UBP - Drink Question

[JimnSuzie]

Hello,

 

Quick question. Will the bartenders give you a shot of any type of liquor? Since the drinks are pretty weak, my husband came up with the idea of one of us getting the drink and the other a shot of whatever liquor is in the drink, so that it is a "real" drink.

 

Anyone ever do this before? :confused:

 

Thanks!!!

[BirdTravels]

The drinks are pretty much standard pours,,, not weak. But, you can always request a double or a shot. All subject to the $15 max.

[JimnSuzie]

You were most helpful...thanks!

[PelicanBill]

In addition, consider carrying a roll of $1 bills and frequenting specific bartenders. My drinks were plenty strong, long pours, and he kept switching my tequila up without being asked. I had a unique drink I favored, and he made it when I approached the bar without even being asked. It was fun to be treated like that. Bar waiters made sure to come around often to those who were tipping a little extra too.

[LD Silver]

I drink jack and diet cokes and the bartenders were making them in a tall glass so it tasted weak because there was so much soda in the drink.

 

I started asking them to make them in a short glass and the problem was solved.

[casofilia]

Tell the bartender exactly what you actually want to drink and ask if it is covered by the UBP.

[boatseller]

So, cocktails are mixed correctly. If you want them to lean on it, tell them. If you want a double, just ask for it. If you want just the liquor, make it neat. If you take care of your bartender(s), they will take care of you.

[Hpycmpr]

In addition, consider carrying a roll of $1 bills and frequenting specific bartenders. My drinks were plenty strong, long pours, and he kept switching my tequila up without being asked. I had a unique drink I favored, and he made it when I approached the bar without even being asked. It was fun to be treated like that. Bar waiters made sure to come around often to those who were tipping a little extra too.

 

I agree, tip the first few times and they remember you....a smile and small talk about them can go a long way...

[BeeeJay]

completely agree with previous comments, in past years I noticed much stronger pours, seemed pretty weak at times on Escape earlier this month.

 

I had the best luck tipping early in the cruise, not even tipping heavy, just anything, then they would take great care of me the rest of the cruise.