Oceania Cruises Unveils New Moët & Chandon Champagne Experience along with Innovative Mixology Program
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line with The Finest Cuisine at Sea is reaching new pinnacles of creativity and diversity with the introduction of an elevated, innovative bar programme aboard the 1,200-guest Vista, debuting 20 May 2023.
Vista, the first of the brand’s all new Allura Class ships, will feature the latest cocktail-crafting trends and techniques such as flavoured smoke bubbles, an extensive selection of low- and no- sugar wines and zero-proof cocktails, plus Negronis aged in wooden barrels and specialty beverage carts like the Bubbly Bar and Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar.
A cornerstone of Vista’s bar program will be immersive, experiential beverage offerings including specialty beverage carts like The Bubbly Bar, which will serve exclusive Champagne cocktails, and The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, where guests can DIY their perfect brunch accompaniment.
In addition, travellers will savour The Casino Mixology Bar , a new concept on Vista, focused entirely on the art of the cocktail. Boasting a unique selection of bourbons and ryes in addition to tableside preparation of cocktails and spirits, the bar will likely become an Instagram favourite for serving readymade Negronis straight from the barrel and incredible “Flavour Blaster Gun” cocktails topped off with vapour-filled bubbles with aromatic flavours.
Oceania Cruises’ signature bar Martinis, is refreshing its namesake cocktail with a new spirits selection of Mermaid Gin and Vodka, handcrafted from ethically sourced botanicals on the Isle of Wight. Either shaken or stirred, the new martini menu features a collection that gives tribute to some of the greatest names in Hollywood such as: Lady Hepburn, Bogart’s Casablanca, Blue Eyes Sinatra and Notorious Bond.
A favourite spot onboard for a delicious coffee, Baristas will introduce a new drink menu featuring innovative cocktails that incorporate Amari, an Italian herbal liqueur, in addition to ready-to-drink Italian selections like Crodino, San Pellegrino cocktails and Campari sodas.
With the launch of Vista comes the debut of a most exquisite new wine and champagne pairing experience.
Making its debut on Vista, the Moët & Chandon Champagne Experience is a delectable three-course pairing extravaganza starting with a Mediterranean sea bass tartar paired with the mature 2013 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut, followed by a duck foie gras terrine accompanied by the silky Moët & Chandon Nectar Imperial Champagne, and finished with a cured beef tenderloin coupled with the elegant and refined Moët & Chandon Imperial Rose Champagne.
Connoisseur Wine Pairing Lunches will be another addition to Vista with two carefully crafted epicurean journeys from which to choose. Menus include five different Mediterranean influenced dishes complimented by a premium range of wines. The head sommelier along with bar, restaurant and galley teams, will explain each course pairing concept and their flavour profiles.
Oceania Cruises experience signature Dom Pérignon Experience since 2019, will be showcased on Vista as part of the intimate dining venue Privée. The six-course tasting menu is a must-have meal for Champagne connoisseurs and true gourmands. Each of the three Champagne vintages is effortlessly paired with two courses which are specifically crafted to bring out the nuances of the grapes and the ratio of the blend, playing off every aspect from subtle, effervescent nose to lively, satisfying finish.
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