Indytraveler83 Posted September 5, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2022 We have Cheers for only the second time on our upcoming 8 day cruise on the Horizon in October. Our first experience with Cheers was fun, but we didn't do a great job of picking drinks other than the very sweet selections on the short menu they carried around. We are looking for some lower sugar options to order while on Serenity Deck or the Lido (so something that can be served outside of specialty bars like Alchemy). This isn't for a specific health condition or anything like that, just that a Cheers quantity of very sugary drinks made for a difficult recovery last time. 🤢😂 Please let me know your favorites, and if possible, the brand of spirit you request. We are open to trying pretty much anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmcdonald Posted September 5, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Vodka, soda and lime is my go to drink. “cucumber sunrise” from the Alchemy Bar is very light and refreshing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweakes Posted September 5, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I'm diabetic so always look for lower sugar. Grapefruit juice usually has lower sugar than other juices so I look for those... a sea breeze is not too awful (or at least doesn't affect my blood sugar as much as other regular cocktails do). But my go to is vodka soda with a splash of pineapple. Just a little pineapple goes a long way, but any fruit juice splash is great. Outside of that, coffee with Baileys is a good way to start the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobueller Posted September 5, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Whiskey has zero carbs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober134 Posted September 5, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Serenity bar menu has some Lite options. Skinny Fizz is a favorite of mine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted September 5, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2022 48 minutes ago, Psychobueller said: Whiskey has zero carbs. Whiskey with a diet soda mixer is my go-to. Or just on the rocks is fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPedsNurse Posted September 5, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Sea breeze is fruity and low sugar. Only 100 calories. Also, Carnival just announced they are now making Red Frog seltzers that I’m sure are low sugar and refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted September 5, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Serenity has its own menu with some lighter choices. I really like the Skinny Fizz and the Serenity Cape Cod. Their sangrias are nice too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted September 5, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Woodford Reserve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecrazy82 Posted September 8, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Sparklingly wine is always a good choice and low in sugar. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaNectar Posted September 8, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Crown & diet Rum & diet Tequilla shots Vodka soda Skinny margarita Whiskey & water Vodka & bring your own crystal light packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markntara Posted October 13, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Does carnival publish a list of their mixers and soda options available on the ship? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted October 13, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Drink straight liquor with ice. Could save you hundreds of grams of sugars. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted October 13, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Club soda is great with a splash of juice and booze. Straight champagne (bubbly wine) is low in carbs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pirate4me2 Posted October 13, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I LOOOOVE the Skinny Fizz from Serenity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaMommy75 Posted October 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 16, 2022 My go to is to ask for a bourbon, whisky, or top shelf vodka (whatever my mood is) on the rocks with a Perrier. They will give you the whole bottle and then it also helps me with slowing down and hydrating 🙂 I also do this and ask for a Celsius or some kind of sugar free energy drink at least once a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted October 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 12:00 PM, markntara said: Does carnival publish a list of their mixers and soda options available on the ship? Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Sierra Mist, Diet Sierra Mist, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew, Diet MT Dew, ginger ale, club soda, tonic water, bloody mary mix, tomato juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, ginger beer and 3 different Cuban sodas on ships with a Havana Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenner9 Posted October 18, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 18, 2022 If I order a whiskey sour what type of sour soda do they use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted October 18, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Jenner9 said: If I order a whiskey sour what type of sour soda do they use? There is no soda in a whiskey sour since it's a non-carbonated beverage. The sour portion should be a mix from a carton that would not be sugar light. The Serenity Bar would be the best daytime location for "light" drinks. At night time, the Alchemy should be able to concoct something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredmedic Posted October 18, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Just get a classic daiquiri. Carnival has no idea that simple syrup is supposed to go in it. They just put rum and lime juice, Very tart drink for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlmonday Posted October 18, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I go with Diet Coke(I guess diet pepsi now) and Bacardi Rum No carbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted October 18, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Retiredmedic said: Just get a classic daiquiri. Carnival has no idea that simple syrup is supposed to go in it. They just put rum and lime juice, Very tart drink for sure. But many of the bars will make you a frozen daiquiri and use the sugary box mix. Get it at the Alchemy Bar and they can put a smidgen of simple syrup to balance the tartness and not make it too sweet and it'll be shaken over ice and served in it's proper glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredmedic Posted October 18, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said: But many of the bars will make you a frozen daiquiri and use the sugary box mix. Get it at the Alchemy Bar and they can put a smidgen of simple syrup to balance the tartness and not make it too sweet and it'll be shaken over ice and served in it's proper glass. Tried one there, they did not put any simple syrup in it, nor the Havana Bar nor the Brass Magonlia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenner9 Posted October 18, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said: There is no soda in a whiskey sour since it's a non-carbonated beverage. The sour portion should be a mix from a carton that would not be sugar light. The Serenity Bar would be the best daytime location for "light" drinks. At night time, the Alchemy should be able to concoct something for you. The whiskey sours I drink have soda. We use Squirt or Diet Squirt. Used to be 50/50 but I dont they make that anymore. Edited October 18, 2022 by Jenner9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted October 18, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 8:09 PM, cruisecrazy82 said: Sparklingly wine is always a good choice and low in sugar. 🙂 This is my go to drink at night. If I want it a little sweeter I ask for it with Peach Schnapps. There's also a sparkling sangria and a skinny mojito at Serenity that weren't overly sweet. I usually drink mojitos during the day but each bartender makes them a little differently - some are on the sweet side and some are more refreshing. Once I have a good one, I go back to the bartender that makes it the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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