ellieanne Posted October 20, 2023 #26 Share Posted October 20, 2023 For alcoholic drinks, I'm pretty simple. I really like a Campari & Soda or Campari & Grapefruit Juice. Holland America has such a nice selection of non-alcoholic mixed drinks. It makes me feel really fancy when I want something mixed drink-ish. My go-to is the Fresh Grapefruit Not-a-Cosmo. (I really love grapefruit juice!) But if I'm feeling something different, I'll pick the non-alcoholic Mojito, though sometimes I find the muddled mint to be overwhelming and I'm picking it out of my teeth like spinach. I tried the mixed Lemonades on my most recent cruise and I think I may have found a new favorite for relaxing on the Lido deck. I'm much more adventurous when I have the "Magic Drink Card." When I have to pay for my own drinks, I usually stick to the tea, lemonade, water and juice available in the Lido. Though my Husband swears the lemonade when you come back from a day ashore is different and so much better than the lemonade in the Lido. it is quite refreshing, but I don't notice it's all that different. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted October 20, 2023 #27 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I actually didn’t love any of them. I love trying specialty cocktails in restaurants. I never found one on HAL that I wanted to order again. I thought there would be better drinks and choices. I will enjoy seeing the replies here in hopes I find a favorite for next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotpony Posted October 20, 2023 #28 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 3:00 AM, ski ww said: Wang Wang This is our favourite sweet drink too. I've only seen it charged as a single, but it's usually free-poured and a bit more generous than the average drink. We've also found that staff are entertained when anyone orders it, as it's a favourite in the staff bar (and "wang wang" is slang for the sound an ambulance makes when you've had too many). I generally stick to gin and soda outside of a few splurge sweet drinks. Holland America has a special anniversary gin (De Ligne?) that is quite nice. My partner usually has a few sweet drinks before dinner, and occasionally an espresso martini from the Crow's nest that she really enjoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedneckBob Posted October 20, 2023 #29 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Any drink with alcohol! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysandy Posted October 20, 2023 #30 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Most of them are too sweet for my palate, but my favorite so far is the Penicillin, made typically the best in the Ocean bar. It can be terrible if made incorrectly (like we had in just about every other bar). 2 ounces blended scotch 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3/4 ounce honey-ginger syrup* 1/4 ounce Islay single malt scotch Garnish: candied ginger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane S. Posted October 21, 2023 #31 Share Posted October 21, 2023 hoping to. get a cable car Ala the Bellagio in Vegas, spiced rum, cointreau, sweet and sour, orange twist in a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass. as smooth as kool aid and addictive. love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisingAndDiving Posted October 21, 2023 #32 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Can't go wrong with a single malt scotch! Pina Colada is also a great daytime drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbie42 Posted October 21, 2023 #33 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I drank Patron Palomas all night from Billboard on Board. The acid from the grapefruit juice was perfect for cutting through the rich meal we'd just had at the MDR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted October 21, 2023 #34 Share Posted October 21, 2023 My vote is for Mango Champagne Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted October 21, 2023 #35 Share Posted October 21, 2023 A De Lijn gin and tonic - truly the best gin ever. Anything made with De Lijn gin is exceptional. Mind you I also enjoy a good Negroni - especially if Benji at the Ocean Bar on the Noordam is making them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciencewonk Posted October 21, 2023 #36 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I only drink wine (alcoholic) or diet coke (non-alcoholic), but my DW's favorite drink is the cocktail of the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted October 21, 2023 #37 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Do they sell the De Lijn gin in the onboard shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted October 21, 2023 #38 Share Posted October 21, 2023 When we have a drink pkg I like to try the drink of the day or a non alcoholic mojito. But my all time fave is a caramel latte (iced or not) from the Grand Dutch Cafe on ships that have GDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted October 21, 2023 #39 Share Posted October 21, 2023 23 minutes ago, mawvkysc said: Do they sell the De Lijn gin in the onboard shop? Yes they do - however - by the time I discovered it on Day 3 of a B2B cruise to Alaska in August it was already sold out in the shops. It would not be replenished until the return to Vancouver, so sadly none for me to purchase. That being said, I did spend the next eleven days drinking De Lijn. There are also several drinks made with DeLijn - found on the last page of the drink menu. I have been struggling to recall - but I believe one was called the Rembrandtini - or something like that that had a Dutch cultural significance - very , very good but I did find it strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted October 22, 2023 #40 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Whiskey Collins + Dry red wine, Syrah was the best on our last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted October 22, 2023 #41 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Beer. It's not just for breakfast anymore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmSprings Posted October 22, 2023 #42 Share Posted October 22, 2023 The Rotterdam Martinez is really nice. . . . .cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted October 22, 2023 #43 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Lemon drop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolythenePam57 Posted October 22, 2023 #44 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Miami Vice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD4134 Posted October 24, 2023 #45 Share Posted October 24, 2023 The FREE ones. I love free stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted October 24, 2023 #46 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I ordered a Metropolitan on the Zuiderdam this summer from the Pinnacle Grill bar. It is similar to a Cosmopolitan and it has Chambord added. The bartender was Jury. A nice drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabuloso Posted October 24, 2023 #47 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Trader Vic's Mai Tai. Bloody Ceasar in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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