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Crave Dessert Bar

Charlotte, NC

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 86 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-08-29 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

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

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 88 out of 100

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

Inebrious Wine score: 84 out of 100

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

Inebrious Beer score: 75 out of 100

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

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 70 out of 100

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

Inebrious Spirits score: 80 out of 100

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.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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