Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBar Hustle
Memphis, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar Hustle's cocktail menu runs a confident gamut from a $12 Old Fashioned to a $16 Jungle Bird, with a dozen-plus classics and signature drinks. The spirits list is deep—Monkey 47 gin, Fortaleza blanco, George T. Stagg bourbon, Green Chartreuse—and the weekly schedule rewards regulars: $8 martinis on Monday, $8 margaritas Tuesday, half-price bottles Wednesday. A neighborhood cocktail bar that doesn't coast on its back bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Jungle Bird ($16), a stiff, bitter-sweet classic with black strap rum and Campari. For something smoky, the Penicillin ($14) layers blended scotch with ginger, honey, and a float of Islay. If you're in the mood for a build, the Sazerac ($14) is a solid pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate a broad classic list and a back bar with rare spirits like George T. Stagg and Green Chartreuse. Also suitable for those seeking zero-proof options, with mocktails like Sol Sin and non-alcoholic beer.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $16; wines by the glass from $10 to $16; beers from $4 to $8. Happy hour offers a $10 cocktail, $7 house wine, and $4 select beers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The downloadable spirits list PDF is a serious document, organizing dozens of bottles from vodka to amaro, including rare finds like George T. Stagg and Green Chartreuse. The cocktail menu balances classics and originals, and the weekly specials (Martini Monday, Wine Down Wednesday) give the program a distinct rhythm.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Classic cocktails (Jungle Bird, Aviation, Penicillin, Negroni, Sazerac, Old Fashioned) and signatures (Riverfront Spritz, South Main Sunset, etc.) are listed with prices. Weekly specials include $8 martinis on Monday, $8 margaritas Tuesday, and a $10 happy hour cocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Menu lists eight named classics and six signature cocktails, each with specific spirits and modifiers.
- — Customers mention the cocktails, with one reviewer praising quality and bartender skill; a Black Negroni is noted.
Standout selections
- — Jungle Bird: black strap rum, Campari, pineapple, lime ($16)
- — Penicillin: blended scotch, ginger, honey, lemon, with Islay float ($14)
Pricing: $12-$16
Spirits
A downloadable spirits list PDF details extensive categories from vodka to amaro, including Wheatley vodka, Monkey 47 gin, Fortaleza blanco, George T. Stagg bourbon, and Green Chartreuse. One reviewer praised the thoughtful back bar, specifically mentioning See the Elephant amaro.
Menu strengths
- — Organized spirits list covers ten categories, from vodka and gin to agave, whiskey, and amaro.
- — Includes premium and rare selections such as George T. Stagg bourbon and Green Chartreuse.
- — A reviewer highlighted the careful back bar curation, citing See the Elephant amaro.
Standout selections
- — George T. Stagg bourbon; Monkey 47 gin; Green Chartreuse
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