Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileAlchemi
Royal Oak, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Alchemi pairs a 650+ bottle bar with a cocktail menu that leans into theatrical presentation. The cocktail list runs from a strawberry-infused Old Fashioned to a Chartreuse-forward Monk's Garden, while the wine program has earned Wine Spectator recognition. Prices stay accessible for the ambition on display.
- What should I order?
- Start with Johnny's Manhattan, a rye-based build with Dolin Rouge and Luxardo cherry. For something more theatrical, the Old Smokey Old Fashioned layers strawberry-infused Jameson with rhubarb shrub and egg white.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate both a curated wine list and a cocktail program with showmanship will find common ground here.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15 to $17, while wines are $12 to $19 by the glass or $32 to $65 by the bottle. Spirit-forward selections like the Madagascar Express hit the higher end of the cocktail range.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 650+ bottle bar supports dedicated whiskey, tequila, and rum sections, and the wine list has earned Wine Spectator's global recognition.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad craft cocktail list organized by spirit type, with creative infusions and presentations. The menu includes an Old Fashioned variant, a rye Manhattan, and a mezcal drink with a salt rim, all priced in a narrow $15–$17 band.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu is extensive and organized by spirit type, with numerous named selections.
- — The program bills itself as 'Cocktail Theater' and claims to reward a second round.
Standout selections
- — Old Smokey Old Fashioned – strawberry and orange peel infused Jameson, lemon, maple, rhubarb shrub, egg white
- — Johnny's Manhattan – Whistlepig Rye 6 yr, Dolin Rouge, Angostura, Luxardo cherry
- — Peaky Blinders – strawberry-infused Jameson, strawberry syrup, rhubarb shrub, egg white
Pricing: $15–$17
Wine
Wine Spectator named Alchemi among the world's best for wine. The list spans sparkling, white, and red from France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and California, with accessible glass pours and bottle pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator recognition in July 2024 highlights the program's quality.
- — Global selection includes Cava, Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy Chardonnay, Barbera d'Asti, and Napa Pinot Noir.
- — Glass pours from $12 to $19 allow for varied exploration.
Standout selections
- — Vietti Barbera d'Asti 2022 – Piedmont, Italy; Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone' Pinot Noir 2023 – Santa Lucia, Napa Valley
- — Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2021 – Carneros, Napa Valley
Pricing: $12–$19/glass, $32–$65/bottle
Spirits
A 650+ bottle bar backs a spirits program organized into dedicated sections for whiskey, tequila & mezcal, vodka, gin, and rum & cachaça. The selection spans familiar and adventurous categories, with cocktails showcasing the range.
Menu strengths
- — 650+ bottle bar provides a deep inventory across multiple spirit categories.
- — Dedicated menu sections for whiskey, tequila & mezcal, vodka, gin, and rum & cachaça clarify the range.
- — Cocktails like the Madagascar Express and The Rain Forest demonstrate creative use of the spirits collection.
Standout selections
- — Madagascar Express – Madagascar vanilla bean infused vodka, espresso liqueur, cold brew, Borghetti, whipped cream
- — The Rain Forest – aged cachaça, honey, ginger-jalapeño syrup, blueberry pomegranate foam
- — Botanical Bliss – Botanist gin, Fever-Tree elderflower tonic, rosemary, lime, juniper berries
Pricing: $15–$17 (cocktails)
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