Definition of "a rum and coke"
Sep 4, 2013 | 1:41 pm
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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
", but Im wondering: Is there any place in the world where this would have been the standard?
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
", but Im wondering: Is there any place in the world where this would have been the standard?
Sep 5, 2013 | 3:09 pm
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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.
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.
Sep 8, 2013 | 5:47 pm
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Sep 12, 2013 | 11:17 am
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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.
Sep 12, 2013 | 11:50 am
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Sep 12, 2013 | 1:18 pm
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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??
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??
Sep 12, 2013 | 4:48 pm
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Sep 13, 2013 | 10:13 pm
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Sep 14, 2013 | 12:29 pm
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Im not really a whiskey drinker, but the same idea probably applies: Dont waste an expensive single malt / bourbon / etc., but also avoid the very cheap stuff.
Sep 14, 2013 | 12:59 pm
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Sep 14, 2013 | 1:24 pm
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Generally speaking: The sweeter/fruitier the drink/cocktail is, the cheaper the rum can be.
While coke contains a lot of sugar, its obviously not fruity, so one does notice/taste what type of rum was used (unlike a fruity rum punch, for instance).