Not to miss drinks

[hisfirstm8]

This is the first time we will have the beverage package so I'm asking my friends on this board to help me make a list of those drinks that I should not miss.  We usually go for either wine or drinks made with bourdon, but are open to trying different things since we have the drink package.  And we have the premium package.  Thank you so much!!!!

[bikerunner]

1 minute ago, hisfirstm8 said:

This is the first time we will have the beverage package so I'm asking my friends on this board to help me make a list of those drinks that I should not miss.  We usually go for either wine or drinks made with bourdon, but are open to trying different things since we have the drink package.  And we have the premium package.  Thank you so much!!!!

The easiest thing is to go to the different bars and just ask the bartenders as they will help you.  Guess what don't like it get something else, the joys of the drink package.  Hopefully you're on a ship with World Class Bar as that is where I find my favorites personall love the Double Piquant and Banana Republic, all the drinks are very good.  Plus they will make different things for you at times besides the 10 drinks on the menu.  Many will say the different Martinis at the Martini Bar, personally I like the Cucumber Martini as I prefer things more "earthy" not super sweet as many of them are there.  I have always had fun and getting the bartenders to make me something different not on menus, don't remember but it is always great to ask them.  

[hisfirstm8]

Bikerunner, Thanks so much.  Yes we are on the Eclipse, so there will be a World Class Bar that we can visit.  

[lv2cruisgrl]

I like the lemon lavender martini!  

[Arizona Wildcat]

As said, ask the bar staff.  Each will have a favorite or two.

[Rustyman]

Two to try at the WCB are Zacapa Old Fashioned and Azteca, both delicious in their own ways and different to drinks bought anywhere else. The Zacapa Old Fashioned is particularly addictive😀 cheers!

[39august]

I second these drinks. BUT, they are no longer covered on the premium package. Zacapa Old Fashioned is now $19. I believe Azteca is the same. 

[bikerunner]

13 minutes ago, 39august said:

I second these drinks. BUT, they are no longer covered on the premium package. Zacapa Old Fashioned is now $19. I believe Azteca is the same. 

Still shows for my sailing next week at 17  I guess Ill find out Monday, on Silhouette for the TransAtlantic next week.   

[JHUNTGOLF]

I really like the 500 ml bottles of Grolsch beer.  When I was on the Ascent in late January, they were difficult to find, but I was successful at some bars, such as the Magic Carpet.  At that time, the Grolsch beers were outrageously priced at the $17 max for a Premium package drink.

 

Another thing to not miss is that under the Premium package you can get premium waters at the restaurants, such as Pellegrino.

 

Then, if you like gin or vodka martinis, having the premium package gives you an opportunity to try all of the different vodkas or gins at the the $17 max price point to see if there may be one you’ve never tried that may be a winner.  Plus, if you don’t like a particular vodka or gin, just leave it and try another one!!!
 

John

[39august]

bikerunner, please post if you find the price to indeed be $17. Maybe they changed it back recently. It definitely was $19 on Equinox in Feb. 

[bikerunner]

40 minutes ago, 39august said:

bikerunner, please post if you find the price to indeed be $17. Maybe they changed it back recently. It definitely was $19 on Equinox in Feb. 

Ill try to get pictures of the menu uploaded.   Seems they change pricing on the whim overall and do not have a concrete plan on it.   

[luv2camp04]

At the WCB, try the Above The Clouds.  It's Zacapa rum infused with applewood smoke.  Sounds weird but it really is good and fun to watch them make!

[the penguins]

5 hours ago, hisfirstm8 said:

This is the first time we will have the beverage package so I'm asking my friends on this board to help me make a list of those drinks that I should not miss.  We usually go for either wine or drinks made with bourdon, but are open to trying different things since we have the drink package.  And we have the premium package.  Thank you so much!!!!

no need for a drink package for us: mixed berry smoothie at the Elite breakfast and a latte in the Al Bacio. We don't drink alcohol. 🤣😇

Enjoy the cruise.

[samplecd02]

Dont remember if it was an extra fee or not but the Forbidden in Eden. Apple shaped glass with a sweet drink. One my faves on Apex.

[Tyler414]

World Class Bar:  Celebrity #10 was a favorite of mine.  Also like the Beyond signature at Sunset Bar.

[Beachlover1989]

S-Class World Class Bar:  El Don Julio!!  The best!!

[hcat]

All the bars have descriotive menus available and many have been posted on line.

 

My fav is IGLU...at Cafe baccio..non alcoholic...but yummy!

[cruise47]

In the Eden Restaurant we tried the Belet and it was so good.

The Belet is a smoky drink, when you open a small chest. It will be smoking.

[nps001]

Our new favorite bar is WCB.    We love the Velvet Hour Highlander and Banana Republic.

[cbfb]

2 hours ago, samplecd02 said:

Dont remember if it was an extra fee or not but the Forbidden in Eden. Apple shaped glass with a sweet drink. One my faves on Apex.

It is an up-charge but so worth it!!! 

[DaKahuna]

11 hours ago, hisfirstm8 said:

help me make a list of those drinks that I should not miss. 

 

 New Fashioned

 Woodford Old Fashioned

 Zacapa Above the Clouds (World Class Bar, above the price of the DBP but very tasty. You'll pay the difference between the DBP and the price of the drink +20% gratuity).

 Side Car

 Cucumber Martini 

 Expresso Martini

 Lemon Drop Martini

 Dark & Stormy

 Moscow Mule

 White Russian

 John Collins

 Coco Loco 

 Hurricane

 Planters Punch

 Long Island Ice Tea

 Long Beach Tea

 Texas Tea

 Spicy Margarita

 

 That should get you off to a good start. 

 

 

[hisfirstm8]

This is a great list everyone!!!!  Thank you so much!!!!!

 

[Georgia_Peaches]

I like the bourbon and peaches. It’s the Luminae signature drink but if you find the bar that services Luminae you can order it there. So worth the hunt!

[Northern Aurora]

While we also have enjoyed a number of the drinks (with alcohol) already mentioned, a favorite mocktail is the minted lemonade.   No alcohol, but a bitter sweet flavor with bruised mint and great on a warm weather itinerary.

 

[OceanCruise]

If you want to try a frozen drink, my favorite is a Mudslide. It is like an alcoholic mocha milkshake.