p5woody Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Is there an easy way to ask for a premium alcohol instead of the standard? Can I say make it with premium or something like that every time I order or do I have to specify brand? A little background, I am more of a beer/cider guy, I typically only drink cocktails when on vacation. This is my 2nd time having the drink package and I am not sure what is in each drink and not sure which brand to ask for. We met some people on our last cruise toward the end that had us try some drinks with specific brand alcohols and they were much better, not that the others were bad, but I could tell the difference. Bonus question 1: What is your preferred brand of alcohol like Bourbon, Tequila, vodka, etc. Bonus question 2: What drink is not on the menu I should order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Yes, you can specify the liquor when ordering a drink "bloody mary with titos" p5woody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, p5woody said: Bonus question 1: What is your preferred brand of alcohol like Bourbon, Tequila, vodka, etc Welcome to the boards! Since stock changes on the ships with some regularity, I will often ask the bartender to make it with his/her favorite alcohol for that particular drink. They seem to enjoy the interaction. p5woody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 The Deluxe Beverage Package only covers drinks up to $13.00. If I'm not mistaken, if you should find a drink that is more than $13.00 you only have to pay the difference. I think the Deluxe Beverage Package is a great deal if you drink a few (4 or 5) premium drinks or many beers/standard cocktails a day. Back in the day, it wasn't hard for me to make the package more than worth the cost of admission. Enjoy your cruise! p5woody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 I always order the Royal Margarita. It has Patron tequila with a Grand Mariner floater! p5woody and EliseG 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Tequila-Patron is good -I've watched bartenders put in some other kind and it was like gasoline-my bad for not saying Patron Vodka-I was asking for Grey Goose until they didn't have it, then a guy at the bar said Belvedere--I had never heard of it-it's very good (otherwise they use Absolut or Titos. I don't mind Tito's but you can keep Absolut away! lol) If you are unsure of the type of alcohol that is premium I would imagine you can google and note a list ahead of time or when you order you can ask for "Rum and Coke with the premium rum" So my order Tequila Sunrise with Patron Belevedere Soda and splash of cranberry If a drink will cost you more because of the type of alcohol you ask for they will let you know. Normally it might be $1, maybe $2 more -which can be worth it especially for a drink that is neat. There are some wines that cost more per glass, they let you know ahead of time. Enjoy your drink package, the good thing is if you don't care for a drink you can just order another! fmzsep12 and p5woody 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 RC has a solid selection of ryes that are within the $13. Unfortunately last month on Liberty they didn't have any in stock Moby Dick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubiquitous Cruiser Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 For bourbon I'll order either Maker's or Buffalo Trace Moby Dick and p5woody 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 5 hours ago, p5woody said: Is there an easy way to ask for a premium alcohol instead of the standard? Can I say make it with premium or something like that every time I order or do I have to specify brand? A little background, I am more of a beer/cider guy, I typically only drink cocktails when on vacation. This is my 2nd time having the drink package and I am not sure what is in each drink and not sure which brand to ask for. We met some people on our last cruise toward the end that had us try some drinks with specific brand alcohols and they were much better, not that the others were bad, but I could tell the difference. Bonus question 1: What is your preferred brand of alcohol like Bourbon, Tequila, vodka, etc. Bonus question 2: What drink is not on the menu I should order? Easiest way is simply to specify the choice. eg: A lava flow with "Kraken Rum" or a "Pussers" Painkiller Bonus Question 1: Rum, specifically Pussers Rum, with Kraken as a second alternative. Bonus Question 2: Grog ! 1 oz Lime Juice 2 oz Pussers Rum 1/2 oz Brown sugar 3 oz Water p5woody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 My favorite everyday drink is a HOT Bloody Mary with premium vodka and Mr & Mrs T spicy. However, I do like a Harvey WallBanger. Shots of almost any kind, especially Ouzo, Butterscotch schnaps, Lemon Drop Shots, Patron (actually, almost any brand will do), Jägermeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 I've had some really hot bloodies before. I was internally reminded of this later in the day. EliseG, Moby Dick, Canadian Cruiser and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I've had some really hot bloodies before. I was internally reminded of this later in the day. Yes, ain't that the truth! But, being the kind and friendly person that I am, I go out of my way to share some of the effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, jay1021 said: Yes, ain't that the truth! But, being the kind and friendly person that I am, I go out of my way to share some of the effects. Moby Dick, Ampurp85, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Stoli elit dirty martini at trellis bar for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 mai tai with Pyrat rum by the pool for this guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Bonus Question 1: Vodka: Tito's, Belvedere, Ketel One, Grey Goose Flavored Vodka: Ciroc Bourbon: Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Maker's Mark Tequila: Patron, Cabo Wabo Rum: Appleton, Cruzan, Bacardi, Kraken, p5woody and Spang1974 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 i've never had a hot bloody mary before. Is it just spicier? may have to try it next week. thinking i'm going to try out some shots this cruise as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, D Alt said: i've never had a hot bloody mary before. Is it just spicier? may have to try it next week. thinking i'm going to try out some shots this cruise as well. Yes, uses a spicier hot sauce. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToSea Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 7:06 PM, loki007 said: mai tai with Pyrat rum by the pool for this guy Pyrat rum is good straight up ask the bartenders if they are from the Caribbean they will hook you up with some great rums. I usally drink Pyrat rum but they had me into a ton of good sipping rums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 4 hours ago, D Alt said: i've never had a hot bloody mary before. Is it just spicier? may have to try it next week. thinking i'm going to try out some shots this cruise as well. 4 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Yes, uses a spicier hot sauce. Aren't bloody Marys supposed to be hot and spicy? Have always had them that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 8 hours ago, RWDW1204 said: Aren't bloody Marys supposed to be hot and spicy? Have always had them that way. They are supposed to have spice but not in particular are they "hot." Everyone has a different level of what is hot, so hot to you will be milk to another or vice versa. That is why people request hot, the bartender will usually add a different hot sauce or if they use Tabasco or something, add 4 or 5 times the amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 The traditional bloody mary just has tabasco in it, which is one of the weakest hot sauces out there (and its main ingredient is vinegar) So there's plenty of room to heat it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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