dougalsgirl Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Hello All! I am going to ask a question, which to seasoned cruisers is probably going to sound silly, but I’m currently on count down to my first cruise on Anthem in May this year and have been pouring over the cruise planner in preparation. My question is, is it easy to order cocktails that aren’t in the menus for the bars? For example, I would probably want to order a Bloody Mary at some point but don’t see it on any menu, also a spicy Margarita! We’ve purchased the deluxe drink package already! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Yes, you can order anything. If they have the ingredients, they will make it for you. I've had bartenders make me all sorts of drinks that they thought I'd like that aren't on any menu, and we've introduced them to a few. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 The menus are merely their featured drinks. Ask for whatever you want. No guarantee they have all the ingredients, but odds are they'll know it or will at least give it a try if they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougalsgirl Posted February 23 Author Report Share Posted February 23 Thank you both! Got my fingers and toes crossed for tomato juice being available as well as some jalepeños and tajin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Just as @smokeybandit stated, the menus are just the featured cocktails and some of the bars have their own featured menu. Since you do have the drink package, here is a quick tip in case you didn't know, always state the brand of liquor you would like in your drinks (i.e Tito's or Grey Goose vodka in your Bloody Mary). A higher shelf liquor will improve your drink quality and does not cost extra with the drink package! OCSC Mike, LC Grits and dougalsgirl 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Soccer Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Also not every venue can make blended drinks. May have to search out a place at night if you are looking for one of those. Ryan79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougalsgirl Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 Excellent tips! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Some of the most popular drinks ordered are off the menu. Classics like the lava flow, mudslide, chocolate martini, mimosa, bloody mary, baileys banana colada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustfsu Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 One cruise I had them make me a Blue Long Island or aka AMF. The last cruise I tried the Long Beach Ice Tea. This cruise coming up I am going to try the Tokyo Tea. They will make it if they have all of it. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 2 minutes ago, dustfsu said: This cruise coming up I am going to try the Tokyo Tea. If you're on a ship with Playmakers, they have something similar called "The Pitch." One of my favorites. dustfsu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I just looked up the Tokyo Tea. Like a Long Island Iced Tea but with more liquor. OCSC Mike and Nicci 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 4 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I just looked up the Tokyo Tea. Like a Long Island Iced Tea but with more liquor. Yep, and the Midori plus club soda (The Pitch uses Sprite) and no Coke makes it a bit sweeter and fruity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Long Island kicked my ass on Wonder last week. First one I’ve had in years, afterwards I was sitting at Sorrento’s eating pizza and watching the 80’s party. Everything started spinning WAAAYTOOO, dustfsu, OCSC Mike and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustfsu Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 19 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: If you're on a ship with Playmakers, they have something similar called "The Pitch." One of my favorites. I will be on the Allure. They don't have playmakers but doing the Wonder again in 2025!!! OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 3 minutes ago, dustfsu said: I will be on the Allure. They don't have playmakers but doing the Wonder again in 2025!!! I'm not sure why I've never ordered a Tokyo Tea knowing it's similar to that Playmakers drink. Not like I'm always near the Boardwalk. Was also on Allure in October, should have done it then too, oh well. Enjoy Allure! dustfsu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougalsgirl Posted February 26 Author Report Share Posted February 26 Just looked at a Playmakers and they have the drinks that I’d exactly want, a spicy pineapple marg and a Bloody Mary. Alas, no Playmakers on Anthem Oh well, will need to make sure the next boat we try has a Playmakers! I’ll talk very nicely to all the bar staff and hopefully they’ll be able to accommodate me! OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 8 minutes ago, dougalsgirl said: a spicy pineapple marg That's my other favorite Playmakers drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Echoing what the others have said, that if the bar has the ingredients they will absolutely make whatever you order. But, in weird internet coincidences, I just watched a video of a couple who were on Freedom. The wife ordered a "Bob Marley" a couple times from different bars and, rather than getting the layered drink, often ended up a cloudy green mess. (for those like me who don't drink nearly often enough to know cocktails, this is the expectation vs reality) WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 5 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: The wife ordered a "Bob Marley" a couple times from different bars and, rather than getting the layered drink, often ended up a cloudy green mess. I got at least 3 very different rum punches on Allure in October... only one had the Kraken floater on top like the app recipe... and that's the one I like best. They were all fine though. