MSC Cruises Reveals Top 10 Must-Try Summer Cocktails for 2024
Many cruisers enjoy celebrating their vacations by raising a glass of their favorite cocktail while enjoying moments such as setting sail, watching an ocean sunset, seeing a top-tier show, or lounging by the pool.
But what are those favorite drinks? MSC Cruises has revealed the most popular drinks onboard their fleet of 22 ships, including two brand-new featured cocktails that have been introduced.
The first of the new drinks is the “Jasmine & Rose G&T,” a refreshing gin and tonic with Bloom pink gin, real rose petals, and jasmine flowers. It’s garnished with dehydrated grapefruit and fresh rosemary, giving it a sophisticated floral sweetness.
The second new drink is the “Skinny Lemongrass & Ginger G&T,” which combines Whitley Neill lemongrass and ginger gin with Fever-Tree aromatic tonic, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup. It’s garnished with dehydrated lemon and fresh ginger for an elegant summer touch.
In addition to these new cocktails, MSC Cruises’ list of popular drinks includes two other gin and tonic options. The “Elderflower GT” mixes BUSS N°509 Elderflower Gin with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, dehydrated orange peel, cinnamon stick, and cloves for a deep, flavorful experience.
For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, the “Passion Fruit 0.0 GT” features BUSS N°509 passion fruit 0.0 gin, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and Fever-Tree light tonic, finished with dehydrated lemon, passion fruit, and coriander seeds for an added flavor burst.
Classic cocktails remain popular too. MSC’s skilled bartenders are ready to prepare an Aperol Spritz, margarita, pina colada, strawberry daiquiri, or mojito for guests.
Onboard each MSC ship, different themed bars offer unique variations on classic cocktails, including many alcohol-free options, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Special Beverages on Each Ship
Each MSC Cruises ship also boasts exclusive drink options. For instance, the Helios Wine Bar on MSC Euribia offers an immersive, digital experience for wine lovers, alongside 20 other bars on this 184,011-gross-ton Meraviglia-plus class ship.
On the 215,863 gross-ton MSC World Europa, guests can explore the Gin Project, featuring more than 70 craft gins. For beer enthusiasts, the Masters of the Sea microbrewery brews special beers from desalinated seawater.
Aboard the 181,541-gross-ton MSC Virtuosa, guests can enjoy drinks mixed by Rob, the first-ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea.
For an extra special summer experience, MSC Cruises has introduced six months of special pop-up bars on MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia, offering unique mixology options from April through September.
