Alcohol, with some class!

Everyone immediately thinks Disney Cruises are just for kids, only for family types.  And while yes, they are family-focused and give the whole family lots to do together, it doesn't mean the grownups lack their own fun.  There is a lot to learn and imbibe.
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From Tastings to Mixology, there are a variety of alcohol classes to enjoy aboard your Disney cruise.  Each class is around $25 with a good lesson on spirits while you enjoy your spirits!  You get a good number of drinks with your class for the frugal drinker, but the experience and fun is what I look for.

Each class has different offerings and is hosted by one of the bartenders at one of the ships' bars.  Let me break down some of the differences.

Mixology

Mixology - or the art of mixing a drink.
​This by far one of my favorite classes.  The bartender with his wait staff shows you how to prepare 5 to 6 different drinks.  The drinks will vary wildly based on the tastes and preferences of the bartender.  Usually each drink will be different enough that you will learn some cocktail mixing basics.

You learn to muddle ingredients for a mojito, properly use a shaker, and sometimes layer your cocktails.  Most of the work is done ahead of the time by the barstaff.  Your level of involvement largely depends on the bartender.  In the past, small groups were brought up and shown how to mix the drink.  On more recent cruises, we have done smaller portions at our individual tables.

Overall, a fun experience to have with friends.  And if you don't like one of the drinks, you can always have a friend drink yours.  My favorite drink so far is pictured above.  The Coco Cadillac was a mix of Pineapple juice, midori, coconut rum, and whipped cream---delicious!

Tastings

  Every cruise has it's assortment of alcohol tastings.  Beer, wine, rum, tequila, the list goes on and on.  Make sure to see what will be available on your sailing.  You'll get a history of the drink as well as a discussion about the differences and complexities of each.

We tried a martini tasting, with 4 martinis from the classic martini all the way to a desert martini.

Our rum tasting was 4 different high end rums with a nice lesson on the origins of each.  You really have to like rum though, as it was only rum, no mixes here.

​Every class is different, but the bartenders who host these are very knowledgeable.

Chocolate and Alcohol Pairing

Angie dragged me to this one.  I did not expect much, because I usually like my drinks on the sweet side.  I don't drink wine or champagne, so I didn't have high hopes.  I was pleasantly surprised by this class and I'm not even a chocoholic.

Each alcohol was paired with a chocolate or a cheese and we got to sample how they compliment each other.  I would never expect to drink a glass of champagne, but really enjoyed how it paired with the white chocolate and caramel chocolate. This was a lovely class that I would be willing to go to a second time.

Fun times without the kids.

We book our Disney cruises so the whole family can have fun.  Sometimes that fun isn't together.  The kids loved going to the kids club and sometimes, Mommy and Daddy just want to relax and enjoy a good drink and each other's company.

So relax, pull up a chair, and let them show you how to mix a really tasty drink.  No matter what class you pick, there's fun to be had.

Just remember, when it's time to plan for Disney.  It's Mouse O'Clock!