Restaurant
Unclaimed profileConnected
Peoria, IL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Connected pairs a cocktail list with clear structure against a wine list with serious range. Eleven cocktails split between seasonal and signature sections, including a Connected Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve and a Black Manhattan with Templeton Rye. The wine menu covers sparkling, white, rosé, red, Italian, and rare cellar selections, with a Featured Vineyards section that gives context for bottles like Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2018.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Connected Old Fashioned, built on Woodford Reserve with demerara syrup and Angostura bitters. For wine, the Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 comes with vineyard history and tasting notes, making it a clear choice from the list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This suits drinkers who want a cocktail list with spirit-forward classics and a wine selection that reaches into rare cellar bottles without abandoning recognizable labels. The dual focus makes it a reasonable stop for groups where some order cocktails and others want wine by the bottle.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail menu splits into seasonal and signature sections, so the seasonal side is worth checking when it changes. The wine list dated 12/26/23 offers a reference point for what has been available.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The wine list includes rare cellar selections such as Sassicaia 2019 and Penfolds Grange 2010 alongside sparkling wines like Dom Perignon 2013, so bottle prices likely span a wide range. Cocktail prices are not listed in the available menu details.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A Rare Cellar Selections section with Sassicaia 2019, Penfolds Grange 2010, Dominus 2018, and Quilceda Creek 2020 sets the wine program apart, while the cocktail list balances seasonal drinks with spirit-forward classics like the Sazerac and Black Manhattan.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eleven cocktails split between seasonal and signature sections, with spirit-forward classics like the Connected Old Fashioned, Sazarac, and Black Manhattan alongside drinks such as the Bella Vita and Mai Tai.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal and signature sections offer distinct choices across eleven cocktails.
- — Spirit-forward classics include the Connected Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve and the Black Manhattan with Templeton Rye.
- — The list spans styles from the lemon basil martini to the Mai Tai.
Standout selections
- — Connected Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, orange, gourmet cherry and cinnamon, served on the rocks.
- — Black Manhattan: Templeton Rye, Amaro Averna, orange bitters and gourmet cherry, stirred and served up.
- — Bella Vita: Prosecco, St Germain, sugar cube and Peychaud's bitters.
Wine
A dated wine menu covers sparkling, white, rosé, red, Italian, and rare cellar selections. The list includes Champagne from Moët & Chandon and Dom Perignon 2013, a Rare Cellar Selections section with Sassicaia 2019 and Penfolds Grange 2010, and Featured Vineyards notes for Silver Oak and Clos du Val.
Menu strengths
- — Rare Cellar Selections include Sassicaia 2019, Penfolds Grange 2010, Dominus 2018, and Quilceda Creek 2020.
- — Featured Vineyards provides history and tasting notes for selected wines like Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2018.
Standout selections
- — Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut 2013: Champagne, France, listed under sparkling wines.
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Alexander Valley, CA, featured with vineyard history and tasting notes.
- — Sassicaia 2019: Bolgheri Sassicaia, Italy, listed under Rare Cellar Selections.
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