Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileCapri Club
Los Angeles, CA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Capri Club runs an aperitivo-focused cocktail program with Italian-inspired drinks and a signature Frozen Negroni. Cocktails are uniformly $16, while 50/50 shots—like the Ferrari and Affumicato—are $6. A rotating pilsner and the Bobby Special (pilsner plus shot) cover beer, and a well-built non-alcoholic list includes NA spritzes and cocktails. Seasonal wines are listed on the mirror.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Frozen Negroni, the signature gin, sweet vermouth, red bitter, and citrus medley frozen cocktail at $15. For a more classic route, the Negroni ($16) lets you choose gin or mezcal. Consider the 50/50 shot section for a quick, affordable taste of the amaro-focused program.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Aperitivo enthusiasts and cocktail drinkers who appreciate Italian-inspired bitters and amari will find a deep list. The $50/50 shots and $6 pilsner also suit those looking for quick, value-driven pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are uniformly $16, with the signature Frozen Negroni at $15. Aperitivi and spritzes range $10–$13, 50/50 shots are $6, and a rotating pilsner is $6. Non-alcoholic options span $5–$12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program leans heavily on Italian aperitivo culture with a wide range of spritzes and amaro-based cocktails. The 50/50 shot section—featuring combinations like Fernet Branca with banana liqueur—adds a playful, bitter-forward twist rarely seen at this scale.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive list of Italian-inspired cocktails at a uniform $16, from classic Negronis to the signature Frozen Negroni. Aperitivi and spritzes broaden the range, while the 50/50 shot section offers playful bitter combinations.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are uniformly priced at $16, simplifying choices and signaling a consistent program.
- — The menu spans classics, aperitivi, frozen drinks, and 50/50 shots, showing notable variety.
- — Italian amari and aperitivo styles are central, giving the list a clear point of view.
Standout selections
- — Frozen Negroni — Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Red Bitter Blend, Citrus Medley ($15)
- — White Negroni — Gin & Mezcal, House White Aperitivo Blend, Dry & Bianco Vermouth ($16)
- — Capri Sour — Mezcal, Meletti Amaro, House Red Bitter, Lemon, Almond ($16)
Pricing: Cocktails $16; Frozen Negroni $15; Aperitivi $10–$13; 50/50 shots $6.
Wine
The wine program is defined by a seasonal, rotating list of red, white, and natural wines displayed on the mirror.
Menu strengths
- — A rotating seasonal list means the selection changes and stays current.
- — Including natural wines adds an interesting, less mainstream option.
Standout selections
- — Official menu states 'Seasonal red, white, and natural wines are available on our mirror'.
Pricing: Seasonal red, white, and natural wines listed on the mirror; prices not specified.
Beer
A focused draft program features a rotating pilsner at $6, a straightforward, value-driven pour. The Bobby Special pairs that pilsner with a Ferrari shot for $10, adding a distinctive beer-and-shot combo to the menu.
Menu strengths
- — The rotating pilsner is an affordable, classic draft choice.
- — The Bobby Special offers a unique pairing of beer and a shot at a reasonable price.
Standout selections
- — Rotating Pilsner — current selection on the mirror ($6)
- — Bobby Special — ice-cold mug of pilsner & a Ferrari shot ($10)
Pricing: Rotating Pilsner $6; Bobby Special $10.
Nonalcoholic
A robust non-alcoholic program includes NA cocktails like the Pathfinder Penicillin and Phony Negroni, an NA lager, and a blood orange soda. Prices range from $5 to $12, making these accessible options that mirror the cocktail list's creativity.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple NA cocktail options go beyond standard sodas, including a NA Negroni.
- — The NA lager provides a beer alternative for non-drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Pathfinder Penicillin — Pathfinder NA Amaro, Ginger, Lemon ($12)
Pricing: NA cocktails and beer $6–$12; soda $5.
Spirits
These $6 shots offer a direct, affordable way to explore the amaro-focused program.; The 50/50 shot section provides a broad range of amari and spirits at a low price point.
Menu strengths
- — The 50/50 shot section provides a broad range of amari and spirits at a low price point.
- — Cocktails employ gin, vodka, mezcal, whiskey, tequila, and rum, showing versatility.
- — The diverse amaro list is central to the venue's identity.
Standout selections
- — Ferrari — Fernet Branca & Red Bitter ($6)
- — Affumicato — Rabarbaro & Mezcal ($6); The Charleston — Apricot & Gentian ($6)
Pricing: 50/50 shots $6 each; cocktails using spirits $16.
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