diabetic but it is not generally stocked on the ships. I was told that I would need to request it on the Personaliser as a dietary requirement and did this on my last 2 cruises. I then had to contact Passsenger Services on board to get it brought to our stateroom. The only problem is having to estimate how many bottles you will need and carrying it with you when leaving the stateroom. The first time they did leave it at Crooners as that was the bar we tended to use but we had no set bar last time. The charge is $2.00 + 15% for each bottle. Not sure how this will work if you have the AIBP as I believe you can only order one drink at a time. Maybe someone else will have the answer to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PghCruiseGrrrl Posted March 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Sprite Zero and Diet Coke are available by the can; Diet Coke available from the bar via gun (and can if you prefer.) No diet cranberry juice. You could always order a cocktail with Sprite Zero and a splash of cranberry. That would keep the calories down as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted March 27, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You could always order a cocktail with Sprite Zero and a splash of cranberry. That would keep the calories down as well. I like that idea. Do they have Sprite Zero? I read somewhere dry wine has less sugar, but I don't like dry wine, but with Sprite Zero it would be like a wine cooler. I could handle that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PghCruiseGrrrl Posted March 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I like that idea. Do they have Sprite Zero? I read somewhere dry wine has less sugar, but I don't like dry wine, but with Sprite Zero it would be like a wine cooler. I could handle that According to Pam they have it in cans. I would trust her. She is pretty expert in all things Princess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted March 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) I like that idea. Do they have Sprite Zero? I read somewhere dry wine has less sugar, but I don't like dry wine, but with Sprite Zero it would be like a wine cooler. I could handle thatPrincess has Sprite Zero in cans (we just came off a cruise where that was the soft drink I drank). I doubt you could order a drink with Sprite Zero as a mixer from the bar without paying for the whole can. Edited March 27, 2016 by Times Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted March 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like that idea. Do they have Sprite Zero? I read somewhere dry wine has less sugar, but I don't like dry wine, but with Sprite Zero it would be like a wine cooler. I could handle that In a cosmo, it is not the cranberry juice I would worry about but all the simple syrup they add. I would definitely request sprit zero instead of the simple syrup and then add the splash of cranberry. Or maybe you could have them add club soda and you can add a packet of sweetener. Wine and champagne do have less sugar than some of those sweet drinks so that is also a good idea. I do like dry wines and sometimes just have them add a splash of club soda. Yummmmm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted March 28, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted March 28, 2016 In a cosmo, it is not the cranberry juice I would worry about but all the simple syrup they add. I would definitely request sprit zero instead of the simple syrup and then add the splash of cranberry. Or maybe you could have them add club soda and you can add a packet of sweetener. Wine and champagne do have less sugar than some of those sweet drinks so that is also a good idea. I do like dry wines and sometimes just have them add a splash of club soda. Yummmmm!! Thanks for that suggestion. If I have the AIBP can I get the can of Sprite Zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted March 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 28, 2016 No diet tonic water on board. My husband carries on an eight pack. If you are flying in and have time, diet tonic water can be found in Publix supermarket and Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sminfiddle Posted March 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I was considering that, but I think it will look odd to hand to the bartender my juice to make my cocktail. Well... We handed the International Cafe barista a cup with my wife's sugar free coffee-flavoring. They made frozen coffee drinks that she could enjoy! Twice a day, for two weeks. We packed five or six different flavors. OK to bring such flavorings/ingredients on board in unopened sealed bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare grouchomarx Posted March 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I too try to keep my sugars way down especially when drinking. My go to drink is vodka soda (seltzer or club soda). If that it boring try a flavored vodka like orange, raspberry, etc, with the soda. It gives a lot of flavor and no sugar. Use Stoli or Absolut. Some cheaper vodkas that are flavored have sugar in them. And the Sprite zero suggestion is a great idea. I wish I knew I could get it in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted March 31, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted March 31, 2016 All great suggestions. I really love the sweet drinks, but I don't want to go overboard with too much sugar. I'm not diabetic, but lately I've been cutting back on sugar. I love chocolate. I've lost 82 pounds on weight watchers. I want to enjoy myself, but I do not want to come home with a huge gain, but I know I will gain some. I'll try the flavored vodka and the good kind. Thanks. You all are very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmcdonald Posted March 31, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2016 On the Splendor I drank unsweetened tea with raspberry vodka. (Stoli). Just a splash of lemonade. 70-80 calories! Only downside, I had to go to Lido buffet to get my tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 31, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 31, 2016 No Diet Tonic! Vodka on the rocks with freshly squeezed lemons works for me. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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