thedarklord Posted March 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2022 We've all seen the list of cocktails that are included in the premium drinks package, my wife and I have made a healthy dent in that list in the past! On our next cruise, we're going to try upgrading to Plus (it's only a 3-nighter, so a more cost sensible way of trying it out). Anyone got any must try drinks they can recommend with the Plus package, we'd like to abuse the extra cost as much as possible! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ottawa_Cruiser Posted March 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Veuve Cliquot champagne, Tequila 1942, any of the expensive wines by the glass. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtMo Posted March 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Get the Silverado Cabernet Sauvignion with dinner if you like red wines. As mentioned the Veuve Cliquot champagne. And the Haven bartender encouraged me to get Zacapa 23 rum in my wife's Pina Colada - wow, what a game changer - so much more flavor! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted March 23, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I'm a Whistle Pig man. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionkingrichard Posted March 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Ask for a double Zacapa 23 rum in any Rum drink. Think fruity, beach/pool drinks. They will look at you Funny until they see your card. That's a $55 drink in case you wonder. 🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Suite Heart Posted March 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Veuve Cliquot, fer shur! However, if there are any French people around, you'd better pronounce it correctly. On my last cruise, I was in an elevator with a few other people and we were chatting about dinner and drinks. I mentioned that I had gotten to be a fan of Veuve, and two women in the elevator kind of snickered and one said to the other something in French about "Americans don't know how to pronounce Veuve Cliquot." Don't care. 😝 As long as the bartender and waitstaff know what I mean, who cares? 🍾 Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Free bottled water. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted March 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 23, 2022 6 hours ago, KurtMo said: . And the Haven bartender encouraged me to get Zacapa 23 rum in my wife's Pina Colada - wow, what a game changer - so much more flavor! I have to agree on this! Loved Zacapa 23 in our drinks. We were just on the Panama Canal sailing and were in Guatemala. Did a tasting at House of Zacapa. Ended up leaving with 6 bottles! The Haven bartenders will definitely know how to use your upgraded beverage package! Just ask them for recommendations. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarklord Posted March 23, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted March 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Lionkingrichard said: Ask for a double Zacapa 23 rum in any Rum drink. Think fruity, beach/pool drinks. They will look at you Funny until they see your card. That's a $55 drink in case you wonder. 🥰 Thanks, I’ll definitely give that a try, I’m very partial to fruity rum based drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarklord Posted March 23, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted March 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, nhtravels said: I have to agree on this! Loved Zacapa 23 in our drinks. We were just on the Panama Canal sailing and were in Guatemala. Did a tasting at House of Zacapa. Ended up leaving with 6 bottles! The Haven bartenders will definitely know how to use your upgraded beverage package! Just ask them for recommendations. Cheers! Sadly not in the Haven on this cruise, I am going to miss the Haven bar though, the bartenders there are so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxala Posted March 23, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 23, 2022 7 hours ago, KurtMo said: Get the Silverado Cabernet Sauvignion with dinner if you like red wines. Silverado is really good. Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon is much better - especially the 2017. td 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolatravelgirl Posted March 24, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Espresso martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted March 24, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Premium Drinks for Dummies - NCL version 101 So what is the proper pronunciation of " Veuve Cliquot" Ya - you can slur the words and the bartender knows what you mean and you aren't even drunk or inebriated yet. Something about velvet champagne ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadecitycruiser Posted March 24, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2022 What bars have the "good" champagne for the sail away? Can you ask for it with your morning mimosa? Looking forward to Ron Z 23 in the rum drinks and just straight on the rocks with a cigar. DCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denmar828 Posted March 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Hennessy XO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Hutcha Posted March 25, 2022 #17 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I liked the Veuve, my wife preferred the Moet Chandon. They are comparable in price back home. The Moet you can get by the bottle with meals. Zacapa 23 was great. I bought a bottle when I got home. Whistle pig is a definite. As is the McCallan. San Pellegrino or Aqua Pana with every meal. Don't listen to those that tell you the tap water is just fine (it is, but that's not the point). I only hit Starbucks 2-3 times in a week. Usually got my fill of coffee at breakfast. Lastly, push the envelope when it comes to the wines. Get every expensive one that's offered. At dinner, start with a bottle of Moet, and then your wife can order a bottle of white, while you order a bottle of red. Take the leftovers back to the room for a night cap. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabelle99 Posted March 25, 2022 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Smoked Woodford old fashioned and espresso martinis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Suite Heart Posted March 25, 2022 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2022 23 hours ago, don't-use-real-name said: Premium Drinks for Dummies - NCL version 101 So what is the proper pronunciation of " Veuve Cliquot" Ya - you can slur the words and the bartender knows what you mean and you aren't even drunk or inebriated yet. Something about velvet champagne ? TL;DR Actually, the word "Veuve" translates to "widow." "Clicquot" is the name of the "house" that produces this champagne. Pronunciation? VERV (soft-ish "R") KLEE-KOH. I'VE also heard KLEE-KWAH. If you are French, (Madame Clicquot was the widow of the grandson of this "house." Francois died only 7 years after they were married. Madame is credited with major breakthroughs, creating the first known vintage champagne in 1810, and inventing the riddling table process to clarify champagne in 1816.) I started drinking this on the first cruise I took without my DDH. (Dearly departed husband) Anyhoooo Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtMo Posted March 26, 2022 #20 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 8:28 AM, Hutcha said: San Pellegrino or Aqua Pana with every meal. Once we had the Aqua Panna, my DW became a water snob for the rest of the week! Probably drank 2 bottles at every meal! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSomeLady Posted March 26, 2022 #21 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 7:12 PM, tuxala said: Silverado is really good. Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon is much better - especially the 2017. td When you can find it on board. We had trouble getting it. My husband liked the Lucente Super Tuscan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillyw Posted March 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) On 3/26/2022 at 8:13 AM, JustSomeLady said: When you can find it on board. We had trouble getting it. My husband liked the Lucente Super Tuscan. The Oberon isn't bad. My favorite included in the premium plus is the banfi sangiovese - really tasty wine. With the 40% off bottles for premium plus, if I'm really wanting good wine, I'll buy a bottle of Jordan Cab. Comes out to about $60. Costs double that or more in a nice restaurant so really not a bad deal (I paid $132 in Vegas last month) Edited March 28, 2022 by chillyw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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