Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileBlackbook
Palm Springs, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Blackbook pairs a specialty cocktail menu with a full bar and a deep whiskey list. The cocktail list is organized into specialty, agave, and whiskey sections, with drinks like the Dumb Ass and Espresso Martini priced $13–$18. Wine runs $9–$11 by the glass and $35–$40 per bottle, with a $14 Prosecco split. Beer covers craft, domestic, and import styles from $7 to $16, and non-alcoholic options include sodas, juices, and Athletic non-alcoholic beer. The whiskey list exceeds 450 bottles and includes a Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select exclusive to the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Espresso Martini, made with Tito's, Licor 43, Mr. Black, and espresso, or the Oaxacan Razor Blade with Los Vecinos Mezcal, orgeat, lime, and bitters. For something lighter, the House Margarita is $13. Wine drinkers can choose the Bailly Lapierre Brut by the glass, and beer options range from Bell's Two Hearted IPA to Delirium Tremens.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- The whiskey list of more than 450 bottles and an exclusive Buffalo Trace barrel will appeal to whiskey drinkers. The $13–$18 cocktail pricing and $9–$11 wine by the glass make it accessible for a range of budgets.
- When should I go?
- Suitable for an evening cocktail, a glass of wine, or a beer. The menu includes non-alcoholic options for those not drinking alcohol. The bar is described as low-key, with award-winning craft cocktails served without wait or attitude.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $13–$18. Wine by the glass is $9–$11, bottles $35–$40, and a Prosecco split is $14. Beer ranges from $7 for domestic lagers to $16 for Belgian Ale. The Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select is $18. Non-alcoholic drinks include Fresh OJ at $6 and Athletic Free Wave at $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Blackbook holds a curated whiskey list of more than 450 bottles and an exclusive Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select, described as the only barrel ever made and exclusive to the bar. The cocktail menu is organized into specialty, agave, and whiskey sections, and the bar page notes award-winning craft cocktails served without wait or attitude.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is organized into specialty cocktails, agave, and whiskey cocktails, with named drinks and published ingredients. Options include the Dumb Ass, Pornstar Martini, Disco Lemonade, Espresso Martini, House Margarita, Queen of the Desert, Friendo, and Oaxacan Razor Blade. Bartenders are happy to mix classic cocktails or house creations.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty cocktails with specific ingredients and prices are published on the bar page.
- — The menu is divided into specialty, agave, and whiskey cocktail sections, giving clear structure.
- — Bartenders are happy to mix classic cocktails or house creations.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini — Tito's, Licor 43, Mr. Black, Espresso — $18
- — Oaxacan Razor Blade — Los Vecinos Mezcal, Orgeat, Lime, Bitters — $17
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13–$18
Wine
The wine list covers Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne, Prosecco, Cabernet Sauvignon, red blend, Pinot Noir, and rosé. By-the-glass prices are $9–$11, bottles are $35–$40, and a Prosecco split is $14. Both still and sparkling options are listed with published prices.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple varietals and sparkling options are listed with by-the-glass and bottle prices.
- — Glass prices are $9–$11 and bottles $35–$40, with a $14 Prosecco split.
Standout selections
- — Bailly Lapierre Brut, Champagne, France — $11 glass / $40 bottle
- — Chardonnay, Cannonball, Healdsburg 2020 — $9 glass / $35 bottle — Wine by the glass or bottle
Pricing: By the glass $9–$11; bottles $35–$40; Prosecco split $14
Beer
The beer list is organized under an 'Ice Cold Beer' section and includes craft, domestic, and import options. Styles span IPAs, lagers, wheat ales, stouts, and Belgian ales. Prices run from $7 for domestic lagers to $16 for Belgian Ale, with a rotating selection of craft beers, seltzers, and spiked kombucha.
Menu strengths
- — Craft, domestic, and import beers are listed with prices from $7 to $16.
- — Styles include IPAs, lagers, wheat ales, stouts, and Belgian ales.
Standout selections
- — Almanac Love Hazy IPA — $11; Delirium Tremens — $16
- — Almanac Love Hazy IPA — 11 — American Hazy IPA
Pricing: $7–$16
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic list includes a 'Soft Drinks & Water' section with sodas, ginger beer, iced tea, lemonade, Arnold Palmer, fresh OJ, Red Bull, and Topo Chico. Non-alcoholic beer options include Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA and Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale.
Menu strengths
- — Sodas, juices, energy drinks, and non-alcoholic beer are all listed.
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA and Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale are available.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Free Wave — Non-alcoholic Hazy IPA — $8
- — Fresh OJ — $6 — Juice; Athletic Free Wave — $8 — Non-alcoholic Hazy IPA
Pricing: Fresh OJ $6; Athletic Free Wave $8
Spirits
The spirits program centers on a curated whiskey list of more than 450 bottles. Exclusive whiskey offerings include a Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select and Garrison Bros. Twice-Barrelled Balmorhea. The bar also notes a full bar is available by asking a server.
Menu strengths
- — Exclusive whiskey offerings include Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select and Garrison Bros. Twice-Barrelled Balmorhea.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select — Only barrel ever made, exclusive to Blackbook — $18
Pricing: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select $18
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