samiaam25 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I always get the drink package when I cruise because, let’s face it, we like indulge on vacation . I have my favorites but love trying new things and am always intrigued by some of the drinks I see others with. As a true introvert, I never ask anyone what they are! So, tell me - what are your favorite vacation drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 My faves are French Martini, Lavender Martini, and a Kracken Lava Flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Chocolate Martini preferably in Central Park samiaam25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLM Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 We are not too adventurous but we always enjoy a Pina Colada, Strawberry Colada, Vodka Cranberry, Screwdriver, Madras, and a Mudslide. We are split on the Coco Loco/Labadoozie. Our favorite watering hole outside of the pool area is the Schooner lounge. We enjoy the trivia there as well as the smell from the oil on the ropes. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Jill said: Chocolate Martini preferably in Central Park that looks amazing as I'm sitting at my desk at work dreaming of my Cruise in March 2020. Jill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I enjoy the Royal Gold Rita, all top shelf ingredients. If you find yourself at 150 Central Park, try the Cucumber Martini. We tried to replicate it at home with little success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsweat22 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Kraken Colada/Kraken Lava Flow has to be my fav frozen drink. Mix drinks I typically stick to Kraken and Coke, but my last cruise I was introduced to a drink called Caipiroska by a very good bartender in the Bamboo Room. I loved it and decided to get at least one every night from that bartender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Mango and Melon Rita, only available in Boleros Kraken lava flow Dark & Stormy Baileys with iced coffee as an after-dinner drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Coconut rum and sprite....simple, tropical, and keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Mango Lava flow, yum yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Miami Vice... aka Lava Flow, always my 1st drink of the cruise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I must be the odd one here, prefer Blanton's on the rocks, a merlot or a good dark beer. The wife usually has rum and coke or mango margarita, that about as fruit of a drink that she will have. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, mworkman said: I must be the odd one here, prefer Blanton's on the rocks Nothing odd about that at all.....Blanton's is amazing and should never be mixed. Bravo. Im a bourbon guy, also....but in the tropical spirit of vacations....I like to venture into the tropical flavors. I cant drink a lot of the thick, sugar drinks.....which is why I stick to Cocunut rum and sprite zero. Here lately ive discovered mixing coconut rum and those La Croix flavored seltzers is GREAT, and NO HANGOVER....yet. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, mworkman said: I must be the odd one here, prefer Blanton's on the rocks, a merlot or a good dark beer. The wife usually has rum and coke or mango margarita, that about as fruit of a drink that she will have. I will always prefer a good beer. But, unfortunately, the beer on RC typically sucks. You can find something decent at the pub, but even that place is just OK. All the other locations have Bud, Michelob, Miller, Heineken and Blue Moon. I'll drink the Blue Moon, but that gets old after a while. Last week, when we sailed out of Boston, I held out some hope that they'd stock up on some Sam Adams or Harpoon since the breweries are both with a couple of miles of the dock, but no such luck. I ended up drinking Stone IPA (pretty good), but they ran out halfway through the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 37 minutes ago, mworkman said: I must be the odd one here, prefer Blanton's on the rocks, a merlot or a good dark beer. Not odd at all. I have a glass of Chianti, Zinfandel, or other good red with dinner every night, sometimes venture into white if I think it would work better with the meal or the waiter recommends one. But I don't really think of wine as the "drink at the side of the pool" kind of thing, and that where I kind of took the OP to be going with their requests. 28 minutes ago, PatsFanBrian said: I will always prefer a good beer. But, unfortunately, the beer on RC typically sucks. You can find something decent at the pub, but even that place is just OK. All the other locations have Bud, Michelob, Miller, Heineken and Blue Moon. Yeah, this. The pub does have some good options, like Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock, but they're few and far between. And if you have the DBP, beer is probably the worst value for the package; you have to drink twice as much beer as mixers or wine to hit a break-even, which is really difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 12 hours ago, Tim B. said: that looks amazing as I'm sitting at my desk at work dreaming of my Cruise in March 2020. This was our last night on Oasis back about 3 years ago. Best drink ever! It’s now a standard on every cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiaam25 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Oh my goodness I’m feeling so inspired by all of these drink options! 78 days until I plan to try them all (in moderation throughout the week, of course ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNA Jacksonville Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Well, since the trip is to the Bahamas we enjoy Bahama Mama, MaiTai and Pina Colada. Oh yeah, wine with dinner too samiaam25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 New ultimate favorite cruise beverage is a vodka/water with a splash of pineapple - very refreshing, tropical, and you won't get as hungover! Other faves include Painkillers (piña colada on the rocks with extra rum) and the BBC (Baileys, Banana liquor, Rum, piña colada mix, banana). samiaam25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawkjewel Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Mudslide is our traditional embarkation drink. samiaam25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateL Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 8:42 AM, mworkman said: I must be the odd one here, prefer Blanton's on the rocks, a merlot or a good dark beer. The wife usually has rum and coke or mango margarita, that about as fruit of a drink that she will have. Which ship had Blanton's? This is my plan (shut up liver, I bought the drink package). Jameson whiskey and orange juice as an alternative to mimosa in the morning. Corona/Bud/Heineken/any lager (aka sucky beer to some) beer in the afternoon with lunch. Around the pool drinks Painkiller, Pina colada, Lava Flow, Mai Tai. Pre dinner/evening drinks, Gin and Tonic, Bourbon old fashioned. Wine with dinner. After dinner options: White Russian, Margarita from Boleros, Bourbon on rocks or neat. New to try for me next cruise. Kraken rum with pina colada or lava flow, Raspberry Collins, BBC, Scotch before the 25% tariff takes affect. samiaam25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiaam25 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, DDaley said: New ultimate favorite cruise beverage is a vodka/water with a splash of pineapple - very refreshing, tropical, and you won't get as hungover! Other faves include Painkillers (piña colada on the rocks with extra rum) and the BBC (Baileys, Banana liquor, Rum, piña colada mix, banana). The BBC sounds soooo good!!! This one is at the top of my must-try list! DDaley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiaam25 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, NateL said: Which ship had Blanton's? This is my plan (shut up liver, I bought the drink package). Jameson whiskey and orange juice as an alternative to mimosa in the morning. Corona/Bud/Heineken/any lager (aka sucky beer to some) beer in the afternoon with lunch. Around the pool drinks Painkiller, Pina colada, Lava Flow, Mai Tai. Pre dinner/evening drinks, Gin and Tonic, Bourbon old fashioned. Wine with dinner. After dinner options: White Russian, Margarita from Boleros, Bourbon on rocks or neat. New to try for me next cruise. Kraken rum with pina colada or lava flow, Raspberry Collins, BBC, Scotch before the 25% tariff takes affect. A raspberry Collins? That sounds amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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