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 53 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: I got at least 3 very different rum punches on Allure in October... only one had the Kraken floater on top like the app recipe... and that's the one I like best. They were all fine though. Now that this lovely forum has educated me on what a floater is...I know if I got one made like app menu... I would think the bartender had no idea how to stir I always say that I like my drinks to be 21+ but taste child friendly WAAAYTOOO and OCSC Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 1 minute ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I always say that I like my drinks to be 21+ but taste child friendly Sounds exactly like my wife. She'll have an occasional daiquiri lying out (either light on the rum or just virgin) and an occasional mudslide after dinner with extra chocolate syrup b/c she's also a big kid. She also likes to bring a banana from WJ to the Solarium bar to be added to her strawberry daiquiris (she asks first but every bartender has said yes). We got to know an amazing bartender in the SL on Wonder in June who was basically making her boozy milkshakes b/c he could get ice cream from the CK kitchen. He was adding banana liqueur and I forget what else but she was drinking them all week. CrimsonCruiser, MR_Soccer and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 28 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Sounds exactly like my wife. She'll have an occasional daiquiri lying out (either light on the rum or just virgin) and an occasional mudslide after dinner with extra chocolate syrup b/c she's also a big kid. She also likes to bring a banana from WJ to the Solarium bar to be added to her strawberry daiquiris (she asks first but every bartender has said yes). We got to know an amazing bartender in the SL on Wonder in June who was basically making her boozy milkshakes b/c he could get ice cream from the CK kitchen. He was adding banana liqueur and I forget what else but she was drinking them all week. I am WAY too scared to ask for modifications like that haha. I usually just go with whatever is on the bar's menu that has the most fruit juices listed OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 15 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I am WAY too scared to ask for modifications like that haha. I usually just go with whatever is on the bar's menu that has the most fruit juices listed Understood. If you ever get over your fear and are at a bar that's not busy, most bartenders seem happy to recommend things or make something based on what you tell them. WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Thomas Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 22 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: Sounds exactly like my wife. She'll have an occasional daiquiri lying out (either light on the rum or just virgin) and an occasional mudslide after dinner with extra chocolate syrup b/c she's also a big kid. She also likes to bring a banana from WJ to the Solarium bar to be added to her strawberry daiquiris (she asks first but every bartender has said yes). We got to know an amazing bartender in the SL on Wonder in June who was basically making her boozy milkshakes b/c he could get ice cream from the CK kitchen. He was adding banana liqueur and I forget what else but she was drinking them all week. Your wife and I would get along great. LOL I love fru-fru drinks! I plan on getting the refreshments package on my next trip so I can have a virgin daiquiri or pina colada whenever I want. I'm a sucker for anything fruity. OCSC Mike, CrimsonCruiser and Butters530 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 minute ago, Mrs. Thomas said: I love fru-fru drinks! I plan on getting the refreshments package on my next trip so I can have a virgin daiquiri or pina colada whenever I want. I'm a sucker for anything fruity. I mostly know this from sailing with my young nieces who love their virgin daiquiris but there are more flavors than I realized. I've also read that Royal recently switched brands of fruity drink mix so they could be slightly different now. In any case, if you're looking to make use of your package and like different stuff, ask what flavors they have... it's more than just pina colada, strawberry, and mango. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Figure_Skater Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Well, this I did not know! First Royal cruise in May on Oasis and a couple of my favourite classic cocktails aren't on the menus I've seen. Nothing too crazy, but a regular Old Fashioned, Cosmopolitan, apple martinis, all would be appreciated. What kind of frozen drink mixes do they have? My friend also enjoys a Negroni, so he'll be happy if he can get them easily. Now, if they have creme de violette lurking anywhere, I may have to make friends with a bartender and get me some Aviations... Who am I kidding, I suspect my friend and I will be making friends with some bartenders anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 29 minutes ago, Cruising_Figure_Skater said: What kind of frozen drink mixes do they have? It can vary by ship/bar/day as they may be out of certain flavors and, as I posted recently, I have read they just switched brands. They will definitely be able to make all those classic mixed drinks you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Thomas Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 23 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: I mostly know this from sailing with my young nieces who love their virgin daiquiris but there are more flavors than I realized. I've also read that Royal recently switched brands of fruity drink mix so they could be slightly different now. In any case, if you're looking to make use of your package and like different stuff, ask what flavors they have... it's more than just pina colada, strawberry, and mango. Enjoy! Great idea! Thanks! OOooo I wonder if they have watermelon... OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Has anyone tried ordering a Caesar on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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