Our recent stay at Yacht Club allowed us a few visits to Crew’s Cup where we first spotted the new lounge cocktail menu that has recently emerged. We tweeted menu pics, and well as pics of some of the new cocktails as we tried them. We’re finally getting around to reviewing them on here, though! You can find this menu at lounges and bars around property, so be sure to keep an eye out! Let’s get right into some of the new drinks, starting with the Rye Manhattan.
Matt is a big fan of Manhattans, so having one featured on the new menu definitely caught his eye. The cocktail is comprised of Bulleit Rye Small Batch Bourbon American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters, garnished with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries. Matt took a sip and said it was pretty strong but well made. I asked his suggestion as to whether or not I should take a sip, and he said, “Probably not.” He was kind enough to give me one of the maraschinos to try, and I’m glad I didn’t take a sip. The cherry alone was strong and I’m not a big bourbon fan, but I did appreciate the sweetness to help balance it out.
Since the night he enjoyed the Rye Manhattan, he has seen it flipping through the menu since then and made an “Ooh, Rye Manhattan!” comment. I think this one may be a winner for him! 
The first drink I tried was the Forever Young. It’s made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cedilla Acai Liqueur, Muddled Blueberries, Agave Nectar, and fresh Lemon Juice.
The drink did in fact have some blueberry flavor, but it was more in the background to the acai. The vodka was noticeable, but the drink had a subtle sweetness that rounded it out.
While I liked the drink and would order it again, I think there are others I’d choose over it.
I also tried the Scottish Raspberry Lemon Drop, featuring Hendrick’s, Muddled Raspberries, fresh Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar topped with Wildberry Foam (man, that canned foam is showing up everywhere on property!).
I liked this drink quite a bit better than the Forever Young, perhaps because I really love the tartness of raspberries in mixed drinks. While I don’t mind the Wildberry Foam on drinks like the All-Natural Pomegranate Limeade from Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation, it was a bit much for such a delicate cocktail.
I do think the flavor of the foam added a little something to the drink, but I think in the future that I will order this drink without the foam at least once to try.
Some of the old favorites are still available, while many new drinks can be found as well.
Godiva Chocolate Martini
Here is what you can find for bottled beer around property now:
And Superfruit Sangrias are still available:
Disney is finally appreciating guests who can’t or don’t want to partake in alcoholic concoctions, but want more than water, soda or juice:
These are some of the wines available at Crew’s Cup Lounge. These will change between each lounge and bar you visit, but it gives you an idea on what you can find.
And since we were there, here’s a look at Crew’s Cup Lounge’s overall menu:
If you’re interested in some of the appetizers or entrees (some of which are also found in the Ale and Compass Lounge menu in the Yacht Club’s lobby), you can check out some of our reviews here:
I’ve tried the Pot Braised Mussels and Clams served here at Crew’s Cup, but they were served with Chorizo in a White Wine-Saffron Broth (as they are on a recent Ale and Compass menu), but here they are now said to be served with Tomato-Fennel Broth and Toasted Focaccia. Be sure to verify if you order these to make sure you get the current offering!
Which drinks are you looking forward to trying, and which ones do you miss? Don’t worry – I’m sure they can make your favorite as long as they have the ingredients on hand! 
Calling it a rye Manhattan seems redundant. All Manhattans should be made with rye to be traditional, although few are anymore. I really like Bulliet bourbon, so I hope I like their rye too. That drink will be one for me to try.
I don’t, however, care for Tito’s vodka. It’s a shame because the Forever Young would otherwise be a good cocktail for me. Maybe I’ll try it but ask for it made with a vodka I like more. It might be for the best since you say the vodka had a noticeable presence in the drink.
I think the Truffle Martini is new, too. I wish I would have noticed it last week when I was there! Now I’ll have to wait until next year. The only other drink that looks tempting is the Coconut Mojito. I’m not big on sweet drinks but I love my coconut drinks!
Melissa – I’m not a fan of bourbon/ whiskey personally. And Tito’s vodka certainly isn’t out go-to vodka at home!
Fran – The Truffle Olive Martini is new and I still look forward to trying it. Here is a look at the former menu.
Matt would likely enjoy the barrel-aged Manhattan at bluezoo (Chad, the GM, mixes and barrel-ages small batches of Manhattans). We had the zooberry last week, I think that you’d probably like it since you liked the Forever Young (the zooberry is made with a blueberry infusion).
Awesome – Thanks for the tip! We rarely head over to Swolphin, but now have a more of a reason to make the walk!
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My husband LOVED the Rye Manhattan when he had it at Victoria Falls last month. He said it was probably the best drink of the trip. I’m not a fan of Manhattans but those cherries were incredible. Every maraschino I had after that paled in comparison. I tried the Jameson Whiskey Sour and it was good, though unremarkable. I liked the new menu overall, it had more variety than when I visited in January.
Those cherries were definitely something special! I’m happy there is a new lounge menu, as it was becoming a bit stale. Glad to hear your husband enjoyed the Manhattan!
My friend and I got to try the tropical infusion cocktail (her) and the pomegranate splash (me) last night at The Turf Club and they were really good. The splash had a nice tart taste with a little bubble and was a nice change of pace from my usual coke. My friend said the cocktail was very nice but you definitely want to stir things up as she got a serious hit of the vodka when she sipped it without stirring.
So glad you got to try one of the new NA concoctions and enjoyed it! And I believe it when your friend had to stir her drink thanks to the alcohol – usually a floater of booze on top can get you!
LOL, so true. But it was very good. We each had another round while having dinner.