Can I order a margarita with the tequila on the side?

[skudy]

On Carnival ships (Sunshine in particular), is it possible to order a drink with alcohol, say a margarita, but have the alcohol on the side and not blended into the drink?

 

This way I can share the virgin drink with my kids should they ask for a sip (which they will), and I can sip on the tequila (which I enjoy doing). Ordering a margarita with the tequila on the side seems like a win-win.

 

From a menu I found online, I see that you can upgrade the tequila when ordering a margarita. Thus, I assume they are not pre-mixed drinks and therefore it should be technically possible to do it, but will they?

 

Thanks!

[RWolver672]

Not sure if they will or not but if they don't, you could always order a virgin drink for them.

[GUT2407]

I doubt it.

 

It’s sharing.

[hftmrock]

I doubt it.

 

It’s sharing.

 

 

the OP did not state that they are using cheers. they are certainly welcome to share any drink that they actually pay for individually

 

OP - Since it is rarely done I will assume that you will get different responses and even each ship and bartender might do it different. You can ask. Some might and some might want to charge you for 2 drinks. 1 for the virgin drink and one for the alcohol shot

[notyours75]

Tip your bartender well and they will take good care of you within their abilities. I cannot see why they would not make you a virgin margarita and put the tequila on the side.

[TubT]

I have often ordered two margaritas for us, one full strength, and one half strength (for my wife). And no, they're not coming out of a machine pre-mixed.

[K&RCurt]

Tip your bartender well and they will take good care of you within their abilities. I cannot see why they would not make you a virgin margarita and put the tequila on the side.

 

I agree. Pick one bar to be your go-to place and try to get the same bartender. On your first visit to the bar, introduce the Bartender to President Jackson. You will get what you ask for for the rest of the cruise.

[coevan]

not much of a margarita without triple sec or some orange liquore, a virgin margarita will pretty much be a glass of sweet and sour, not a very kid friendly drink

[Bookworm1985]

my guess is they would charge you for 2 drinks...the virgin smoothie and the shot of tequila.

[notyours75]

I agree. Pick one bar to be your go-to place and try to get the same bartender. On your first visit to the bar, introduce the Bartender to President Jackson. You will get what you ask for for the rest of the cruise.

 

Your so right, President Jackson makes the best friends. You will get good service with the prepaid tips, but a few Honest Abe's and the occasional Alexander can also make headways in the service areas.

[jma624]

my guess is they would charge you for 2 drinks...the virgin smoothie and the shot of tequila.

 

Because THAT'S what you ordered!

[Laurab23]

not much of a margarita without triple sec or some orange liquore, a virgin margarita will pretty much be a glass of sweet and sour, not a very kid friendly drink

I tried a virgin margarita once and not very good. Better to just get a glass of lemonade.

 

Laura

[riffatsea]

I must be very old fashioned. Why do kiddos need a sip of Mom(or Dad's ) drink at all???

[Gamecock_Cruiser]

I agree. Pick one bar to be your go-to place and try to get the same bartender. On your first visit to the bar, introduce the Bartender to President Jackson. You will get what you ask for for the rest of the cruise.

 

We presented president Lincoln the first drink and one to two Washington's each drink after and got excellent service! Service was good enough that people were causing a scene since Rini would make our drink as soon as we walked up! :cool: