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Princess Cruises Partners with Handshake Speakeasy, North America's Best Bar, to Create Five Exclusive Cocktails at Sea
Princess Cruises has partnered with Handshake Speakeasy, named The Best Bar in North America 2025 by World's 50 Best Bars for two consecutive years and celebrated for its inventive cocktail craftsmanship in the heart of Mexico City. This groundbreaking collaboration introduces five exclusive, bespoke cocktails, meticulously composed by Handshake's award-winning mixologists and are set to debut aboard Princess Cruises.
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Two-Time Best Bar in North America Brings Award-Winning Mixology Onboard Princess Ships FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises has partnered with Handshake Speakeasy, named The Best Bar in North America 2025 by World's 50 Best Bars for two consecutive years and celebrated for its inventive cocktail craftsmanship in the heart of Mexico City. This groundbreaking collaboration introduces five exclusive, bespoke cocktails, meticulously composed by Handshake's award-winning mixologists and are set to debut aboard Princess Cruises. Bringing the spirit and sophistication of Mexico City's cocktail scene to sea, the partnership marks Handshake Speakeasy's first-ever venture with a cruise line. The five signature cocktails will be available with three featured in the guest-favorite Crooners bar and two reserved exclusively for guests of The Sanctuary Collection beginning November 14, 2025, on Star Princess, with availability expanding fleetwide across all 17 Princess ships in the weeks that follow. "At Princess, we're always searching for ways to elevate our guests' experiences, and this partnership with Handshake Speakeasy represents the best of the best in cocktail culture," said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage. "These are cocktails you simply can't get anywhere else in the world. We're thrilled to bring these world-class creations to the Princess fleet and offer our guests an unforgettable experience at sea." The partnership comes to life through a digital storytelling journey led by Rob Floyd, world-renowned mixologist and global ambassador of Princess Cruises. Recently filmed in Mexico City, the journey captures Floyd exploring vibrant markets as Eric Van Beek, Handshake's co-owner and lead mixologist, designs cocktails that embody what he calls "the soul of the cocktail." Where to Sip at SeaThe exclusive creations include: Crooners The Sanctuary Club (part of The Sanctuary Collection) Handshake's magic of cocktail-making is celebrated for its innovative drinks, sophisticated ambiance, and unique Mexican hospitality, which includes a hidden on-site flavor lab for crafting its cocktails. Recognized globally, Handshake has earned the titles of World's Best Bar 2024 and North America's Best Bar 2024 and 2025 ...