Aug 10, 2023, 1:03 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
1. When requesting an Old Fashioned on United, ask the FA for this bottle:
2. Depending on the aircraft type, they may only be available in F.
3. If loaded by catering on to an aircraft, usually located in the wine drawer under the ice.
2. Depending on the aircraft type, they may only be available in F.
3. If loaded by catering on to an aircraft, usually located in the wine drawer under the ice.
UA's Old Fashioned mix
Feb 8, 2023, 12:10 am
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It really is.
Agreed! Or that Sunrise drink from many years back...
My experience too. Never boarded.
Agreed! Or that Sunrise drink from many years back...
My experience too. Never boarded.
Feb 8, 2023, 9:30 am
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I'll have to try it next time, but I've yet to find a premixed old fashioned that wasn't too sweet.
Reminds me of the story about the first time the White House butler served old fashioneds to Harry Truman and his wife, Bess. He used a by-the-book recipe but was told it was too sweet. Next night, he used a different recipe and got the same feedback with the note that the President and his wife "did not care for fruit punch". His pride was hurt so that night he poured them each a double bourbon on ice. They took a sip and said, "now that's how we like our old fashioned!"
Reminds me of the story about the first time the White House butler served old fashioneds to Harry Truman and his wife, Bess. He used a by-the-book recipe but was told it was too sweet. Next night, he used a different recipe and got the same feedback with the note that the President and his wife "did not care for fruit punch". His pride was hurt so that night he poured them each a double bourbon on ice. They took a sip and said, "now that's how we like our old fashioned!"
Feb 8, 2023, 3:04 pm
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Seems hit or miss on domestic but agree with comments here that usually the fa is either unfamiliar or doesn’t know where to look. Be persistent: ask them to check up front, in back, next to red wine…
I find usually 2-4 loaded on domestic. I’ve almost never seen them loaded on international unless those fa’s aren’t looking when asked. But I doubt this….
I find usually 2-4 loaded on domestic. I’ve almost never seen them loaded on international unless those fa’s aren’t looking when asked. But I doubt this….
Feb 9, 2023, 7:22 am
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For those looking for a very good syrup on the sweeter side (which I admit is me), I highly recommend Proof Syrup.
Feb 9, 2023, 11:15 am
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What are the odds I could ask for one in the back as my complimentary 1K drink?! Looking for a way to make my 5 hour max flight where i'm number 23 on the list tolerable
Feb 9, 2023, 11:20 am
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I am hit or miss for whether they can find it and/or are willing to look (even with the red wine tray tip), but when they locate it I have always been able to get it as the drink. If they're super dedicated to tapping everything in the phone, it can wind up being an ordeal since I believe it doesn't show up there.
Feb 9, 2023, 11:26 am
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I am hit or miss for whether they can find it and/or are willing to look (even with the red wine tray tip), but when they locate it I have always been able to get it as the drink. If they're super dedicated to tapping everything in the phone, it can wind up being an ordeal since I believe it doesn't show up there.
Feb 9, 2023, 11:42 am
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I have not seen it on the "order ahead" option tho....
Feb 9, 2023, 12:33 pm
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Feb 9, 2023, 1:33 pm
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I'm usually quite successful getting it, 90% of the time. As mentioned, I do have trouble if they dont know what they are looking for (like when I asked for a scotch and was handed a JD)... I'm usually in a bulkhead seat in E+ tho so I get them before they have dealt with a ton of people and lost their good mood...
I have not seen it on the "order ahead" option tho....
I have not seen it on the "order ahead" option tho....
I did once have an FA tell me I couldn’t have it because it was a different ‘class’ of liquor but that I could have 2 vodkas. I told her I thought liquor was liquor…..she found one and gave it to me. 🤷♂️
Feb 12, 2023, 12:45 pm
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Well, as a unminted 1K/LT Gold sitting in 21D on DEN-LAX, while the FAs serving were friendly enough, cursory dig for any Old Fashioneds in their drawers.
I suspect I could have been more persistent at the end of the (single) drink run and went to rear galley to push but clearly, if one wants an Old Fashioned on domestic UA, gotta sit up front.
David
I suspect I could have been more persistent at the end of the (single) drink run and went to rear galley to push but clearly, if one wants an Old Fashioned on domestic UA, gotta sit up front.
David