Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCoco's Bistro
Dayton, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Coco's Bistro pairs a craft cocktail list with a deep wine program and local beer options. Cocktails like the Honey Pot show a playful use of bonded whiskey and cognac, while the wine list spans Cava to Napa Cabernet. A dedicated dessert cocktail section extends the evening.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Honey Pot, a mix of Old Grand-Dad Bonded, Cognac, burnt honey, citrus, and bitters at $15. For dessert, the Queen Regina layers Averna, crème de cacao, and Bulleit Bourbon. Wine drinkers can explore the Violet Hill Pinot Noir by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the inventive ingredient combinations and the dessert cocktail section. Wine lovers have a substantial list with global selections and splits, and those seeking local flavor can choose -area breweries.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Craft cocktails run $15, dessert cocktails $14. Wines by the glass range from $10 to $16, bottles from $34 to $125. Bottled beers are $4 to $8, and non-alcoholic drinks are $3 to $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's range is notable: a rotating natural wine list sits alongside a cocktail menu that includes a dedicated dessert section. The beer list draws on local breweries like Warped Wing and Yellow Springs, adding a regional accent.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails are built with house-made ingredients and a variety of spirits. Named selections like Low Five and Honey Pot show creative combinations, and a separate dessert cocktail section includes Espresso Martini and Queen Regina. Guests have mixed opinions on strength.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails demonstrate creative use of ingredients such as burnt honey, apricot, and allspice dram.
- — A dedicated dessert cocktail section offers sweet-leaning options like the Espresso Martini with vanilla vodka and espresso.
Standout selections
- — Honey Pot: Old Grand-Dad Bonded, Cognac, burnt honey, citrus, bitters.
- — Queen Regina: Averna, crème de cacao, chocolate, Bulleit Bourbon, Frangelico, Kahlúa.
Pricing: $15 cocktails; $14 dessert cocktails
Wine
A substantial wine list offers by-the-glass and bottle options across global regions, including sparkling, red, and white selections. A rotating natural wine list adds variety. Prices span from accessible to premium.
Menu strengths
- — The list includes a range of wine styles and regions, from Spanish Cava to Oregon Pinot Noir.
- — A rotating natural wine list is highlighted on the website.
Standout selections
- — Heitz Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) at $125 per bottle.
- — Violet Hill Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) at $15/$56.
Pricing: Glasses $10–$16; bottles $34–$125
Beer
Bottled beer selection spans domestic standards to craft offerings, with a strong local presence breweries. The menu even includes an option to buy a round for the kitchen. Prices are modest.
Menu strengths
- — Local brewery representation includes Toxic Brewery, Warped Wing, Yellow Springs Brewery, and Beer Company.
- — A 'buy a round for the kitchen' option encourages a communal gesture.
Standout selections
- — 3 Floyds Zombie Dust at $8.; Jackie O's Mystic Mama at $7.
Pricing: Bottles $4–$8
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are thoughtfully provided, including house-made strawberry basil honey lemonade, espresso, non-alcoholic beer, and hop water. The variety supports designated drivers and those abstaining.
Menu strengths
- — The menu includes a house-made strawberry basil honey lemonade.
- — Non-alcoholic beer and hop water options are available from Best Day Brewing and Shorts.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Basil Honey Lemonade at $8.; Shorts Thirst Mutilator Hop Water.
Pricing: $3–$8
Spirits
The only named spirit is Belle of Gin, which appears in cocktails. There is no standalone spirits list or additional producer information.
Menu strengths
- — Belle of Gin is a local product used in several cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Belle of Dayton Gin — Gin used in Reign in Blood and Patio Pounder cocktails
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