Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBrick City Southern Kitchen
Ocala, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Brick City Southern Kitchen runs a beverage program built around a 15-drink classic cocktail list and a whiskey-focused spirits section. The cocktails include a Sazerac with Michter's Rye and a Painkiller with Pusser's and Planteray rums, all priced $13–$14. Mojo Barrel Picks offers a $12 neat pour or an $18 build-your-own flight of four whiskeys. Wine spans nine labels at $8–$10 by the glass, and the draft lineup includes Florida craft options like Cigar City Jai Alai IPA.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Sazerac made with Michter's Rye, Angostura, Peychauds, and an absinthe rinse. For whiskey, choose the Mojo Barrel Picks Neat Pour at $12 or build a Pick Four flight for $18. The Painkiller with Pusser's and Planteray rums is another solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a classic cocktail list with recognizable spirit brands and a dedicated whiskey flight option. The $13–$14 cocktail pricing and $12–$18 whiskey pours suit those looking for a straightforward, well-defined drink menu.
- When should I go?
- Daily happy hour offers cocktail discounts, making it a reasonable stop for an early evening drink. The Mojo Barrel Picks neat pour or flight works well for a focused whiskey tasting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic cocktails are $13–$14. Wines by the glass run $8–$10, with bottles $23–$34. Draft beers are $6–$7, and the Mojo Barrel Picks Neat Pour is $12, with the Pick Four flight at $18.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Mojo Barrel Picks program lets you choose a single whiskey neat for $12 or assemble a flight of four for $18. The cocktail list is unusually broad for a barbecue-focused group, with 15 named classics including a Sazerac and a Painkiller made with specific rums.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 15-drink classic cocktail list with named spirits and modifiers. The range covers stirred, shaken, and tropical styles, from a Manhattan with Woodford Reserve Rye to a Painkiller with Pusser's and Planteray rums. Daily happy hour offers cocktail discounts.
Menu strengths
- — 15 named cocktails including Espresso Martini, Manhattan, Old-Fashioned, Sazerac, and Painkiller
- — Specific spirit brands such as Woodford Reserve Rye, Michter's Rye, and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Standout selections
- — Sazerac — Michter's Rye, Angostura, Peychauds, Absinthe Rinse, $14
- — Painkiller — Pusser's British Navy and Planteray OFTD Rums, Pineapple, Coconut, Orange, Nutmeg, $14
- — Low Country Sangria — Red: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Cabernet Sauvignon; White: Chardonnay, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, $14
Pricing: $13–$14
Wine
A concise nine-label wine list spanning sparkling, white, and red. Wines are available by the glass and bottle, with Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon represented. Pricing is accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Nine wines covering sparkling, white, and red categories
- — By-the-glass and bottle formats available; Accessible pricing from $8–$10 per glass and $23–$34 per bottle
Standout selections
- — Prosecco, Santa Marina — sparkling wine by the glass or bottle, $10 / $34
- — Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay — white wine by the glass or bottle, $10 / $34
- — Pinot Noir, Mark West — red wine by the glass or bottle, $10 / $34
Pricing: $8–$10 by the glass; $23–$34 by the bottle
Beer
A broad beer program with draft, cans, and bottles, including several Florida craft options. Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Bold City Duke's Brown Ale, Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, and 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale are on draft. Shiner Bock and White Claw are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Draft, can, and bottle formats; Local Florida craft options such as Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen
Standout selections
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA — draft, 7.5% ABV, Tampa, $7
- — Bold City Duke's Brown Ale — draft, 6.0% ABV, Riverside, $6
- — Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen — draft, 5.2% ABV, Oakland Park, $7
Pricing: $6–$7
Nonalcoholic
A broad non-alcoholic beverage list including sodas, teas, lemonade, sparkling water, and energy drinks. Topo Chico is listed, along with Pepsi products, Cheerwine, sweet and unsweet tea, and Red Bull. A recent customer account describes the lemonade as well-balanced and refreshing.
Menu strengths
- — Broad list including sodas, teas, lemonade, sparkling water, and energy drinks
- — Topo Chico available; Lemonade described by a customer as well-balanced, not overly sweet, and refreshing
Standout selections
- — Topo Chico — sparkling mineral water listed on the group beverage menu
Spirits
A dedicated Mojo Barrel Picks whiskey program with two formats: a $12 neat pour of one whiskey or an $18 build-your-own flight of four. The homepage identifies the location as Brick City Southern Kitchen/Whiskey Bar, and a recent customer account describes the bar as well stocked with whiskey.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Mojo Barrel Picks whiskey program; Neat pour for $12 and Pick Four flight for $18
- — Customer account describes the bar as well stocked with whiskey
Standout selections
- — Mojo Barrel Picks Neat Pour — choose one whiskey by the glass, $12
- — Mojo Barrel Picks Pick Four — build your own flight of four whiskeys, $18
Pricing: $12 neat pour; $18 Pick Four flight
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