If you’ve ever watched the television series Love Boat, you probably remember bartender extraordinaire Isaac. Now passengers on Princess Cruises can enjoy a special cocktail created by Isaac himself.

Fittingly, the sweet concoction is named “The Isaac.”

“Most people don’t know that while I was serving up drinks on the Love Boat, I also became a licensed bartender in real life,” said Ted Lange, original Love Boat cast member who played Isaac the bartender.

“If a bartender recognizes me, he or she always wants me to try their special drink,” Lange said. “Now, I’m excited for everyone to try my special drink and I know they are going to love it. Like the song says, “Come aboard, the Isaac’s waiting for you.”

The refreshing love potion includes white rum as a salute to Lange’s favorite cruise destination – the Caribbean. Pomegranate syrup channels the famous red jacket Lange’s character wore. And two pineapple leaves as garnish are a tribute to his character’s two-finger signature point.

“The Love Boat put Princess Cruises on the map, bringing the romance and adventure of our cruise vacations into millions of viewers’ homes for the decade it was on air. So, who better to create a special cocktail celebrating love and romance at sea than Ted, who turned his character into the world’s most famous bartender,” said Rai Caluori, the line’s executive vice president of guest experience and product development.

“The Isaac” is the line’s latest new onboard offering furthering Princess’ love quotient. Last fall, the cruise line unveiled “Chocolate Journeys,” an enticing array of onboard chocolate offerings including custom-crafted desserts, chocolate and wine pairings, and exquisite chocolate bites created by one of the top names in artisan chocolate, Norman Love. 

The new drink is being served on all Princess cruise ships. But if you aren’t lucky enough to be on a Princess cruise, here is Lange’s special recipe to enjoy “The Isaac” at home.

                 The Isaac

2 ounces white rum

2 ounces pomegranate syrup

½ ounce fresh lime juice

Splash of club soda

Lime slices

2 pineapple leaf spears

 

Preparation: Fill highball glass with 2/3 ice or desired amount of ice. Into a cocktail shaker, add ice, white rum, pomegranate syrup and lime juice. Shake and strain into highball glass, filling just to the top of the ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with a fresh lime slice and two pineapple spears.

 Story by Jackie Sheckler Finch. Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises.