Usually I like to share classic Royal Caribbean cruise cocktail recipes that you can make at home, but with the weekend here, perhaps a treat for the kids is in order.

If your kids are anything like mine, they love to get colorful drinks that look as good as they taste, and the watermelon lemonade fits that bill.

So if you need a tasty distraction for the kids, whip up a pitcher of this for them and let them pretend they are on a cruise (virtual Adventure Ocean staff not included).

Watermelon Lemonade Ingredients

• 1 ounce kiwi syrup
• 1.5 ounces fresh lemonade
• 4 ounces fresh watermelon juice
• Fresh watermelon for garnish

Suggested music while preparing

• Baby Shark
• Jimmy Buffett - Grapefruit

Watermelon Lemonade Instructions

1. In a cocktail glass, add ice cubes
2. Add kiwi syrup
3. Add lemonade
4. Top with fresh watermelon juice
5. Garnish with a small wedge of fresh watermelon

With there being no Royal Caribbean cruises for many weeks (if not months), that also means there are no visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

If you want to get that private island feel back at home, you might consider putting on your sunglasses, turning up the reggae music and making yourself the official concoction of CocoCay: the Coco Loco.

The Coco Loco is the kind of frozen concoction that is sure to put a smile on just about anyone's face, and ever since I had my very first one, I was hooked.

While at home, it is easy enough to make a batch yourself so that you can feel like you are sitting on Chill Island.

Photo by Lori Barrett

Coco Loco Ingredients

Makes one cocktail

• 1/2 oz Orange Juice Concentrate
• 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice Concentrate
• 1/2 oz Papaya Juice Concentrate
• 1/2 oz Coconut Cream
• 3/4 oz Dark Rum (Or make it a virgin Coco Loco without the rum)
• 3/4 oz Coconut Rum
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• Crushed ice

Suggested music while preparing

• Kenny Chesney - No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems

Coco Loco Instructions

1. Toss all the ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the potion into a cocktail glass.
3. Dress it up with a fresh wedge of pineapple.

I am certain that if you close your eyes and start thinking of memories from past Royal Caribbean cruises, you may think of the Perfect Storm water slides, laughing with family during dinner in the dining room, or perhaps sipping on a frosty cocktail.

Ever since I had my first Lava Flow on a Royal Caribbean ship, I have been hooked!

The lava flow is essentially a pina colada with fruit syrup and mixed with a dark rum. If you ask me, it tastes significantly better when you opt for Kraken Rum (which is included with the Deluxe Beverage Package).

While at home, you can make this drink fairly easily and give yourself a bit of an escape back to the Lime & Coconut!

Lava flow Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. light rum
• 1 oz. Kraken rum
• 2 oz. coconut cream
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 2 oz. fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 banana

Suggested music while preparing

• Boat Drinks by Jimmy Buffett

Lava flow Instructions

1. Mix strawberries and rum in blender and blend until well mixed.
2. Place contents at bottom of a tall glass.
3. Mix rest of the unused ingredients with crushed ice in a blender until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into glass. The strawberry and rum mixture will creep up the sides of the glass, giving the drink its name.
5. Serve with straw.

Royal Caribbean fans can now purchase a stainless steel tumbler that keeps their drinks hot or cold longer, with a Royal Caribbean look to it.

RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com reader Nick Vitani spotted these cups for sale onboard Navigator of the Seas on the Royal Promenade. The cups may or may not be available on other ships in the fleet yet.

The cups cost $44.99 each, unless you have the Deluxe Beverage Package, and then the cups cost $25 each. These cups are not replacements for the complimentary soda cup that comes with a drink package purchase, rather, they are new piece of merchandise to purchase.

If you purchase the cup without a drink package, it does include a complimentary beverage coupon (including alcohol).

Let us know in the comments what you think of this tumbler! Would you want to purchase one for your collection?

Royal Caribbean has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the cruise line's founding with drink cups, dessert, a special sailing, and now, its own flavor of soda.

Royal Caribbean ships with a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine are serving up the Royal Berry Blast in honor of Royal Caribbean's golden anniversary.

