Princess Cruises Unveils New Drinks Menu Featuring Globally Inspired Cocktails

Princess Cruises has revealed the line’s new drinks menu, featuring globally inspired signature cocktails created by master mixologist Rob Floyd.

Ingredients have been carefully selected from every corner of the world to create a fusion of flavours that will excite guests’ tastebuds. In addition to the new cocktails, Princess Cruises has added 20 new premium and exotic spirits, 39 new wines by the glass, and 17 new international and craft beers to the menu.

“We’re excited to launch our new travel inspired cocktail menu from all the different cruise destinations our ships visit, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience,” said Tony Roberts, vice president Princess Cruises UK and Europe. “By increasing our selections of beers and wines onboard, we’re also giving passengers greater choice through our drinks offerings to create the best cruise experience at sea.”

Highlights of the new onboard offerings include a set of signature cocktails designed by Floyd, who used fresh ingredients and inspiration from exotic and far-flung destinations to develop a collection of new drinks for Princess Cruises. Bars and lounges throughout the ships will also feature new themed menus, so guests can have fun exploring the different offerings at the various bars onboard.

“I was truly inspired by ingredients from all the amazing destinations where Princess Cruises sails” said Rob Floyd. “Guests will be able to enjoy a wide selection of drinks that combine what I refer to as the Three T’s: taste, technique, and tale.”

Floyd believes spectacular drinks combine the best of “The Three T’s.” First and foremost is “Taste,” as an interesting combination of ingredients which in turn produces delicious flavours. The second element, “Technique,” refers to the skill and craft that goes into creating each drink. And last but not least the “Tale;” a creative and fascinating story behind each unique cocktail.

Whether travelling to Mexico, Italy, or the South Pacific, the globally inspired cocktails by Rob Floyd have the flavours to inspire and tantalise. Initial offerings include:
●        Mayan Heat: Patrón Silver tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, agave syrup, muddled jalapeño
●        Italian Sunset: Aperol, Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters
●        Ver-Jus: St. George “Terroir” gin, St-Germain, muddled green grapes, lemon juice, simple syrup
●        Mint Divine: Bombay Sapphire gin, ginger beer, cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint
●        Amaretto Manhattan: Bulleit Bourbon, Disaronno, sweet vermouth, Angostura orange bitters
●        Princess Punch: Absolut Elyx vodka, St. George raspberry liqueur, fresh lime, simple syrup, Gosling’s ginger beer
●        East Side Punch: Absolut Elyx vodka, fresh mint, cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda
●        A Trip to the Tropics: Absolut Elyx vodka, apricot liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate juice
●        Ivory Coast: Grey Goose vodka, Amarula African liqueur, Kahlúa, chocolate shavings
●        The Egyptian Zombie: Bacardi Superior rum, Gosling’s Dark rum, blackberry brandy, sweet and sour, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine

Rounding out the new drinks are “zero-proof cocktails,” made without alcohol. These light, fruity and refreshing drinks might be alcohol-free but still have plenty of flavour.
●        Zero Mojito: Fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, Sprite
●        Strawberries on Fire: Fresh strawberries, lime juice, agave syrup, jalapeño, soda

The new beverage menu offerings will be available aboard all ships in autumn 2018.

SOURCE: PRINCESS CRUISES