D C Posted February 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We'll be on the Reflection in a little over a week. I sure would like to find something to drink beyond the typical Margarita, Pina Colada, & Daiquiri. Have you come across anything that has been unique and spectacular? Maybe even a bartender favourite that really made an impression? (Thinking an "any bar" type drink, rather than something you can only get at the martini bar or world class bar) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted February 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2017 One Caribbean cruise day a couple of years ago on Equinox I was 'dithering' (old English word meaning unable to make a decision) about what to drink...the bar tender asked what flavoures I liked...I replied fresh and sharp rather than sweet.... This was the pool bar and quiet as most guests had headed out to Panama....As repeat cruisers we had chosen a ship day! He mixed me the most refreshing mint and vaguely lemon drink with a definite 'kick'...I do think most of the bar tenders love doing 'specials'. We are very conscious, however, of how busy these guys are....I do think you need to catch them at a quiet time to ask for something special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted February 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2017 :cool: Miami Vice. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier290 Posted February 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Miami Vice ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Forums mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted February 28, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 28, 2017 One Caribbean cruise day a couple of years ago on Equinox I was 'dithering' (old English word meaning unable to make a decision) about what to drink...the bar tender asked what flavoures I liked...I replied fresh and sharp rather than sweet.... This was the pool bar and quiet as most guests had headed out to Panama....As repeat cruisers we had chosen a ship day! He mixed me the most refreshing mint and vaguely lemon drink with a definite 'kick'...I do think most of the bar tenders love doing 'specials'. We are very conscious, however, of how busy these guys are....I do think you need to catch them at a quiet time to ask for something special! Thanks In addition to looking for something new and delicious, I was also thinking that these guys have to get sick of making the same 6 drinks every day. Nice to hear that they're interested in the unique and creative side of things :) Miami Vice ! I was ordering those regularly on our last cruise! Very tasty, but still just a combination of a couple of the other standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb125 Posted February 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2017 One of my favorites is a Myers Hurricane. It's like a planters punch but only with dark rum. Myers + oj + pineapple juice + grenadine. Have the bartender shake it before serving. An orange slice goes with it very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGirl3211 Posted February 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Pimm's Cup for me. So refreshing! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoedokey Posted February 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Mohito or Moscow Mule maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james'mommy Posted February 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On the Summit most nights I had a couple Caribbean Mules. I think they are basically Moscow Mules but made with rum instead of vodka. Got them at the bar outside the MDR and in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted February 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Blue martini from the Martini Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyLou260 Posted February 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Some of my favorite drinks to get on a cruise: Dark and Stormy (dark rum, ginger beer, lime or orange slice); Beach Flower (club soda, Tanqueray, St Germain, lemon slice. The bartenders don't usually know it by name but will make one.); French Martini (vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinFarmersWife Posted February 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2017 It's not real fancy, but my favorite (besides the Miami Vice or Lava Flow) is Malibu (coconut rum) and pineapple juice. Simple, tropical and refreshing! Sex on the Beach is also pretty good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted February 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Try an amaretto sour. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted February 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Mud Slide for desert. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumita Posted February 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Pretty much anything at the martini bar is amazing. The black forrest martini is dessert in a glass, sooooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flafun888 Posted March 1, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2017 For those who like watermelon, they had a wonderful non-alcoholic watermelon drink they were advertising on a tent card at the sunset bar tables on Silo last year - we asked them if they could make it frozen with a shot of tequila - and it was amazingly good...really refreshing. Other than wine with dinner, that's all my husband ended up drinking for most of that cruise. Several people asked him what the drink was, because it looked so good. (And he doesn't even like watermelon normally - he's a margarita guy. :D I'm hoping they still have it this year.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted March 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2017 How about an affogato (espresso, vanilla gelato, chocolate syrup) at Cafe al Bacio with the addition of a shot of your favorite liqueur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted March 1, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2017 There was a Martini Bar bartender on Eclipse who knew I liked the chocolate martinis and the black forest martinis. He made me a creme br?l?e martini. Off menu of course. Mmmm. They also made it for me in Michael's Club. The whiskey peaches signature drink in Luminae is awesome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFLG Posted March 1, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I like a painkiller, Dark Rum, pineapple, orange and coconut. We had the pool bartenders trained on making then on the Equinox 2 years ago.. But on the Eclipse last November they just could not get it right. Dublin Donkey (moscow mule with Jameson instead of Vodka) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted March 1, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Frozen toasted almond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted March 1, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Black Forrest Martini? Down on my list. ;) Another really nice one is the Milky Way martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riandei Posted March 1, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2017 It's not real fancy, but my favorite (besides the Miami Vice or Lava Flow) is Malibu (coconut rum) and pineapple juice. Simple, tropical and refreshing! Sex on the Beach is also pretty good! Whats in Lava flow...sounds familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephillykid Posted March 1, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The last time I had the classic package on the Reflection, I started the day with mexican beer or a Greyhound. As the day went on, I usually switched over to Grey Goose Kamikaze on the rocks. Simple and refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaver Posted March 1, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2017 My DW truly enjoys a BBC a Baileys Banana Colada with chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcruiseanythyme Posted March 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Please remember to list ingredients for those of us who aren't alcohol savvy. Like what's in a Miami Vice? Are most of these covered with the classic drink package? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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