Poppie55 Posted June 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Yes it’s 5:00 in South Carolina and we are having our glass of wine. I am daydreaming about our Sirena cruise next year (yes I need something to look forward to) and was wondering what specialty drink I would like if I was on a cruise. I love a green apple martini on a special occasion. What would you order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted June 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, Guest said: Yes it’s 5:00 in South Carolina and we are having our glass of wine. I am daydreaming about our Sirena cruise next year (yes I need something to look forward to) and was wondering what specialty drink I would like if I was on a cruise. I love a green apple martini on a special occasion. What would you order? Since retiring, I have taken an interest in Classic cocktails (e.g., Aviation, Sazerac, SideCar et al.). Even in the best bars on the best ships, most bartenders murder these drinks with "well swill," citrus mixers, etc. So, with the understanding that I most often ask nicely to dictate the ingredients (e.g., fresh squeezed citrus, cognac vs brandy, Cointreau vs triple sec, etc) and correct ratios, I would say my "go to" drink would be a Side Car made with 2 oz Hennessy Privilege VSOP cognac, 1 oz Cointreau and 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice. However, I'd skip the sugared rim but keep the lemon garnish (and, if the ship had them - which they don't, a Bada Bing cherry even if it's not really in a Side Car). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted June 15, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) Kentucky boy here. Depending upon the talents of the bartender: Double Knob Hill Old Fashion! KH is a standard bourbon the ships carry, so with a bit of guidance the bartenders can manage! Edited June 15, 2020 by pinotlover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppie55 Posted June 15, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Yum a sidecar sounds wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted June 15, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, Guest said: Yum a sidecar sounds wonderful! True - if it's done as described above!!! However, what you'll get for a side car in most bars (on/off ships) is brandy, triple sec and citrus mixer, which is gross. The quality of booze -even in a mixed drink- is a significant factor in the quality and taste of the end product as is the need for real juices and other ingredients. Another great example is a Margarita. Order it without "specs" and you'll get José Cuervo, triple sec and maybe lime juice but, more likely, citrus mixer. Though, like many classics, the origins of the drink are sometimes uncertain, I'm in the Tommy's (Mexico) version, which is duplicated by Tommy's today in SF: Reposado Tequila (e.g., El Tesoro), fresh lime juice and agave nectar (no orange liquer of any kind). Bottom line is "life is too short for bad booze." 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted June 16, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Perrier at any time - not just 5 PM. Hard to get it wrong. 😀 Edited June 16, 2020 by Paulchili 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted June 16, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2020 55 minutes ago, Paulchili said: Perrier at any time - not just 5 PM. Hard to get it wrong. 😀 You can have an exclusive on the Perrier if I can have an exclusive on the Pellegrino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelc Posted June 16, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2020 A Chicago Smash: 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of Averna, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a muddled half orange, bitters, a sprig of mint, pour over ice, top off with soda float. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdeb Posted June 16, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said: Since retiring, I have taken an interest in Classic cocktails (e.g., Aviation, Sazerac, SideCar et al.). Even in the best bars on the best ships, most bartenders murder these drinks with "well swill," citrus mixers, etc. So, with the understanding that I most often ask nicely to dictate the ingredients (e.g., fresh squeezed citrus, cognac vs brandy, Cointreau vs triple sec, etc) and correct ratios, I would say my "go to" drink would be a Side Car made with 2 oz Hennessy Privilege VSOP cognac, 1 oz Cointreau and 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice. However, I'd skip the sugared rim but keep the lemon garnish (and, if the ship had them - which they don't, a Bada Bing cherry even if it's not really in a Side Car). I think you are right the classics are hard to beat! The Sidecar is great when it is done right, on the ship I prefer a Big O martini, in port I try to get a local specialty, Like Pastis in Marseille, or Shery in Cadiz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted June 16, 2020 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said: You can have an exclusive on the Perrier if I can have an exclusive on the Pellegrino. That's a deal! More Perrier left for me 🙂 Edited June 16, 2020 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted June 16, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I love a bourbon and peaches... 2 oz bourbon 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Demerara Simple Syrup 1 oz. peach schnapps splash of club soda 3 to 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters (optional) Garnishes: a peach slice, a lemon slice, and a fresh mint sprig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted June 16, 2020 #12 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Historically, we always went with the bubbly being served aboard. The Sparkling wine or champagne was usually decent and enjoyable. However, was is past tense and the most recent champagne served , by the glass, was of poor quality and undesirable. Hope it’s not carried over to the new cruises! This lead us to more experimenting with mixed drinks than we normally do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted June 16, 2020 #13 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Four Words: WORLDS' BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI Oceania sourced Van Gogh Vodkas' VERY early on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted June 16, 2020 #14 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The Next One. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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