Cocktail Recipes on Royal Caribbean Ships

[PG Cruiser]

SIMPLY PERFECT MARGARITA 
Sabor 

 

NOTE:

Don't forget to add 0.5 oz of sugar syrup.

[PG Cruiser]

JALAPEÑO-CUCUMBER MARGARITA
Sabor

NOTE:

Don't forget to add 0.5 oz of sugar syrup.

[HeWhoWaits]

2 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

NOTE:

Don't forget to add 0.5 oz of sugar syrup.

Since that's part of the recipe, why isn't it included in the ingredients list on all of these?

[PG Cruiser]

1 hour ago, HeWhoWaits said:

Since that's part of the recipe, why isn't it included in the ingredients list on all of these?

I don't know why.  There are several cocktails where not all the ingredients are listed on the menu, but they're on the recipe given to bartenders.  

My presentation style is to use what's on the menus and add the measurements.

Look at the menu vs the recipe

[PG Cruiser]

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA 
Sabor

 

[PG Cruiser]

AVOCADO MARGARITA
Sabor

NOTE:

Don't forget to add 1 oz of sugar syrup.

The original recipe says to use 0.5 oz of avocado. That's about one tablespoon. It looked too thin and the lime juice overpowered the avocado flavor. 

Recipes I found online mostly used half an avocado per serving, so that is how much I used for this.

[PG Cruiser]

GRAND SABOR MARGARITA
Sabor

NOTE:

This margarita is no longer on Sabor's current menu but they still serve it.

The Cedilla Açai Liqueur was hard to find in my area, but I did find a store that carries it. 

[PG Cruiser]

PASSION FRUIT MAI TAI 
Hideaway Beach 
Perfect Day at Coco Cay

 

(This copycat recipe has been updated with the actual recipe)

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/42039-cocktail-recipes-on-royal-caribbean-ships/page/16/#findComment-526275

 

 

[Fastfaller]

I am a bit suspect of some of these.... I made a "Papa Jac" with Bacardi 8, passion fruit and lime and it wasn't close to the same thing I was served onboard. 

I really want to recreate the Labadoozy, but finding papaya puree is a chore. Also, what brand mixers is RC using, because it will make a huge difference.

My next experiment will be the desert pear margarita... It was a favorite of my wife.

 

[OCSC Mike]

27 minutes ago, Fastfaller said:

Also, what brand mixers is RC using, because it will make a huge difference.

Mainly Finest Call these days, AFAIK.

28 minutes ago, Fastfaller said:

My next experiment will be the desert pear margarita... It was a favorite of my wife.

Your wife has good taste.

[PG Cruiser]

SPARKLING BLUE HAWAIIAN 
Hideaway Beach
Perfect Day at Coco Cay

(This copycat recipe has been updated with the actual recipe)

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/42039-cocktail-recipes-on-royal-caribbean-ships/page/16/#findComment-526382

 

[PG Cruiser]

 

 

11 hours ago, Fastfaller said:

I am a bit suspect of some of these....

I assure you, these are official recipes.  Unless the guests ask for some tweaks in the drink, bartenders should do their best to follow the recipe. Unfortunately, many of them feel like they're doing the guests a favor by adding their own spin to the drink.   The beverage manager on one ship knew of this project of mine and so he asked me, "Are my bartenders doing it right?  You're the right person to ask."

 

11 hours ago, Fastfaller said:

I made a "Papa Jac" with Bacardi 8

The official recipe calls for Bacardi Superior, not Bacardi 8.

 

11 hours ago, Fastfaller said:

I really want to recreate the Labadoozy, but finding papaya puree is a chore. Also, what brand mixers is RC using, because it will make a huge difference.

Royal uses the Sunsational Tropical Mix for the Labadoozie (aka Coco Loco).  Not sure if this has changed, now that they use Finest Call for many of their cocktails.

 

11 hours ago, Fastfaller said:

My next experiment will be the desert pear margarita... It was a favorite of my wife.

I tried making the Desert Pear Margarita with homemade desert pear syrup.  I wasn't happy with it.

Then I tried it with the REAL puree... still not happy.

So I had to order the MONIN syrup that Royal uses

[Fastfaller]

10 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

 

 

I assure you, these are official recipes.  Unless the guests ask for some tweaks in the drink, bartenders should do their best to follow the recipe. Unfortunately, many of them feel like they're doing the guests a favor by adding their own spin to the drink.   The beverage manager on one ship knew of this project of mine and so he asked me, "Are my bartenders doing it right?  You're the right person to ask."

 

The official recipe calls for Bacardi Superior, not Bacardi 8.

 

Royal uses the Sunsational Tropical Mix for the Labadoozie (aka Coco Loco).  Not sure if this has changed, now that they use Finest Call for many of their cocktails.

 

I tried making the Desert Pear Margarita with homemade desert pear syrup.  I wasn't happy with it.

Then I tried it with the REAL puree... still not happy.

So I had to order the MONIN syrup that Royal uses

Well how did it come out with Monin?

[PG Cruiser]

13 hours ago, Fastfaller said:

Well how did it come out with Monin?

It came out just like on the ship.

