Posted by Michael on 03/29/07

With his ingenious creation of the Dakak Beach Frostie, Alvin Escober, head bartender aboard Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam, proved his bartending mettle and won the Frozen Cocktail category of the Second Annual Bacardi Bartender & Chef Cruise Competition.

His Dakak Beach Frostie included Bacardi Razz™ and Bacardi Grand Melon™ Flavoured Rums, colorful strawberry and peach purees, ice and a strawberry garnish.  Escober and Holland America Line were honored at an Awards Gala in March at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove hotel in Miami. 

Escober received a five-day intensive High Performance Leadership course of study for cruise industry professionals at Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. He also received a $500 cash scholarship for independent study – and a matching contribution from the Marine Hotel Association if he chooses to apply his cash scholarship to any MHA training program being taught in 2007.

Signature of Excellence Brought New Focus to Mixology on Holland America Line Fleet Holland America Line worked together with one of the country’s leading mixologists to develop innovative, delicious recipes for an entire line of signature cocktails.   The result of this work is Holland America Line’s enhanced Signature Cocktail Program, including Tropical Specialties, Citrus Signatures, Sophisticated Retro Favorites and Poolside Delights.

At the core of the program is the philosophy that fresh, premium juices and ingredients define the unique taste of Holland America Line’s cocktails.   Ripe citrus fruits are hand-pressed to produce a flavorful, fresh margarita, mojito or lemon drop.  Sweet and sour mix is made from scratch every day.  Combining the freshest ingredients with smooth, but intensely-flavored premium liquors creates a vivid flavor that makes each drink on the Signature bar menu something to experience.

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