Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBlack Sheep kitchen & Cocktails
Riverbank, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Black Sheep kitchen & Cocktails offers a handcrafted cocktail menu with named drinks and ingredient builds, including a S'mores Espresso Martini and Proper Old Fashioned. A dedicated happy hour features Sheep Margarita and Raspberry Kamikaze at $6, well vodka cocktails at $6.50, and $4 draft beers like Coors Light and Michelob Ultra. The beer program includes 15 drafts and several bottles. Mixologists have created unique signature cocktails, and customers have highlighted specific drinks as enjoyable.
- What should I order?
- Start with the S'mores Espresso Martini, built with Titos Vodka, Kahlua, cold pressed espresso, marshmallow syrup, chocolate syrup, a graham cracker rim, and a toasted marshmallow. The Proper Old Fashioned with Bulleit Bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, cherry syrup, orange peel, an ice block, and a Luxardo cherry is another solid choice. For beer, the happy hour draft list includes Coors Light and Michelob Ultra at $4.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a varied cocktail list with recognizable spirits and a dedicated happy hour will find options here. The beer selection, with 15 drafts and several bottles, suits those who prefer a straightforward draft pour. The happy hour pricing on both cocktails and beer makes it a practical stop for early evening gatherings.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to visit for the $6 Sheep Margarita and Raspberry Kamikaze, $6.50 well vodka cocktails, and $4 draft beers. The regular cocktail menu is available at other times.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $13 to $15, such as the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita at $13 and the S'mores Espresso Martini at $15. During happy hour, select cocktails are $6 to $6.50, and draft beers are $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program features a handcrafted menu with named drinks and detailed ingredient builds, including a S'mores Espresso Martini with a toasted marshmallow garnish and a Proper Old Fashioned with an ice block and Luxardo cherry. The beer side offers 15 drafts and several bottles, with a dedicated happy hour tier for both cocktails and beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A handcrafted cocktail menu lists named drinks with full ingredient builds, including a S'mores Espresso Martini with Titos Vodka, Kahlua, cold pressed espresso, marshmallow syrup, chocolate syrup, a graham cracker rim, and toasted marshmallow. Mixologists have created unique signature cocktails, and a dedicated happy hour tier offers $6 to $6.50 options.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails feature detailed builds with specific spirits and modifiers, such as the Proper Old Fashioned with Bulleit Bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, cherry syrup, orange peel, ice block, and Luxardo cherry.
- — A dedicated happy hour cocktail price tier includes Sheep Margarita and Raspberry Kamikaze at $6 and well vodka cocktails at $6.50.
- — Mixologists have created unique signature cocktails, and a recent customer account describes the cocktails as awesome and highlighted two specific drinks as enjoyable.
Standout selections
- — S'mores Espresso Martini — $15 — Titos Vodka, Kahlua, Cold Pressed Espresso, Marshmallow Syrup, Chocolate Syrup, Gram Cracker Rim, Toasted Marshmallow.
- — Proper Old Fashioned — $14 — Bulleit Bourbon, Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters, Cherry Syrup, Orange Peel, Ice Block, Luxardo Cherry.
- — Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita — $13 — Patron Silver Tequila, Agave, Pineapple, Fresh Jalapeno, Squeezed Lime, Tajin Rim.
- — Blood Orange Paloma — $13 — Patron Silver Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Blood Orange, Squeezed Lime, Tajin Rim, Orange Garnish.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $12–$15; happy hour Sheep Margarita and Raspberry Kamikaze $6, well vodka cocktails $6.50.
Beer
The beer program offers 15 beers on draft and several bottled beers. A dedicated happy hour draft price tier lists Coors Light Draft and Michelob Ultra Draft at $4. The selection covers standard draft and bottled options, with published happy hour pricing.
Menu strengths
- — 15 beers on draft and several bottled beers provide a broad range of choices.
- — Happy Hour PDF lists Coors Light Draft and Michelob Ultra Draft at $4, and draft beer is priced at $4 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Coors Light Draft — $4 — Draft beer listed on the happy hour menu.
- — Michelob Ultra Draft — $4 — Draft beer listed on the happy hour menu.
Pricing: Happy hour draft beer $4; 15 beers on draft and several bottled beers.
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