Originally Posted by holtju2
This morning on a BA flight in C LHR-LCA I had to teach the trolley dolley what the Mimosa is. He said that he doesn't drink. IMHO lame excuse for not knowing a basic drink.
It was probably an excuse made up to spare your blushes for asking for something by the wrong name. On this side of the Atlantic, you were wanting a "buck's fizz".
However, that digresses from the important question:-
Originally Posted by Coast2Coast25
I often debate with myself how early is too early to have an alcoholic drink on a flight (6am-12pm departures).
It's too early if you're still asleep. Once you wake up, no problems.
However, I'd personally go for the straight champagne.