Thanks to CGTLH for providing these photos

The soda selection screen denotes the 50th Anniversary logo alongside the special Sprite flavor.

Royal Berry Blast is available with Sprite or Sprite Zero.

Like all drink flavors in the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, it requires a special cup to access it, which is only available if purchased with a drink package.

The following Royal Caribbean ships have Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines

• Adventure of the Seas
• Allure of the Seas
• Anthem of the Seas
• Enchantment of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Freedom of the Seas
• Grandeur of the Seas
• Harmony of the Seas
• Independence of the Seas
• Jewel of the Seas
• Majesty of the Seas
• Mariner of the Seas
• Oasis of the Seas
• Ovation of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas
• Rhapsody of the Seas
• Symphony of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas (added in 2019)

Did you know Royal Caribbean regularly gives out free alcoholic beverages on their cruise? We have the top seven ways to score a free drink in our brand new video!

We are all trying to save a little bit of money and keep that bar bill down, so this week Matt shares seven tried-and-true methods of getting an alcoholic beverage on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Did you love this video? We have lots of other great cruise videos to watch on our Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel!

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So check out the video and then let us know: What is your favorite way to get a free drink on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

If you have not heard, February 22 is National Margarita Day! 

We are always one to enjoy a great margarita, and rarely need an excuse to enjoy one.  To celebrate this holy of holidays, we have some recipes for how to make the amazing margaritas that Sabor Modern Mexican is renown for right in your own home!

Grab some limes, tequila and salt, and check out these must-drink margs!

Simply Perfect Margarita

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Patrón Reposado tequila
• 0.5 oz Patrón Citrónge Liqueur
• 1 oz lime
• 1 oz orange juice
• 0.25 oz simple syrup

Method:

Rim the glass with Cactus/lemongrass salt. Pour all of the ingredients in a shaker tin over ice and shake well. Double strain over fresh ice.

Grand Sabor Margarita

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Patrón Reposado tequila
• 0.5 oz Cedilla Acai Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Grand Marnier
• 0.5 oz lime
• 0.50 oz simple syrup

Method:

Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker tin over ice and shake well. Double strain over fresh ice.

Jalapeno-Cucumber Margarita

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Don Julio Blanco tequila
• 0.5 oz Cointreau Orange Liqueur
• 1 small piece of jalapeno pepper (approximately 1/2 cm thick)
• 3 springs of Cilantro
• 3 discs of Cucumber (approximately 2 cm)
• 1 oz lime
• 0.5 oz simple syrup

Method:

Muddle the jalapeno, cilantro together in a mixing glass, combine all remaining ingredients in a shaker tin full of ice. Shake well, double strain over fresh ice.

Bonus: Guacamole recipe

If you are going to make margaritas at home, be sure to compliment it with a bowl of the amazing Sabor guacamole!

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 0.5 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp jalapeno (omit this if you want mild guacamole)
• 1.5 tsp garlic
• 2 avocado
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 lime
• 0.5 lemon
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 1/3 cup tomatoes

Method

1. In the molcajete, mix the onion, jalapeno and garlic.
2. Score the inside of the avocado into small cubes and remove the outer skin with a spoon.
3. Add the avocado and mash lightly to a lumpy consistency.
4. Add the lemon and lime juices, salt, cilantro and mash again.
5. Add the tomatoes and incorporate.

What is your favorite Royal Caribbean margarita? Leave a comment below and let us know!

Whether New Years Eve, July 4th, Arbor Day or really any celebration, we have some cocktail recipes to share that you can sample between Royal Caribbean cruises from the comfort of your own home.

LIME MARGARITA

• 1/2 oz House Tequila
• 1/2 oz Triple Sec
• Margarita Mix
• Salt Rim 

Shake and Strain over fresh ice for on the Rocks Or Blend 

ROYAL GOLD RITA — Rocks 

• 1/2 oz Patron Anejo
• 3/4 oz Cointreau
• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
• Margarita Mix

Shake and Strain over fresh ice for on the Rocks and float Grand Marnier Or Blend and float Grand Marnier 

TEQUILA SUNRISE

• 1 1/2 oz House Tequila
• Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine

