Buyers beware!
Yes, I know they told you that drinks are two-for-one, and that the glass sitting in front of you is a double as a result. Or that all top shelf drinks are free for ladies. And maybe they told you the truth. I'd really like to believe that most people are honest.
The problem is that some of them aren't.
Just so you know, 1 and 3/4 ounces of liquor is not a double; a standard liquor pour is 1 and 1/2 ounces, and a double should be twice that. Some bars tend to short pour their liquor when selling doubles, so ask for the two drinks separately. You are more likely to get your money's worth.
And that top shelf liquor, free until midnight? Let me just say that I have personally seen managers pour well vodka into empty Grey Goose bottles (although not at my current job). I've also seen a customer rightfully complain about his poor quality vodka and be thrown out as a result.
Really, it is an ugly reflection of a greedy society. There is no way to prove whether you are being ripped off or not, and many individuals with low morals will take advantage of that to improve their bottom line. It is one of the dark sides of human nature, and the only thing you can do is be aware of what is going on around you.
And ask for a bottled beer instead; you can guarantee that no one at the bar has tampered with it, and two really means two.
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3 comments:
Never thought of this before, good advice.
Sad that someone would pour crap into different bottles with the intention of ripping people off.
Indeed. Thanks for the consumer report. This adds a different angle to your blog, one that is both immediately interesting and actually helpful to those who read it. Now I know how to get the most drunk for the least money, even with an unscrupulous bartender pouring my drinks. Thanks. Good post.
I found this out at a local bar. Let's just say the $3.50 shot of Cuervo 1800 they advertised wasn't what they brought me. yuck!
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