Straight-up Kahlua is what I was given after I declined a B52. Sorry I confused you, sounds like you could have beaten Kelly to the no-prize for answering.
Aaaaand, I can't even count. It was five drinks. B52s, Cosmopolitans, Sunken Treasures, Mojitos, and the non-alcoholic drink (didn't catch the name). All those undrunk Mojitos muddled my brain
Tammy's trip report convinced me to sign up for Mixology on our cruise in a few weeks. I'm not a drinker, but I think my wife will love it. I appreciate all the feedback about it. Made my decision to sign up pretty easy
Tammy's trip report convinced me to sign up for Mixology on our cruise in a few weeks. I'm not a drinker, but I think my wife will love it. I appreciate all the feedback about it. Made my decision to sign up pretty easy
Even more hilarious that you convinced another non-drinker!!Hilarious that I, the non drinker, convinced people to sign up for mixology!
Hilarious that I, the non drinker, convinced people to sign up for mixology!
Hilarious that I, the non drinker, convinced people to sign up for mixology!
A run down for the non-drinkers...
In our session, we met in the Meridian Bar - the group is approximately 15-20 people.
They seem to have a few common 'class' of drinks they try to include
- Our host was one of the ship's bartenders and he started off with a history discussion about cocktails - their origins, basic theory on what makes up a cocktail, how they evolved through time, and a bit about the changes in what is popular. He then showed us how to pour, count, etc. This was maybe... ~10-15min discussion at the start
- You then move into the drink phase...
- They start off introducing the drink, it's makeup and use.. then demonstrate making it.
- Then 4 people go behind the bar, and each make 4-5 copies of the drink.. and serve it to the rest of the group there at the bar. Bottoms up and lots of chatty discussion and laughing at/with the newbie bartenders
- Repeat with the next drink, and 4 more volunteers cycle through to play bartender for the next drink
- a layered shot
- something you mash up (like a mohito)
- a drink that requires using the shaker
- standard mixing cocktails with 2-3 ingredients
Your host is usually pretty fun and its interactive... so its a fun time.
Pretty spot-on and thorough, Flynn! I would like to add that the participation level/process has varied for us twice according to numbers of people participating. The first Mixology we did had only DH & me as signed-up guests. As we were starting another young couple wandered in and asked could they join. KttW cards swiped, a few minutes to bring out the additional glassware, and off we went. In this very small class we each went behind the bar and mixed our own for 3 out of the 5 cocktails. The other 2, a frozen and a champagne-based cocktail, were prepared by our host for us. On the other end of the spectrum, on the Magic we were in a class that had 30+ people. In this class most of the format was demonstration then wait staff bringing the corresponding, already-prepared cocktail to each person. For just 1 cocktail they had the ingredients & glassware set up for each seat/participant to make without getting up. Of the 3 formats/variations I've experienced I much preferred the smallest class size because it was way more hands-on. Of course, the one I disliked the most was the class that was the least hands-on.
I'm of the same opinion as Flynn. I don't know of any set rule that would keep a 20 yro out but I've not seen an obvious underage observer either. I'm not 100% sure. Perhaps when you go have the underage person with you not volunteer that piece of info. If he/she isn't participating just say he/she is with you but not participating because they don't drink. That's not a lie. I don't think anyone would be bold or rude enough to further question that. If someone does just say its not their thing right now. At 20 yrs old, that's also not a lie. The barkeep will let your non-participating companion know where he/she should sit if its not with the group or may invite him/her to sit with you and grab 'em a soda. Never know.
If we change over to a cruise for February, Ashley has already said "we have to do a mixology class!!!" Well, duh!! 
As soon as you board the ship go over to Guest Services and ask for the schedule. They'll tell you all the mixology classes and various tastings that are scheduled for your sailing. Pick what works for you and reserve your spot(s). Mixology as well as a variety of tastings are offered on every voyage!
