Drink packages-foo foo drinks

[Chigirlcruzin]

From what I saw on the Celebrity website, the classic package allows drinks/wines of certain brands up to $8; the premium package up to $12. Are the fruity mixed drinks/drinks of the day included in one package or the other? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but the packages seem to be more brand driven, and from my experience, you don't get a choice of brands on the foo foo drinks. Or is it price driven? In that case, how much do those drinks typically run?

[kitty9]

The Classic and Premium packages cover all drinks up to their price limits. The foo-foo drinks can vary in price if they're a special, but generally speaking they run $6 to $7

[Chigirlcruzin]

Thank you! That seems pretty low for those drinks, not that I'm complaining. I paid around $10 on Carnival last week! I'm leaning more towards the classic package, but we're doing a southern Caribbean cruise with only one sea day, so I'm not sure if it will be worth it for me.

[tomvk]

We really like the Molecular Bar,those drinks run up to $12.Some of the specialty restaraunts have a signature cocktail that maybe up to $15.They usually will only charge the difference.

 

Tom

[Chigirlcruzin]

We really like the Molecular Bar,those drinks run up to $12.Some of the specialty restaraunts have a signature cocktail that maybe up to $15.They usually will only charge the difference.

 

Tom

 

Thanks for the info, Tom. What type of drinks does the Molecular Bar serve?

[sarafinadh]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1571274&highlight=drink+package+overview

 

Post 7 has a link to a spreadsheet that helps you estimate your daily usage of a drinking package and tells you if it makes sense "for you".

[Chigirlcruzin]

Awesome, thank you!

[satchiesmom]

The Premium Alcohol package was worth it for the Molecular Bar alone! We spent time in there every night.

[cb at sea]

No need to use big-name brands in "foo-foo" drinks...so much other stuff in them, you can't taste the booze, anyway!

[tomvk]

The molecular bar has very innovative drinks from drinks with rose petals,infused spirits,herbs and liquid nitrogen.And with the drink package if you don't like a drink they will make you something else.

I like to try different things so having the drink package lets me experiment and not have to worry about getting something I can't drink.The martini bar also makes some great drinks.

 

Tom

[texmex.ferr]

I know this is going to be a dumb question, but what's a foo foo drink?

 

Thanks

Texmex

[cruisestitch]

Think made in a blender, or made from fruit juice, or something you would put an umbrella in -- not scotch on the rocks or whiskey neat. Something sweet or maybe tropical in origin.

[Chigirlcruzin]

I know this is going to be a dumb question, but what's a foo foo drink?

 

Thanks

Texmex

 

A drink where you can't taste the alcohol ;) Can be frozen, blended, or on the rocks, but all have some combination of alcohol and fruit/fruit juices.

[Chigirlcruzin]

The molecular bar has very innovative drinks from drinks with rose petals,infused spirits,herbs and liquid nitrogen.And with the drink package if you don't like a drink they will make you something else.

I like to try different things so having the drink package lets me experiment and not have to worry about getting something I can't drink.The martini bar also makes some great drinks.

 

Tom

 

Excellent, thank you! Great point about being able to experiment. I don't really like the taste of alcohol. I hate getting a drink that I don't like...you feel like you have to drink it because you spent $10-12 on it!

[kitty9]

Unless they've added them during Solsticization, the M class ships don't have a Molecular Bar.

[juju2454]

The molecular bar has very innovative drinks from drinks with rose petals,infused spirits,herbs and liquid nitrogen.And with the drink package if you don't like a drink they will make you something else.

I like to try different things so having the drink package lets me experiment and not have to worry about getting something I can't drink.The martini bar also makes some great drinks.

 

Tom

 

 

When we were on the silhouette in January at the molecular bar, we ordered drinks and 2 of us didn't like them, he remade something new and never charged for the "disliked" he did this and another bar tender did it as well for a different couple on another night, so I am not sure you would get stuck with a ":)bad" drink there...

[Bobby Dee]

From what I saw on the Celebrity website, the classic package allows drinks/wines of certain brands up to $8; the premium package up to $12. Are the fruity mixed drinks/drinks of the day included in one package or the other?

 

Things change so quickly in the cruise industry, or maybe it's just that we sail only once or twice a year. But we sailed in early 2011 with the packages. The drink of the day was included, but it had to come in a regular glass. If you got the drink in a souvenir glass, you were charged for the glass, not the drink. I don't know what the cost was because I wasn't interested in taking something like that home.

Hope that helps.

[Chigirlcruzin]

Unless they've added them during Solsticization, the M class ships don't have a Molecular Bar.

 

Good point...I'll check it out before I get too excited :)

[texmex.ferr]

A drink where you can't taste the alcohol ;) Can be frozen, blended, or on the rocks, but all have some combination of alcohol and fruit/fruit juices.

Thanks for the info, I might try some of these on our cruise in March.

 

Is there a list in the bars that say they are foo foo drinks, or how would I be able to recognise them from ordinary cocktails etc.

[cruisestitch]

Foo foo drinks is an American slang term. You won't see it on any Celebrity menu. Look for drinks that are rum, vodka or tequila based with fruit juice -- mai tai, daiquiri, singapore sling, talk to the servers and bartenders and they'll make recommendations

[Chigirlcruzin]

Unless they've added them during Solsticization, the M class ships don't have a Molecular Bar.

 

From the looks of it, Summit did not get a Molecular Bar when it was Solticized. Thanks for the heads up!

[librarylady19]

Foo foo drinks is an American slang term. You won't see it on any Celebrity menu. Look for drinks that are rum, vodka or tequila based with fruit juice -- mai tai, daiquiri, singapore sling, talk to the servers and bartenders and they'll make recommendations

 

These bar menus are from the Solstice, but should give you a good idea of the choices available. One of my favorite pool drinks was the Miami vice - half piña colada and half strawberry daiquiri - yum.

 

http://schplinky.smugmug.com/Solstice-2010/Bar-Menus/12454637_sZk2zn#!i=891911977&k=Qt5ry&lb=1&s=A

[mandream]

I know this is going to be a dumb question, but what's a foo foo drink?

 

Thanks

Texmex

 

Actually they are "frou frou" not "foo foo". This link has a good explanation of the derivation. http://www.lisashea.com/lisabase/cruise/dining/froufrou.html

 

Mike

[Chigirlcruzin]

Lol...I didn't know there was a "proper" term :D