Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileClementine Cocktail Bar
Providence, RI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Clementine Cocktail Bar runs a serious cocktail program in pairing original creations like the mezcal-forward I Think You Should Leave with classics such as the Aviation. Bartenders Travis and Karael earn guest praise for personalized, detail-driven service. The drinks list extends to wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, but cocktails are the clear draw. A 90-minute table limit during peak hours keeps the room moving.
- What should I order?
- Start with I Think You Should Leave ($18), a mezcal, pineapple, Aperol, and lime signature that shows the bar's creative bent. If you prefer a classic, the Aviation ($16) is executed with Fords Gin and crème de violette.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for original recipes and well-made classics will find a lot to like. Guests who appreciate bartender interaction and personalized drinks are especially well served, given the praise for Travis and Karael. The presence of non-alcoholic options and a small wine and beer list also gives lighter drinkers a place.
- When should I go?
- Peak hours carry a 90-minute time limit, so plan for a focused visit during busy times.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $15–$18, with classics $16–$19. Wines are around $14 per glass, beers and ciders $3–$9, and an N/A beer is $8. Expect a typical cocktail-bar spend, with some items lacking listed prices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's signature list shows genuine range, from the savory-sweet I Think You Should Leave to the clarified-style Breakfast in Fords Farm with Earl Grey gin and egg white. Guest reviews repeatedly cite bartenders who craft personalized drinks from flavor preferences — a level of service not every cocktail bar delivers. The 90-minute peak-hour limit is a practical, guest-rotation policy.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, creative cocktail menu spans original signatures and well-known classics. Named drinks like I Think You Should Leave and Aviation show technical range. The Espresso Martini, made with real espresso, is a guest favorite.
Menu strengths
- — Signature and classic menus offer depth, from mezcal and pineapple to a Fords Gin Aviation.
- — Bartenders Travis and Karael are praised for personalized, detail-oriented cocktail craft.
Standout selections
- — I Think You Should Leave: Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, pineapple, Aperol, lime — $18.
- — Aviation: Fords Gin, Maraschino Luxardo, crème de violette, lemon — $16.
- — Espresso Martini: made with real freshly brewed espresso, per guest reviews.
Pricing: Signature $15–$18; classics $16–$19
Spirits
The back bar supports a wide range of cocktails, with spirits including mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, rye, cognac, and tequila. While no dedicated spirits list is offered, the cocktail program demonstrates a well-stocked bar with varied base spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail recipes call for mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, rye, cognac, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Cocktail menu uses a variety of spirits including mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, rye, cognac, and tequila.
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