New/Fun Breakfast & Dessert Drinks (Cheers!)

[Firsttimecrzr]

We would love to maximize the Cheers! package by ordering other specialty drinks (when we're not drinking cocktails). Has anyone tried any great coffee drinks, milkshakes, or mimosas onboard that you recommend? 

[MistyRo76]

I would usually have a couple mimosas or Bellini's every morning! I didn't notice them marketing any special mimosas but you can ask for any kind of juice to go with that you want! A local winery where I live does a mimosa flight with OJ, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. We enjoyed mixing and matching the flavors. One of my faves was OJ and champange with a splash of cranberry. I also like adding some mango to my mimosas. The Bellini's are made with peach schappes and I think I remember them having a special Birthday Bellini at the Sea Day Brunch one day that was tasty. 

 

Also - check out the Serenity bar for some different drink options. Lots of lighter drinks - spritzers, sparkling drinks plus some good sangrias. It was a fave location of ours on the last cruise, plus it's kind of off the beaten path so it's not usually as busy as the other outside bars. 

[Bookworm1985]

I have gotten the specialty coffees before…i know one had Jameson, Kaluha, Baileys…i forget the other ones but they were all good

[hapytobehr]

The milkshakes are yummy.

[MistyRo76]

As for dessert drinks - you have to get the Tiramisu Martini. it is literally dessert in a glass! Just ask for it in a "walk-around" glass. Much easier to carry around than a martini glass filled to the brim. Unless, you're having it with dinner or seated at a bar and not going to walking around with it. 

[cruisinqt]

At the Shake Spot the spiked milkshakes are amazing. The Black Raspberry Truffle and the Kicked Up Island Delight are my go to drinks on any Carnival cruise. 

[MississippiMom]

We like to get Frappuccinos in the afternoon to get that needed caffeine boost.  Most definitely grab some of the (included with Cheers) bottled drinks from the cafe to take to your cabin.  Not sure what’s available now, but there used to be bottled teas, energy drinks and, of course, bottled waters

[MississippiMom]

On 5/9/2023 at 3:29 PM, MistyRo76 said:

As for dessert drinks - you have to get the Tiramisu Martini. it is literally dessert in a glass! Just ask for it in a "walk-around" glass. Much easier to carry around than a martini glass filled to the brim. Unless, you're having it with dinner or seated at a bar and not going to walking around with it. 

I’m sitting here wondering why it would take you so long to drink it that you needed a walk-around glass.  LOL

[FTLCruiseGal]

Java Blue has plenty of options for coffee — you can also get the milkshakes spiked!

[DramaQueen22]

The Chocolate Lovers Coffee at Java Blue is fantastic.  Try the Deal Closer at Alchemy...adult chocolate milk!

[Elaine5715]

On 6/16/2023 at 8:40 PM, MississippiMom said:

I’m sitting here wondering why it would take you so long to drink it that you needed a walk-around glass.  LOL

Just easier not to spill...you need to sit to sip out of a martini glass

 

[Elaine5715]

I order a glass of Moscato and then Orange juice to mix. 

[allinwonderland]

If you like spiked coffee (and sweet things), try this combination: white chocolate mocha with RumChata and Frangelico. 😁

[kdr69]

On 5/9/2023 at 6:54 PM, cruisinqt said:

At the Shake Spot the spiked milkshakes are amazing. The Black Raspberry Truffle and the Kicked Up Island Delight are my go to drinks on any Carnival cruise. 

Loved the Black Raspberry Truffle yum

[MistyRo76]

On 6/16/2023 at 8:40 PM, MississippiMom said:

I’m sitting here wondering why it would take you so long to drink it that you needed a walk-around glass.  LOL

Often we would go to the casino bar cause the service was quicker than at other locations. Then we would just take our drinks down to where our friends were hanging out! Or I got a drink on my way to my salon appointment on formal night. Or on our way to dinner. But yes...your point is well received and valid! LOL The tiramisu martinis don't tend to last too long in whatever glass they give it to me in! 

[cruiserbrianj]

I'm partial to the Irish coffee and last cruise I got it iced instead of hot. Very good.

[MagnoliaBlossom]

On 5/8/2023 at 2:10 PM, MistyRo76 said:

I would usually have a couple mimosas or Bellini's every morning! I didn't notice them marketing any special mimosas but you can ask for any kind of juice to go with that you want! A local winery where I live does a mimosa flight with OJ, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. We enjoyed mixing and matching the flavors. One of my faves was OJ and champange with a splash of cranberry. I also like adding some mango to my mimosas. The Bellini's are made with peach schappes and I think I remember them having a special Birthday Bellini at the Sea Day Brunch one day that was tasty. 

 

Also - check out the Serenity bar for some different drink options. Lots of lighter drinks - spritzers, sparkling drinks plus some good sangrias. It was a fave location of ours on the last cruise, plus it's kind of off the beaten path so it's not usually as busy as the other outside bars. 

My favorite mimosa is using Simply Peach with a frozen peach slice for garnish

[momof3cruisers]

15 hours ago, kdr69 said:

Loved the Black Raspberry Truffle yum

That sounds amazing. What is it? 😎

[kdr69]

7 hours ago, momof3cruisers said:

That sounds amazing. What is it? 😎

spiked milkshake at Java Blue

[sparks1093]

Haven't gotten around to the milkshakes yet (but that Black Raspberry Truffle is now on my radar) but we've tried all of the spiked coffees (yummy) and have several moccachinos throughout the cruise.

[Firsttimecrzr]

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I am definitely going to try them on my next cruise!!

 

Follow up question: does anyone know how much your typical mixed drink (margarita, mojito, etc) costs without the Cheers! package if you substitute their standard liquor for top shelf?

[sparks1093]

9 hours ago, Firsttimecrzr said:

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I am definitely going to try them on my next cruise!!

 

Follow up question: does anyone know how much your typical mixed drink (margarita, mojito, etc) costs without the Cheers! package if you substitute their standard liquor for top shelf?

Unfortunately, no. Whenever I substituted a top shelf liquor in a drink the price on the slip (zeroed out because of Cheers) it was the same as listed on the menu.