Garn Posted March 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Apparently my wife is more devious than I'd realized. I'd told her about the Soda & More, and how it included virgin drinks. So, she asked if you can just get one of those and a shot of booze for a cheaper DIY version. I didn't know but I figured someone out there would have tried it. Also, does anyone know how much a shot costs? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Apparently my wife is more devious than I'd realized. I'd told her about the Soda & More, and how it included virgin drinks. So, she asked if you can just get one of those and a shot of booze for a cheaper DIY version. I didn't know but I figured someone out there would have tried it. Also, does anyone know how much a shot costs? Thanks! A shot of liquor is the same price as with a common mixer. i.e. a shot of Bombay Sapphire is $6.95 whether you get it with tonic water or not. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garn Posted March 6, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted March 6, 2015 A shot of liquor is the same price as with a common mixer. i.e. a shot of Bombay Sapphire is $6.95 whether you get it with tonic water or not. Mike:) Sure, but I'm assuming a shot of a house pour is cheaper than a Pina Colada or Mojito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You are on vacation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Sure, but I'm assuming a shot of a house pour is cheaper than a Pina Colada or Mojito Yes, maybe a dollar. Princess cocktails are very reasonable to begin with. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted March 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Over a cruise, you might save $2-3 if you do it that way... The cheapest alcohol pour is approximately $5.50, plus the additional gratuity... by getting the UKP card, actually, it probably would come out the same... in addition, you'd be paying gratuity twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted March 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not only that, the mixes are designed to have the alcohol mixed via blender. Adding it yourself will make for a VERY uneven (and not necessarily appealing) drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted March 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2015 penny pinching in the extreme. I'd rather pay a nickel more and have a drink professionally mixed for me. I had the very best drinks on my cruise on the Crown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted March 6, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2015 We often bring our own liquor & add it to the virgin drinks and save that way. It mixes well & especially if the wife doesn't want the liquor for that particular drink I can add my own and make it the strength I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 6, 2015 If she is getting the Soda and More package anyway, she may safe a little. If she is getting the package strictly for these drinks, less likely to save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garn Posted March 6, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Right - I should have clarified, that assuming she's getting the package anyhow, would this work? And it sounds like the answer is "kinda sorta". Trust me, my wife's not usually one to try to save a buck ;), I think it was more of an interesting "what if" scenario. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have seen someone add liquor from a flask they were carrying. I am going to be generous and assume they had purchased the liquor from room service. Given that scenario you would likely save money but it seems like a hassle. If you want to save money on the drinks go to the BOGO in the afternoon. I purchased the Soda and More package as a trial on a 4 day cruise. I definitely got more than my money's worth. I enjoyed my morning Virgin Mary (or an evening one as well) and a number of other virgin drinks. It cost me $8.05 per day. Virgin drinks at that time were $4.00 each. Now they seem to have gone up to $5.00 each which makes the package an even better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin42 Posted March 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not only that, the mixes are designed to have the alcohol mixed via blender. Adding it yourself will make for a VERY uneven (and not necessarily appealing) drink. Shaken. Not Stirred ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted March 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have seen someone add liquor from a flask they were carrying. I am going to be generous and assume they had purchased the liquor from room service. Given that scenario you would likely save money but it seems like a hassle. If you want to save money on the drinks go to the BOGO in the afternoon. I just add mine to my mug before I leave the room and add their mixture afterwards. There's no need for a flask. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I just add mine to my mug before I leave the room and add their mixture afterwards. There's no need for a flask. ;) They were likely trying to avoid return trips to their cabin when getting more drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted March 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I just add mine to my mug before I leave the room and add their mixture afterwards. There's no need for a flask. ;) There is nothing funnier than a passenger who puts their rum in one of the souveneir coke tumblers, and bring it to the i.cafe for coke with the sticker... ...only to have to bartender rinse out the tumbler before filling. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted March 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2015 There is nothing funnier than a passenger who puts theirrum in one of the souveneir coke tumblers, and bring it to the i.cafe for coke with the sticker... ...only to have to bartender rinse out the tumbler before filling. Shame. No waste the times I've had mine filled. Quite often I just tell them to use one of their larger glasses for the mix & then pour it into my mug. Try the chocolate banana with 2 shots of coffee liquor added. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 7, 2015 An actual drink will only cost a bit more than a plain soda....they don't charge for the "mixer"...just order the drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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