Nrknits Posted July 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Someone on the Royal right now just reported that the Platinum/Elite Lounge drinks are now 6.50, up from 5.00 and the drink menu has completely changed. New drinks: Boulevardiar, Mayan Mule, Port Lemonade, Mint Lemon Drop, Limon Mojito, Floradora, Cherry Blossom Garden, Deep Sea Martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoger Posted July 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Someone on the Royal right now just reported that the Platinum/Elite Lounge drinks are now 6.50, up from 5.00 and the drink menu has completely changed. New drinks: Boulevardiar, Mayan Mule, Port Lemonade, Mint Lemon Drop, Limon Mojito, Floradora, Cherry Blossom Garden, Deep Sea Martini. I hope not, especially the drink list. Either this is a very early April Fools joke or someone was pulling your leg (I hope ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrknits Posted July 10, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I hope not, especially the drink list. Either this is a very early April Fools joke or someone was pulling your leg (I hope ;)) They posted the new drink menu on a FB group, they are on the Royal right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrknits Posted July 10, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Hope this works, picture of the new menu: file:///C:/Users/nancy/Documents/Doc2.pdf not working, not sure how to post a picture of the menu Edited July 10, 2017 by Nrknits link not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Cruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks for the update, things keep changing all the time. It's a shame about the price increase. I hope Princess doesn't mess with the happy hour. Cheers - Ken & Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted July 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2017 OMG, that new menu sounds nasty. No more Chairman of the Board or Cosmos? Here's the ingredients in a Deep Sea Martini: 3 oz gin 1 oz dry vermouth 1/2 tsp Pernod® licorice liqueur 1 dash orange bitters That is disgusting. I don't like Pernod in my gin. :eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrknits Posted July 10, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I think I attached a pdf of the menu. Hope that helps. Doc2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted July 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I would try the Mayan Mule. Ingredients: 2 parts Milagro Reposado Tequila 0.5 parts Lime Juice 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 3 parts Ginger Beer Mint Sprigs and Lime Wheel, for garnish I wonder how they are going to make it though, because the ships only have ginger ale and not ginger beer. It probably won't taste right, just like the Moscow Mules that they make with ginger ale don't have the same taste as the ones made with ginger beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I think I attached a pdf of the menu. Hope that helps.The menu doesn't sound very appealing to me. It also appears that the daily food and drink pairings are gone which may result in reduced options and quality. We usually eat early and don't get there often, reserving our visits for days when the margarita, mojito, or port were offered. Looks like that benefit became pretty worthless to us. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstone19 Posted July 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The menu attached above also says "Elite" with no mention of Platinum. Wonder if that also means it's being scaled back to just Elites? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted July 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Most of the drinks look crummy, unless you have a thing for lemons. But, hey, at least they're more expensive! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figmentdj Posted July 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Before the AIBP it was a nice perk. Now we get the AIBP so the reduced drink cost is not really a factor. The last couple of times we went it was so crowded that it took forever to get drinks and the munchies were average. So now I think we'll just get some snacks from the buffet or IC, our beverages of choice and have our own P/E Lounge in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted July 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Most of the drinks look crummy, unless you have a thing for lemons. But, hey, at least they're more expensive! Jim Maybe they are trying to protect us all from scurvy!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted July 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 10, 2017 These are some very odd sounding drinks. I always enjoy the cosmo or the mojito at the P/E Cocktail Hour, hope they aren't gone! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted July 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The new drinks don't seem too great, but the old ones weren't that great either. Chairman, yes. When only the others were offered, we ordered different drinks or didn't go. Maybe the new appetizers will be biscuits and peanut butter to save a little cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Boo.....Hiss.....I will miss my El Mejor marg! :( $6.50. What a deal. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted July 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Boo.....Hiss.....I will miss my El Mejor marg! :($6.50. What a deal. :rolleyes: That's my dad's favorite too! So I guess they are raising the prices and offering drinks that no one wants? It makes no sense to me. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's my dad's favorite too! So I guess they are raising the prices and offering drinks that no one wants? It makes no sense to me. :confused: Remember.....it's not about the passenger. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend of Eeyore Posted July 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Boo.....Hiss.....I will miss my El Mejor marg! :($6.50. What a deal. :rolleyes: I hope not, especially the drink list. Either this is a very early April Fools joke or someone was pulling your leg (I hope ;)) The el mejor is about the only drink we'll get from their specials. I guess no more lounge snacks for me! Sent from my SM-T813 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstone19 Posted July 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The el mejor is about the only drink we'll get from their specials. I guess no more lounge snacks for me! Likewise for me regarding the El Mejor. But the changed drink menu is no reason not to go for the hors d'oeuvres. You're not restricted to the special drinks - you just pay normal price for the rest. Assuming the same hors d'oeuvres, still worth going. Ironically for Princess, this is likely to reduce my beverage spending. Last cruise was typically PES reception for an El Mejor Margarita, then the Wheelhouse for a glass of wine, then to late TD (with more wine at dinner). With the change, probably just a single glass of wine before dinner (plus wine at dinner). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted July 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Maybe they are just just testing it out on this ship and it's not on all the ships. Just go and eat the snacks don't buy the drinks and then maybe they will go back to the old drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Maybe they are just just testing it out on this shipand it's not on all the ships. Just go and eat the snacks don't buy the drinks and then maybe they will go back to the old drinks. Regardless........ The drink special started at $2.99. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted July 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 10, 2017 So... We are protesting with a good ole' fashioned Sit-In? Of course with our Sit-In, we get snacks. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAYTech Posted July 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Just go and eat the snacks don't buy the drinks and then maybe they will go backto the old drinks. I wonder when they will go back to the old snacks. There was always a featured dish for the night with the usual nuts/cheese/olives/veggies. I particularly miss the beef Tar-Tare with a thin slice of onion salt/pepper on a small piece of rye bread. Quite good and usually worked well with whatever the drink of the day happened to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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