Mixed Drinks

[Beachfrog]

Sorry, this is another beverage package question. While I enjoy the foo foo drinks, my spouse likes just a bourbon and soda. What is the average cost of say a Buffalo Trace and cola? The cost may make purchasing the package not a good value. Thanks!

[firefly333]

The pkg is good on drinks up to $14. Most drinks seems to run $14 but I havent had this buffalo trace. Know your bartender and tip well and no extra charge?

 

@Sea Dog might know as I know he looks for that kind..I suspect the tip big method. 

Edited July 1, 2023 by firefly333

[Sea Dog]

20 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

The pkg is good on drinks up to $14. Most drinks seems to run $14 but I havent had this buffalo trace. Know your bartender and tip well and no extra charge?

 

@Sea Dog might know as I know he looks for that kind..I suspect the tip big method. 

Most mixed drinks range from $10-$14 with $14 being a specialty cocktail. Though I’ve never priced a bourbon and Coke it should be $10-$12 range. 

[crzndeb]

I looked at a current sailing of a random ship, and Buffalo Trace is $9.99, plus 18% gratuity. You can look on the app under the current sailing, under Dining, Bars and Lounges, and find prices. I looked at Casino Bar.

@Sea Dogwas on point.

Edited July 1, 2023 by crzndeb

[Sea Dog]

Buffalo Trace is probably priced higher than say Jack Daniels as BT is considered top shelf. Personally I would never mix BT with cola. It’s too good of a bourbon. Try Buffalo Trace neat or on the rocks.

[smokeybandit]

Buffalo trace definitely is not top shelf. It's a solid bourbon but the drink package would cover any cocktail with it

[Beachfrog]

Thanks everyone. Is there a higher charge for a neat drink vs one with a simple mixer?

[taglovestocruise]

21 minutes ago, Beachfrog said:

Thanks everyone. Is there a higher charge for a neat drink vs one with a simple mixer?

No

[Sea Dog]

46 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Buffalo trace definitely is not top shelf. It's a solid bourbon but the drink package would cover any cocktail with it

I agree I don’t consider it top shelf but I’m sure Royal does.

[not-enough-cruising]

2 hours ago, Beachfrog said:

Sorry, this is another beverage package question. While I enjoy the foo foo drinks, my spouse likes just a bourbon and soda. What is the average cost of say a Buffalo Trace and cola? The cost may make purchasing the package not a good value. Thanks!

In March I drank many (too many) Buffalo Trace old fashioneds.  They were $13 plus 18%

[Beachfrog]

Your comments have been very helpful. The package is running $71 (before gratuity). If he is only spending approximately $10 a drink (before gratuity), anything over seven drinks is beyond our drinking habits. I don’t think the package is really saving us money.

[KroozNut]

Is the DBP $14 limit on drink price based on the base price of the drink, or the price of the drink + the 18% gratuity?

[crzndeb]

52 minutes ago, KroozNut said:

Is the DBP $14 limit on drink price based on the base price of the drink, or the price of the drink + the 18% gratuity?

Base price of drink. 

[taglovestocruise]

1 hour ago, Beachfrog said:

Your comments have been very helpful. The package is running $71 (before gratuity). If he is only spending approximately $10 a drink (before gratuity), anything over seven drinks is beyond our drinking habits. I don’t think the package is really saving us money.

Package also includes unlimited fresh OJ, smoothies in the spa cafe, specialty coffees and bottled water.  Be aware that both must purchase the package, if one is a non drinker you may be able to get a refreshment package instead of the 2nd UDP.

[wolfcathorse]

4 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

I agree I don’t consider it top shelf but I’m sure Royal does.

and BT is better than Ten High. On NCL Ten High was included with my Free at Sea but the love of my life Woodford wasn't. One time I opted to pay the upsell to have Woodford and it was an extra $19 over and above the price of the cocktail using BT.

[Sea Dog]

5 minutes ago, wolfcathorse said:

and BT is better than Ten High. On NCL Ten High was included with my Free at Sea but the love of my life Woodford wasn't. One time I opted to pay the upsell to have Woodford and it was an extra $19 over and above the price of the cocktail using BT.

$19 That’s robbery.  Woodford is good but that’s ridiculous.

[KroozNut]

22 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

$19 That’s robbery.  Woodford is good but that’s ridiculous.

 

Agree..  Woodford is decent but not THAT good 😲

[Beachfrog]

Woodford is my absolute favorite. But for that kind of price, I can do without it for a week.

[Cruisin Kay D]

We are considering Alcohol Bev Pkg for an upcoming cruise.  When one has the package, are the drink gratuities paid as an extra to getting the drink or are the drink gratuties considered as included too?   

 

[Biker19]

44 minutes ago, Cruisin Kay D said:

When one has the package, are the drink gratuities paid as an extra to getting the drink or are the drink gratuties considered as included too?   

You pay 18% at check out - nothing else is charged when you get the drinks.

[steveru621]

On 7/1/2023 at 11:28 AM, Sea Dog said:

Buffalo Trace

Is premium,but still $14

 

[KroozNut]

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

You pay 18% at check out - nothing else is charged when you get the drinks.

True, although some people even add additional tip onto that at point of service onboard. Of course this is totally discretionary and not required or expected.

[Cruisin Kay D]

Thanks Biker19 for the answer.

Now I need to ask if the 18% is included in the advertised (on RC email) beverage package of $66.99 per person, OR is that price without the 18%, which would be added if/when I book that package?   

[Tree_skier]

2 hours ago, Cruisin Kay D said:

Thanks Biker19 for the answer.

Now I need to ask if the 18% is included in the advertised (on RC email) beverage package of $66.99 per person, OR is that price without the 18%, which would be added if/when I book that package?   

The 18% will be added on top of that.  You will see added at check out when ordering through the cruise planner.

[cruiseguy1016]

On my last 2 cruises (Liberty & Voyager), I paid $9.99 for Buffalo Trace.