 

[PG Cruiser]

BAHAMIAN SKY JUICE
Hideaway Beach
Perfect Day at Coco Cay

 

(This copycat recipe has been updated with the actual recipe)

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/42039-cocktail-recipes-on-royal-caribbean-ships/page/16/#findComment-526514

 

[PG Cruiser]

A very colorful collection of cocktails

[PG Cruiser]

THE GARIBALDI
Specialty Cocktails
Giovanni's Table

[PG Cruiser]

STRAWBERRY PEACH SPRITZER
Specialty Cocktails
Giovanni's Table

[PG Cruiser]

ROYAL DELIGHT
Caffe Speciale con Liquore
Giovanni's Table

[PG Cruiser]

IRISH COFFEE 
Caffe Speciale con Liquore
Giovanni's Table

[PG Cruiser]

KEOKE COFFEE
Caffe Speciale con Liquore
Giovanni's Table

 

TRIVIA:

I was intrigued by the unusual name for this coffee. I initially thought it came from Hawaii. But I've read that it was first named "George's Coffee" after its creator George Bullington at Bully’s Prime Rib (now closed) in Del Mar, California – just north of San Diego. At the suggestion of someone from Hawaii, it was renamed “Keoke," the Hawaiian word for “George.”

[barjpoe]

On 3/19/2024 at 7:41 AM, PG Cruiser said:

THE PITCH
Playmakers

I had this one; wasn't my favorite.

[PG Cruiser]

ORANGE COFFEE
Caffe Speciale con Liquore
Giovanni's Table

[OCSC Mike]

22 hours ago, barjpoe said:

I had this one; wasn't my favorite.

I'm a big fan of The Pitch. We all like what we like.

[PG Cruiser]

1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said:

I'm a big fan of The Pitch. We all like what we like.

At this point, after sampling almost 300 cocktails, I don't even know (or remember) what I like anymore. lol

Although while working on the Bamboo Room recipes (to be posted soon), I'm taking a liking to "Penicillin."  I am weirdly hooked on Laphroaig ha ha.

[HeWhoWaits]

38 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

At this point, after sampling almost 300 cocktails, I don't even know (or remember) what I like anymore. lol

Although while working on the Bamboo Room recipes (to be posted soon), I'm taking a liking to "Penicillin."  I am weirdly hooked on Laphroaig ha ha.

"Bamboo Room" and "Laphroaig" in the same breath just seems so incongruous.

[PG Cruiser]

5 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said:

"Bamboo Room" and "Laphroaig" in the same breath just seems so incongruous.

Are you in way saying that Penicillin doesn't belong in a Tiki Bar? 

[HeWhoWaits]

6 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

Are you in way saying that Penicillin doesn't belong in a Tiki Bar? 

Of course not. Tiki Bar = way too many opportunities to injure oneself and penicillin is an excellent antibiotic.

Single malt Scotch in a tiki bar just strikes me as hilarious.

[PG Cruiser]

MOCHA BERRY 
Caffe Speciale con Liquore
Giovanni's Table 

NOTE: 
The recipe I got did not have the measurement for the chocolate.  It didn't even say what kind of chocolate to use.  So I used the quantity from a similar recipe I found online.  I'm guessing they use chocolate syrup on the ships.  That's something to ask bartenders about on my next sailing.

[PG Cruiser]

NAPA SOUR
Specialty Cocktails
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

On 7/18/2023 at 5:33 AM, PG Cruiser said:

THE PAINKILLER
Taste of the Caribbean

 

Pusser's Rum Ltd, owns the trademark to this signature cocktail. It can only be made with Pusser's Rum.  It is often associated with the British Virgin Islands, its place of origin.

Point of interest. When you drink Pussers Rum, you are contributing to Charity.

At Charles Tobias’ insistence, (Tobias is responsible for commercialising the recipe of Admiralty Rum) the Royal Navy Sailors’ Fund, a naval charity more commonly called the ‘Tot’ Fund, receives a substantial donation from the worldwide sales of Pusser’s Rum. After almost 25 years, this Pusser’s contribution has become the fund’s largest source of income aside from its original bequest, and the ties between Pusser’s Rum and the Royal Navy continue today in a manner that benefits serving Royal Navy sailors.

[PG Cruiser]

CARPE ROSÉ
Specialty Cocktails
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen

[PG Cruiser]

ROYAL ZOMBIE 
Specialty Cocktails 
The Bamboo Room 

NOTE:
An older recipe published by Royal uses Velvet Falernum instead of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur.

https://youtu.be/l21peA5V_7s

 

[PG Cruiser]

ON THE RUN!
Specialty Cocktails
The Bamboo Room

NOTE:

Drink Pouches from Amazon
https://a.co/d/2Z1rNUR

[PG Cruiser]

BAMBOO SWIZZLE
Specialty Cocktails
The Bamboo Room

[PG Cruiser]

BENNIE'S MAI TAI
Specialty Cocktails
The Bamboo Room

 

NOTE:
I love the aroma of lemongrass in Bobby's Gin.

[PG Cruiser]

SATURN LANDING
Specialty Cocktails
The Bamboo Room

 

NOTE:
While they're on the menu, the Velvet Falernum and the St Elizabeth Allspice Dram were not in the recipe. (I will have to ask bartenders in the Bamboo Room about that.)

[HeWhoWaits]

14 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

BENNIE'S MAI TAI
Specialty Cocktails
The Bamboo Room

 

NOTE:
I love the aroma of lemongrass in Bobby's Gin.

Shouldn't this be called "Bobby's Mai Tai?"

[PG Cruiser]

11 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said:

Shouldn't this be called "Bobby's Mai Tai?"

Looks like Royal tweaked it.  I don't even know who Bennie is. lol

[HeWhoWaits]

16 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

Looks like Royal tweaked it.  I don't even know who Bennie is. lol

The might be trying to make us picture Benihana via Bennie's