Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBar Virgile
Durham, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The cocktail list runs 18 drinks deep, splitting classics like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac, Negroni, Daiquiri, and Martini against house originals such as Duck Hunt, Sunshower, Cosa Rosa, Conquistador Blues, and Mumbai Direct. Rye, gin, rum, vodka, apple brandy, tequila, mezcal, cachaca, sherry, and Lillet all appear in the builds. Prices land between $12 and $16. The bar describes a large spirits selection spanning whiskey, gin, rum, and agave, and it positions itself as specializing in craft and classic cocktails with seasonal offerings.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Duck Hunt, a $15 mix of duck fat-washed bourbon, mezcal, blackberry compote, Lillet Rouge, lemon, and two bitters. The $14 Old Fashioned and the $14.5 Manhattan show the classic side. The $15 Conquistador Blues pairs cachaca with Amontillado sherry and spirulina demerara.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a full classic repertoire alongside house originals built on rye, gin, rum, mezcal, cachaca, sherry, and Lillet. The range from a $12 Sunshower to a $16 Ramos Gin Fizz suits both a single considered order and a longer session of comparing styles.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail list and spirits selection suit an evening built around a few well-made drinks. Seasonal offerings rotate, so the exact lineup shifts over time.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $16, with the Sunshower at the low end and the Ramos Gin Fizz at the top. The Old Fashioned is $14, the Manhattan $14.5, the Sazerac $13.5, and the Negroni $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu pairs a deep classic roster with originals that lean on duck fat-washed bourbon, spirulina demerara, and Amontillado sherry. The bar also claims one of the largest spirits selections in the Triangle, spanning whiskey, gin, rum, and agave.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
18 cocktails split between classics and house originals, built on rye, gin, rum, vodka, apple brandy, tequila, mezcal, cachaca, sherry, and Lillet. Prices run $12 to $16. The bar describes a focus on craft and classic cocktails with seasonal offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Broad classic-and-original list with 18 named drinks; Self-described focus on craft and classic cocktails with seasonal offerings
- — Prices span $12 to $16 across the menu
Standout selections
- — Duck Hunt — $15 — Duck Fat Washed Bourbon, Mezcal, Blackberry Compote, Lillet Rouge, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Cherry Clove Cinnamon Bitters
- — Conquistador Blues — $15 — Lime, Spirulina Demerara, Amontillado Sherry, Cachaca
- — Ramos Gin Fizz — $16 — Gin, Cream, Egg White, Orange Essence, Lemon, Lime, Orange Juice
- — Old Fashioned — $14 — Rye, Angostura & Orange Bitters, Sugar, Orange Peel, Luxardo Cherry
Pricing: $12 to $16
Spirits
The bar describes a large spirits selection spanning whiskey, gin, rum, and agave, positioning it as one of the largest in the Triangle.
Menu strengths
- — Self-described large spirits selection spanning whiskey, gin, rum, and agave
- — Venue claims one of the largest spirits selections in the Triangle
Standout selections
- — Venue claims one of the largest spirits selections in the Triangle, with a wide variety of whiskey, gin, rum, and agave.
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