Martini Class

[MalteseMama2]

Is the Martini Class offered on All ships? Specifically, Liberty?  How much does it cost? Is it worth the money?

 

Thanks!

[Clarea]

2 hours ago, MalteseMama2 said:

Is the Martini Class offered on All ships? Specifically, Liberty?  How much does it cost? Is it worth the money?

 

Thanks!

 

Cost for us on Indy was $20 per person and I have not seen this on all ships.

[monoptn]

We did the martini class on Harmony this summer. I thought it was definitely worth the money! We had 5 different martinis (smaller versions, but still quite a bit). It was a lot of fun. In fact, I went back again the next sea day and saw quite a few faces from the Wednesday class.  

[barbeyg]

Cool!  Thanks for asking.  I will have to add this to my list of activities to look for on our upcoming cruises.  

[Ocean Boy]

I may have to try this myself the next time out. Glad to read the positive comments.

[ShillyShally]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I may have to try this myself the next time out. Glad to read the positive comments.

Agreed, glad to hear it's on Indy too, this sounds fun!

[ScubaCat3]

Cost for me on Harmony in October was $19.95 + 18% tip and it was held in the Wonderland bar. As mentioned above, they serve mini versions of 5 martinis then at the end let us choose our favorite and gave us one full size martini. The bartender was also good about demonstrating variations on request by adding a little extra olive juice to the dirty martini after you tasted the regular version or a splash of extra cranberry juice to the Cosmopolitan for a different taste. There was lots of lively discussion during the class. 

 

We had about 8 guests and two bartenders. I suppose the quality of the class would depend on the quality of your bartender(s). Ours was great!

Edited February 12, 2019 by ScubaCat3

[MalteseMama2]

Thanks for all the responses. I am excited to try this activity! We have Liberty booked next month, then Harmony later in the year. I’m sure we will enjoy this!

[BecciBoo]

yes  $20 pp and you get samples, plus the barkeep in R bar where it was held takes everyones sea card and at the end picks one to receive their favorite full martini glass.  This was on Liberty.  We had so much fun, we took it again on the last sea day.  A pleasant buzz for $20.  Since then, we've signed up on every cruise.  They used to hold them up in the Viking Crown Sports bar that was then transitioned into the Diamond Lounge....lots of fun at the Martini Class!

Edited February 12, 2019 by BecciBoo

[dpostman]

I did not even know they did this.  Definitely will keep an eye open for this on our next cruise.  I Hope it is offered on Brilliance when in the Baltic.  My wife is the martini drinker but I make them 😉  So this might fetch me some extra brownie points 🙂

 

dp

[monoptn]

1 hour ago, ScubaCat3 said:

Cost for me on Harmony in October was $19.95 + 18% tip and it was held in the Wonderland bar. As mentioned above, they serve mini versions of 5 martinis then at the end let us choose our favorite and gave us one full size martini. The bartender was also good about demonstrating variations on request by adding a little extra olive juice to the dirty martini after you tasted the regular version or a splash of extra cranberry juice to the Cosmopolitan for a different taste. There was lots of lively discussion during the class. 

 

We had about 8 guests and two bartenders. I suppose the quality of the class would depend on the quality of your bartender(s). Ours was great!

Was Sahoo still the bartender on Harmony? We loved him. My favorite was the Peach Jalapeño! I wish I had one now

[er345]

I’m assume they only take a limited number of people at a time. Can you sign up for it on the app once you are onboard? We will be on Symphony.  

[ScubaCat3]

Sorry, I didn’t catch the bartender’s names. 

 

I think you just show up for the class. I don’t remember seeing an opportunity to pre-register. The class was offered twice a day on sea days (1 and 3 PM) on my cruise. 

[Parrothead234]

What were the five samples, does anyone know?  Do they pick the 5 samples or you? 

[tennislvr8]

I did this once on Norwegian. It was $20 and there were 5 full size martinis..... Needless to say I don't remember much after that class. It was not offered on anthem last Mar or Nov. 

[ScubaCat3]

It sounds like the 5 samples are different at each class. We were not offered a Peach Jalapeño martini but it sounds terrific!

 

Our five were:

Classic Gin Martini (along with a discussion of shaken vs stirred)

Dirty Martini

Appletini

Cosmopolitan

Chocolate Martini

 

 

[Clarea]

1 hour ago, Parrothead234 said:

What were the five samples, does anyone know?  Do they pick the 5 samples or you? 

 

All I can remember are regular, chocolate, apple.

[monoptn]

YUM!  First day we had:

Cucumber Fizz

Red Velvet Cake

Green Goddess

Pomegranate Sidecar

Pure Passion

 

Second day we had:

Hummingbird

Cucumber Viper

Peach Basil (with muddled jalapeño)

Caramel 

Tie me to the bedpost  😂

 

Now I really wish I had one!

[RickinStl]

Did someone say Martini? where do I sign up? lol 

 

[Parrothead234]

Oh.  My.  Gosh.  Yummy!  Thank you!!

[er345]

6 hours ago, monoptn said:

YUM!  First day we had:

Cucumber Fizz

Red Velvet Cake

Green Goddess

Pomegranate Sidecar

Pure Passion

 

Second day we had:

Hummingbird

Cucumber Viper

Peach Basil (with muddled jalapeño)

Caramel 

Tie me to the bedpost  😂

 

Now I really wish I had one!

Now I’m hooked! These are flavors worth trying.  How fun!

[BecciBoo]

This was on Vision last January 2018, as you can hear a good time was had by all.

[potatotomato]

Looks fun!!