Go big or go home seems to be the edict for a boozy cocktail for eager budget minded tourists.
We know travel can get costly, that’s no secret, but libations that give you your money’s worth certainly put a smile on a holiday traveller’s face.
The technique of “free pour” for a tall delicious drink, doesn’t happen all that often. At least not in the northern climates, but when it does? The shock and amazement of watching that never-ending alcohol stream quickly turns into desire and want. Maybe even a need?
Sitting across from a bartender in the theatrical throws of mixing up a beverage, eager beavers are already thinking of that next drink.
Give it to me…….
Grabbing glasses, snatching up bottles, and chucking ice cubes into drink shakers is only part of the performance made exciting by the experienced mixologist. Keeping your attention and focus during this choreographed dance is an art, an art these liquor chemists have down pat.
At this point all you want is that chilled, sweating glass resting on your lower lip with the tasty concoction gurgling over your wagging tongue.
Which really, is just another part of the holiday experience we all want to indulge in. Get your hard earned money’s worth.
I certainly got mine on a recent trip to Orlando, Florida for a much needed family bonding vacation. The last, and only time we travelled to those sunny climes was in 1972.
So why not, the sun, warmth, and Disney World was waiting…….
We gathered near and far, by plane and car, some of us having to transfer onto connecting flights, taking the whole day to get to our warm and sunny weathered destination.
On arrival, a drink was certainly on order after we’d slogged our way to our 3 bedroom suite, with some of the gang already there.
Dump the luggage, say hello, pour the booze, and relax with feet up!
Mmmmmmmmm!
Did I mentioned it was a long day of travel?
Long…….
I love to travel, especially when in large groups that know we can come and go as we please, and do our own thing.
To which we most certainly did……
Lounge by the pool, thrill to the resort’s water park, and saddle up to one of the many bars for a leisurely sip of a colourful, refreshingly delicious beverage.
More bar-side circus style acrobatics, and free pouring into elephant sized libations worthy of making any circus ring-leader thirsty.
Mmmmmmm refreshing………….
In between lazing in and by the pool, skip off to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, local sights and attractions. A movie at the “restaurant theatre” where we could order food and alcoholic drink to our reclined seats and enjoy!
Ahhh………..
An evening out for dinner to the fancy steakhouse for the most tasty, medium-rare steak, I’d almost forgotten was the best way to have it prepared. I also had the add-on shrimp for good measure.
Oh so good, juicy and seriously flavourful…….
And to accompany that meal, the usual Lime Margarita for me, large of course, and dinner mate, a Strawberry Margarita.
Not truly to our surprise, two huge, oversized drinks were served to our table, and after a quick sip, we were positive were most clearly free-poured. At least we’re willing to believe that.
Delicious in every sense, with that extra kick of a dash more liquor to keep that sharp taste in check.
Clarity……..
I’m not sure if this is something that happens on trips to warmer destinations, but I’m starting to think it does.
Cause I’ll tell you it’s not the first time I’ve had this type of care and attention served to me in these vacation hot spots.
I’m most certainly not complaining…….
Ahhh, this is the life, why not partake, you’re on holiday?
You worked hard for it,
so enjoy!
