Pull up a seat with me at the Half Moon Bar on Holland America’s Rotterdam. My friend Reema is behind the bar, and she’s making one of the bar’s signature smoked drinks, the Rotterdam VII. It’s a short one, but it’s a fun little show.
Holland America Rotterdam Smoked Cocktail at Half Moon Bar
Holland America Rotterdam's Half Moon Bar, where my friend Reema makes the Rotterdam VII, one of the bar's signature smoked cocktails.
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Key Takeaways
- The Half Moon Bar on Rotterdam is known for its signature smoked drinks.
- Reema is the bartender here, and she’s the one making my Rotterdam VII in this video.
- The smoke is part of the fun, and it tends to draw a crowd to the bar.
- The lighter gave out partway through, so we had to grab a new one before finishing the drink.
Good to Know
If you’re sailing on Rotterdam and you like a cocktail with a little bit of theater, make a stop at the Half Moon Bar and ask for the Rotterdam VII. Watching it get smoked is half the fun.
Half Moon Bar is a small, friendly spot, and the people behind the bar make it. Reema is one of my favorites, and she’s the reason I keep coming back.