PL8SWPR Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Just returned from a cruise last week and our first with the DBP. One thing I noticed was how rare it was to see the name brand alcohol being used for drinks. While I know that those are included in the package, my knowledge of liquor is not very high. Outside of ordering a Lava Flow with Kracken Rum based on Matt's recommendations or a Bombay Sapphire Gin and Tonic, I'm a bit lost. So, what are some of the standard requests when asking for a drink without rail liquor? Do you simply say you want top shelf liquor? Call out certain brands based on the generic liquor types in the menu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Yes, I ask for a Grey Goose Cosmopolitan, a Patron Margarita, a Bulleit Sidecar, and never have any problem as long as they're not taking a bunch of orders at once (like in the theater, I know that that margarita came back with well tequila). I also find that, after a good tip, the other ingredients become premium also, such as Grand Marnier instead of shelf triple sec (although you could just ask for that too). Momof4crazytocruise and SLT31021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 I always order by the names I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeler825 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, FloatyBoaty said: Yes, I ask for a Grey Goose Cosmopolitan, a Patron Margarita, a Bulleit Sidecar, and never have any problem as long as they're not taking a bunch of orders at once (like in the theater, I know that that margarita came back with well tequila). I also find that, after a good tip, the other ingredients become premium also, such as Grand Marnier instead of shelf triple sec (although you could just ask for that too). For the price of the booze package, they better not give me any problems if I ask for the right booze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, Wheeler825 said: For the price of the booze package, they better not give me any problems if I ask for the right booze I didn't mean they gave me any hassle at all - more like if they are really busy, they might sometimes forget and grab from the well. Xaa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdjnr Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 I always ask for the spirit I want, and I usually spot it on the bar before asking (just to make sure it isnt a substitute type situation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, PL8SWPR said: Just returned from a cruise last week and our first with the DBP. One thing I noticed was how rare it was to see the name brand alcohol being used for drinks. While I know that those are included in the package, my knowledge of liquor is not very high. Outside of ordering a Lava Flow with Kracken Rum based on Matt's recommendations or a Bombay Sapphire Gin and Tonic, I'm a bit lost. So, what are some of the standard requests when asking for a drink without rail liquor? Do you simply say you want top shelf liquor? Call out certain brands based on the generic liquor types in the menu? Most people don't ask for name brand alcohol because they also don't know what to ask for or because they can't tell the difference. (And after the first drink or two, even those that can tell may lose that ability!) Personally, I don't find much difference for drinks that use a lot of mixers/non-alcohol ingredients. But if I'm sipping straight bourbon on the rocks, then I would care about the quality but would need some help picking. That's where getting to know the bartenders comes into play. Ask for recommendations and say thank you with a cash tip, and they'll make sure you're happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Goose or Belvedere only for vodka martinis FloatyBoaty, Momof4crazytocruise, smakl70 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 For me it's a frozen drink or Gentlemen Jack, neat or with Coke. Your best bet is to go to the bar that is the smallest or in the quietest area and look at the selection. That way you can ask for drinks by name. My brother drinks quality whiskey/bourbon/scotch. So, when I do my walk through of the casino while it is closed and I first board, I look at the selection. Then I just ask for that at any other bar. Gentlemen Jack was the best on my Oasis sailing, with Bulleit on my Grandeur sailing. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL8SWPR Posted October 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Bumping this thread as we are 3 weeks from the next trip. What are some cocktails, even ones on the menu, that you ask for with a top shelf liquor, and which one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 3 hours ago, PL8SWPR said: Bumping this thread as we are 3 weeks from the next trip. What are some cocktails, even ones on the menu, that you ask for with a top shelf liquor, and which one? Thanks Some bartenders know it as a Royal margarita. Patron Tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour or lime and orange juice with a floater of Grand Mariner. Jolly Ogre and Bob Burd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof4crazytocruise Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Cosmopolitan with Grey Goose and extra, extra, EXTRA lime is my favorite before dinner cocktail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 55 minutes ago, Bean79 said: Some bartenders know it as a Royal margarita. Patron Tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour or lime and orange juice with a floater of Grand Mariner. Gosh, that sounds so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 58 minutes ago, Bean79 said: Some bartenders know it as a Royal margarita. Patron Tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour or lime and orange juice with a floater of Grand Mariner. That or it's called a Cadillac Margarita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: That or it's called a Cadillac Margarita. Yes, I have heard them refer to that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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