Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileEstereo
Chicago, IL · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Estereo runs a deep agave spirits list and a cocktail menu that moves across draft, shaken, swizzled, stirred, clarified, and frozen formats. The mezcal selection exceeds 100 expressions, including Estereo-exclusive bottlings, with raicilla, sotol, tequila, rum, and pisco priced by the ounce. Cocktails include the guest-selectable Breezy and a rotating frozen drink. Beer covers Mexican and labels, wine is limited to three Prisma pours by the glass, and the non-alcoholic section has housemade tepache and agua fresca.
- What should I order?
- Begin with a pour from the agave list, such as Mezcal Vago Tobasiche Estereo Exclusive or Real Minero Pechuga, both priced by the ounce. For a cocktail, the MEZCAL build blends several mezcals with watermelon, clarified lime, salt, and carbonation; the Breezy lets you pick the spirit. The housemade tepache is a strong non-alcoholic option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want to explore agave spirits by the ounce, especially mezcal, raicilla, and sotol, will find the most to work with. The cocktail list also suits anyone who wants a range of preparation styles, from draft and frozen to stirred and clarified. Beer and non-alcoholic options are solid but the spirits list is the main draw.
- When should I go?
- Fulton Market happy hour offers a $10 Medalla and a mezcal or tequila shot. In July, $1 from each community cocktail sold goes to A Little Lighter, an initiative by pediatric oncology nurses at Lurie's.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $14 at Logan Square and $8 to $16 at Fulton Market, with draft cocktails at $13 and $15. Wine by the glass is $15 or $16 for an 8.5oz pour. Beer ranges from $5 to $11. Non-alcoholic drinks are $5 to $13. Spirits are priced by the ounce, with mezcal from $7 to $22 or $24.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The agave spirits list is the defining feature: more than 100 mezcal expressions, plus raicilla, sotol, and tequila, all priced by the ounce. Estereo also carries exclusive and private batch bottlings, including Mezcal Vago Tobasiche Estereo Exclusive and Real Minero Barril Amarillo Estereo Private Batch. The cocktail menu spans an unusually wide set of preparation styles.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu covers draft, shaken, swizzled, stirred, clarified, frozen, and coffee formats across both locations. Named builds include MEZCAL, PALOMA, PISCO, and BREEZY, which lets the guest pick the spirit. A rotating frozen cocktail is offered at both locations.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple preparation styles, from draft and frozen to stirred, clarified, and swizzled.
- — Spirit-specific builds using mezcal, tequila, pisco, rum, cachaca, and sotol.
- — Breezy lets the guest choose the spirit; a rotating frozen cocktail is available at both locations.
Standout selections
- — MEZCAL: a blend of Vago, Mal Bien, Rey Campero, and Amaras mezcals with watermelon, clarified lime, salt, and carbonation.
- — PALOMA: Real del Valle and G4 tequila with grapefruit, lime, Maldon sea salt, and carbonation.
Pricing: $8–$14 (Logan Square); $8–$16 (Fulton Market)
Wine
Wine by the glass is limited to three Prisma selections: Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Pinot Noir, all 8.5oz pours at 13% ABV. The Sauvignon Blanc is California at Logan Square and Chile at Fulton Market. The Pinot Noir is 13.5% ABV at Fulton Market.
Menu strengths
- — Three Prisma wines by the glass at both locations.
- — Consistent 8.5oz pour size across all three selections.
Standout selections
- — PRISMA SAUVIGNON BLANC: 8.5oz pour, California at Logan Square and Chile at Fulton Market.
- — PRISMA PINOT NOIR: 8.5oz pour, Chile, 13% ABV at Logan Square and 13.5% at Fulton Market.
Pricing: $15 (Logan Square); $16 (Fulton Market)
Beer
The beer list spans draft and packaged options with Mexican, Puerto Rican, and selections. Draft includes Pacífico Lager and Casa Humilde Viva La Frida. Packaged beers include Victoria, Medalla Light, Heisler x Hopewell Shift Beer, Right Bee cider, and Monopolio IPA Especial. A michelada option is available at Logan Square for an additional $1.
Menu strengths
- — Draft and packaged options with Mexican, Puerto Rican, and selections.
- — Michelada option with packaged beer at Logan Square for an additional $1.
Standout selections
- — PACÍFICO, LAGER: draft beer from Mexico, 4.5% ABV, $7.
- — CASA HUMILDE VIVA LA FRIDA: draft hibiscus lime lager $9.
Pricing: $5–$11
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic section includes housemade tepache and agua fresca alongside Rosemary Spritz, Three Spirits Mule, Lagunitas Hop Water, