Mixology Class - Tell Me More!

[PrincessShmoo]

I wish we had received copies of the recipes on ours!

Yeah, we didn't get copies of the recipes either.

 

[Mich123]

We've done the Tequila tasting a couple of times and a Martini tasting, we are signed up for Mixology on our next cruise as well as a Mojitos and Caipirinha class. I'm a little apprehensive about the Mixology class because I like the aspect of comparing drinks made with the same type of alcohol and, from what I've read, Mixology seems likes the flavors are all over the place.

The tequila tasting was especially interesting--they provided cinnamon and oranges with the tequila so you could see how the taste of the tequila would change with other flavors. All of the tequila used was Patron. The bartender also gave us good advice about making our own sour mix (one lime, one lemon, one orange) the way they make their sour mix. I don't see a tequila tasting offered on our Alaska cruise, but if it's offered once on board, I will definitely try to sign up for that again.

 

[Auntof2]

Were you sitting with us?? We were on the Dream last weekend, and your picture looks like it is where we sat in Skyline - but I THINK we did it Sunday, not Saturday, but I can't remember for sure.

We were sitting in the first booth on the left with two women and then a couple (I think). Does that help? And everyone took pictures of my drink collection as I was deliberately not downing them right away for my photo op. But it was definitely Saturday around 4.

 

[Jenlynn3]

When our window opened up to book things all of the mixology classes were sold out. I was on line the second my window opened. What are the chances something will open up?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

When our window opened up to book things all of the mixology classes were sold out. I was on line the second my window opened. What are the chances something will open up?

I've read that there are often additional classes offered once onboard the ship. Just check your Navigator you get on check in to see if/where they are taking signups.

 

[MichelleCanada]

When our window opened up to book things all of the mixology classes were sold out. I was on line the second my window opened. What are the chances something will open up?

I called Disney about this because I got my husband into a class - the last spot. The CM told me to check 4-7 days before our cruise departs because that is the window when a lot of people cancel things so as to not be charged for the event.

This made sense to me because we are in the position as well. We have two champagne classes booked for our next cruise ourselves and will be canceling one as we finalized our excursions.

I have also heard that additional classes are often added. We got into everything we wanted on our last cruise (Wonder) and we didn’t book anything until we boarded.

 

[Auntof2]

Everything was booked up when we tried online but there were tons more available when we checked at guest services after boarding. I swear some were never even offered online, there was plenty to choose from.

 

[Jenlynn3]

I am excited to try many things this time. Last time I was on the Fantasy, it was a party of 12 and ranging in ages 90-12! I was in the process of separating with my now ex and it was awkward and I didn’t explore or enjoy the ship and activities like I should have so can’t wait to see what hasn’t been offered or what I haven’t tried yet

 

[kid-at-heart]

Spring 2017, on the Wonder, we met in the Cadillac lounge where several mini-drinks were already in place on the bar to be distributed throughout our "class". In our session, two to five folks would volunteer to demonstrate (following the bartender's instructions) how to create the drink we were having. The bartender gave a short history of the various drinks and then the volunteers would demonstrate how to mix the drinks. The volunteers were able to "keep and enjoy" their full sized drinks while the rest of us sampled our mini-drinks. Lots of fun.

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[ChicosWife]

We did this last Saturday on the Dream. We signed up for Sunday when we boarded, but realized it would conflict with Solo and changed mid-day Saturday, they still had space for the class being held three hours later. It was in Skyline and they didn't let us go behind the bar, but had us mixing in front. Picture of our five drinks attached!

Those look delicious (and dangerous)!!!

 

[ChicosWife]

We signed up through our cruise group on social media and had a blast! DH and I both made drinks and they gave everyone a copy of the recipes to take home. We're definitely planning on doing it again on our 2019 cruise if we can get a spot! We did get tipsy though so make sure to eat before you go

So you didn't sign up through the DCL port excursions?

 

[tinay]

I have only done Mixology on the Wonder and the Magic, so I have never gotten to mix any of the drinks... I was definitely disappointed the first time we found that out, but it is still enjoyable.

We always book through our Facebook group that someone organizes.

A bit of advice... we always go up to Deck 9 and get a huge plate of fries to eat when we are drinking because we get so tipsy from all of the drinks

 

[GatorMomInNC]

We were sitting in the first booth on the left with two women and then a couple (I think). Does that help? And everyone took pictures of my drink collection as I was deliberately not downing them right away for my photo op. But it was definitely Saturday around 4.

No, I think we were Sunday at 4pm - we were with another couple and their male friend.

 

[hubbard53]

we've done mixology on each cruise we've been on. The format has changed - the first couple we did had alcohol and mixers at each table of 6 so everyone could make the drink. We enjoy the wine / champagne tastings more than the mixology/martini/margarita tastings as we find the cocktails too sweet.

 

[ChicosWife]

I have only done Mixology on the Wonder and the Magic, so I have never gotten to mix any of the drinks... I was definitely disappointed the first time we found that out, but it is still enjoyable.

