Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Lee's Summit, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant pairs a Napa-style tasting room with an extensive wine portfolio, award-winning Lux labels, and a Wine Club. The cocktail program is equally ambitious, from the PBJ Old Fashioned to lower-alcohol Life Balance drinks. A full bar and non-alcoholic alternatives round out a program that clearly prioritizes variety and approachability.
- What should I order?
- Start with the wine tasting flight, then try the PBJ Old Fashioned or Bin 61 Sour. For something lighter, the Life Balance Ranch Water. Brunch brings the Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary with a sidecar of local craft beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and those who like exploring varietals will feel at home. Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative builds, and designated drivers have dedicated non-alcoholic options.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour offers $8 cocktails, a good time to sample the bar. Weekend brunch features the Bloody Mary and bubbly specials.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13–$17, with happy hour options at $8. Wines by the bottle range from about $18 to $125, and tastings are available through the Wine Club.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Curated Icons series, a collaboration with Cakebread Cellars, and the Camille line by Master Sommelier Emily Wines add prestige. The Life Balance menu, with low-alcohol, low-calorie cocktails, is a thoughtful differentiator.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, extensive cocktail list with classics and originals, plus a lower-alcohol Life Balance line.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative offerings.; Life Balance cocktails cater to mindful drinking.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig bourbon, peanut butter whiskey, chocolate bitters, with a sweet red wine sidecar.
- — Bin 61 Sour: Woodford Reserve bourbon, lemon sour, Nightjar.
- — Espresso Classico: Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, cold brew.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $17; happy hour cocktails are $8.
Wine
Broad portfolio with award-winning Lux wines, a tasting room, and a Wine Club. Includes exclusive collaborations and Master Sommelier selections.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Club provides monthly tastings and member benefits.
Standout selections
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon: Napa Valley, created with Cakebread Cellars.
- — Camille Magnificent: By Master Sommelier Emily Wines.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Pinot Noir: ripe red fruit with a spicy finish.
Pricing: Bottles range from $17.99 to $124.99; Wine Club membership starts at $25.25 per month.
Beer
Solid beer list with draft and bottle options, including a house ale and local craft selection. Non-alcoholic choices available.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft and bottled beers including local craft selection.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA
Pricing: Draft beers $7.50–$8.50; domestic bottles $6.00, premium $6.75, craft $7.00.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic wine alternatives and spirit-free cocktails, including Seedlip-based options. Strong for designated drivers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic wine alternatives and spirit-free cocktails.; Includes non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar syrup.
- — Passion & Spice: pineapple, passion fruit, jalapeño, Tajín rim.
Pricing: Vivanté! At $10.75 per glass; Night Lite $12.99; Heineken 0.0 $6.25.
Spirits
Wide range of premium spirits used in creative cocktails, from bourbon to tequila. No standalone spirit list, but the cocktail program showcases them well.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in creative cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Mule with Tito's Handmade Vodka
- — Cooper's Hawk Margarita with Cazadores Reposado Tequila
- — (212) Manhattan with Knob Creek Bourbon and Carpano Antica
Pricing: Premium spirits are featured in cocktails range $13–$17.
How it sits with the food
The wine program's pairing suggestions have been praised, and the Bloody Mary comes with a sidecar of local craft beer, indicating a deliberate food-beverage integration.
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