Make Our Signature Cocktail Right at Home
No vintage sail racing vessel would be complete without her own signature cocktail, right? Introducing The Blue 22, crafted exclusively for Schooner Ladona, christened in 1922, and inspired by a well-known ingredient in our very own state of Maine, the blueberry.
Here’s the recipe, just in time for a bit of summer imbibing. Can’t be bothered? Join us for one of our specialty Bar Craft sailing trips and we’ll mix one up for you as we sail the coast of Maine!
Cocktail Recipe for The Blue 22
By Lara Nixon of Bad Dog Bar Craft
Ingredients
5–7 fresh Maine blueberries
1 oz London dry style gin
½ oz dry orange Curaçao
½ oz Maine blueberry shrub
½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange
a pinch of ground cinnamon
Method
Put the fresh blueberries in your glass of choice and muddle them a bit.
Add the remaining ingredients. Give everything a quick stir and then top with fresh ice.
Take the orange and slice off a nice piece of the peel.
Twist it over the glass to express the oils into the cocktail before placing it on top.
Finish off with a slight dusting of cinnamon.
Enjoy!
Craft the Perfect Cocktail While Under Sail
In our newest themed trip, explore the art of bar craft, taking fresh, handmade ingredients and creating an experience worth imbibing.
For us, stepping aboard Ladona is about an experience: sailing, camaraderie, the beautiful Maine coastline, food, wine, music—all in an authentic and unscripted way. In our newest specialty cruise, explore the art of bar craft, taking fresh, handmade ingredients and creating an experience worth imbibing.
Anchor dropped and cocktail class underway. Teetotalers welcome!
What can I expect on this cruise?
We're teaming up with Lara Nixon of Bad Dog Bar Craft to share her knowledge and expertise. Throughout the cruise, you’ll learn the art of cocktail making using fresh and unique ingredients. Lara will create several beverages throughout each day, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Once we’ve anchored for the evening, we might gather for a demonstration, chat about the history of specific drinks, or demystify terms like negroni, shrubs, and bitters. With summer weather, you’ll likely be sipping away at a refreshing cocktail, while cooler fall evenings may call for a hot toddy bar.
What are the Bar Craft sailing dates?
We’re offering multiple opportunities on our two schooners in 2019 and 2020:
Jun 23–27, 2019 (during Negroni Week; read below!)
Sep 27–Oct 1, 2019
Oct 3–7, 2019, on our sister ship the Stephen Taber
Jun 24–28, 2020
Oct 2–6, 2020
Oct 8–12, 2020, on our sister ship the Stephen Taber.
Join us for Negroni Week
If you’re looking for that extra special twist, join us on our cruise June 23–27 for Negroni Week. Ladona is a participating venue in this nationwide charity fundraiser and supporter of the Surfrider Foundation. We’ll be dedicating one evening to the negroni cocktail itself.
