Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCoa Agaveria y Cocina
Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Coa Agaveria y Cocina pours a deep agave-focused cocktail list with over 20 handcrafted drinks, including a praised smoked margarita. A compact wine selection spans the Americas and Spain, while Mexican and local craft beers keep things easy. Agave spirits from different regions of Mexico anchor the program, backed by tequila, mezcal, raicilla, and sotol.
- What should I order?
- Start with the COA Margarita, built on El Jimador Reposado with orange liqueur and agave nectar. For a smoky turn, the Smokey Piña layers Mezcal Sombra with pineapple, chipotle, and Hellfire Bitters. Both run $11, a fair price for the quality.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate agave spirits and creative margaritas will find plenty to explore. The cocktail list's regional Mexican focus and the praised smoked margarita give agave enthusiasts clear reasons to visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11 each, with a $9 Luna Azul Margarita during happy hour. Wines cost $7 to $12 by the glass, beers $4 to $5, with $3 Tecate cans at happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's agave program reaches beyond standard tequila and mezcal to include raicilla and sotol, with exclusive access to high-end expressions. Cocktails draw on spirits from different regions of Mexico, giving the list a geographic depth uncommon in a cocktail bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Over 20 handcrafted cocktails built on agave spirits from different Mexican regions. The list spans reposado and blanco tequilas, mezcal, and raicilla, with a margarita base that can be customized with flavors like pomegranate or hibiscus. A reviewer singled out the smoked margarita as a favorite.
Menu strengths
- — Deep list of over 20 handcrafted cocktails, all priced at $11.
- — Agave spirits sourced from different regions of Mexico give the list geographic range.
Standout selections
- — COA Margarita: El Jimador Reposado, orange liqueur, agave nectar, lime, orange.
- — Smokey Piña: Mezcal Sombra, pineapple, honey, chipotle, lime, Hellfire Bitters.
- — Yelapa Sour: Raicilla Balam, pineapple, egg white, chile de arbol, lemon, Peychaud's bitters.
Pricing: $11 each; $9 Luna Azul Margarita during happy hour
Wine
A compact but geographically varied list covering sparkling, red, and white wines from Argentina, Chile, Spain, California, and Oregon. Available by the glass and bottle, with selections like a Mendoza rosé of Malbec and a California Chardonnay.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans multiple countries and regions, offering good variety.
- — Available by the glass and bottle, with reasonable price points.
Standout selections
- — Portillo Rosé of Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina – $9 glass/$30 bottle.
- — Talbott 'Kali Heart' Chardonnay from California – $11 glass/$38 bottle.
Pricing: $7–$12 per glass, $26–$42 per bottle
Beer
A straightforward beer list mixing Mexican staples like Modelo Especial and Pacifico with local craft options Craft and Steel Hands. No surprises, but the selection covers both easy-drinking lagers and hoppier IPAs at a fair price.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of Mexican and craft beers.
Standout selections
- — Modelo Especial – classic Mexican lager, $5.; Craft IPA – local craft option, $5.
Pricing: $4–$5; $3 Tecate can during happy hour
Spirits
The back bar focuses on agave spirits from different regions of Mexico, with exclusive access to high-end tequila and mezcal. Beyond tequila and mezcal, the program includes raicilla and sotol, used in specific cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Exclusive access to high-end tequila and mezcal.; Includes raicilla and sotol, broadening the agave category beyond standard pours.
Standout selections
- — Luna Azul Blanco – tequila used in several cocktails.
- — Mezcal Sombra – mezcal used in multiple cocktails.
- — Raicilla Balam – raicilla used in the Yelapa Sour.
- — Sotol Por Siempre – sotol used in the Una Ilusión.
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