Definition of "a rum and coke"
Aug 30, 2013 | 8:19 am
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Definition of "a rum and coke"
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?
Aug 30, 2013 | 9:29 am
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Interesting history. Many variations. I would not complain about the generous portions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_Libre
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_Libre
Aug 30, 2013 | 10:07 am
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Interesting history. Many variations. I would not complain about the generous portions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_Libre
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_Libre
Of course I didnt complain, but serving it this way seemed slightly off, not to mention serving a 1/4 bottle of rum at once during a 1h flight doesnt necessarily seem like the best idea to me.
Aug 30, 2013 | 10:54 am
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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?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. I think the bartender was the owner so he was a little more liberal with his measurements, plus I recall the prices being reasonable.
Aug 30, 2013 | 7:28 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?
Aug 30, 2013 | 9:05 pm
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I was on an AA flight in J a number of years back and I asked for a scotch and water. The FA brought me a glass full of scotch and a glass full of water and said "you look like the kind of guy who likes to mix his own drink".
Aug 31, 2013 | 2:31 am
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I'd be shocked and not a little angry if they did anything else.
Aug 31, 2013 | 8:09 am
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Short-haul flight within North America. However, FA was of Asian descent so there may have been a cultural component.
Aug 31, 2013 | 8:13 am
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I guess that comment is half-way between "I like you, so Im being extra-generous" and "you look like an alcoholic, so heres your 5 shots".
Aug 31, 2013 | 8:57 am
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In various countries, the alcohol comes in one glass with ice, and then the mixer comes in the bottle (a separate charge) - often, the alcohol glass is "generously-poured" and you simply keep putting in mixer and drink it down.
