prg2101 Posted November 19, 2015 #26 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I realize your question is specific to liquor, but it reminds me of NCL cruises pre-UBP when we'd try to get the most beer for the buck. Our solution? A bucket of Fosters. Bucket of Foster Oil Cans 5 Cans @ 6.95 + 1 Free = $34.75 for 6 x 700ml oil cans. 4200ml, approximately 142 ounces. $0.24 price per fluid ounce Bucket of 12oz Bottles 5 Cans @ 5.25 + 1 Free = $26.25 for 6 x 12oz bottles 72 Ounces $0.36 price per fluid ounce VERDICT? FOSTERS IS 1/3 LESS EXPENSIVE! Plus, walking around with a bucket of Fosters is a great workout. I always get the UBP and you can not use this on a bucket of beer at all....can only get 2 bottles or cans of beer at one time....(unless you get buddy buddy with a bartender);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted November 19, 2015 Author #27 Share Posted November 19, 2015 A dessert wine could be 25% alcohol, which in a 5 oz serviing is 1.25 oz of alcohol for $4. LIT being 2.5 shots of 40% alcohol, would be 1 oz of alcohol for $10. If it is 5 shots, it would be 2 oz of alcohol for $10, which is still more. 5 shots is only 2oz of liquor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozcroozr Posted November 19, 2015 #28 Share Posted November 19, 2015 5 shots is only 2oz of liquor? 5 x 1 oz shots, each being 40% alcohol equates to 2 oz of alcohol. Unless they are using moonshine or bacardi 151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted November 20, 2015 Author #29 Share Posted November 20, 2015 5 x 1 oz shots, each being 40% alcohol equates to 2 oz of alcohol. Unless they are using moonshine or bacardi 151 Ohh.. math and chemistry. I think. You are going off of pure alcohol. I got ya. But still that much for that price seems like a loophole in the ship pricing of liquor. Why isn't a LIT $20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chgomale Posted November 20, 2015 #30 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I don't think a bottle of grey Goose is only $99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted November 20, 2015 #31 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted November 20, 2015 Author #32 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) [attach]369099[/attach] That might be the word's smallest picture.. Try posting here and a link .. img u r.c o m .. it's the biggest image sharing site on the net. Edited November 20, 2015 by Jezo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaperts Posted November 20, 2015 #33 Share Posted November 20, 2015 There is more to the overall value then ounces of beverage and % of Alcohol. I have an amazing collection of beer buckets and Bottle openers from my cruises, FREE SOUVENIRS! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixesandeights Posted November 20, 2015 #34 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Each of the liquors are poured at 1/2 ounce each. They are not full shots. It is still a strong drink but equates to about 2 1/2 shots, not 5+ Then you are making yours wrong. It is a full shot. Else it would not fill a glass. 6&8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillynick Posted November 20, 2015 #35 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Then you are making yours wrong. It is a full shot. Else it would not fill a glass. 6&8 I'm gonna go with you are not a bartender, because a bartender can make any amount "fit" in a glass.......with that said it's definitely 1/2oz each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted November 20, 2015 Author #36 Share Posted November 20, 2015 This might deserve it's own thread.. how much booze is in a Norwegian Long Island Iced Tea? 2 1/2 shots greatly changes the value from 5. Someone needs to find out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Don Posted November 20, 2015 #37 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It will be interesting to know what recipe NCL uses. My sister is F&B manager at a popular ski resort in Vermont. She is widely regarded as the best bartender ever. I have sent her an email requesting clarification on the commonly used proportions in the industry. At home recipes may differ as revenue is irrelevant. I will report back with her response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted November 20, 2015 #38 Share Posted November 20, 2015 In my pre UBP days I would buy the Viva Vino package and also get buckets of beer. For the daily cost of the UBP (less than the cost now it's gone up) you can get a bottle of wine and a bucket of beer. When NCL stop offering the package with the cost of the cruise that's likely what I will go back to, rather than buying the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cauzneffct Posted November 20, 2015 #39 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm not sure about NCL, but on my last Princess cruise I would just put my mouth under the hand sanitizer dispenser and guzzle a few shots worth. Totally free and at around 120 proof it really packs a punch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefrank Posted November 20, 2015 #40 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Then you are making yours wrong. It is a full shot. Else it would not fill a glass. 