Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCin Cin Burger Bar
Winston-Salem, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cin Cin Burger Bar pairs its burger menu with a serious cocktail program split between signature creations and speakeasy classics. The Jailbird Jerky Bloody Mary brings house-made jerky, while the Camel City Smash mixes Larceny bourbon with fresh blueberry. A compact wine list, rotating taps, and boozy milkshakes round out the bar. Daily specials like Margarita Monday and Martini Thursday keep prices friendly.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Jailbird Jerky Bloody Mary ($13): Tito's vodka, a house spice mix, vegetable skewer, and a stick of house-made beef jerky. For bourbon, the Camel City Smash ($13) layers Larceny with fresh blueberry, lemon, and mint. Classicists should order the Sazerac ($14), made with Bulleit Rye and an absinthe rinse.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate both inventive bloody marys and properly made classics will find plenty to explore. Bourbon fans can work through the Old Fashioned or Sazerac, while those seeking lower-alcohol options have a French 75 or Prosecco-based Giggle Water. The boozy milkshake menu adds a playful draw.
- When should I go?
- Thursday delivers the deepest value with Martinis and well drinks at $5, while Monday's Margarita special is equally wallet-friendly. Wednesday brings half-price wine, and Tuesday discounts select pitchers. These daily specials reward those who plan visits around the week.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $10 to $15, with speakeasy classics at $12 to $14. Shooters are $9, well drinks hit $5 on Thursdays, and domestic beers are $4. Wines by the glass range $7 to $12, with bottles from $26 to $42.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's 'Speakeasy Cocktails' section offers a Sazerac, Old Fashioned, and French 75, while the 'Signature Cocktails' list pushes house creations like the Jailbird Jerky Bloody Mary and Camel City Smash. The venue brands itself around 'Gourmet Burgers, Speakeasy Cocktails & Boozy Milkshakes,' and the cocktail menu reflects that split personality with serious classics and playful originals.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans signature creations and speakeasy classics, with named spirits and fresh ingredients. Daily specials add value.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct cocktail lists: 'Signature Cocktails' and 'Speakeasy Cocktails' with classics like Sazerac and Old Fashioned.
- — Cocktails use named spirits (Tito's vodka, Larceny bourbon, Bulleit Rye) and fresh components like strawberry, blueberry, and mint.
- — Daily specials such as $5 Margaritas on Monday and $5 Martinis on Thursday broaden accessibility.
Standout selections
- — Jailbird Jerky Bloody Mary: Tito's vodka, house spice mix, vegetable skewer, and a stick of house-made beef jerky ($13).
- — Camel City Smash: Larceny bourbon, fresh blueberry, lemon, mint, berry liqueur, and club soda ($13).
- — Sazerac: Bulleit Rye, absinthe rinse, luxardo, sugar, and Peychaud's bitters ($14).
Pricing: $10-$15 signature; $12-$14 speakeasy; $5 specials
Spirits
The shooters are sweet, liqueur-driven concoctions rather than a display of aged spirits. Well drinks are featured in a weekly special, but there is no standalone spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails showcase bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, and rye, indicating a broad spirit base.
- — A 'Shooters' section with three named options provides playful, spirit-forward shots.
- — Thursday well drink special at $5 makes mixed drinks accessible.
Standout selections
- — The Apple Twist: Crown Royal apple, peach schnapps, pineapple ($9).
- — Pinky Blinders: Whipped vodka, watermelon liquor, lemon, simple ($9).
- — The Tuxedo: White chocolate, Damn Fine chocolate liquor, whipped vodka, butterscotch schnapps ($9).
Pricing: $9 shooters; $5 well drinks on Thursdays
Wine
A compact wine list covers white, red, and sparkling by the glass or bottle, with a Prosecco and three California labels.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and bottle options are available, ranging from $7 to $12 and $26 to $42.
- — Half-price wine special on Wednesdays offers a regular discount.
- — Selection spans Italy and California, including a sparkling Prosecco.
Standout selections
- — Avissi Prosecco: Italian sparkling, $10 glass / $38 bottle.
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir: California Pinot Noir, $12 glass / $42 bottle.
Pricing: $7-$12 glass; $26-$42 bottle
Beer
Beer selection includes domestic and imported/craft options with 16 rotating taps, though only a few are named. Domestic bottles are $4, imports and craft run $5-$6, and Tuesday's pitcher deal provides a group option. Non-alcoholic beer is available.
Menu strengths
- — 16 rotating taps provide variety beyond the listed domestic and imported bottles.
- — Priced accessibly: domestic $4, import/craft $5-$6.; Tuesday pitcher special at $9 offers a sharing option.
Standout selections
- — Guinness: Imported stout, $6.; Modelo: Imported lager, $5.
Pricing: $4 domestic; $5-$6 import/craft; $9 pitchers Tuesday
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Virgil's bottled sodas and a lineup of 'dry shakes,' with the Hot Chocolate Milkshake standing out. A customer recently praised the Hot Chocolate Milkshake for its quality, and the price point is reasonable for a dessert-like drink.
Menu strengths
- — Virgil's bottled sodas provide a craft soda alternative.
- — Dry shakes, including the Hot Chocolate Milkshake, offer a non-alcoholic treat.
- — The Hot Chocolate Milkshake received a recent customer compliment.
Standout selections
- — Hot Chocolate Milkshake: Frozen hot chocolate with hot fudge, marshmallows, and chocolate ice cream ($10).
Pricing: $10 shakes; $3.25 bottled sodas
How it sits with the food
Given the burger focus, the bar's boozy milkshakes and classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned could complement rich, grilled flavors. The Jailbird Jerky Bloody Mary's savory, spicy profile might stand up to a hearty burger, though the menu does not specify pairings.
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