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You ordered a rum AND coke, not a rumn'coke.
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Originally Posted by Jasper2009
(Post 21362700)
Just a random question:
While flying in C/J the other day I ordered a "rum and coke" as my pre-dinner drink and expected either a glass with 1-2 ounces of rum topped up with coke (ice + lemon/lime being a bonus) or an empty glass, 1-2 miniature bottles and a can of coke. However, I received a large glass of rum filled to the very top (~6 ounches / 180ml) and a glass of coke filled to the very top. My first thought was "what the heck:rolleyes:", but I´m wondering: Is there any place in the world where this would have been the standard? |
Once I was on an international flight and attempted to order a Cuba Libre, was told they were all out of rum on the flight.
Instead, I asked the FA for Wild Turkey and Coke. She proceeded to bring back a glass of about 8oz of Wild Turkey, and 8oz of Coke. The FA didn't seem to understand I just wanted to substitute out the rum for bourbon, but I was fine with it. It cut down time between refills. |
Many Cubans I know call a Rum and Coke or Cuba Libre a Mentira or Mentirita (Lie or little lie) because Cuba is not free.
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Reminds me of the movie "Five Easy Pieces"...hold the chicken.
Originally Posted by crabbing
(Post 21380200)
while not directly relevant to OP's experience, it did remind me of flying on JAL, where i had to ask for a "whiskey and coke with no coke" to get the glass of whiskey i wanted.
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I was on a UA flight recently and requested a vodka and orange juice. I received a glass of vodka and a glass of orange juice. I was expecting a partially filled glass of orange juice with ice in it and a little bottle of vodka.
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Originally Posted by JWEMTX
(Post 21363569)
There was a bar in Austin (Bar Fly... not sure if it still exists) but it was great because I would order a rum and coke and they would give you a glass of rum with a splash of Coke, so you know you were getting your money's worth.
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So, I'm trying to figure out how you drink this - outside of asking for a THIRD glass.
You could drink some of the coke and then top it up with Rum - carefully, but then at the end you'd have drunk some straight coke, some R&C, and you're still left with half a glass (or more) of Rum. I guess you could then ask for more coke?? |
Originally Posted by milepig
(Post 21433750)
You could drink some of the coke and then top it up with Rum - carefully, but then at the end you'd have drunk some straight coke, some R&C, and you're still left with half a glass (or more) of Rum. I guess you could then ask for more coke??
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Originally Posted by Open Jaw
(Post 21395118)
Many Cubans I know call a Rum and Coke or Cuba Libre a Mentira or Mentirita (Lie or little lie) because Cuba is not free.
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Does the quality of rum make a difference in a rum or whiskey and coke? Is it worth popping for a bottle of Captain or Crown if the rum is diluted by the coke?
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Originally Posted by Shangri-La
(Post 21444527)
Does the quality of rum make a difference in a rum or whiskey and coke? Is it worth popping for a bottle of Captain or Crown if the rum is diluted by the coke?
I´m not really a whiskey drinker, but the same idea probably applies: Don´t waste an expensive single malt / bourbon / etc., but also avoid the very cheap stuff. |
Originally Posted by Jasper2009
(Post 21444648)
I would never waste a $50-$100 bottle of rum when mixing a rum&coke
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Originally Posted by CMK10
(Post 21444753)
I don't think I've ever had an expensive rum drink, how does one take it? On the rocks? Mojito?
Generally speaking: The sweeter/fruitier the drink/cocktail is, the cheaper the rum can be.:p While coke contains a lot of sugar, it´s obviously not fruity, so one does notice/taste what type of rum was used (unlike a fruity rum punch, for instance). |
Originally Posted by CMK10
(Post 21444753)
I don't think I've ever had an expensive rum drink, how does one take it? On the rocks? Mojito?
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