FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX: Good Spirits At Sea

Apples Delight inspired by Madeira

Ahoy cocktail connoisseurs! Today was the day we finally tried: the "Good Spirits at Sea" cocktail experience – a cleverly named destination-inspired craft cocktail journey held, fittingly, at the "Good Spirits at Sea" bar. The burning question, you ask? Why on earth did we wait so long to partake in this alcoholic adventure?

Led by a mixologist, the experience offers a curated menu of cocktails, each a liquid postcard inspired by a different corner of the globe. Before the magic begins, a short, engaging video unveils the key ingredients that tie the drink to its featured destination. Then, the mixologist takes center stage (with a camera projecting as he mixes), explaining the role of each component to the final flavour profile as he expertly crafts the cocktail before your very eyes. I can happily report that both Fiona's concoction and my own were absolutely superb – a true testament to the art of mixology!

Today we finally made it to the Good Spirits at Sea cocktail experience, a destination-inspired craft cocktail experience (at the bar Good Spirits at Sea hence the name). Why didn't we go earlier? Led by a mixologist, guests can choose from a menu with a list of cocktails inspired by destinations around the world. A short video explains the base ingredients linked to that particular destination and then the mixologist explains how each component adds to the flavour profile as he makes the cocktail. Both Fiona and my cocktails were excellent!

Christopher crafting the cocktail right in front of us.

My choice out of the menu

Ta-da!

Fiona's Key Lime Pie Martini

On a completely different, today marked the completion of my crochet kangaroo! Now, let's be honest, my woolly creation was anatomically challenged. It was cross-eyed, with thalidomide arms, uneven legs a crooked tail, and a head leaning to one side. But hey, it was FINISHED!