bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2023 DW and I will be cruising with the drink package for the first time in December. We are not big drinkers, but enjoy a few every cruise. (I usually drink a few Miami Vice and she gets BBC's) I doubt we will ever get close to the 15 drink limit any day, but we figured we could get out of our comfort zones and try some different drinks this trip. Intrested to hear about everybody's favorite or go to drinks on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Also curious about what other drinks are covered under the drink package? (any favorite coffee drinks, milkshakes, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted September 10, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, bguppies said: DW and I will be cruising with the drink package for the first time in December. We are not big drinkers, but enjoy a few every cruise. (I usually drink a few Miami Vice and she gets BBC's) I doubt we will ever get close to the 15 drink limit any day, but we figured we could get out of our comfort zones and try some different drinks this trip. Intrested to hear about everybody's favorite or go to drinks on Carnival. Scotch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted September 10, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2023 26 minutes ago, bguppies said: Also curious about what other drinks are covered under the drink package? (any favorite coffee drinks, milkshakes, etc.) Be sure to grab some bottled waters any time you order a drink so you have them to take with you on any excursions. Otherwise they will charge you for water when they have then as you exit, even if you have the drink package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted September 10, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I'll let you know next week - leaving Fri to spend some time on Venezia. It will be fruity w/o coconut. Vanilla Cappuccino w/Amaretto is 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted September 10, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2023 We always start the cruise with the Funship. After that, I'll have something frozen and fruity during the day by the pool or at Serenity. In the evening, I'll get a dirty martini from Alchemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottasp Posted September 10, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2023 We love the cucumber sunrise at alchemy bar, usually grab one before dinner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted September 10, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, scottasp said: We love the cucumber sunrise at alchemy bar, usually grab one before dinner. I've seen those but I've never tried one. Are they sweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottasp Posted September 10, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Butterbean1000 said: I've seen those but I've never tried one. Are they sweet? Not overly. It seems like a strange combination but works very well. Just very refreshing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted September 10, 2023 27 minutes ago, scottasp said: We love the cucumber sunrise at alchemy bar, usually grab one before dinner. I think this is the drink I've seen the most mention of over the years on these boards, yet it sounds so strange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted September 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I'm not a big drinker, but like a Mudslide with chocolate syrup drizzled inside the glass. The bartender on Miracle last month told me that Carnival Mudslides are never served that way and that I was getting it confused with a 'Frozen Mocha Chocolate Getaway' That drink wasn't bad, but it isn't really what I wanted. It had been a while since I had one, but I remember Mudslides always having the chocolate syrup drizzled inside the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard_eight Posted September 10, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A Quick Fix at Alchemy, made properly is my favorite. Anything that Drazen makes on the boat in whatever bar he's in! Or just straight absinthe and water they have a louch dripper @ the Alchemy bar if you ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieM80 Posted September 10, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Another vote for Cucumber Sunrise. It’s just sweet enough, but not too sweet. Light and refreshing. And it’s a pretty light pink color lol. Also really enjoyed the 40 Is The New 20 from Alchemy. It was a little sweeter, but also nicely tart and a bit stronger too to balance the sweetness. I’ll be on Celebration in 2 weeks and I’m excited to try some of the signature cocktails at the new venues! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted September 10, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, bguppies said: Intrested to hear about everybody's favorite or go to drinks on Carnival. Hi @bguppies🙂 🍹🍸🍷🍾🥂🍺🍹🍸🍷🍾 🍷🍾🍸🍹🍺🥂🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted September 10, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A favorite of mine is the Fiery Tropical Passion Martini at Alchemy. No longer on the menu, our last mixologist googled it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted September 10, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2023 This is my DH's favorite, no longer on Alchemy's menu. Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe from the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruises parkrangerjohn.com (3) 5 min · 217 cals · 1 servs Read full directions Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe from the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruises! Find more recipes at ParkRangerJohn.com RECIPE NUTRITIONAL INFO Ingredients 2 dashes Angostura Bitter 2 ounces Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth ½ ounce Monin Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup Directions 1. Mix ingredients over ice, stir and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with cocktail cherry Read full directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted September 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, ObstructedView2 said: Hi 🍷🍾🍸🍹🍺🥂🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺 Thanks for the links. I knew I had read multiple threads over the years, but when I tried doing multiple searches in the search function in this forum, I got totally crap results back. Thanks so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted September 10, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, bguppies said: Thanks for the links. I knew I had read multiple threads over the years, but when I tried doing multiple searches in the search function in this forum, I got totally crap results back. Thanks so much. Hi @bguppies🙂 I agree, the search feature here is not the greatest. I used Google & typed in: Cruise Critic: Carnival: Favorite Drink 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ncovert Posted September 10, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Miami Vice (at this point it is more nostalgic than anything else) DW loves her Blue Margaritas (with sugar on the rim) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinaInTexas Posted September 10, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just off Celebration yesterday so I tried all new drinks. I learned previous cruises that the frozen type drinks are too sweet and filling so I now avoid those. The Celebration had 3 new to me unique bars so my favorites might not be available at other bars. My favorites were the June Bug, Key Lime Pie, Grasshopper, and every night before bed had to have a Tiramisu martini. Husband mostly drank smoked Manhattans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, ObstructedView2 said: Hi @bguppies🙂 I agree, the search feature here is not the greatest. I used Google & typed in: Cruise Critic: Carnival: Favorite Drink 🍹 Doh!!!!! Great tip as a workaround. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted September 10, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted September 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, LatinaInTexas said: Just off Celebration yesterday so I tried all new drinks. I learned previous cruises that the frozen type drinks are too sweet and filling so I now avoid those. The Celebration had 3 new to me unique bars so my favorites might not be available at other bars. My favorites were the June Bug, Key Lime Pie, Grasshopper, and every night before bed had to have a Tiramisu martini. Husband mostly drank smoked Manhattans. Thanks for the great pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PayneAS Posted September 10, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I went to the prof. cruise site and went to the bar menu section then made a list of everything I want to try for my next cruise. 😆 I have 43 drinks on that list LOL. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted September 10, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, PayneAS said: I went to the prof. cruise site and went to the bar menu section then made a list of everything I want to try for my next cruise. 😆 I have 43 drinks on that list LOL. Be sure to let us know how that works out for you - if you can remember, lol!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus1 Posted September 10, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Smoky Watermelon Margarita- im not even going to try to make it because I know it wont be the same! (Hoping i can get it on the Jubilee next summer) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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