Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileAlma
Winston-Salem, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Alma is a cocktail bar with a margarita-first program: classic and specialty margaritas, sangria flights, and weekly margarita flights anchor the menu. El Jimador and Siete Misterios mezcal do heavy lifting in drinks like the El Humado and Alma Oaxacan Old Fashioned. The wine list runs to Vinho Verde, Verdejo, and Cava, and the non-alcoholic menu is unusually deep.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Margarita Flight ($16) to compare three mini margs; the Blood Orange and Blackberry versions are worth seeking out for their fresh, muddled fruit. The El Humado ($18) shows the smoky side with mezcal and smoked jalapeño.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who like margaritas with options will find a lot to work through, from classic to habanero-infused. The sangria flight and non-alcoholic spritzes give non-imbibers and wine-cocktail fans something to order as well.
- When should I go?
- Taco Tuesday and Flight Friday are the days to catch the $16 margarita flight special.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic margaritas run $15; specialty margaritas are $16–$20. A margarita flight is $16, a sangria flight is $20. Wine by the glass is $10–$13, bottles $38–$52. Beer is $5–$7, and non-alcoholic drinks are $3–$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita program is unusually systematic, with a dedicated flight format, a two-person margarita, and mini pours. To-go cocktails in tamper-evident bottles extend the program beyond the bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Alma is a margarita destination with a deep menu: classic and blood orange, blackberry, and habanero-infused variations, plus mezcal-forward drinks like El Humado and the Alma Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Sangria flights and weekly margarita flights add structure.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive margarita menu with classic and specialty variations, all priced at $15.
- — Specialty margaritas include Fuego Dulce, Mexican Candy, El Humado, and Ram-arita.
- — Weekly deals include $16 margarita flights on Taco Tuesday and Flight Friday.
Standout selections
- — El Humado — El jimador reposado, siete misterios mezcal, muddled smoked jalapeños, lime & agave; served with a tajin rim ($18)
- — Alma Oaxacan Old Fashioned — El jimador reposado, siete misterios mezcal, agave, fresh lemon, scrappy's fire tincture ($19)
- — Margarita Flight — 3 mini margs, featured in weekly deals ($16)
Pricing: Margaritas $15, specialty $16–$20, margarita flight $16, sangria flight $20, sangrias $16 each.
Wine
The wine list is compact but covers the expected bases for a Tex-Mex cocktail bar: Vinho Verde, Verdejo, Reserva, Rosé, and Cava, each available by glass or bottle. Prices are approachable.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes Vinho Verde, Verdejo, Reserva, Rosé, and Cava, available by glass and bottle.
- — Wine by the glass ranges from $10 to $13.
Standout selections
- — Anjos Vinho Verde — $10 glass / $38 bottle
- — Freixenet Blanc de Blanc Brut Cava — $11 glass / $46 bottle
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10–$13, bottles $38–$52.
Beer
Beer is straightforward and inexpensive: Mexican lagers like Modelo Especial and Corona Extra, plus a rotating IPA and seasonal cider. The selection is predictable but fits the setting.
Menu strengths
- — Bottled and canned beer list includes Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Corona Extra, Pacifico, Corona Familiar, and Rock The Bald Blonde Ale.
Standout selections
- — Modelo Especial — $6; Rotating IPA — $7
Pricing: Beer prices range from $5 to $7.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program is substantial, with eight options including a Virgin Margarita, Coconut No-Jito, and Spicy Mango Ginger Fizz. Prices are low, making it easy to participate without alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic bar menu includes Agua Fresca, Coconut No-Jito, Spicy Mango Ginger Fizz, Fresh Lemonade, Fresh Blackberry Spritz, Virgin Margarita, Virgin Mojito, and Virgin Playa Breeze.
Standout selections
- — Coconut No-Jito — Fresh lime, mint, simple & coconut water ($6)
- — Spicy Mango Ginger Fizz — Muddled fresh jalapeño, mango puree, lime, simple, ginger beer ($6)
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks range from $3 to $8.
Spirits
The bar pours El Jimador blanco and reposado, Siete Misterios mezcal, Don Q Cristal rum, Tito's vodka, Smirnoff vanilla, and Sutler's gin, all appearing in mixed drinks. No dedicated spirits list is evident, so the selection is best understood through the cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits used in cocktails include El Jimador blanco, reposado, añejo, Siete Misterios mezcal, Don Q Cristal rum, Tito's vodka, Smirnoff vanilla, and Sutler's gin.
- — Uses a range of premium spirits in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — El Jimador Blanco — Used in classic margaritas and palomas
- — Don Q Cristal Rum — Used in Key Lime Mojito
How it sits with the food
The bar is part of a modern Tex-Mex concept, so the margaritas and sangrias are positioned to pair with that food, though specific pairings are not detailed.
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