liquor pours.

[seaver]

Does Holland American's bartender measure the drinks they pour?

[Sir PMP]

Yes.

[rkacruiser]

Some do and some don't.  If the bartender knows you from past cruises and recalls your past generosity to him/her, no, the pours can be very generous.  This is may be one reason why some choose to leave a gratuity when they leave a bar.  

[Ready2go11]

Depends on the bartender. I have experienced some who do measure and some who just pour. 
 

I have also experienced some really good drinks and some not so great 😉 and it is not always dependent on whether they measure. More about experience (and knowing what they are making).  If you find a good bartender on board try to go there to get beverages when possible. 

[rkacruiser]

9 minutes ago, Ready2go11 said:

Depends on the bartender. I have experienced some who do measure and some who just pour. 
 

I have also experienced some really good drinks and some not so great 😉 and it is not always dependent on whether they measure. More about experience (and knowing what they are making).  If you find a good bartender on board try to go there to get beverages when possible. 

 

For a cocktail/mixed drinks, you are correct.  The proper proportion of the ingredients is important.  For a CC-7 which is my usual drink, if not wine, the more CC the better.

 

One exception to this was a Bloody Mary that I ordered on MSC Meraviglia when I was a Yacht Club guest.  I expected to order 2 of these that late morning.  When the mid-ship's pool bar bartender recognized me as a YC guest, the Vodka pour was very generous.  One Bloody Mary was quite enough!  

[aliaschief]

If you have a Drink Package and the drink is not to your usual standard just order a double.

[KroozNut]

3 hours ago, aliaschief said:

If you have a Drink Package and the drink is not to your usual standard just order a double.

 

Which counts as two drinks on the package..😉

[LadyBerard]

All I can say is we were ordering doubles most of the time on our Rotterdam cruise last March, and we were tipping.

[oakridger]

I tip favorite bartenders/servers only at the end of my cruises and get the same fantastic service that other people who tip up front receive!  I know this from people watching at the bars.  😁