Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCrave Dessert Bar
Charlotte, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Crave Dessert Bar pairs a dessert-driven cocktail list with a wine selection spanning everyday pours to Dom Perignon. The Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned and Habanero Passionfruit Margarita lead a menu that treats spirits as dessert ingredients. A small beer list and a single non-alcoholic option round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Habanero Passionfruit Margarita for heat and tropical contrast, or the Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned for a dessert-forward bourbon drink. Wine drinkers can opt for a glass of Siduri Pinot Noir or splurge on Dom Perignon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Those with a sweet tooth who like cocktails will find the dessert-inspired drinks appealing. Wine enthusiasts looking for a range from casual pours to premium champagne will also find something. The venue suits groups seeking after-dinner drinks and conversation.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are suitable for dessert and drinks, especially after a meal. The venue is positioned for late-night socializing over cocktails and wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $16-$18. Wine by the glass ranges from $10 to $15, with bottles from $38 to $400. A Bulliet Old Fashioned is $44.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into dessert flavors, with drinks like the Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned and Sincerely, Crave featuring hickory smoke. A wine list that includes both accessible glasses and Dom Perignon adds range beyond typical bar offerings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Dessert-inspired cocktails with a range of spirits. Creative options like Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned and Habanero Passionfruit Margarita.
Menu strengths
- — Wide spirit range including bourbon, tequila, gin, rum, vodka
Standout selections
- — Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned - Crown Royal chocolate, demerara simple, cherry bitters ($16)
- — Habanero Passionfruit Margarita - Chinola passionfruit liqueur, reposado, lime, red alae salt, habanero bitters ($18)
- — Sincerely, Crave - hickory smoke, 100+ proof bourbon, more smoke
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $16-$18.
Wine
Diverse wine list with reds, whites, sparkling, and dessert wines. Includes premium champagnes like Moët & Chandon and Dom Perignon.
Menu strengths
- — Range from affordable glasses to premium champagne; Includes dessert wine (Fonseca Bin Port)
Standout selections
- — Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut ($175)
- — Siduri Pinot Noir - Oregon ($14 glass/$49 bottle)
Pricing: Wine by glass $10-$15; bottles $38-$400.
Beer
Small beer list with domestic, local, and imported options. Includes local beers from OMB Brewing. Limited variety.
Standout selections
- — Elysian Space Dust IPA - Washington
Pricing: No beer prices listed.
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic offerings; only one non-alcoholic beer (Stella N/A) listed. No mocktail menu found.
Standout selections
- — Stella N/A - non-alcoholic beer, Belgium
Pricing: No pricing available.
Spirits
Spirits appear in cocktail descriptions, featuring premium bourbons like Bulliet and Crown Royal, as well as rum, gin, and vodka. No dedicated spirits list.
Standout selections
- — Bulliet Old Fashioned - Bulliet bourbon, demerara sugar, aromatic bitters ($44)
Pricing: Bulliet Old Fashioned priced at $44.
How it sits with the food
The dessert bar context suggests pairing sweets with the Fonseca Bin Port or a dessert wine. Dessert-inspired cocktails like the Cherry Chocolate Old Fashioned can complement chocolate-based desserts.
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