klocke12 Posted August 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I know that the HIA includes drinks $11 and under, but do they allow you to order drinks in the specialty restaurants (Pinnacle, Tamarind)? Or are the drinks in those restaurants an extra charge? Also, just for fun...what are some of your favorite mixed drinks to order on HAL? (*Yes, I have seen the website with the bar menus.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted August 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Welcome to Cruise Critic. Specialty restaurants have their own special drinks but you can order off of the regular bar menu as well. You will still pay full price for any drink that costs more than $11 or $15, depending on what beverage package you have purchased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2022 You may order drinks in all of the specialty restaurants using your drink plan. As mentioned, you might want to look at the wine and drink list...you might find drinks not available elsewhere on the ship. On our last cruise, we found a champagne in Tamarind not available anywhere else on the ship, and it fit our drink plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted August 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The Sea View and Lido bars make awfully good Pusser's Pain Killers and Mojitos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicd1969 Posted August 25, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Any drink $11 and under in the specialty restaurants are covered by your beverage package. You can also bring in drinks you got from the other bars/restaurants on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish110 Posted August 25, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Lemon Drop Martini my favorite especially at Tamarind bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCruiseCruise13 Posted August 25, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2022 As others have said specialty restaurant drinks are included. My husband found a wine he likes that is only served at Sel-de-Mer he was able to get a glass with out having a reservation, just asked the maitre de at the door. Some of my favourite drinks are at the tamarind, The Emperors Nectar and The Wasabi Cocktail (this one doesn’t taste like wasabi, but it is served with a whole lychee that is soaked(?) in wasabi, that was a bit of shock when I put the whole think in my mouth! Haha) These can be ordered at the Tamarind bar without a reservation. My old favourite was the fashionista, it’s been removed from the menu but sometimes you’ll find a bartender that remembers how to make it. A good substitute is the raspberry lemonade at billboard or Roadhouse Drop at BB Kings. Of course you can’t beat a blended drink around the pool on a hot day, especially a Miami Vice (half pina colada half strawberry daiquiri) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted August 25, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, CruiseCruiseCruise13 said: As others have said specialty restaurant drinks are included. My husband found a wine he likes that is only served at Sel-de-Mer he was able to get a glass with out having a reservation, just asked the maitre de at the door. Some of my favourite drinks are at the tamarind, The Emperors Nectar and The Wasabi Cocktail (this one doesn’t taste like wasabi, but it is served with a whole lychee that is soaked(?) in wasabi, that was a bit of shock when I put the whole think in my mouth! Haha) These can be ordered at the Tamarind bar without a reservation. My old favourite was the fashionista, it’s been removed from the menu but sometimes you’ll find a bartender that remembers how to make it. A good substitute is the raspberry lemonade at billboard or Roadhouse Drop at BB Kings. Of course you can’t beat a blended drink around the pool on a hot day, especially a Miami Vice (half pina colada half strawberry daiquiri) I had the same experience with the wasabi cocktail but I really enjoy it. Its a fav for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted August 25, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2022 9 hours ago, Overhead Fred said: The Sea View and Lido bars make awfully good Pusser's Pain Killers and Mojitos. Both of these in the Crows Nest as well! You beat me to saying so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted August 25, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Forgot to say I love a Bloody Caesar. They make the best I’ve ever tasted but it’s a Canadian thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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