Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profile1111
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
1111 is a cocktail bar with a menu that leans on technique: milk clarification, carbonation, and house-made cordials. Signature drinks like the Paloma with mezcal tepeztate and the Espresso Martini with spiced cold brew show ambition. A dedicated mocktail menu and a wine list exist, though wine details are scant. The program is modern, playful, and precise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Paloma, which layers mezcal tepeztate, coriander, pineapple cordial, and CO2. The Espresso Martini with ron anejo and spiced cold brew is a strong follow. For a non-alcoholic option, try Mocktail II with pineapple and cardamom.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts interested in technique-driven drinks will find plenty to explore. The creative mocktails also make it a good pick for those avoiding alcohol but wanting more than a soda.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the bar is likely to be lively, given the tapas-and-cocktails concept. The menu suggests a place for a leisurely, multi-round visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing not available from the menu, but given the craft techniques and premium spirits, expect a mid-to-high price point for a cocktail bar in.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail program that uses milk clarification, CO2 carbonation, and house-made tinctures and cordials across its menu. The 'Mexican Spirit' cocktail with fino sherry and CO2 is a standout example. A dedicated mocktail list shows equal care.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive, creative cocktail list with modern techniques like milk clarification and carbonation. Signature drinks include Margarita I-V, Ramons Gin Fizz, and a Paloma with mezcal tepeztate.
Menu strengths
- — Techniques include milk clarification, carbonation, and house-made cordials and tinctures.
- — Wide variety of spirits used, from tequila to Japanese whisky.
Standout selections
- — Paloma: mezcal tepeztate, coriander, pineapple cordial, CO2, serrano tincture.
- — Espresso Martini: ron anejo, banana, spiced cold brew, coconut toasted.
- — 1111 Margarita (referenced in review as standout).
Pricing: No prices listed on the menu page.
Wine
A downloadable wine menu is indicated on the site, but specific selections, prices, and regions are not documented in available sources. The wine program's scope is unknown.
Nonalcoholic
Four creative mocktails mirror the cocktail program's techniques, including CO2 carbonation and clarified cordials. Options like Mocktail I with Greek yogurt and chili morita tincture show ambition beyond standard zero-proof fare.
Menu strengths
- — Uses techniques like CO2 carbonation and house-made tinctures.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail I: cranberry juice, vanilla syrup, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, chili morita tincture.
- — Mocktail IV: clarified lemon cordial, mint tea infusion, ginger tincture, CO2.
Spirits
Spirit program is evident through the cocktail menu, which uses tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, bourbon, Japanese whisky, and sotol. A 'Prelude' section offers shots like Sake Boom and Jager Boom, adding a playful element.
Menu strengths
- — Includes sotol and Japanese whisky, broadening the range.
Standout selections
- — Sake Boom: tequila, sake, cold brew jazmin, soda.
- — Jager Boom: hpnotiq, jager, absinthe, redbull.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail menu's bright, citrusy flavors (e.g., Paloma, Margarita I) would suit such food.
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