Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCoasters | Bar & Grill
Santa Cruz, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Coasters | Bar & Grill runs a cocktail program with two clear lanes: a Classic Cocktails section and a Specialty Cocktails section. The classics include a Coasters Mule, Classic Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Paloma, Coasters Bloody Mary, Westside Whiskey Sour, and Old Fashioned. The specialty side lists Wild Ruby Watermelon, Tropic Thunder, Venus Super Fly, Bourbon Baked Apple, Tropical Mimosa, Aperol Spritz, Coasters Slushy, and Jell-O Shots. Recipes name specific spirits such as Coasters Premium Vodka, 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila, Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon, Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, Captain Morgan, Venus Gin, Jack Daniel's Apple, and Mionetto prosecco.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Coasters Mule, made with Coasters Premium Vodka, Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer, and a squeeze of lime. The Spicy Margarita uses 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila with Triple Sec, lemon, and lime. The Old Fashioned is built on Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon with bitters, sugar, and an orange twist. The Coasters Bloody Mary brings a double shot of Coasters Premium Vodka, house made Bloody Mary Mix, and a pickled veggie skewer, with bacon available for $2 more.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a straightforward cocktail list that moves between classics and flavored specialties, with branded spirits named in the recipes. The Spicy Margarita, Paloma, and Aperol Spritz cover tequila, grapefruit, and prosecco directions. The Jell-O Shots and Coasters Slushy add a frozen and shot option. Beer drinkers have an extensive tap selection to consider alongside the cocktails.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail list spans classics, specialties, frozen drinks, and shots, so it can suit a range of occasions. The Coasters Bloody Mary with its pickled veggie skewer and optional bacon reads as a daytime or brunch-leaning order. The Jell-O Shots and Coasters Slushy point to a more casual, group-oriented visit. The Aperol Spritz and Tropical Mimosa fit lighter, earlier drinking.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $10 to $14. The Westside Whiskey Sour is $10; the Coasters Mule, Classic Margarita, Paloma, and Aperol Spritz are $11; the Spicy Margarita is $12; the Coasters Bloody Mary is $13; and the Old Fashioned is $14. Adding bacon to the Bloody Mary costs $2 more.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu separates Classic and Specialty sections, and the recipes name specific spirits rather than generic well liquors. Branded bottles include Coasters Premium Vodka, 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila, Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon, Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, Captain Morgan, Venus Gin, Jack Daniel's Apple, and Mionetto prosecco. The range covers classics, specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, and shots, with the Coasters Bloody Mary built on a double shot and a pickled veggie skewer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Recipes specify branded spirits including Coasters Premium Vodka, 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila, Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon, Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, Captain Morgan, Venus Gin, Jack Daniel's Apple, and Mionetto prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Classic and Specialty sections cover a wide range of cocktail styles.
- — Recipes specify branded spirits including Coasters Premium Vodka, 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila, Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon, Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, Captain Morgan, Venus Gin, Jack Daniel's Apple, and Mionetto prosecco.
- — The list spans classics, specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, and shots, with prices from $10 to $14.
Standout selections
- — Coasters Mule — $11 — Coasters Premium Vodka, Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer, squeeze of lime.
- — Spicy Margarita — $12 — 21 Seeds Jalapeno Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon, lime.
- — Old Fashioned — $14 — Westside Water Blue Label Bourbon, bitters, sugar, orange twist.
- — Coasters Bloody Mary — $13 — double shot of Coasters Premium Vodka, house made Bloody Mary Mix, pickled veggie skewer; add bacon $2.
Pricing: $10-$14; Bloody Mary add bacon $2
Beer
Pages state Coasters offers an extensive tap selection. Cocktail recipes also include Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer as an ingredient.
Menu strengths
- — Pages state Coasters offers an extensive tap selection.
Standout selections
- — Pages state Coasters offers an extensive tap selection.
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