What Your Casino Drinks Say About You

Mimosas and Bellinis

If you're the kind of cruiser who could eat breakfast for every meal and prefers hitting the casino early to spend time at the baccarat table, you're probably in the mood for a classic brunch drink. A post-brunch mimosa or Bellini might be right on the money. Combining the bright flavors of orange juice or peach puree with prosecco never leaves you guessing what you'll order next — or if you're ready to place your bets.

Bloody Marys and Irish Coffees

If you opt for a Bloody Mary or an Irish coffee, you could be trying to signal that you're ready to take on the day, no matter how late you were up the night before. You're probably one of the first people at the table, getting a jump on the action.

Wines and Proseccos

At midday, an Aperol or Campari spritz or a frosé will keep your spirits high as you place your bets, especially if you're cruising during the summer months or in warm climates. Like baccarat, a glass of wine or prosecco is straightforward. If you enjoy spending time visiting wineries and never say no to a trip to California's Napa Valley, either of these is a no-brainer. Get ready to toast to the day and your opponents, and leave the table a winner regardless of what happens at the end of each hand.

Have a gimlet to show you're all class and just a little bit of sass, or a gin and tonic to show off your no-nonsense personality. Gin-and-tonic drinkers are the kinds of gamblers who almost always skip the slot machines and head straight for the gaming tables. Craps provides just the right amount of excitement and strategy for you, and you'll bring all the luck.

If you're in the mood for a mocktail, you'll signal that you want to keep your wits about you while enjoying the variety of flavors that can be whipped up behind the bar.

For those who fancy a lemon drop martini, a gimlet or a cosmopolitan, other players will see that you know what you like and how to treat yourself by ordering a classic cocktail. Most of all, you'll show you're up for a late night at the casino tables — and maybe a nightcap after.

Some of the best drinks to order at a casino show you know your way around the bar — and the roulette table. If you choose a drink with unique ingredients, you've likely traveled around the world. You know what you like to drink and what games you like to play. You're probably looking for something a little more exciting, or a twist on an international classic.

If you're a Singapore sling drinker, you're playing roulette, and you might be daydreaming about your next far-flung adventure. If you're a Paloma drinker, you love tequila so much you know what you prefer in a cocktail, and what you prefer to shoot straight.

If you order a Tom Collins, you have a story to tell. That story is likely about an exciting day in port or the epic show you saw last night. Anyone who's keeping up with you in conversation will be your roulette match. Order an airmail and you're signaling to everyone around that table that you know your way around the cruise ship library just as well as you know your way around the roulette table.

Caipirinhas

Have a caipirinha and get up to dance around when you win; your free spirit shows the table you're ready for a night of adventure. Order a rum old-fashioned and give the roulette wheel a spin. Whatever happens, you'll roll with it. Or you can order a paper plane and try again with a bourbon-based cocktail in your hand.

The imbibers of these drinks are good with details — from the rules of the games they're playing to the unique cocktail ingredients they prefer. If you're one of these people, you spend your time learning about the things you're passionate about. That list includes roulette, and you consider yourself something of a seasoned player.