6&8 With that logic, how does a whisky sour fill up the glass since that is usually made with 1.5 oz and lemon juice. A standard LIIT is .5 oz (half shot) each of rum, tequilla, triple sec, vodka and gin. The glass is topped off with sour mix and a splash of coke for color. Not to mention the ice that takes up more than half the volume of the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynandgio1 Posted November 20, 2015 #41 Share Posted November 20, 2015 With that logic, how does a whisky sour fill up the glass since that is usually made with 1.5 oz and lemon juice. A standard LIIT is .5 oz (half shot) each of rum, tequilla, triple sec, vodka and gin. The glass is topped off with sour mix and a splash of coke for color. Not to mention the ice that takes up more than half the volume of the glass. The standard is .5 oz each but I would love to try one of buckeyefrank's LIIT's! No one has mentioned a Hurricane yet. A traditional Hurricane has 4oz of rum and 4oz of mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsonja Posted November 20, 2015 #42 Share Posted November 20, 2015 so delighted they have a Friends of Bill W meeting on most ships...LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Don Posted November 20, 2015 #43 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) It will be interesting to know what recipe NCL uses. My sister is F&B manager at a popular ski resort in Vermont. She is widely regarded as the best bartender ever. I have sent her an email requesting clarification on the commonly used proportions in the industry. At home recipes may differ as revenue is irrelevant. I will report back with her response. Sister responded that .5 oz per variety in a Long Island Ice Tea is the industry standard. At parties, she'll make them closer to .75 for the more robust drinkers. Edit: I realize that my citing my sister might mean nothing to you, but to me there is no higher authority on the topic. If she ever made you a drink you would understand. Edited November 20, 2015 by Jane Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted December 10, 2015 Author #44 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Sister responded that .5 oz per variety in a Long Island Ice Tea is the industry standard. At parties, she'll make them closer to .75 for the more robust drinkers. Edit: I realize that my citing my sister might mean nothing to you, but to me there is no higher authority on the topic. If she ever made you a drink you would understand. So have we figured out yet how much booze is in an LIT on an NCL ship? What about getting the bar setup? I could get myself two 1L bottles of stuff for $160 and that should last me (1 person) a 10 day cruise if I ration it correctly. 44 shots over 9 nights means I could have about 4.5 an evening and supplement with a drink or two when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted December 12, 2015 #45 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Another perspective to view this thread. A fifth was designed for the game of golf - 1 shot per hole yielding 18 shots for the course. The bottles sold on board are liters 1 fifth bigger 5 parts =s liter. So you can plan on getting at least 18 shots out of a liter with a heavy pour. You buy a drink on the ship for say a minimum of $7 forget the gratutity taxes etc. at this time. So you get 18 shots or more out of a liter times the $7 bar drink =s $126. The bar service bottle will cost you variable from $85 to $130+ I don't have the current menu. See the picture here a savings of having the bottle in your cabin for consumption mixing at whatever your tastes. Also compare this to the UBP (Ultimate Beverage Package) - advantage UBP in getting maybe a watered down drink anywhere on the ship as opposed to having a bottle (or two or three) in your cabin for mixing at your preferred strength. The UBP covers any and most all drinks - whereas the bottle in your cabin is a fixed item singular selection. Damn decisions decisions - well I drink to that ! Factor in the gratuities and taxes by either purchase method and it pretty much evens out - ONLY CAUTION is when and where you buy the UBC or bottle - some ports if you buy the liquor tax the purchase extra - talk about gouging - research this further ! Miami has tax until the ship is at sea - Texas has antiquated liquor laws - Hawaii also - No UBP in Hawaii - and like the beer commercial "Know when to say (enough of this) When" ! Read the forum further for what is best for you - bear in mind that if you are in a suite haven garden cabin the UBP is complimentary (except Hawaii) but the gratuities are not ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrattoncruise Posted December 12, 2015 #46 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Unless you are dead set on purchasing alcohol onboard, to me, the obvious solution here would be Rum Runners. Google it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare duchesslt Posted December 12, 2015 #47 Share Posted December 12, 2015 The standard is .5 oz each but I would love to try one of buckeyefrank's LIIT's! No one has mentioned a Hurricane yet. A traditional Hurricane has 4oz of rum and 4oz of mix. I don't remember getting completely bombed in New Orleans on hurricanes made with Bacardi 151. If the ship carries 150 proof and up and you double or quad those up - you stand a good chance of walking straight should the ship list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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