Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileAmendment XVIII Cocktail Club
Franklin, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Amendment XVIII is a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with a prohibition-era theme. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally, featuring classics and originals like the Gatsby Gala, Velvet Brew, and Smoked Old Fashioned. A full formulary runs deeper than the featured pours, and customers praise the creative, well-crafted drinks made with in-house syrups and bitters. The spirits program is elevated by a members-only Spirit Society.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Gatsby Gala, a spicy riff on a piña colada with fat-washed coconut rum, pineapple, lime, cream, and a habanero tincture. The Smoked Old Fashioned is finished under real smoke. Regulars also recommend the Bondurant and Jade Index.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a speakeasy experience with a rotating seasonal menu and a deep formulary. Those who appreciate prohibition-era themes and creative, well-crafted drinks will find much to like. The Spirit Society will appeal to collectors and dedicated spirits drinkers.
- When should I go?
- The speakeasy vibe is best enjoyed after dark.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue is a speakeasy entered through an alley, with a hidden door. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and includes a 'full formulary' beyond featured examples. The Spirit Society offers exclusive signed bottles, monthly tastings, and locker storage, making it a distinctive destination for spirits enthusiasts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, well-crafted cocktails with in-house syrups and bitters. The menu features prohibition classics and originals, rotating seasonally. Specific standout pours include the Gatsby Gala, Velvet Brew, and Smoked Old Fashioned, with community praise for the Bondurant and Jade Index.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are described as creative and well-crafted, using in-house syrups and bitters.
- — The menu includes both prohibition classics and original creations, offering variety.
- — The cocktail program is presented as a central part of the venue's identity, with ceremonial presentation.
Standout selections
- — Gatsby Gala: a spicy riff on a piña colada with fat-washed coconut rum, pineapple, lime, cream, and habanero tincture.
- — Smoked Old Fashioned: the classic, finished under real smoke.
- — Velvet Brew: dark, smooth, and quietly dangerous, ask for it by name.
Spirits
The spirits program is highlighted by a members-only Spirit Society offering exclusive signed bottles, monthly tastings, and locker storage. The cocktail menu's focus on prohibition classics and originals underscores a strong spirits foundation.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit Society offers exclusive access to signed bottles and monthly tastings, indicating a curated spirits program.
- — The membership is by application and capped, ensuring exclusivity.
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