Rare kjbacon Posted August 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Which brands are included and which brands carry an additional charge? There’s nothing like an icy cold vodka martini on vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Not sure about all of them, but these are a few....Grey Goose, Chopin, Belvedere, Absolut (flavors too), Stoli (not positive on that one, but think so), Ketel One and some of the flavored Van Goghs.....They've got a pretty good selection. There may be others as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyw Posted August 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Also my favorite--Tito's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted August 12, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Wow, that is a fabulous list. Our current favorite is Chopin but I will take one for the team and try a different martini every day to make an official determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Sounds like a plan! and a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted August 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2018 .......... plus try a gin martini; much superior IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted August 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2018 We've never had Chopin. I think we'll have to do a little comparison tasting with it and Belvedere and Grey Goose on our upcoming cruise.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted August 12, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted August 12, 2018 .......... plus try a gin martini; much superior IMO No, no, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted August 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I'll take that as a "no" then ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2018 No, no, no! I'm with you 100%. The first gin martini I ever had was at a Christmas party and it ended up being dumped into the plant (I know - bad thing to do -- I was in my early 20's at the time). Glad that this is a vodka thread rather than a gin thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Ut oh....Never, ever thought I could be possibly interested in gin.....until I had Hendrick's.....changed my whole life! haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Ut oh....Never, ever thought I could be possibly interested in gin.....until I had Hendrick's.....changed my whole life! haha! Ha ha - still waiting for you to turn me into a gin drinker. I'll never say never and may have to hold my nose because it smells like a Christmas tree (which I love to smell but not when I'm taking a sip of a drink). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Ha ha - still waiting for you to turn me into a gin drinker. I'll never say never and may have to hold my nose because it smells like a Christmas tree (which I love to smell but not when I'm taking a sip of a drink). Try a Bombay Sapphire as a starter. It is a lot less 'junipery' than most gins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iticlaudia Posted August 12, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I'm a Vodka Martini drinker.........and then there was Hendricks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntocruz Posted August 12, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I thought I didn't like gin. There was a thread a while back that mentioned various gins to try and also different tonics. Well, I'm enjoying a Bombay Sapphire gin and tonic with Fever-Tree tonic as I type. Very refreshing on a hot summer evening. Thank you to all who contributed to that old thread! It's been fun to try the different gins--Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, The Botanist. To bring this back on topic--Hubby is enjoying trying different vodkas with the Fever-Tree tonic water. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted August 13, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I’ve never tried a gin drink that I’ve liked and as another said, even the fragrance is unappealing. I may have to try Hendricks and Bombay Sapphire now though! Another cruise board actively discusses the tonics and I’ve seen Fever Tree mentioned there in a very positive light. Another that I may have to try. I’d say that I have my work cut out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Norton Posted August 13, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Wow, that is a fabulous list. Our current favorite is Chopin but I will take one for the team and try a different martini every day to make an official determination. There’s a bottle of Chopin sitting across from me in the pool bar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnRuns Posted August 13, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hendricks and Fever Tree with a a nice mandolined slice of cucumber is delist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2018 mmmmmm! Actually had one yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2018 mmmmmm! Actually had one yesterday! Did I try your drink last time? Pretty sure that I don't like anything with cucumbers (except eating them fresh). Think I'll stick with chocolate martini's (made with vodka) and Mexican Butterfly's (made with tequila). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 13, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I think you might have, Jackie.....Maybe a taste with a stirring stick? I've pretty much gone thru all of the vodkas. Will now work on some of the specialty gins. Would like to try "The Botanist" but it's not easy to find..... But we're supposed to be discussing vodka......giggle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted August 13, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I’m exhausted just thinking about the research and work I have to do in the Med next summer. I wish I were gazing at a bottle of Chopin on the pool deck. I love anything with cucumbers. So much drinking, so little time! What is a Mexican Butterfly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 13, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2018 A Mexican Butterfly is on the Regent menu and is basically tequila (I always ask for Don Julio or Patron, Lime Juice, Elderflower, Agave Nectar and mint leaves. It is very refreshing! Linda, I think that I did taste it but it must have been after a couple of Kir Royale's so I don't remember it;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted August 13, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Giggling, here! Geez, I wish we could be drinking together....vodka, gin, tequila, champers.....ANYTHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Giggling, here! Geez, I wish we could be drinking together....vodka, gin, tequila, champers.....ANYTHING! Agree 100%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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