Shake and strain over fresh ice 

GREEN MEXICAN 

• 3/4 oz House Gold Tequila
• 1/4 oz Peach Schnapps
• 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Blue Curacao
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/4 oz Sugar Syrup 

Shake and Strain over fresh ice 

CUBA LIBRA

• 1 1/2 oz House White Rum Top with Coke 
• Fresh Lime Wedge 

Pina Colada

• 1 1/2 oz House White Rum
• Pina Colada Mix Blend
• Pineapple & Cherry 

ULTIMATE MAI TAI 

• 3/4 oz Pyrat XO Rum
• 1/2 oz Amaretto Disaronno
• 1 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Sweet & Sour
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 3/4 oz Myer's Rum 

Shake, strain and pour over fresh ice.

Float Myer's Rum 

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI 

• 1 1/2 oz House White Rum
• Strawberry Mix

Blend

ULTIMATE BLOODY MARY 

• 1 1/2 oz Stoli Elite
• Spices to taste
• Top with tomato juice
• Lime
• 2 Olives

Shake and pour over fresh ice.

CARIBBEAN COOLER 

• 1 oz Grey Goose
• 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps
• 3 1/2 oz Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• Top with Sprite 
• Pineapple 

Shake and strain over fresh ice 

MADRAS 

• 1 1/2oz Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
• Top with Cranberry Juice 
• Lime Wedge 

CAPE COD

• 1 1/2 oz House Vodka
• Top with Cranberry Juice 
• Lime Wedge 

GIN COOLER 

• 1/2 oz House Gin
• 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps 
• 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz of Pineapple Juice 
• Pineapple & Cherry 

Shake and Strain over fresh ice 

ROYAL SINGAPORE SLING 

• 1 1/2 oz Aviation Gin
• 1/2 oz Blackberry Brandy
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 2oz Sweet & Sour
• Soda Water

Shake and strain over fresh ice and top with Soda pour Grenadine on top to float down.

TOM COLLINS

• 1 oz House Gin
• 2 1/2 oz Sweet & Sour
• Soda Water 

Shake until frothy, strain over fresh ice and top with soda.

RASPBERRY COLLINS 

• 2 oz New Amsterdam Gin
• 3/4 oz Raspberry Mix
• 1 1/2 oz Sweet & Sour
• Soda Water 

Shake and strain over fresh ice and top with soda.

WHISKEY SOUR

• 1 1/2 oz House Whiskey
• 3 oz Citus Mix Shake until frothy, strain over fresh ice
• Lemon & Cherry 

OLD FASHIONED - Rocks

• 1 1/2 oz House Whiskey
• 1 x Orange Slice
• 1 x Cherry
• 1 x Sugar Sachet
• 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 oz Soda 

Muddle Orange, Cherry, Sugar & Bitters. Add Liquor, Stir, Add Ice and Top with Soda 

LYNCHBURG LEMONADE

• 1 oz Jack Daniels
• 1/2 oz Triple Sec
• 3 oz Sweet & Sour
• Sprite 

Shake until frothy and strain over fresh ice. Top with Sprite 

RUSTY NAIL - Rocks

• 1 oz House Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Drambuie 

Strawberry Lemonade 

• 2oz Strawberry Mix
• 2oz Lemonade Mix
• Top with Soda

Shake and strain over fresh ice, Top with Soda. Stir as required.

Red Delight

• 2oz Strawberry Mix
• 1 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• Top with Red Bull (Regular)

Shake and strain over fresh ice, top with soda. Stir as required.

Island Fusion

• 1 1/4 oz Pina Colada Mix
• 1 1/4 oz Passion Fruit Mix
• 2 1/2 oz Orange juice
• Slice of pineapple and Cherry

Shake and strain over fresh ice

Slushy Coco Loco

• 4oz Red Bull Yellow Edition
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 oz coconut cream/Pina colada mix
• Slice of pineapple

Blend

APPLETINI

• 2oz Tito's Vodka
• 1oz Sour Apple Pucker
• Cherry

Shake and Strain into a Martini glass or on the rocks

MANHATTAN 

• 2 oz Buffalo Trace
• 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Dash Angostura Bitters
• Bar Spoon of Cherry Juice
• Cherry

