Rare ghstudio Posted August 23, 2014 #26 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Oh the Lechetini is delicious. Just very mildly fruity! Not to strong. Sent from my iPhone using Forums A Leche martini sounds awful...vodka and milk (leche)...or perhaps this is a special drink where after a few you (at least the men) become a Letch. Perhaps you are thinking of a Lichee martini as in the Lichee fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady25612 Posted August 23, 2014 #27 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yes you are correct. I did not go back and double check the autocorrect on my phone. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted August 23, 2014 Author #28 Share Posted August 23, 2014 If you've never had a Martini you should be aware / cautious in that the pack quite a punch with their high alcohol content (many ounces not just a stardard 1-1/2 oz pour) and many use a combo of liqueurs. The standard base ingredient in a Martini is Gin or Vodka. A plain Martini will add to that Vermouth and a twist of lemon A dirty Martini then Olives or a splash of Olive Juice (hence the term dirty) Flavoured Martinis, which is a huge craze (and why Martini Bars came about) are fun, flavours come about as a result of added liquors / liqueurs or juices. If you are new to the Martini Scene you might want to start with a Cosmopolitan... The drink that Sex In The City made famous. A Cosmo is usually Vodka based and also include Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice and a Splash of Lime The Martini Bar on Celebrity Ships makes a long list of exotic Martinis... Some of the faves I had in addition to the Cosmo, was The Sostice, a Firtini, and a Chocolate one Just be aware that they go down easy... And pack a punch. And cause they are high alcohol content and have a lot of sugary ingredients (liqueurs, juice, chocolate etc) they can really dehydrate you nd give you a hangover the next day. Fun, but it can have a price. Hope this helps, Cheers! Thanks for the warning! How big are the individual servings in the flight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenster Posted August 23, 2014 #29 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Us martini veterans know . . A proper martini is Beefeater ,or Tanqueray; with a measure of Noilly Prat, or Martini and Rossi dry vermouth, at about 6 to 1 (that is dry. Less just makes it cold gin, and unsophisticated! Two is too many, three aren't enough. . . Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenster Posted August 23, 2014 #30 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Alternatively, Bombay Sapphire, or Tanqueray 10. I kinda like a 4 to 1 gin to vermouth with those Takes the pine tree needles of you mind that way. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenster Posted August 23, 2014 #31 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Then there is the half n half. Beefeater and Grey goose; with martini and Rossi dry vermouth. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted August 23, 2014 #32 Share Posted August 23, 2014 A ginlet. Bombay sapphire and a few other additions. Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodums80 Posted August 23, 2014 #33 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We just got off the Solstice this morning and loved the Martini Bar! Some favorites of ours were the Peartini, Fresca Martini and Lycheetini. All excellent and the bartenders were awesome, we had a great time there. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seatbelt_Bag_LOVE Posted August 23, 2014 #34 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The lycheetini is my favorite martini. It is garnished with a lychee fruit, which is really tasty. I thought it looked and tasted like melted orange sorbet. Yummy! The first martini I tried was the sunset martini, and I thought it was very strong and did not taste nearly as good as it looked. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pennstatedj Posted August 23, 2014 #35 Share Posted August 23, 2014 We were on artic cruise and the martini guys made my wife a snowflake martini. My wife has been hooked since. Not many can make it. It has white cranberry juice in it. Try it if you like a Cosmo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsales Posted August 23, 2014 #36 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Bombay Saphire Martini just a little dirty... Bombay Saphire is a king of gin owned by Barcardi. The flavouring of the drink comes from a recipe of ten ingredients (which the bottle's label boasts as "10 exotic botanicals"): almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise. The spirit is triple distilled using a carterhead still, and the alcohol vapours are passed through a mesh/basket containing the ten botanicals, in order to gain flavour and aroma. This gives a lighter, more floral gin rather than the more-common 'punchy' gins that are distilled using a copper pot still. Dennis & Sue Sapphire is too aromatic for me I will stick to the original Bombay, if Boodles isn't available. :D Edited August 23, 2014 by maxsales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 23, 2014 #37 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for the warning! How big are the individual servings in the flight? This is a picture of the mini martinis........gives you an idea of what they look like:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcee207 Posted August 23, 2014 #38 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I get tipsy just looking at that picture!