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MSC Cruises unveils this summer’s top cocktails and two new drinks, offering a mix of classic favorites and innovative flavors for an exceptional onboard experience.

MSC Cruises unveiled its top cocktail selections for the season, showcasing what travelers will be enjoying this summer and introducing two new drinks across their fleet, perfectly timed for peak vacation season.

Renowned for crafting authentic experiences aboard its sleek and glamorous vessels, MSC Cruises places a strong emphasis on food and beverages, integral to any getaway. The cruise line strives to take guests on a culinary journey, blending beloved classics with innovative flavors, often in collaboration with award-winning partners.

Whether guests are looking for a casual sunny drink or a nostalgic 1960’s pairing, MSC Cruises’ ships boast a variety of themed and specialty bars. Here, expert bartenders offer an impressive array of handcrafted cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails for all to savor.

This summer’s cocktail highlights include:

Gin & Tonics – The Trendy Choice

• NEW! Jasmine & Rose G&T: This elegant drink features Bloom pink gin infused with real rose petals and jasmine flowers, offering a smooth and sophisticated taste with floral notes and a hint of sweetness, garnished with dehydrated grapefruit and fresh rosemary.
• NEW! Skinny Lemongrass & Ginger G&T: A refreshing mix of Whitley Neill lemongrass and ginger gin, Fever-Tree aromatic tonic, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup, garnished with dehydrated lemon and fresh ginger.
• Elderflower GT: A blend of fruity and floral flavors, combining BUSS N°509 Elderflower Gin, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, dehydrated orange peel, a cinnamon stick, and cloves.
• Passion Fruit 0.0 GT: For a delightful alcohol-free option, this drink mixes BUSS N°509 passion fruit 0.0 gin, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, Fever-Tree light tonic, dehydrated lemon, passion fruit, and coriander seeds.

Timeless Classics

• Aperol Spritz: This Italian favorite combines Aperol, prosecco, and soda water, garnished with an orange slice.
• Margarita: Popular in the U.S., this refreshing cocktail is made with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
• Piña Colada: A tropical delight blending light rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, garnished with a pineapple slice.
• Strawberry Daiquiri: A perfect summer treat featuring rum and strawberry puree.
• Mojito: A summer staple mixing rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and soda water.

MSC Cruises’ ships offer various versions of these classic cocktails, including many alcohol-free choices to cater to all tastes. Guests can also participate in whisky, gin, vodka, and rum tastings, along with cocktail demonstrations as part of the cruise line’s regular activities.

Innovative Food & Beverage concepts are also available, such as Helios Wine Bar on MSC Euribia, offering a digital experience for modern wine enthusiasts. Gin lovers should not miss The Gin Project on MSC World Europa, featuring over 70 craft gins. MSC Virtuosa’s MSC Starship Club, with Rob, the first-ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea, promises a unique experience. For beer aficionados, Masters of the Sea microbrewery on MSC World Europa provides an opportunity to enjoy beer made on board from desalinated seawater.

MSC Cruises’ new ‘World’s Greatest Bars’ program, started in April 2024, brings acclaimed bars from ashore to their ships as pop-ups for a six-month event, offering an unparalleled experience at sea. This summer, guests can enjoy the Paradiso pop-up on MSC World Europa and Sips on MSC Euribia, experiencing top-tier mixology at sea.