Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper's on 5th
West Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's on 5th holds a place as ' first craft cocktail bar, and its cocktail program has been recognized with awards. The key lime pie mule is the drink customers describe most vividly, a cocktail that tastes like key lime pie in a cup. Wine and beer are both served, and when a guest asked for a sweet wine and then sangria, the server checked with the bartender, who prepared a fresh sangria. The program leans on its cocktail identity rather than a deep published list, so the best approach is to ask what the bartender is making.
- What should I order?
- Order the key lime pie mule, the cocktail customers describe as excellent and tasting like key lime pie in a cup. If you want something wine-based, ask about sangria; a guest request for it prompted a fresh preparation from the bartender.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a creative cocktail and are willing to ask the bartender for guidance. Wine and beer drinkers are served, but the cocktail side carries the venue's identity.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- It is ' first craft cocktail bar, with an award-winning cocktail program behind it. The key lime pie mule gives the menu a signature drink, and the sangria request shows the bar will make a fresh wine-based drink rather than defaulting to a standard pour.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cooper's on 5th is ' first craft cocktail bar, and its cocktail program has been recognized with awards. The key lime pie mule is the standout, described as tasting like key lime pie in a cup. Another floral-named cocktail was noted as beautifully presented, though not what the guest expected.
Menu strengths
- — ' first craft cocktail bar with an award-winning program.
- — A key lime pie mule that customers describe as excellent and true to its name.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's on 5th as ' first craft cocktail bar and references an award-winning cocktail program.
Wine
A guest who asked for a sweet wine and then sangria had the server check with the bartender, who prepared a fresh sangria that the guest loved.
Menu strengths
- — OpenTable listing includes Wine among additional amenities and states 'Great beer, wine, and martinis.'
Standout selections
- — Sangria: prepared fresh for a guest who asked for it after requesting a sweet wine.
Beer
Beer is served and listed among the venue's amenities alongside wine and martinis.; Venue-authorized listing confirms beer service.; OpenTable listing includes Beer among additional amenities and states 'Great beer, wine, and martinis.'
Menu strengths
- — Venue-authorized listing confirms beer service.; OpenTable listing includes Beer among additional amenities and states 'Great beer, wine, and martinis.'
Standout selections
- — OpenTable listing includes Beer among additional amenities and states 'Great beer, wine, and martinis.'
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