Flavored smoke bubbles, Negronis aged in wooden barrels and a travelling Bubbly Bar are among the cocktail-craft trends to be introduced on Vista, the first of Oceania Cruises’ new Allura Class ships.
The 1,200-guest ship due to start sailing May 20, 2023 will serve exclusive Champagne cocktails, and feature The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, where guests can mix their own perfect brunch accompaniment.
“As Vista will present a fresh perspective on the finest cuisine at sea…it’s only appropriate that we build a bar program to match,” said Howard Sherman, Oceania’s president and CEO.
The Casino Mixology Bar, a brand new concept on Vista, is destined to become an Instagram favorite for serving ready-made Negronis straight from the barrel and showy Flavor Blaster Gun cocktails that are topped off with vapor-filled bubbles with aromatic smoke.
Martinis, Oceania Cruises’ signature bar, is also refreshing its namesake cocktail with a new spirits selection of Mermaid Gin and Vodka, handcrafted from ethically sourced botanicals on the Isle of Wight.
With drinks come food and the restaurants are planning fresh craft offerings to complement the cuisine. The Aquamar Kitchen, a new concept aboard Vista serving lean and healthy cuisine, will focus its beverage selection on low- and no-alcohol options.
Ember, the signature addition to Oceania Cruises’ family of restaurants, will feature a culinary menu of inventive American creations blended with time-honored classics. Guests will find unique wines, crafted beers, ryes and bourbons and themed cocktails ranging from long-drinks to more aperitif style ones like California Dreaming, First Avenue, Sicilian Godfather and Tennessee Nights.
Red Ginger, the popular Pan-Asian venue, will feature Asian beers, a variety of sake styles and cocktails celebrating Asian flavors such as ginger, turmeric, coriander and lychee. Must try new drinks include Tokyo Whisper, Oriental Pear Mule, Asia Daisy, Namaste and Hanoi Nights.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Experience, making its debut on Vista, is a three-course pairing extravaganza featuring rare vintages. The Dom Pérignon Experience, a signature Oceania Cruises experience since 2019, will also be showcased on Vista as part of the intimate dining venue Privée. Each of the three Champagne vintages is paired with two courses that play off the nuances of the grapes.
“To develop Vista’s new bar program, I worked hand in hand with our culinary team to bring naturally sourced ingredients to our cocktail crafting process, like the creation of homemade syrups and reductions,” said Daniella Oancea, corporate beverage manager of Oceania Cruises. “On Vista, having a drink will be an experience unto itself – from the beauty of watching a skilled bartender smoke an old fashioned to the tableside preparation of an espresso martini.”
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