Set sail for a taste of Mexico and Latin America with Holland America Line’s new cocktails! Award-winning bartender Ivy Mix crafted five unique drinks inspired by different cities, promising a vibrant “pan-Latin sensory experience” with tropical, fruity, and savory notes.

More than just refreshments, these creations capture the spirit of the regions and people, reflecting Mix’s career and the cultural richness of Mexico and Latin America. As Holland America’s senior manager says, “cocktails can be powerful storytellers,” and these drinks are sure to take your taste buds on an immersive journey.

New Ivy Mix Cocktails on Mexico and Latin America Cruises: 

• Costa Pacifica: Eucalyptus-infused reposado tequila, creme de banana, lemon, honey. 
• Lima: Pisco, calvados, lemon, white peppercorn, apricot, sage, egg white. 
• Puerto Vallarta: Blanco tequila, Aperol, lime, mango, habanero. 
• São Paulo: Cachaça, coconut, lime, passion fruit, vanilla, cinnamon. 
• Santo Domingo: Rum, lime, pineapple, ginger, aromatic bitters, soda. 

Mix began her bartending career at age 19 on a trip to Guatemala. She lived and worked there for years, mixing in travels to Mexico to study mezcales and tequilas, giving her a unique and extensive knowledge base into the agave spirits field. In 2009, she moved to New York to bring together her love for bartending and spirits with her artistic background. Through the years she worked with several renowned names in the cocktail and bar world, eventually co-opening her own bar, Leyenda, with Julie Reiner in Brooklyn, New York, as well as her bottle shop Fiasco! Wine + Spirits. 

Mix is the author of the award-winning book “Spirits of Latin America,” and she is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including American Bartender of the Year, Wine Enthusiast Mixologist of the Year and World’s Best Bar Mentor. She is the co-founder of Speed Rack, a woman-only, high-speed bartending competition that has raised more than $1 million for breast cancer research. 

“As a bartender, I have focused my path on nurturing my passion for spirits that come from Latin America, and I’m excited to bring these flavors from land to sea on Holland America Line cruises in Mexico and Latin America,” said Mix. “The curated cocktails show off the personality of the region, using spirits like tequila, rum and Pisco.”  

Mix joins Holland America Line’s evolving beverage program that includes launching its own De Lijn gin and introducing an 18^th century, pirate-inspired rum punch crafted by renowned mixologist and cocktail historian David Wondrich that is available on all Caribbean cruises. 

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com. 

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