Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileAlder & Oak
Jacksonville, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Alder & Oak's beverage program draws from the same Mediterranean pantry as its kitchen, yielding cocktails like the feta-washed gin Aphrodite and a wine list spanning Greece to Lebanon. A Coravin program opens rare bottles by the glass, while local Florida beers and thoughtful mocktails round out the roster. It's a cohesive, regionally-minded pour.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Aphrodite, the feta-washed gin dirty martini that has generated the most talk. For wine, try the Lebanese sparkling Merwah/Viognier by the glass. Non-alcoholic drinkers should consider the Phony Negroni.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers seeking unusual Mediterranean grapes and savory, kitchen-driven cocktails. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate rare indigenous varieties, while cocktail lovers can explore tahini or feta-infused creations. The mocktail program also serves non-drinkers well.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the rooftop bar Zorbas is open, as it offers the full Coravin wine selection and a dedicated cocktail.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are uniformly $14. Wine glasses range from $10 to $70, with bottles up to $450. Beers are $5-$8. Mocktail prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar works from the same pantry as the kitchen, using ingredients like tahini orgeat and feta-washed gin. The wine list features indigenous grapes rarely seen in and the Coravin program provides by-the-glass access to premium bottles.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten signature cocktails with Mediterranean ingredients like tahini orgeat and Calabrian chili. The Aphrodite, a feta-washed gin dirty martini, is the standout. Prices are uniform at $14.
Menu strengths
- — Innovative use of Mediterranean ingredients like tahini, feta, and Calabrian chili.
- — Cocktails designed to pair with the kitchen's dishes, creating a cohesive experience.
Standout selections
- — Aphrodite: feta-washed gin, Dolin dry vermouth, olive brine.
- — Open Sesame: Chairman's Reserve rum, tahini orgeat, pineapple, lime, Angostura.
Pricing: All cocktails priced at $14.
Wine
Mediterranean-focused wine list with rare indigenous grapes from Greece, Lebanon, and Sicily. Coravin program offers seven wines by the glass, including premium selections.
Menu strengths
- — Rare indigenous grapes not commonly found in the area.
- — Coravin program allows by-the-glass access to premium wines.
Standout selections
- — Merwah/Viognier sparkling wine from Lebanon at $25/glass.
- — Nerello Mascalese available as a $70 Coravin pour.
Pricing: Glasses $10-$70; bottles up to $450.
Beer
Five beer options including local Florida breweries. Styles range from Miller High Life to hazy IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Florida breweries, supporting regional craft beer.
- — Offers a variety of styles from light lager to hazy IPA.
Standout selections
- — German Pilsner from Aardwolf Brewing at $8.
Pricing: $5-$8
Nonalcoholic
Five mocktails mirroring cocktail flavors, using Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits. Includes Phony Negroni and Tropical Tahini.
Menu strengths
- — Thoughtful non-alcoholic cocktails that mirror the alcoholic ones.
Standout selections
- — Phony Negroni: same bitter-sweet profile without alcohol.
- — Tropical Tahini: Lyre's dark rum, pineapple, lime, tahini.
Spirits
No dedicated spirits list, but Mediterranean spirits like arak and ouzo are integrated into cocktails. Brands include Chairman's Reserve rum and Rosaluna mezcal.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits chosen to complement the Mediterranean theme, with unique ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Feta-washed gin used in the Aphrodite cocktail.
How it sits with the food
Cocktails and wines are designed to pair with the Mediterranean-leaning menu, which includes meze, whole fish, and wood-fired pizza. The wine list includes tasting notes and suggested pairings.
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