Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCon Alma
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Con Alma's beverage program is a study in range: seasonal cocktails with precise ingredients, a wine list spanning Old and New World with natural options, and a thoughtful non-alcoholic lineup. Happy hour and late-night specials make the program accessible. The cocktail menu's creative constructions and the wine list's global curation stand out.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Garden Party Spritz, a Citadelle gin and tomato water creation, or the Sherry Sherry Lady with Manzanilla and pickled cherry brine. For wine, explore the Testalonga Stay Brave Chenin Blanc or the Carl Ehrhard Old School Riesling. Late night, the Old Fashioned with Old Grandad Bonded is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive drinks and wine lovers looking for natural and organic pours will find common ground. The extensive non-alcoholic menu also welcomes designated drivers and those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour and late-night happy hour offer discounted cocktails, wine, and beer, making those times ideal for sampling a range. Evenings with live music likely enhance the experience, though specifics are not detailed.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $16, with happy hour specials at $8-$9. Wine bottles span $50 to $250, with some glasses at $15-$16. Beers run $5-$15, and non-alcoholic options are $6-$12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program's breadth is its hallmark: from tonic-focused cocktails like Root Down Tonic to a wine list that explicitly includes organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and natural selections. The non-alcoholic program is notably extensive, featuring 0% ABV spirits and dedicated mocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal and classic cocktails show creativity with ingredients like tomato water, sherry, and cachaca. Happy hour and late-night specials broaden accessibility. The menu spans spritzes, dessert cocktails, and tonic-focused drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal and classic offerings with inventive combinations.; Happy hour and late-night specials at $8-$9.
Standout selections
- — Garden Party Spritz: Citadelle gin, lime, agave, tomato water, sparkling wine.
- — Sherry Sherry Lady: Manzanilla sherry, Dolin blanc, pickled cherry brine.
- — Lush Life: Cilantro-infused Leblon cachaca, Brazilian limeade, mint.
Pricing: Cocktails $13-$16; happy hour $8-$9; late night $9.
Wine
Globally curated wine list with organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and natural options. Regions include Loire, Marlborough, Margaret River, Swartland, and Rheingau. By-the-glass and bottle formats offered.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive global selection with diverse regions and varietals.
- — Includes organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and natural wines.; Offers both by-the-glass and bottle options.
Standout selections
- — Michel Girard Sancerre 2024, Loire Valley.
- — Testalonga Stay Brave Chenin Blanc, Swartland.
- — Carl Ehrhard Old School Riesling, Rheingau.
Pricing: Bottles $50-$250; some glasses $15-$16; features $8-$9.
Beer
Beer list includes local and international options from Iron City Lite to Sapporo. Non-alcoholic beer available. Happy hour discount adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including local and international brews.; Includes non-alcoholic option.
Standout selections
- — Troegs Grand Cacao Stout.; Cigar City Jai Alai IPA.
- — Northcoast Brewing Thelonious Monk Belgian Style Ale.
Pricing: $5-$15; $1 off during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Extensive non-alcoholic program with dedicated cocktails, 0% ABV spirits, and N/A wine and beer. Offers variety and depth rarely seen.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of options: cocktails, wine, beer, spirits.
- — Dedicated N/A cocktail section.; Includes 0% ABV spirits like Free Spirits.
Standout selections
- — N/A Painkiller: coconut creme, orange, pineapple, nutmeg.
- — N/A Mojito: fresh mint, lime, Topo Chico.
- — Free Spirits The Spirit of Gin, 0% ABV.
Pricing: N/A cocktails $10; N/A wine $12; N/A beer $6; 0% ABV spirits $8.
Spirits
Spirits program is defined by cocktail usage, featuring a range of gins, rums, tequilas, cachaca, and whiskey, including premium and craft labels. Non-alcoholic spirits also offered.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirit selection across categories.; Includes premium and craft options.
Standout selections
- — Citadelle gin in Garden Party Spritz and Nature Boy.
- — Leblon cachaca in Lush Life.; Hennessy VS in Social Call.
Pricing: No dedicated pricing; spirits used in cocktails.
How it sits with the food
While the food menu is not detailed in this review, the beverage program's diversity—particularly the wine list's range and the cocktail menu's savory and herbal notes—suggests pairing flexibility with a variety of dishes, likely jazz-inspired cuisine.
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