When I EVENTUALLY make it back...

[Selina]

When I EVENTUALLY make it back to Universal...I would love to meet you for a drink....Question: What is your "drink" that people most associate with you? and where do you prefer to relax for a "drink" in the evening?

My drink during the day is usually "Sprite" unless it's a "pool" day, then it would be a cocktail - a fruity combination!! Having said that I have been known to down "pints" when very thirsty!!....
By night my drink would probably be a bacardi breezer or a cocktail again....a brandy and cream combination!!

Where to meet: well I love the Hard Rock Cafe - but am open to suggestions of other good meeting places!!


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[JessicaR]

I like wine during dinner and a good sour apple martini when having a cocktail! Jakes at RPR is a nice place for drinks and so is Margaritaville at City Walk! If at the later its gotta be one of their great margarita's.

 

[Selina]

Mmmmmmmm I do like martini too.....sour apple sounds really nice....sure we haven't got that one over here! Looking forward to trying out that one! Yes, I like M's.....but not too keen on the M cocktail. It's funny...I've been on here for quite a while .....all alone......now I've got to go for a while and ....leave YOU all alone...hopefully someone else will come and keep you company....

 

[TigerLilly's Mom]

I had an awesome drink at the HRH pool. It was fruity and STRONG! I just told hubby to get me a fruity drink and that is what the bartender made, so I don't even know the name of it

 

[Selina]

Hi Tigerlilly's Mom, I remember the cocktail...It's was some sort of Hard rock speciality I think, pink and full of fruit, and yes - quite potent! I often used to have one when by the pool................Memories..........Mmmmmmm

 

[TigerLilly's Mom]

Selina - at least I will know what to ask for - the HRH specialty!!! At first, it was shockingly strong, but after the second, I was like "Honey willll you get me anoooother one of thoooose" LOL

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

The drink I enjoyed at the HRH Beach Club was called Sweet Home Alabama (all of their specialty drinks are named after classic rock and roll songs). It was fruity and STRONG. It contained vodka, Southern Comfort and fruit juices. Does that sound familiar? Did you know you can order them double? We had a cabana at the HRH in August and my mom ordered me a double. (hey--it was my 40th b-day after all!) Whew!

I wonder if someone (JessicaR you usually amaze me with your wealth of resources) can come up with a drink menu for the Beach Club. Then maybe you guys can look at the menu and see if you recognize the drinks you loved so well.

I'd love to kick back and have a drink with a fellow diser when I return to HRH in December, although I must say, when I was there in December '01, we were drinking HOT CHOCOLATE at the Beach Club!

 

[Selina]

Tigerlilly's Mon.........I know.....I had quite a few and then went on my fave ride (MIB)...I was shooting everyone.....including people in the car behind Us!!!!

IMGONNABE40...not sure if it was that....Vodka and Southern Comfort.....I know it was pink and contained alot of fruit.....:yes:....I remember asking for "large" ones too ........that's a good idea too.........!

Hellooooooo JessicaR...can you hear us.....????

 

[TigerLilly's Mom]

I don't think my drink had Southern Comfort in it. The only reason I say that is because, I had a VERY BAD expierence with Southern Comfort in college and haven't touched it since, as a matter of fact, I am getting nauseous just thinking about it. Yes, let's have everyone who goes down from now on - find out what kind of drinks they have there by the pool. I do remember (after Selina mentioned it) that DH did say that the Bartender made me the specialty - so let's find out what the name is!!! When I go down next month, I will be checking out the drinks at Jake's and I will be sure to get the names this time!!!

By the way - DH went over to get the drinks, while I stayed and watched the kids in my lounge. The bartender didn't want to give him two drinks, so he had to take the bartender out a bit and point me out!!! LOL He's like " See that woman in the black bikini - it's for her, really!!" Just thought you would all like to know, you are not supposed to get two drinks at a time.

 

[JessicaR]

Okay I looked but it seems I could find drink menus for everywhere BUT the Beach Club at Hard Rock...these will have to do! The next person that goes will have to grab a drink menu for us all to drool over!

TigerLilly's Mom, I had the same BAD experience with Southern Comfort you did...brings back very bad memories and if I get a whiff....ICK!


