Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCourtside Bar & Grill
Binghamton, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Courtside Bar & Grill centers on a broad Specialty Cocktails list priced $9–$14, with separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas for sharing. Wine service runs from six Barefoot by-the-glass options and La Marca Prosecco to a six-wine half-bottle list at $14–$22. A dedicated Mocktails section rounds out the drinks menu with three $5 options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned at $14, built on Smoked Maple Knob Creek Bourbon with Luxardo cherry syrup, bitters, and orange. For a lighter pour, the Elderflower Spritz at $9 combines Aviation Gin, St. Germain, lime, and Prosecco. If sharing, the large-format Courtside Megas are priced $45–$55.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad cocktail list with clearly named ingredient builds and a separate mocktail section will find the strongest options here. The large-format Courtside Megas suit groups comparing and sharing, while the by-the-glass and half-bottle wine service offers straightforward choices without a deep list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $9–$14, with Margaritas at $9–$12 and Courtside Crushes at $9 each. Large-format Courtside Megas are $45–$55. Wine by the glass is $7–$9.50, and half bottles are $14–$22. Mocktails are $5 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey builds, with separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas. A dedicated mocktail section with three named $5 options sits alongside the cocktails, and wine service includes both by-the-glass and half-bottle formats.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, named cocktail list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey builds, with separate sections for Specialty Cocktails, Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas. Ingredient builds are listed, and a dedicated mocktail section sits alongside the cocktails. Pricing runs $9–$14 for specialty drinks, with sharing formats at $45–$55.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named Specialty Cocktails with ingredient builds, priced $9–$14
- — Separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas
- — Spirits range across vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey
Standout selections
- — Smoked Maple Old Fashioned — $14 — Smoked Maple Knob Creek Bourbon, Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Simple Syrup, Bitters and Orange; garnished with orange twist and Luxardo cherry.
- — Espresso Martini — $10 — Smirnoff Vanilla, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Strange Brew Cold Brew; garnished with espresso beans.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $9–$14; Margaritas $9–$12; Courtside Crushes $9; Courtside Megas $45–$55
Wine
Wine service offers six Barefoot wines and La Marca Prosecco by the glass, plus a separate By the Half Bottle section with six wines at $14–$22. Both formats are available, giving a straightforward choice between a single glass and a half bottle without a deep or varied list.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and half-bottle formats are offered; Six Barefoot wines and La Marca Prosecco by the glass
- — Six wines by the half bottle at $14–$22
- — Half-bottle pricing stays within a narrow $14–$22 range
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco — $9.50 — Wine by the glass.
- — Whispering Angel Rosé — $22 — By the half bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $7–$9.50; half bottles $14–$22
Beer
Beer is referenced as a wide range of selections and a 'Next Level Menu + Tap' on the homepage, positioning it alongside burgers, wings, brunch, and cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Homepage references a wide range of beer selections
- — A 'Next Level Menu + Tap' is mentioned on the homepage
- — Beer is positioned alongside burgers, wings, brunch, and cocktails
Standout selections
- — Homepage references a wide range of beer selections and 'Next Level Menu + Tap'.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Mocktails section lists three named non-alcoholic drinks at $5 each, with ingredient builds for each. The section sits alongside the cocktail list, giving a clear non-alcoholic choice rather than only a default soda or juice option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Mocktails section with three named non-alcoholic drinks
- — All mocktails priced at $5 each; Ingredient builds listed for each mocktail
Standout selections
- — Sober Mojito — $5 — Mint, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Club Soda.
- — Sober Fruit Punch — $5 — Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Agave, Ginger Ale; garnished with lemon, orange and a cherry.
Pricing: Mocktails $5 each
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