Guest preference, Stir, Shake and Strain 

ZACAPA DREAM

• 1 1/4 oz Ron Zacapa
• 1/2 oz Baileys
• 1/2 oz Kahula
• 1/2 oz Amaretto
• 1/2 oz Heavy Cream
• 1/4 oz Sugar Syrup 

Shake and Strain 

ULTIMATE COSMOPOLITAN 

• 2oz Grey Goose Vodka
• 1/2 oz Cointreau 
• 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1 Lime Wedge Squeezed 
• Lime Twist 

Shake and Strain 

Melon Mojito Cosmo 

• 1 1/4 oz White Rum
• 3/4 oz Midori
• 1 oz Mojito Syrup
• 4 oz Soda 
• Mint Sprig & Lime 

Build ingredients and stir through, top with Soda 

Starboard Madras Cosmo 

• 2 oz House Vodka
• 3 oz Orange Juice
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz Sprite 
• Orange Wedge 

Shake all ingredients except Sprite. Strain over fresh ice and finish with sprite 

Caribbean Sling Cosmo 

• 1 1/4 oz Spice Rum
• 3/4 oz Blackberry Brandy
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Orange Juice 
• Pineapple Wedge 

Shake all ingredients & strain over fresh ice 

Mai Tai 

• 1 1/4 oz House Dark Rum
• 3/4 oz Disaronno
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Orange Juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine 
• Slice of pineapple & Cherry 

Shake all ingredients except grenadine, Strain over fresh ice 

Port Side Punch 

• 1oz House White Rum
• 1/2 oz Malibu
• 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Cranberry 
• Pineapple Cherry 

Shake all ingredients except Cranberry Juice, Strain over fresh ice and finish with soda 

Citrus Cooler 

• 1 1/4 oz House Vodka
• 3/4 oz Triple Sec
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Sprite
• Orange Wedge 

Shake all (except Sprite) and strain over fresh ice. Then top with Sprite 

Margarita Azul Pilsner 

• 1 oz House tequila
• 1/2 oz Triple sec
• 1/2 oz Blue curacao
• 2 oz Margarita Mix
• 2 oz Sprite 
• Lemon wedge / Half Salt Rim 

Shake and strain over fresh ice filled pilsner glass top with Sptrite 

Royal Lemonade 

• 2 oz House Vodka
• 2 oz Lemonade mix
• 4 oz Sprite 
• Lemon wedge 

Build ingredients in Glass over fresh ice and stir 

Woo Woo

• 1 1/4 oz House Vodka
• 3/4 oz Peach Schnapps
• 1 oz Sour mix
• 4 oz Cranberry Juice 
• Lime Wedge 

Build all ingredients in glass

Captains Collins 

• 2 oz House gin
• 1 1/2 oz Sour mix
• 1/2 oz Simple syrup
• 4 oz Soda 
• Lemon & Cherry 

Shake Gin with sour mix, strain over fresh ice and finish with soda 

Watch how The Royal Zombie, a signature cocktail at The Bamboo Room, is created in the new Polynesian-themed bar on the amped-up Mariner of the Seas.

Want to make this drink at home? Here is the The Royal Zombie drink recipe.

1oz lime juice 
3/4oz cinnamon syrup 
1/2oz passion fruit juice
1/2oz velvet falernum liqueur 
1oz white rum 
1/2oz dark rum 
1/2oz orange liqueur 
2 shakes of angostura bitters and anise liqueur 

Serve in a tall tiki glass, topped with crushed ice, fresh mint and a cherry.

Royal Caribbean has updated its non-alcoholic beverage policy for guests, beginning on September 1st, 2018.

Guests bringing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages onboard are now required to do so in a carry-on or hand luggage, rather than in a checked bag.

The cruise line announced that guests will be able to bring small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages in a carry-on or hand luggage onboard only on boarding day. Checking in non-alcoholic beverages will no longer be permitted.

Specifically, non-alcoholic beverages brought onboard may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Distilled water or specialized beverages such as, milk for medical purposes, dietary or infant use, are permitted.

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages onboard any cruise ship, with the exception of being able to bring two bottles of wine per stateroom.