Specialty Drinks- Hard Rock Hotel

Deep Purple Velvet $7.50
Parrot Bay Rum, Blue Curacao, Sour Mix and Grenadine

Emerald City Martini $7.50
Skyy Vodka, Splash of Midori Liqueur and Sour Mix

Hotel California $7.50
Peach Schnapps, Midori Liqueur, Creme de Banana, Parrot Bay Rum, Orange Juice, Grenadine

White Lightening $7.50
Tanqueray Gin, Sprite, Cranberry Juice and a splash of sour

Cadillac Margarita $6.50
Jose Cuervo 1800, Grand Marnier, Orange Juice, Sour Mix and fresh squeezed lime

Hard Rock Cafe

Margarita
It's the HRC Original Margarita featuring Jose Cuervo Gold, triple sec mixed with our authentic HRC margarita mix.

Strawberry Daquiri
A Hard Rock favorite! A delicious frozen blend of light rum, strawberries and sour mix. Topped with a fresh strawberry.

Piña Colada
A frozen tropical oasis of light rum, pineapple juice and Coco Lopez topped with a fresh pineapple wedge.

Long Island Ice Tea
Courtesy of the Big Apple Our special blend of vodka, light Rum, gin, triple sec, sour mix and a splash of cola.

Shooters
*Served in a Souvenir shot glass.

Sex On The Beach
Finlandia, DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps, and orange juice.

Absolut Cran-a Kazi…Banzai!
Absolut, Triple Sec, lime juice and a splash of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.

*Take home the 2 oz. shot glass as a great souvenir.

The Hard Rock Hurricane
HRC London's favorite recipe that has swept across the globe. Served in its own 23 oz. take-home souvenir glass.


I also came across these drinks that are served at Tchoup Chop - They sounded great too!
Cocktails

Lychee Lagoon $8.00
Whispers of Lychee Nuts from the Islands served shaken not stirred in a Martini glass

Pago Pago $8.00
Tropical Mint flavored Rum combined with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint Leaves for an Oh-So-Cool experience

Rarotongan $9.00
Banana Rum from the Islands with Bailey's and Fresh Pineapple for an experience you won't forget

Viti Levu $10.00
A passport to the South Pacific combines Spiced Rum and Lemoncello with Amaretto for a delicious adventure

Rapanui $8.00
A beautiful combination of Fresh Pineapple Juice and Light Rum served in a Sugar Rimmed glass

Ipu Ipu (Haole) $10.00
Watermelon Liqueur and Cranberry Juice combined with Premium Vodka for a tropical diversion

Tchoup Chop Chop $12.00
Wet your chops with our signature drink of Rums, Passion Fruit and Citrus Flavors for a Kicked Up Experience

Kia Ora $10.00
The beach is calling with this blend of Pineapple Rum and Citronage Liqueur topped with Captain Morgan Special Rum

Hoki Hoki Mai $7.00
The Tchoup Chop version of the Bloody Mary combines Vodka, Wasabi, Sake and Soy for an eye opener that is good any time of the day

Papeete $9.00
This combination of Rums, Lime and Ginger Beer will sweep you away into a Tropical Paradise

1944 Mai Tai Roa Ae $10.00
The original Mai Tai and still the reigning champion

Tangaroa Island (for 2) $18.00
A cocktail built for two combines Rum, Gin and Brandy for a unique experience


May as well throw in these yummy concoctions from Margaritaville!

Drink Menu

Margaritas

Who’s To Blame $5.95
Our house Margarita served either on the rocks or frozen.

Parrothead's Perfect Margarita $6.95
Made just like the map says it should be!

Mexican Cutie $5.95
This one’s a little spicy! Served on the rocks.

Uptown Top Shelf $6.95
Recommended on the rocks.

Last Mango in Paris $5.95
Not to be confused with the movie of a similar title

Jimmy's Margarita $6.95
This is truly the one!

Boat Drinks

Jimmy's Boat Drink $4.95
This one made famous during a blizzard in Boston

Bahama Mama $5.95
Spiced Rum, coconut rum, creme de banana, pineapple juice, orange juice and a dash of grenadine

Overseas Highway $5.95
Creme de banana, pineapple juice and orange juice

Incommunicado $5.95
Close your eyes and imagine you're there. Spiced rum, vodka, extra dry gin, tequila, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, sour mix and grenadine

From the Freezer (Frozen Beverages)

Havana’s and Banana’s $5.95
This one brings you back down there.

Kinja Bushwacker $5.95
Almost the same effect as if Hippolyte were doing it himself.

Euphoria Daiquiris $5.95
Time to go sailing! Choice of Strawberry, Banana, Mango, Lime, Pina Colada



Wanted to add that if you love a drink thats fruity and easy going down, but packs a punch...order a mai tai!! I had 2 at Tchoup Chop....Oh so good!!


