Why do cruise ships have Martini bars?

[Jo and Rob]

I have obviously missed something here as the last time I had a Martini was in a tall glass with lemonade (the English kind, close to Sprite in taste) and a slice of lemon over 20 years ago.

 

Please someone enlighten me. :confused:

[Orator]

Because they make a profit for the line.

[dkjretired]

I have obviously missed something here as the last time I had a Martini was in a tall glass with lemonade (the English kind, close to Sprite in taste) and a slice of lemon over 20 years ago.

 

Please someone enlighten me. :confused:

 

Martinis have become an art form, many different types, etc. The martini bars on board put on a nice show at times. Also, the cruise ships are not the only ones with martini bars, most of the larger land based casinos have them. If it makes money, why not. I personally love Chocolate Martinis.

[sczcardfan]

I have obviously missed something here as the last time I had a Martini was in a tall glass with lemonade (the English kind, close to Sprite in taste) and a slice of lemon over 20 years ago.

 

Please someone enlighten me. :confused:

 

Are you thinking of Martini as a brand of vermouth (which it is)? Because I wouldn't describe what you had 20 years ago as a martini.

 

A Martini bar is serving martini cocktails, which traditionally is a mixture of gin & vermouth. Beyond this traditional martini, bars generally refer to martini drinks as anything served in a martini glass (a stemmed glass with a cone-shaped bowl placed above a stem attached to a flat base). Also, vodka often replaces the gin, and numerous other flavors are added these days resulting in drinks that taste nothing like a "real" martini but which are still generically referred to as martinis.

[Cruiser 4 Life 66]

Because people like to get drunk.

[Keith1010]

Martinis are quite popular and it's just another way to promote sales.

 

Keith

[Jo and Rob]

Yes it was definitely Vermouth I was drinking. I feel there is a whole experience I have been missing out on. Especially as I hear on our roll call that the bar is made of ice! Now that I want to see.

 

Chocolate Martini you say, please go on and tell me what is in it, and what it looks like.

[Mousehound]

True martinis have no sugary ingredients & hence less calorific than other drinks. I enjoy drinking them as you get the desired effect without the volume of longer drinks.

[Gonzo70]

The entire bar is not made of ice; just the bar countertop is frosted; keeps the drinks cold and you can doddle in the ice shavings.

 

The martini bars on Celebrity ships are often very lively both for pre dinner cocktails as well as one of the few spots that is vibrant late night. The bartenders tend to be creative and energetic and most find the drinks quite good. There is a huge variety of martinis available ranging from more traditional ones to fruity ones to dessert type martinis. They offer what is called a martini flight which is six small servings of different martinis.

[Jo and Rob]

The entire bar is not made of ice; just the bar countertop is frosted; keeps the drinks cold and you can doddle in the ice shavings.

 

The martini bars on Celebrity ships are often very lively both for pre dinner cocktails as well as one of the few spots that is vibrant late night. The bartenders tend to be creative and energetic and most find the drinks quite good. There is a huge variety of martinis available ranging from more traditional ones to fruity ones to dessert type martinis. They offer what is called a martini flight which is six small servings of different martinis.

 

Do you know the price of a Martini flight? Have you ordered one? Six seems a lot, how small is small? Is the flight always the same six Martinis or can you chose which six you would like to try?

[norn iron]

Why do cruise ships have Martini bars?

 

To serve Martini's, and I drink them because they taste good and get you drunk!! Never mind the art form.

[TRacanoUK]

Mmmm...Chocolate Martini...

 

I make mine with Godiva Liquor, VanGogh Chocolate Vodka, half n half, and hershey's syrup to garnish the glass...

 

YUM!

[Atwell]

Yes it was definitely Vermouth I was drinking. I feel there is a whole experience I have been missing out on. Especially as I hear on our roll call that the bar is made of ice! Now that I want to see.

 

Chocolate Martini you say, please go on and tell me what is in it, and what it looks like.

 

There are probably hundreds of different variations on the chocolate martini but here is a typical recipe. They usually squirt a swirl of chocolate in the bowl of the martini glass before pouring in the contents. Typically, it will contain vodka and a chocolate liquour and sometimes other enhancements.

 

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink302.html

 

This recipe link below includes a photo:

 

http://www.cocktailtimes.com/original/vday_chocolate_martini.shtml

 

The typical martini flight as I recall is served in small martini glasses containing maybe a little more than a shot glass each. I can't remember the price for the 6 different martinis but I am pretty sure it was less than $20 USD. I think someone posted a Martini Bar menu recently in the Celebrity forum; not sure if it had the prices listed.

[Gonzo70]

Do you know the price of a Martini flight? Have you ordered one? Six seems a lot, how small is small? Is the flight always the same six Martinis or can you chose which six you would like to try?

 

Yes, I have enjoyed the flight on a couple of occasions. They are probably about the equivalent of two full sized martinis and cost somewhere around $20. If you are not a big drinker, you and your wife could share the flight. I believe the six martinis are selected by the bartender, but if there is a particular martini (or two) on the menu you want to sample, my guess is they would likely accommodate a special request.

 

Here are a couple of photos:

 

[eyeglassbrad]

Because people like to get drunk.

I agree 100%

[Christine Frances]

Martini Bar on the Eclipse

[drfred]

I have obviously missed something here as the last time I had a Martini was in a tall glass with lemonade (the English kind, close to Sprite in taste) and a slice of lemon over 20 years ago.

 

Please someone enlighten me. :confused:

Martini bars have become popular across the pond. Anything created to be served in a martini glass qualifies. Onboard, the best is two for one martini specials. Watch for those! I'm old fashioned and like the traditional Gin martini with olives. I usually order Beefeaters Sapphire Gin and olive juice on the side to make it "dirty". If I feel like a change of pace I'll try other brands like Hendricks. On our last cruise (NCL Jade) my wife and I discovered a delicious "martini" called a Lemon Grove: citrus vodka, lemoncello, lemon juice and simple syrup. Not as sweet as a Lemon drop (made with lemonade) and goes down very easy. Plus high in vitamin C;)

[welshgirl001]

If they are good enough for James Bond:D

 

Not sure about chocolate though:) but lemon sounds good

 

Julie

 

We are considering Silhoutte for xmas this year any advice!:)

[Orator]

Do it!

[SFCAcruiser]

The flight of six martinis cost $15 last month on Millennium.

[Dr. Pam]

Martini Bar on the Eclipse

 

Wow! What an amazing show......I am sure the martinis were just as good!

[2morecruises]

Let's see, where do I start in trying to explain the reason why Martini Bars exist ??? :D

 

Picture a book the size of "War & Peace". :eek:

[germanyboy]

Martini flight was 6- one ounce drinks, of 6 designated flavors on Mercury last fall, for $15.

 

Wife and I shared the first one before dinner.

 

Next night I had the whole tray of 6

[obxgirl]

I have obviously missed something here as the last time I had a Martini was in a tall glass with lemonade (the English kind, close to Sprite in taste) and a slice of lemon over 20 years ago.

 

Please someone enlighten me. :confused:

 

I don't know why they have them but the drinks are good and it is very entertaining. We enjoyed the vodka flights on our Baltic cruise, especially after touring St. Petersburg.

[Wanderlost]

Cruise ships have martini bars because they are great fun!:cool: