Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileChartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge
Bonita Springs, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge stakes its claim as ' first and only craft cocktail bar and dessert lounge, and the menu backs it up. Eight named cocktails span Modern, Tiki, Overproof, and Free Spirited sections, with standard pours from $16 to $20 and luxury options up to $65. Spirit flights from $22 to $35 open up allocated tequila and whiskey, while a dedicated nonalcoholic menu holds its own. This is a serious drink destination in a town that hasn't had one.
- What should I order?
- Start with Dro's Own Zombie, an overproof tiki cocktail blending Zombie Blend, Fassionola, pineapple, citrus, and absinthe for $18. It's the most consequential pour on the menu, but the Strawberry Roan with bourbon, Aperitivo, Chamberyzette, maple, and Chartreuse Vegetal shows equal craft at $16.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking seasonal creativity and a deep spirits list will find plenty. The dedicated Free Spirited nonalcoholic section, including the Unthinkable Old Fashioned at $14, makes it a viable stop for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Standard cocktails run $16-$20, with luxury pours $35-$65. Nonalcoholic cocktails are $14, beers $6-$8, and spirit flights $22-$35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- It's the area's only dedicated craft cocktail lounge, with a menu organized into eight stylistic categories and a spirits list that includes allocated bottles like Fortaleza Still Strength and Willett Flo-Rye-Da. Spirit flights and a full nonalcoholic program round out the offer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal menu sections run from Modern and Classic to Tiki, Overproof, Dessert, and Luxury. Eight named cocktails use fresh juices and house-made ingredients, with creative combinations like guava eau de vie and charanda in Dude, Yea. Customers describe frequent menu changes and unique presentations.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails across distinct sections show range from vodka sours to overproof tiki.
- — Fresh juices and house-made ingredients support creative recipes like Rao's Revenge with masala and egg white.
Standout selections
- — Dro's Own Zombie ($18) – overproof tiki with Zombie Blend, Fassionola, pineapple, citrus, absinthe.
- — Strawberry Roan ($16) – bourbon, Aperitivo, Chamberyzette, maple, Chartreuse Vegetal.
- — Kyoto Cowboy ($18) – bourbon, cognac, Benedictine, honey.
- — Sunshine Highway ($16) – vodka sour with cantaloupe, lemon, pandan, vanilla.
Pricing: $16-$20 standard; $35-$65 luxury
Spirits
Extensive spirits list spans allocated whiskey, tequila, rum, mezcal, and amaro. Agave and Rum flights priced $22-$35 offer a way to taste. Named pours include Fortaleza Still Strength tequila, Willett Flo-Rye-Da whiskey, and Doctor Bird Florida Rum Society rum.
Menu strengths
- — Agave and Rum flights at $22-$35 provide structured tasting options.
- — Category depth covers whiskey, rum, mezcal, tequila, and amaro.
Standout selections
- — Fortaleza Still Strength – allocated tequila.; Willett 'Flo-Rye-Da' – allocated whiskey.
- — Doctor Bird 'Florida Rum Society' – rum.; Mezcal Vago 'Madrecuishe' – mezcal.
Pricing: Flights $22-$35
Wine
Wine list includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from California, France, and Spain. Natural wines and a bottle program are available on request. Named selections include Juggernaut Cabernet and Pascal-Jolivet Sancerre.
Menu strengths
- — Variety across red and white grapes from three countries.
- — Natural wine and bottle program on request adds flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal-Jolivet, Sancerre, FR ($18); Cabernet Sauvignon, Juggernaut, Clarksburg, CA
Pricing: Sauvignon Blanc $18
Beer
Compact beer list with PBR and Tripping Animals' No Mames Mexican Lager at $6, plus a rotating craft IPA at $8. Includes local craft and a nonalcoholic option from Fat Orange Cat.
Menu strengths
- — Low price point at $6-$8 makes it approachable.
- — Tripping Animals is a Florida craft brewery, adding local representation.
Standout selections
- — No Mames, Mexican Lager, Tripping Animals, Doral ($6)
Pricing: $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated Free Spirited section with four nonalcoholic cocktails, all $14. Recipes use N/A spirits like Lucano and Pathfinder, with options like the Unthinkable Old Fashioned described as having warm baking spice notes despite no alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — A full nonalcoholic section shows commitment beyond a token offering.
- — Clever use of N/A amaro and spirits in drinks like Fool's Gold and Run-Around.
- — Unthinkable Old Fashioned delivers a spirit-forward experience without alcohol.
Standout selections
- — Unthinkable Old Fashioned ($14) – warm baking spice notes, no alcohol.
- — Fool's Gold ($14) – N/A Lucana, lime, orange, demerara.
- — Blueberry Forager ($14) – N/A Lucano, blueberry, pineapple, lemon, soda.
Pricing: $14
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