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Cocktails aboard Quantum of the Seas
Who doesn't enjoy a good mixed drink aboard their Royal Caribbean cruise? When Quantum of the Seas debuts, there will be a number of brand new cocktails that were created specifically for this ship and available at select restaurants and bars.
Mixology is emerging as a popular aspect to cruising and we have a list of the brand new special drinks to look for.
American Icon Grill
THE OLD FASHIONED
Sweet, sour, aromatic and depth, this American classic has everything. Not old fashioned at all.
PERFECT MANHATTAN
A perfect balance of sweet and dry vermouth allows the bourbon to shine in this iconic cocktail.
CALIFORNIA TWIST
Sweet and sour is given a new direction as cane sugar and vodka are introduced to a lemon emulsion.
Wonderland
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Bitter cocoa powder and mascarpone cheese are churned together with dark crème de cocoa and vanilla vodka made super indulgent with the addition of a Guinness float and a rim of Synsepalum dulcificum.
GIANT LEAP
Mango purée and fresh cilantro pair up nicely with Bombay Sapphire gin in a grown-up trip down memory lane, and a sweet finish is delivered via a fleur du sel garnish.
RUTH’S BABY
Peanut vodka has a field day with team mates such as nougat cream liquour, white crème de cocoa and caramel syrup.
SALT WATER TAFFY MANHATTAN
Maker’s Mark bourbon, sweet vermouth and salt water taffy simple syrup deliver a different kind of grown-up trip down memory lane. A sweet finish arrives via a crown of fleur du sel.
Chic
U2Q
Crème de Cassis lends itself well to root ginger fresh apple juice and lengthened with vodka. This cocktail is no quitter.
COMING UP ROSES
A romantic blend of Champagne and rose water mingle well with rum and a raspberry emulsion.
CUCUMBER JIMMY
Gin and sweet and sour are blended with cucumber and a fresh lime emulsion, then adorned with raspberry caviar.
The Grande
J’ADORE
This cocktail has it all: a well balanced mix of fresh pear with a hint of raspberry vodka, apple liqueur and some bubbles to finish.
PRICEY PEAR
Fresh muddled pear and mint provide a solid base for the arrival of pear vodka, Cointreau and fresh lime which creates a pear explosion.
SPARKLING POM COCKTAIL
Vodka and fresh lime are joined by Champagne and jeweled with pomegranate seeds.
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Silk
LYCHEE COLLINS
The unique sweetness of Lychee beautifully compliments the botanicals found in gin, courtesy of this Asian twist on a British classic.
THAI BOXER
A flavor explosion happens when you thrust together fresh basil, coconut, vanilla extract and ginger beer, made grown up with the addition of rum.
YUZU BELLINI
The lip-smacking acidity delivered via Yuzu is counteracted with the sweet pop in the cherry caviar and given levity with some fizz.
Coastal Kitchen
BLACK ALMOND PUNCH
Exotic flavors of pineapple and passionfruit blend in beautifully with hints of almond to perfect this long rum-based cocktail.
APRICOT AND HERB
In this Mediterranean delight, fresh basil cuts through the sweetness of macerated apricots and is rounded off with the citrus zing of lemon juice.
SICILIAN
It’s orange all the way in this cocktail, combining orange vodka, blood orange juice and Cointreau, made tall with sweet and sour and lime soda.
Michael's Genuine Pub
CANDIDATE
Chivas 12yr Scotch, Canton Ginger, simple, lemon
CABARETE
Aperol, St. Germain, sparkling wine, soda, fresh watermelon, orange bitters
BULLETPROOF MANHATTAN
Wild Turkey 81, rosemary-infused Amarena cherries, lemon
SOMBRITA
Sombra Mezcal, fresh pineapple, fresh cucumber, agave, lime, jalapeno, cardamom
OLD PAL
Campari, Basil Hayden bourbon, Dolin Dry vermouth, Carpano Antica
THUNDERBALL
Blackwell Rum, orange, Cardamaro, pineapple foam, Fee Bros. old fashioned bitters
NICKNACK
Death’s Door Gin, Averell Damson, Ardbeg Scotch, basil, lime, cardamom
Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!