kangforpres Posted January 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hi Everyone- Going to have the Signature Beverage Package on a upcoming 14 day cruise so I need drink suggestions. I'm partial to bourbon but also enjoy rum and vodka. Not a heavy drinker but I want to experience what others have enjoyed to help me make the most of the Signature Beverage Package. Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimd909 Posted January 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) See this thread. It has a few pdfs of drink menus. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2448162 Edited January 25, 2017 by jimd909 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted January 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2017 To stay within the price constraints, the regular Apple Martini ($7.99) as opposed to the Grey Goose Apple Martini ($9.99). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2017 We drink Grey Goose on the rocks. And it is included in the Signature Beverage Package -- $7.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted January 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm not a big drinker (one wine with dinner over a month is a lot for me), but I have the complimentary Signature Beverage Package on my upcoming cruise and I have plans to indulge with several mocktails daily! I really love the "Fresh Grapefruit Not-a-Cosmo" and the non-alcoholic Mojito. They are a nice option if you want something more than a soda, but don't want a cocktail. And they are definitely within the price limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted January 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm not a big drinker (one wine with dinner over a month is a lot for me), but I have the complimentary Signature Beverage Package on my upcoming cruise and I have plans to indulge with several mocktails daily! I really love the "Fresh Grapefruit Not-a-Cosmo" and the non-alcoholic Mojito. They are a nice option if you want something more than a soda, but don't want a cocktail. And they are definitely within the price limit. Agree about the Not-a Cosmo, yum! The Cool as a Cucumber is quite good, too. I could live on the Chocolate Mint Buzz (alcoholic or not), but they would have to roll me off the ship at disembarkation if I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted January 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Hi Everyone- Going to have the Signature Beverage Package on a upcoming 14 day cruise so I need drink suggestions. I'm partial to bourbon but also enjoy rum and vodka. Not a heavy drinker but I want to experience what others have enjoyed to help me make the most of the Signature Beverage Package. Thanks, Paul Cucumber Lime Smash, with Vodka, up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 25, 2017 by mllewis48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisGirl1978 Posted January 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Kahlúa and hot chocolate aka Mexican chocolate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted January 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) We are not cocktail drinkers either, but somehow on a cruise out of Sydney Australia we started a ritual of having a Tropa-Mango-Mojito on our first night sailaway in the CrowsNest. We wait for the Promenade deck crowds to leave the muster, while we head upstairs and celebrate the start of a new adventure. If they say they are out of fresh mint, take a pass and order something else. This is an ice-blended drink with a straw, so you looks like you are drinking a 7-11 slurpee. So not exactly high on the John Wayne knock 'em back macho factor, and good grief it is even slightly pink. But at least there is no umbrella. Just fresh and good. And mango puree is food group, right? Ingredients: From HAL 1-2 sprig fresh mint 2 oz Cruzan Guava rum 3 oz Dish D’Lish Lemon & Lime Sour Cocktailor 1 oz Monin Mojito Syrup 1/2 oz Monin Mango Puree Edited January 25, 2017 by OlsSalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted January 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Order the Wang Wang. Thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangforpres Posted January 25, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Order the Wang Wang. Thank me later. The Wang Wang looks like a Long Island Ice Tea x 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted January 25, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The Seattle Sunset in the Pinnacle (essentially a Manhatten with a bit of Campari) is good for $7.75. The Tanqueray 0010 Martini is a HAL classic: Tanqueray 10 gin, Vox vodka, Grand Marnier $7.75. Gin's Cup is quite interesting: Pimm's, Tanqueray, St. Germain, Sour, and cucumber $7.75. It is maybe out of your price range, but the Blue Florida is an interesting take on a gin and tonic: Absolut Citron, Gin, Dry Curacao, a splash of Blue Curacao, orange bitters, and tonic water $8.95. I have started making all of these at home since enjoying them on our 11/16 cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted January 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My favorite treat is a Lemon Drop martini - so refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My favorite treat is a Lemon Drop martini - so refreshing. Mine too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4food Posted January 25, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The Cable Car does taste so good. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleherdl Posted January 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I rediscovered the rightousness of a Canadian Club whiskey sour on the Oosterdam last year. Freshly squeezed fruit, no prepared mix. Excellent. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJE Posted January 25, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I posted this earlier on the cocktail menu thread, but just in case it did not get attention there... Our last cruise I became "addicted" to Jim Beam's Red Stag (a flavored bourbon). Does anyone know if that is still being offered? Fingers crossed, Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted January 25, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'll second the Tanqueray 10 martini. So smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted January 25, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My favorite treat is a Lemon Drop martini - so refreshing. Mixture? It sounds wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted January 25, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I posted this earlier on the cocktail menu thread, but just in case it did not get attention there... Our last cruise I became "addicted" to Jim Beam's Red Stag (a flavored bourbon). Does anyone know if that is still being offered? Fingers crossed, Betty I did not see it listed separately on any of the bar menus I photographed in November 2016 on the Nieuw Amsterdam but they clearly still have it. The Jim Beam Red Stag is a featured ingredient in several cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted January 25, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I posted this earlier on the cocktail menu thread, but just in case it did not get attention there... Our last cruise I became "addicted" to Jim Beam's Red Stag (a flavored bourbon). Does anyone know if that is still being offered? Fingers crossed, Betty They had it on the Eurodam last month. It's not on the bar menu though. There's quite a bit that's stocked but not listed. You sort of have to look at the back bar. I'm not sure that the new bar menus are a good idea. I know that a lot of people liked to be able to peruse the specialty cocktail lists and drinks of the day. I drink Maker's Mark on the rocks, which in addition to being on the menu, is very easy to spot given the distinctive bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEmerson Posted January 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Gin and Tonic, then followed by a Tonic and Gin. Also you can ask a bartender as the waiters do not get it right most of the time, for a Pimms Cup. Not the Gin Cup, but a Pimms Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangforpres Posted January 25, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You can also get Knob Creek and Maker's Mark for $7.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJE Posted January 25, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I did not see it listed separately on any of the bar menus I photographed in November 2016 on the Nieuw Amsterdam but they clearly still have it. The Jim Beam Red Stag is a featured ingredient in several cocktails. That they still have it is GOOD NEWS! On another hand, what cocktails have it as a featured ingredient? Thank you. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted January 25, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That they still have it is GOOD NEWS! On another hand, what cocktails have it as a featured ingredient? Thank you. Betty Hi Betty! These are the Red Stag cocktails that I remember from our cruise: Seattle Sunset (Red Stag, Campari, Sweet Vermouth) $7.75 Royal Manhattan (Red Stag, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters) $7.75 Red Stag Derby (Red Stag, Citrus Vodka, Mint, Soda Water) $7.75 I am sure you could have them use the Red Stag in most any whiskey-based cocktail (Old Fashioned, Brooklyn, Whiskey Sour...). I really liked the Seattle Sunset; look for it in the Pinnacle. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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