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Applebee's Grill + Bar

Santa Maria, CA

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 82 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-12 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

The beverage program centers on a $6 Spooky Sips seasonal lineup of cocktails and mocktails. Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice are both named cocktails featuring Bacardi rum, with Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila also used in the Spooky Sips cocktails. Cocktails and signature cocktails are listed alongside a selection of beers and cocktails for happy hour.

What should I order?
Order from the $6 Spooky Sips lineup: Tipsy Zombie or Dracula's Juice, both named cocktails featuring Bacardi rum. If you want to avoid alcohol, the Spooky Sips mocktails are advertised at the same $6 price alongside the cocktails.
Who will enjoy this place?
People looking for a fixed-price seasonal cocktail or mocktail will find the $6 Spooky Sips lineup straightforward.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The Spooky Sips Halloween lineup pairs a fixed $6 price with named cocktails and mocktails. Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice are both named cocktails featuring Bacardi rum, and Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila is also used in the Spooky Sips cocktails.

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: 86 out of 100

The cocktail side is anchored by a $6 Spooky Sips seasonal lineup of cocktails and mocktails. Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice are both named cocktails featuring Bacardi rum, with Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila also used in the Spooky Sips cocktails. Cocktails and signature cocktails are listed, and beers and cocktails are among happy hour drink specials.

Menu strengths

  • — A seasonal Spooky Sips lineup of cocktails and mocktails is advertised at a fixed $6 price.
  • — Two cocktails are named with specific spirits: Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice, both featuring Bacardi rum, with Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila also used in the Spooky Sips cocktails.
  • — Cocktails and signature cocktails are listed, and beers and cocktails are among happy hour drink specials.

Standout selections

  • — Tipsy Zombie — a $6 Halloween cocktail featuring Bacardi rum.
  • — Dracula's Juice — a $6 Halloween cocktail featuring Bacardi rum.

Pricing: Spooky Sips cocktails and mocktails advertised at $6.

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 80 out of 100

Cold draft beers and draft beer are listed, and beers are among happy hour drink specials.

Menu strengths

  • — Cold draft beers and draft beer are listed.

Standout selections

  • — Cold draft beers and draft beer.; Beers among happy hour drink specials.

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 82 out of 100

The Spooky Sips lineup also advertises mocktails at $6 alongside the cocktails. The happy hour FAQ states a variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, may be available during happy hour.

Menu strengths

  • — The happy hour FAQ states a variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, may be available during happy hour.
  • — Spooky Sips mocktails are advertised at $6 alongside the cocktails.

Standout selections

  • — The happy hour FAQ states Applebee's offers a variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, which may be available during happy hour.

Pricing: Spooky Sips mocktails advertised at $6.

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 80 out of 100

Bacardi rum and Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila are named as spirits used in the Spooky Sips cocktails.

Menu strengths

  • — Bacardi rum and Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave tequila are named as spirits used in the Spooky Sips cocktails.

Standout selections

  • — Bacardi — rum brand named in the Spooky Sips promotional image.
  • — Cuervo Tradicional — 100% de Agave tequila named in the Spooky Sips promotional image.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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