Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileCaptain Gregory's
Alexandria, VA · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Captain Gregory's is a cocktail bar with a menu of globally inspired, tropical-leaning drinks built on classic riffs. House-made ingredients like pecan praline, fenugreek, and ginger root shrub drive complexity. Zero-proof versions of a daiquiri and pisco sour are as ambitious as the alcoholic pours. A speakeasy ambiance with nautical touches completes the experience.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Royal Banana Syndicate, a rum-bourbon Manhattan riff with pecan praline and banana. The Flamingo Queen offers a tropical Hotel Nacional twist with fenugreek. For something adventurous, the clarified milk punch Ode To The Siren Of Sargasso, with cucumber, mint, and seaweed, is a must-try.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative, well-executed drinks will appreciate the inventive menu and house-made ingredients. Those interested in zero-proof options will find sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktails that don't compromise on flavor. The intimate speakeasy setting appeals to date-night seekers and those wanting a distinctive bar experience.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the candlelit speakeasy ambiance. The intimate setting suggests a quieter, more deliberate drinking experience, ideal for a nightcap or a date.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's commitment to complex, house-made ingredients—pecan praline, fenugreek, ginger root shrub, maple-chai orgeat—sets it apart. The zero-proof program is unusually ambitious, with milk-washed and shrub-based non-alcoholic cocktails that mirror the depth of the full-strength menu. The nautical-themed speakeasy setting adds to its character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktail menu with global influences, classic riffs, and house-made ingredients like pecan praline and fenugreek. Notable for creative zero-proof options.
Menu strengths
- — House-made ingredients like pecan praline, fenugreek, ginger root shrub, and maple-chai orgeat add distinctive depth.
- — Classic riffs (Manhattan, Hotel Nacional, Bijou, Cobbler, Old Fashioned) are reimagined with tropical and global twists.
Standout selections
- — Royal Banana Syndicate – rum and bourbon split base with pecan praline and banana, a Manhattan riff.
- — Flamingo Queen – tropical pineapple and stone fruit with fenugreek, a Hotel Nacional riff.
- — Ode To The Siren Of Sargasso – clarified milk punch with cucumber, mint, and seaweed, clarified with tofu.
Nonalcoholic
Two zero-proof cocktails that mirror the complexity of the full-strength menu, using ingredients like passion fruit, fenugreek, ginger root shrub, and maple-chai orgeat, with techniques like milk washing.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof options are not afterthoughts; they feature complex ingredients and techniques.
- — Lost At Sea is a milk-washed zero-proof pisco sour with maple-chai orgeat and grapefruit.
Standout selections
- — Dreamliner – zero-proof daiquiri with passion fruit, fenugreek, lime, and ginger root shrub.
- — Lost At Sea – zero-proof pisco sour with maple-chai orgeat, grapefruit, ginger root, and lemon, milk washed.
Spirits
Spirits are used thoughtfully across the cocktail menu, including rum, bourbon, sherry, and Jamaican overproof rum. No dedicated spirits list is offered.
Menu strengths
- — A range of spirits, from bourbon to Jamaican overproof rum, are integrated into creative cocktails.
- — Spirit selection supports the global, tropical theme of the menu.
Standout selections
- — Submerged Harbor – Jamaican overproof rum and sherry with dark berry jammy notes, a Cobbler riff.
- — To The Gunwales – bourbon-based Old Fashioned with smoked pine and burnt sugar.
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