Bloody Mary, anyone?

So today, I took an early morning flight to visit my family. Got to the airport on time; didn't have to check in ( gotta love the online check-in)...no bags to check ( had a carry-on). Security check point was a breeze... transit to the terminal was perfect and I arrived to the gate with 50 minutes to spare. GREAT!

Since it was early morning, of course I needed a little to nibble on...a bacon croissant...YUMMY! Hold the drink, I can get that for free on the flight.

So I settle in my seat on the flight and gobble down my breakfast before we take off. I'm usually not a breakfast person but today I had quite an appetite. I decide to take a nap to cover the burning desire for a drink. I know the service cart will not be making its way down the aisle until we are at the appropriate cruising altitude.

Finally, DING, " You are now allowed to move around the cabin." Drink time! I see the cart approaching my row...what should I get to drink? A pineapple or guava juice would be nice. The person in front of me asks for a Bloody Mary. Seriously?...in the morning. The person across the aisle asks for some sort of beer. Sadly, if I were to ask for a pineapple or guava juice, I'd get disgusting stares. How is it that you can get an array of alcoholic beverages but the extent of the healthy fruit juices is apple, orange and cranberry? Water, please!

So when I got home I decide to look up alcoholic beverages offered on different airlines. Some airlines are actually serving Signature drinks. Well, if thats the case, can I get a real fruit smoothie?

I'm still torn on whether they should serve alcohol in-flight. I do like to enjoy an occasional wine and spirit myself. However, it must be noted that alcohol provides empty calories. Alcohol provides 7kcal per gram; that's more than the 4kcal that carbohydrates provide. Unfortunately, it has NO nutritional value.

Let's think....Do we really need alcohol in-flight? Personally, I think its more of a luxury. As a result, I'm petitioning for the sell of real fruit smoothies in-flight. Hey, if you can get a cocktail with Bacardi Rum with mango or peach, I should be able to get a smoothie with acai berries, mango and banana.