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted August 23, 2014 #39 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Cheapest gin straight out of the bottle hidden in a brown paper sack sharing with my friends sitting on a park bench brings back many fond memories.:D Occasionally if we were lucky we would find a cup in the trash can and use that for a dirty martini. ;) Drink up 🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrpanpens Posted August 23, 2014 #40 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Not that crazy about martinis, but LOVE the Martini Bar. Great bartenders who put on quite a show and a fun vibe.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare groryjm Posted August 23, 2014 #41 Share Posted August 23, 2014 My favourite is the Sunset Martini with the Lychee a close second. If you move onto the Molecule bar then try the Ginger Mojito, its amazing, but I would definitely steer clear of the Avocado Mezcal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted August 23, 2014 #42 Share Posted August 23, 2014 My memories of the Martini Bar [IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/09baa10e9c14881a54493e746847e7fc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/6958ea093453b3971ef4e9cc83db7022.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 23, 2014 #43 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [quote name='Pushka']My memories of the Martini Bar [IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/09baa10e9c14881a54493e746847e7fc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/6958ea093453b3971ef4e9cc83db7022.jpg[/IMG][/quote] Those drinks look sooooo good right now.:D We have been under a heat wave....over 100 today:eek:...and they look so cool and tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted August 23, 2014 Author #44 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [quote name='Toodums80']We just got off the Solstice this morning and loved the Martini Bar! Some favorites of ours were the Peartini, Fresca Martini and Lycheetini. All excellent and the bartenders were awesome, we had a great time there. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app[/QUOTE] Last year I heard on my roll call that the martini ine top was broken on the Solstice. Is it working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted August 23, 2014 Author #45 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Lois R']This is a picture of the mini martinis........gives you an idea of what they look like:) [IMG]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2612/4136900611_d2ac769221_b.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] Oh My! If they are as powerful as Sloop-John says they are.. wooopie :eek: Do you remember how much it was? Edited August 23, 2014 by MoyCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 23, 2014 #46 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [quote name='MoyCoy']Oh My! If they are as powerful as Sloop says they are.. wooopie :eek: Do you remember how much it was?[/quote] Hi,:) they are not all that strong....depends on the drink really. (In my opinion anyway). That was in 2009.....5 years ago......I really don't remember the price:eek:......maybe someone who has ordered one recently can give you a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted August 24, 2014 #47 Share Posted August 24, 2014 All of those drinks that you see lined up are probably from the martini demonstration that they usually hold nightly and it is indicated in the Daily paper. The BT makes the drinks and then does a continuous pour, many have posted it on UTube. After the demonstration they pass the drinks out as free samples. The martini flight consists of 4 small martinis and was $15. Drink up 🍸🍺🍻☕ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted August 24, 2014 Author #48 Share Posted August 24, 2014 :eek:[quote name='groryjm']My favourite is the Sunset Martini with the Lychee a close second. If you move onto the Molecule bar then try the Ginger Mojito, its amazing, but I would definitely steer clear of the Avocado Mezcal[/QUOTE] Thank You.:p I can see how the premium package could save you ALOT of money.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 24, 2014 #49 Share Posted August 24, 2014 [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]K Lois, I'm game;)[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 24, 2014 #50 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='miched']All of those drinks that you see lined up are probably from the martini demonstration that they usually hold nightly and it is indicated in the Daily paper. The BT makes the drinks and then does a continuous pour, many have posted it on UTube. After the demonstration they pass the drinks out as free samples. The martini flight consists of 4 small martinis and was $15. Drink up ☕[/quote] They must have changed it.....every flight I have ordered has had 6 small martinis. Actually, if you look at the photo.....the guy is holding his seapass card and so they were being charged for those drinks.....that cruise was the first revenued cruise on EQUINOX after she came across the Atlantic......brand new in Nov 2009. It was a 4 night cruise. Edited August 24, 2014 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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