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Amor y Amargo

New York, NY · $$$

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 91 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-08-01

Menu last verified: 2026-08-01

How we score

The editorial take

What should I order?
Begin with a house amaro cocktail, follow with a stirred seasonal drink, then ask for a guided neat pour from a producer or region you do not know.
Who will enjoy this place?
Drinkers who value cocktails, spirits, informed service and a venue with a clear point of view.
When should I go?
Early evening for the most attentive pace; later for the full energy of the room.
What should I expect to spend?
$17–25 per cocktail before tax and gratuity
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The entire experience functions as an accessible education in bitterness without feeling like a classroom.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 93 out of 100

Amor y Amargo's cocktails program is strongest in balance, originality and execution, with choices that reinforce the venue's specific style.

Menu strengths

  • Balance
  • Technique
  • Service execution

Standout selections

  • House amaro cocktail
  • Sharpie Mustache
  • Seasonal stirred drink

Pricing observations: $18–28 typical

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 94 out of 100

Amor y Amargo's spirits program is strongest in selection and guidance, with choices that reinforce the venue's specific style.

Menu strengths

  • Backbar focus
  • Producer range
  • Bartender guidance

Standout selections

  • Italian amaro
  • Alpine herbal liqueur
  • Vintage or limited bitter

Pricing observations: Premium pours vary

How it sits with the food

Small salty snacks help reset the palate between concentrated stirred drinks and neat amaro.

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