Bar
Unclaimed profile1922 Bar & Lounge
Albuquerque, NM · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
1922 Bar & Lounge pours a Prohibition-inspired cocktail program with original and classic drinks, many featuring house-infused spirits. The wine list spans regions from New Mexico to France, and the draft beer selection leans on local New Mexico breweries. Happy hour brings several cocktails down to $9, and a featured wine by the glass to $6. Poolside non-alcoholic options round out the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 4th St. Fizz, a New Amsterdam Orange, lemon, orgeat, and soda creation topped with mint. For something bolder, the Mulled Fashioned uses house-infused spiced Knob Creek bourbon. Happy hour offers both at reduced prices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate creative, historically inspired cocktails with house-made infusions will find plenty to explore. Local beer enthusiasts will enjoy the draft list featuring New Mexico breweries.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to sample a range of cocktails, with selected drinks priced at $9 and a featured wine by the glass at $6.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $15, with happy hour cocktails at $9. Wines by the glass run $9 to $24, and local draft beers are $8 or $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program draws inspiration from the Prohibition era, with house-infused spirits and creative cocktails like the Stout Flip and Olive Oil Martini. The draft beer list highlights New Mexico breweries, tying the program to local community.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A Prohibition-inspired cocktail list features original and classic drinks, many with house-infused spirits. The 4th St. Fizz and Mulled Fashioned show creativity, while happy hour offers several cocktails at $9.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are described as 'full-flavored' and 'audacious', with a Prohibition-era inspiration.
- — House-infused spirits are used in drinks like the Mulled Fashioned, made with spiced Knob Creek bourbon.
- — Happy hour reduces several cocktails to $9, making the program accessible.
Standout selections
- — 4th St. Fizz: New Amsterdam Orange, lemon juice, orgeat, topped with soda and mint leaves.
- — Mulled Fashioned: House-infused spiced Knob Creek Heritage Barrel Bourbon, vanilla syrup, Angostura bitters.
- — Olive Oil Martini: EVOO-washed Beefeaters gin, lemon twist, olive oil garnish.
Pricing: Regular cocktails $12-$15; happy hour cocktails $9
Wine
The wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines from New Mexico, Italy, France, New Zealand, Germany, Oregon, and California. A featured wine by the glass is $6 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine regions represented, including local New Mexico Gruet Brut.
- — Pricing offers a range from $9 to $24 by the glass, with bottles starting at $32.
- — Happy hour features a discounted wine by the glass at $6.
Standout selections
- — Gruet Brut: sparkling wine from New Mexico, $12/glass, $44/bottle.
- — Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône: red from France, $14/glass, $54/bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $9-$24; by the bottle $32-$94
Beer
Draft beer focuses on local New Mexico breweries, including La Cumbre, Ex Novo, Marble, and Tractor. Styles range from IPA to lager, white, stout, and cider, with bottles like Shiner Bock and Guinness.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list highlights local New Mexico breweries, supporting community.
- — Variety of styles includes IPA, lager, white, stout, and cider.
Standout selections
- — La Cumbre Elevated IPA: draft IPA from La Cumbre Brewing Co., $8.
- — Tractor Blood Orange Cider: draft cider from Tractor Brewing Co., $9.
- — Santa Fe Java Stout: draft stout from Santa Fe Brewing Co., $8.
Pricing: Draft $8-$9; bottles $6
Nonalcoholic
Poolside menu offers mocktails like Cucumber Fresca and Prickly Pear Palomita, with fresh ingredients. Additional non-alcoholic options include Lavender Lemonade, Shirley Temple, and Iced Tea at lower prices.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails use fresh ingredients like cucumber, mint, grapefruit, and prickly pear.
- — Variety includes both sophisticated mocktails and simple soft drinks.
- — Pricing is modest, with most non-alcoholic drinks at $4.
Standout selections
- — Cucumber Fresca: fresh cucumber, mint, lime, agave nectar.
- — Prickly Pear Palomita: fresh grapefruit, prickly pear, lime, soda.
Pricing: Mocktails $10; other non-alcoholic $4
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