Where to get a good mudslide on the Gem?

[Jess46]

When I sailed on the Gem last April (2018), everytime I ordered a mudslide they made it using a premixed bottle of unknown contents labeled "mudslide".  They barely tasted like anything and I could hardly detect any alcohol in them.  This was a first for me.  I had been on 4 NCL cruises before this one, the 2 prior both being on the Gem and every time I ordered a mudslide they made it fresh in front of me adding the vodka, baileys and kahlua all separately from their own bottles and they tasted much better!  This is my favorite drink and I was sad to see the quality go down.  I'll be on the Gem again in August and I was wondering if anyone has been on it recently and experienced the same thing or of anyone knows how/where I can get a mood mudslide! Thanks!

[DZcreature]

We were just on the Gem in May, and they made good mudslides at the casino bar. Also, try the Shakers bar on deck 6. It is in the same location as Gatsby's on Dawn. I just realized that I referred to it as Gatsby's the whole time we were on Gem!

[kayhil3]

Yes in the casino is where I had the best mudslides as well.

[yearsofcruising]

Mudslides are my life

[yearsofcruising]

Never had a problem at the poolside bar..wife limited me to no more than 5 before lunchtime..Two in the afternoon...Maybe one around 4:30ish...

[Jess46]

Thanks everyone! Can't wait to have one in my hand lol

[Jess46]

1 hour ago, yearsofcruising said:

Mudslides are my life

Those look great!

[Quencups]

I agree with everyone....the best mudslides I had were at the casino bar on the Gem

[bravestwj]

1 hour ago, Jess46 said:

Those look great!

Plastic straws...are these old photos or did you bring your own?

[zqvol]

On 7/18/2019 at 10:18 AM, Jess46 said:

When I sailed on the Gem last April (2018), everytime I ordered a mudslide they made it using a premixed bottle of unknown contents labeled "mudslide".  They barely tasted like anything and I could hardly detect any alcohol in them.  This was a first for me.  I had been on 4 NCL cruises before this one, the 2 prior both being on the Gem and every time I ordered a mudslide they made it fresh in front of me adding the vodka, baileys and kahlua all separately from their own bottles and they tasted much better!  This is my favorite drink and I was sad to see the quality go down.  I'll be on the Gem again in August and I was wondering if anyone has been on it recently and experienced the same thing or of anyone knows how/where I can get a mood mudslide! Thanks!

 

Fleetwide they have gone to making mud slides with the premixed product. They are pretty much the same at any bar you visit. BTW they come with paper straws now, just like in the old days.

Edited July 19, 2019 by zqvol

[Sand and Seas]

4 hours ago, bravestwj said:

Plastic straws...are these old photos or did you bring your own?

The paper straws they give you do not seem to last long in the frozen drinks.  A lot of people are bringing their own straws or doing without.

[yearsofcruising]

last Gem cruise past March were paper straws. Totally not working out for such a thick drink. Bring your collapsible

[Cariot]

What about best mudslides on the Escape?

[yearsofcruising]

let you know in sept or is that too late

[PortFees45]

what if you specifically ask for one made from scratch and not the mix?

[lovestocruise325]

I haven’t had much luck with the mudslides and switched to the Bushwacker(thinks that’s the name). It’s similar to the mudslide but much better taste. 

[yearsofcruising]

gonna have to try it after 30yrs of cruising and 12 NCL's....thxs

[PortFees45]

On 7/20/2019 at 11:47 PM, PortFees45 said:

what if you specifically ask for one made from scratch and not the mix?

?

[Jess46]

On 7/20/2019 at 10:12 PM, yearsofcruising said:

let you know in sept or is that too late

going in August :)

[Jess46]

1 hour ago, PortFees45 said:

?

Yeah that's an option!

[Jess46]

16 hours ago, lovestocruise325 said:

I haven’t had much luck with the mudslides and switched to the Bushwacker(thinks that’s the name). It’s similar to the mudslide but much better taste. 

Thanks! I think I'll do the same then!