So what drink has YOUR name on it???

 

[AlexandNessa]

Just had to jump in here with my favorite drink ever, even though it wasn't at Universal. We went on a cruise this spring, and I am terribly prone to sea sickness, so I wore the "patch." The only problem with the patch is that it gives you a dry mouth, so beer, champagne, and white wine can be difficult to swallow. I told one of the bartenders my dilemma, and he made me this for me:

1/2 oz Light Rum

1/2 oz Dark Rum

1 oz Kahlua

1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao

1 oz Bailey's Irish Cream

1/2 1 oz Amaretto

Ice

It's called a Bushwhacker, and it's so soothing! From that night on, I was known as Ms. Bushwhacker on the ship, and no matter where I went, as soon as I entered the room I had a Bushwhacker waiting for me. Be careful, these can definitely trip you up because it tastes like a light chocolate milk. But, when we go on our next cruise in January, I'm taking the recipe with me!

P.S. Tiger Lilly, not only are your kids adorable, but I'm wicked jeaous you can still wear a bikini after having 2 kids. I don't have any kids, and haven't been able to wear a bikini since I was 13.

 

[Selina]

Tigerlilly's Mom...isn't that strange.....I had a bad one on "Southern Comfort"...errgggh put me right off!!

JessicaR..thanks for that long list..... I remember the Deep Purple, Hotel California ones. Very similar sounding..but I agree with TM it was something the bar tender made saying, "try this!!"

Alexandnessa....that's my favourite drink!!! That's the one I'm always trying to get the bartenders to make but I didn't know all the ingredients. First time I had it was at "The Two Paddle Pub" in Oahu!!

So it looks like I'll meet you all for a cocktail.......

 

[the Dark Marauder]

My favorite drink would be a Coke and Grenadine.

 

[Selina]

DM........from now on anyone fancying one of those just has to ask for a "Dark Marauder"!! It's the perfect name for it.....so where is the best place to meet for a "Dark Marauder" and a "Buschwacker"??

 

[the Dark Marauder]

You do know that Coke & Grenadine is Cherry Coke, right?
I dont do alcoholic stuff.

 

[Selina]

No....I didn't know that.....I always associate Grenadine with "Harvey Wallbangers"...any ex DT lurking around will know what I am remembering!!

Still...it's sounds like a "dark coloured drink".....is it? and if you want non-alcoholic - that's fine - fly fly will be the same!

 

[TigerLilly's Mom]

Jessica - what a great list!!! I loved the list from Tchoup Chop as we are eating there - I wonder what I will order?? I wish the Jimmy Buffet menu gave more ingredients - When we were there in July, I just ordered beer because I didn't know what was in the drinks - Plus I don't drink margaritas.

Jodie - just because because I still wear a bikini, doesn't mean I should!! No, seriously, once you get over that 30 year mark - it gets kinda hard to maintain!!! And thanks for the compliments on my kiddos - I wish I could get some Universal pictures of them here, but they are uploaded at a site that won't let me use them here - I have some great ones of them with Spidey, and Sam I am!!

It sounds like everyone may have had a bad expierence with Southern Comfort - gross!!

I discovered my favorite drink this summer - It can be called a Malibu Baybreeze - but most bartenders won't know what you are talking about. It has Malibu rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and something else that escapes me right now.

 

[Selina]

Hi Tigerlilly's Mom - that Malibu Baybreeze sounds a really nice one....

JessicaR........ ....It's Sunday afternoon...just had a big lamb roast for dinner and now I'm experimenting with what I've got in the drinks cabinet...your list is just wonderful.......Selina maybe a bit tipsy on the boards tonight!!

 

[TigerLilly's Mom]

NO!!! Selina - get tipsy??? I just can't believe it!!!! HA!

 

[JessicaR]

AlexandNessa, that Bushwhacker sounds yummy! I have to try that!

TigerLilly's Mom, That drink you mentioned is really popular here during the summer months! Its the same ingredients you listed and they call it a Malibu Breeze. Very tasty!

Needed to add one to this list as a heavy favorite in these parts...A Long Island Iced Tea. If made right you would not believe there is alcohol in it and man does it have LOTS!
Ingredients:
1 part Vodka
1 part Tequila
1 part Rum
1 part Gin
1 part Triple sec
1 1/2 part Sour mix
1 splash Coca-Cola

Thought Selina needed a few more for her mixology lessons today! That roast sounded yummy!