Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profile205 Dry
Binghamton, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
205 Dry runs a cocktail program built on named spirits and house-made components, with sections for seasonal innovations, 205 classics, and classics & modern classics. A mocktail section lists four non-alcoholic drinks, and any mocktail can take an added spirit. The rotating cocktail menu gives regulars something new to try.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Gilded Gourd, a clarified milk punch combining yellow curry-infused tequila, pumpkin puree syrup, coconut milk, ginger liqueur, lime, and cinnamon. For a stirred, spirit-forward option, the Oaxacan Old Fashioned uses Lunazul reposado, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, agave, and Aztec chocolate bitters.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a cocktail list with recognizable classics alongside seasonal and modern builds made from named spirits and house-made syrups. Guests ordering without alcohol will find four named mocktails, and any of them can be ordered with a spirit added.
- When should I go?
- The venue describes itself as a speakeasy cocktail bar with a moody, intimate, transportive setting and a 'Find the Bookcase' feature.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu spans seasonal innovations, 205 classics, and classics & modern classics, with house-made syrups and fresh ingredients across the list. The 'Find the Bookcase' feature and the speakeasy format give the room a specific identity, and the rotating cocktail menu keeps the list changing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Sections for seasonal innovations, 205 classics, and classics & modern classics, with drinks built on named spirits, house-made syrups, and fresh ingredients. The list rotates.
Menu strengths
- — Menu spans seasonal innovations, 205 classics, and classics & modern classics with named spirits and house-made components.
- — Cocktails are described as crafted with intention, blending timeless classics with modern creativity, premium spirits, house-made syrups, and fresh ingredients.
- — The rotating cocktail menu gives repeat visitors new offerings to try.
Standout selections
- — Gilded Gourd: yellow curry-infused tequila, pumpkin puree syrup, coconut milk, ginger liqueur, lime, and cinnamon, served as a clarified milk punch.
- — Raz Crème Brûlée Flip: Buffalo Trace bourbon, Villon French spiced liqueur, raspberry cordial, vanilla simple syrup, pastry cream, whole egg, and a crème brûléed sugar top.
- — Oaxacan Old Fashioned: Lunazul reposado, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, agave, Aztec chocolate bitters, and orange peel.
- — Espresso Martini: Wheatley vodka, espresso, coconut rum, Kahlua, cream, and simple syrup; highlighted as a must-try by a reviewer.
Nonalcoholic
A mocktail section lists four named non-alcoholic drinks with detailed ingredients, and a spirit of choice can be added to any mocktail. The drinks use components such as rosemary simple syrup, cookie butter syrup, banana bread syrup, and caramelized fig and black tea syrup.
Menu strengths
- — A spirit of choice can be added to any mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Second Skin: Concord grape juice, champagne vinegar, rosemary simple syrup, lemonade, collagen powder, and club soda.
- — Mile High: black iced tea, cookie butter syrup, lemon, apple cider, coconut water, and soda water, served with a Biscoff cookie.
- — Breadwinner: espresso, banana bread syrup, tonic, and chai tea concentrate.
- — Fireside Fig: caramelized fig and black tea syrup, lemon, cranberry juice, and hot water.
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