Why order it tall?

Most bars have a standard size glass that they serve some of the more common cocktails in. For instance if you order a Rum and Coke or a Scotch and Water, or anything with liquor and a mix, you’ll get in a glass that’s approximately 10 ounces, give or take an ounce, depending on where you are.

So……when you order the same drink in a “tall” glass, that implies that you want more mix in it. But, we always get the ones who order a tall drink, and then upon ordering their second drink, inform you that they want it a stronger, this time. Okay, if you want a stronger drink, don’t order it in a tall glass. We’re not the morons you think we are, and you’re not as clever as you think you are.

One guy wanted (in his own words) the cheapest Orange Vodka we had, with soda, in the tallest glass we have. Okay, so I pour him what he ordered. Sure as hell, when he ordered his next drink, he told me to put some vodka in it this time. Your not so subtle insult about my pouring abilities, coupled with the fact that you are one of the cheapest tippers around does not earn you any points.

I tell him….”Okay, I’ll just put it in a shorter glass.” “NO! I want it in a tall glass, just put more vodka in it.” No, I’m not going to do that. I’ve seen this time and time again where people think they’re smart, and want to get a double for the price of a regular drink. Oh, and your demanding attitude doesn’t help your cause, either.

What I am going to do is, fill the glass with ice, pour the vodka in there, shake the glass a little so the ice settles, add MORE ice, and then add the soda. Not you’ve got a stronger drink, but not because there is more vodka, there is just less soda since the glass is absolutely packed with as much ice as I can cram in there.

Really guy, this isn’t my first week on the job….and again, you’re just not that smart. See, what you’ve never understood, and probably never will, is that you’ve stacked the deck against yourself by being rude, demanding and cheap. We’re not ripping you off, you got what you paid for, but not a drop more. Judging by your age, trying to explain all this to you at this point in time, would be a total waste of energy.