Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAgave & Rye Lexington Fayette
Lexington, KY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The drinks program here runs on margaritas and whiskey, with a named list that goes well past the standard house pour. OG Margarita and Agave Epic Rita sit alongside a New Fashioned built on house bourbon and a Dark & Dirty Manhattan with rye, amaro, and orange bitters. Dirty Soda Margs add Mango Chili, Coconut, Strawberry, and Root Beer variations, and four mocktails cover the no-alcohol side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Agave Epic Rita, built on añejo tequila, Gran Gala, fresh lime juice, and agave. For a whiskey direction, the Dark & Dirty Manhattan uses rye, amaro, and orange bitters. The Bee Sting splits 1792 Bourbon and house silver tequila with ginger beer and fresh-squeezed lime.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a margarita list with real range, plus whiskey options that go beyond a single house pour. The mocktail section gives non-drinkers four named choices rather than one afterthought.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A margarita program broad enough to include Dirty Soda variations in Mango Chili, Coconut, Strawberry, and Root Beer, paired with whiskey drinks like the New Fashioned and Dark & Dirty Manhattan. The Bee Sting combines 1792 Bourbon and house silver tequila in one glass, a build that cuts across the usual margarita-or-whiskey divide.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad named list of margaritas and cocktails, with fresh juices and specified spirits including house silver tequila, añejo tequila, house bourbon, rye, Bacardi rum, vodka, Grand Marnier, and Gran Gala. Dirty Soda Margs add four variations. One customer found a margarita excessively sweet and could not finish it.
Menu strengths
- — Fresh juices are specified in several builds, including lime juice in the OG Margarita and fresh-squeezed lime in The Bee Sting.
- — Dirty Soda Margs expand the margarita side with Mango Chili, Coconut, Strawberry, and Root Beer variations.
Standout selections
- — Agave Epic Rita — añejo tequila, Gran Gala, fresh lime juice, Secrets, and agave.
- — Dark & Dirty Manhattan — rye whiskey, amaro, Angostura, and orange bitters.
- — The Bee Sting — 1792 Bourbon, house silver tequila, ginger beer, fresh-squeezed lime juice, sugar water, Angostura, and a buzz button.
- — Little Red Corvette — house silver tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime and orange juices, strawberry swirl, and an edible rose.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktails section with four named drinks: Berry Naughty, Midnight Crush, Spicy Little Secret, and Island Daydream. The builds lean on fruit, fresh lime, and ginger beer, with Spicy Little Secret adding muddled jalapeño. Four options is a real list, though not a deep one.
Menu strengths
- — Four named mocktails are listed in a dedicated section rather than folded into the cocktail menu as an afterthought.
- — Ginger beer anchors three of the four builds, giving the section a consistent, non-sweet base.
- — Spicy Little Secret brings black cherry, fresh lime, and muddled jalapeño for a savory-spicy option.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Little Secret — black cherry, fresh lime, muddled jalapeño, and ginger beer.
- — Island Daydream — pineapple, cream of coconut, and fresh lime.
- — Berry Naughty — strawberry, fresh lime, and ginger beer.
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