Originally Posted by
LAXmatt
6/23/17 ORD-LAX AA2225 - Tray of water and OJ offered, I asked for a cocktail and was smugly told, "That cart isn't open yet." The FA surprised me by coming by about 10 minutes later with my requested cocktail and was friendly and attentive the rest of the flight.
Maybe they were being sincere/weren't communicating properly and intended to bring you your beverage? Maybe you're EXP/CK and they feared that you might contact someone at AA if the service wasn't carried out per the specifications? That is strange.