We always book through our Facebook group that someone organizes.

A bit of advice... we always go up to Deck 9 and get a huge plate of fries to eat when we are drinking because we get so tipsy from all of the drinks

That's a great idea!!!

 

[CA_WestCoast]

I encourage you to sign up for a few classes (not just Mixology) as I believe they're all a LOT OF FUN!!! I did 3 classes - Mixology, Martini & Tequila - on the Fantasy just this past April. Even if your spouse doesn't go there are likely 1 or 2 others who are on their own, and most of the people are there to have fun and socialize. Of the 3 I attended, Mixology & Martini classes were my favorite. The tequila was entertaining due to the bartender, but the group wasn't as interactive as the prior two. The only slight negative on mixology was that someone from the group is mixing each drink, so drink portions may be slightly off. But, that's part of the fun. It really depends on the bartender on how many people get to participate. Our bartender made sure most of the group got to participate if they so desired.

I can't wait to go back and do it all over again. The tequila glass sizes were all standard shot glasses which had the strongest impact on my walking abilities post class...good thing the ship was rocking a bit as it helped cover my lack of walking in a straight line. The mixology & martini classes used smaller glasses, so you don't feel it as much due to the smaller portions. Each class provided 5 different drinks to sample.

Explore other classes for fun. Originally, I wasn't sure about Martini's as it's not something I drink much. However, it turned out that it was my favorite of the three. You will likely laugh a lot, hopefully learn something you didn't know, and most importantly...enjoy what you're drinking!

You pay the fee + tip. Some of the bartenders will tell you the portions of the drinks the make, especially if it's their own creations so you can make it at home. I was able to book mine prior to boarding, but I've read that they open other times the day you board the ship. In 2 of the 3 classes I attended, my classes had a couple just show up and the bartender made accommodations for them to stay. Worst case you can crash a class and they may accommodate you. I agree with the above post, make sure you have some food on your stomach going into the class.

 

[ChicosWife]

I encourage you to sign up for a few classes (not just Mixology) as I believe they're all a LOT OF FUN!!! I did 3 classes - Mixology, Martini & Tequila - on the Fantasy just this past April. Even if your spouse doesn't go there are likely 1 or 2 others who are on their own, and most of the people are there to have fun and socialize. Of the 3 I attended, Mixology & Martini classes were my favorite. The tequila was entertaining due to the bartender, but the group wasn't as interactive as the prior two. The only slight negative on mixology was that someone from the group is mixing each drink, so drink portions may be slightly off. But, that's part of the fun. It really depends on the bartender on how many people get to participate. Our bartender made sure most of the group got to participate if they so desired.

I can't wait to go back and do it all over again. The tequila glass sizes were all standard shot glasses which had the strongest impact on my walking abilities post class...good thing the ship was rocking a bit as it helped cover my lack of walking in a straight line. The mixology & martini classes used smaller glasses, so you don't feel it as much due to the smaller portions. Each class provided 5 different drinks to sample.

Explore other classes for fun. Originally, I wasn't sure about Martini's as it's not something I drink much. However, it turned out that it was my favorite of the three. You will likely laugh a lot, hopefully learn something you didn't know, and most importantly...enjoy what you're drinking!

You pay the fee + tip. Some of the bartenders will tell you the portions of the drinks the make, especially if it's their own creations so you can make it at home. I was able to book mine prior to boarding, but I've read that they open other times the day you board the ship. In 2 of the 3 classes I attended, my classes had a couple just show up and the bartender made accommodations for them to stay. Worst case you can crash a class and they may accommodate you. I agree with the above post, make sure you have some food on your stomach going into the class.

I didn't know there were other classes, too! I think we would enjoy the Martini one also.

 

[chamberlain]

We really enjoyed our Mixology in the Skyline lounge on the Fantasy. I am kind of a lightweight when it comes to alcohol so I made sure to watch how the other participants were making the drinks for us. Some were quite "heavy handed" with the alcohol, which is fine but I wasn't sure I wanted to be totally incapacitated when the class was done. So I would pick a drink from someone who was following the recipe and from what I remember they were the full sized drinks. The class was a lot of fun. I like the advice of getting a plate of French fries to eat while drinking. Hoping to go to another mixology class in February on the Wonder!

 

[meliscan]

This is one of my favorite parts of the Disney cruise. The first one we did they gave me the ingredient lists but I have never gotten one since. I just make sure to write down the notes in my phone to make the drinks again. They have been big hits at my parties. On several of our cruises they have put together groups from the boards/ facebook groups so you meet people you have seen virtually. I would if you can. Also the Champagne tasting is amazing. The Tequila tasting is quite good as well. Don't be scared by Tequila, good tequila is really nice.

 

[ciahanna]

So you didn't sign up through the DCL port excursions?

Sorry, I just saw this today! No we didn't sign up through DCL. On our social media group one person took all of our room numbers and names and set up several smaller groups. So it was sort of through DCL, just via one person. Does that make sense? Payment was through DCL, hence the need for our room numbers.