Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAbsolem Lounge
Florence, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Absolem Lounge leans into an Alice in Wonderland theme with a cocktail list built on named signatures like the Cheshire Cat and Jabberwocky. The spirits selection runs from everyday brands to premium pours such as Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul, with a Mushroom Flights option. Beer covers domestic and imported labels by the bottle or pitcher. Wine and non-alcoholic choices are present but limited. The focus is clearly on mixed drinks and spirits.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cheshire Cat, a gin-based cocktail with lemon, pineapple, and Blue Curaçao, or the Jabberwocky with reposado tequila and passion fruit. For spirits, Don Julio 1942 or Clase Azul anchor the top of the tequila list, while Woodford Reserve offers a whiskey option at $8.00.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for themed cocktails and a broad spirits list, including premium tequila and whiskey, will find the most to explore here. The beer selection and pitcher format also suit groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $5.00 to $20.00, with most signatures $9.00–$14.00. Spirits range from $4.00 to $30.00+ for premium pours. Beer is $4.00–$5.00 per bottle or $12.00 for a pitcher. Wine starts at $6.00, and a champagne bottle is $40.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Alice in Wonderland theme runs through the cocktail names and extends to the Absolem Cocktail. The spirits list includes a Mushroom Flights option at $53.00 and premium tequilas like Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu uses an Alice in Wonderland theme with named signatures, each listing ingredients and prices. Options include the Strawberry Hennessy, Cheshire Cat, Jabberwocky, Mad Hatter Margarita, and White Rabbit Long Island. Frozen cocktails such as the Frozen Blue Motorcycle and Frozen Patron Cups add range.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive themed cocktail list with named signatures and ingredient detail
- — Includes frozen cocktail options priced $8.00–$14.00; Most signatures fall in the $9.00–$14.00 range
Standout selections
- — Absolem Cocktail: Strawberry Hennessy — $12.00+ — Hennessy, strawberry purée, sweet & sour, and pineapple juice.
- — Jabberwocky: Twerk (Reposado), passion fruit syrup, sweet and sour mix, and pineapple juice
Pricing: Cocktails $5.00–$20.00; most signatures $9.00–$14.00; frozen cocktails $8.00–$14.00
Wine
Wine and champagne options appear on the menu, with wine starting at $6.00+ and a bottle of champagne listed at $40.00. The selection is light, with no producer or style detail provided for the champagne.
Menu strengths
- — Wine listed starting at $6.00+; Bottle of champagne available at $40.00
Standout selections
- — Bottle of Champagnes — $40.00 — Bottle of champagne; no producer or style specified.
Pricing: Wine starting at $6.00+; champagne bottle $40.00
Beer
The beer list covers multiple domestic and imported brands including Bud Light, Corona, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Modelo, Red Stripe, Redd's, Stella Artois, and Angry Orchard. Individual beers are priced $4.00–$5.00, and a beer pitcher is available for $12.00.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple domestic and imported beer brands available; Beer pitcher option offered at $12.00
Standout selections
- — Bud Light — $4.00 — Beer.; Corona — $5.00 — Beer.
- — Heineken — $5.00 — Beer.; Stella Artois — $5.00 — Beer.
Pricing: Beers $4.00–$5.00; pitcher $12.00
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic beverages are priced $0.81–$4.00+, with Calypso listed as an option. The category is limited in scope and detail.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beverages priced $0.81–$4.00+; Calypso available at $4.00
Standout selections
- — Calypso — $4.00 — Non-alcoholic beverage.; Non-alcoholic beverages priced $0.81–$4.00+.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beverages $0.81–$4.00+
Spirits
The spirits list is extensive by brand and type, covering whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Tequila includes Don Julio 1942, Clase Azul, Casamigos, Patrón, and Teremana. Whiskey includes Hennessy, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Crown Royal. Mushroom Flights are priced at $53.00.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirits selection across multiple categories; Includes premium and ultra-premium brands such as Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul
- — Offers spirit flights including Mushroom Flights at $53.00
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 at $30.00+; Clase Azul at $30.00+
- — Don Julio 1942 — $30.00+ — Tequila.; Clase Azul — $30.00+ — Tequila.
Pricing: Spirits $4.00–$30.00+; Mushroom Flights $53.00
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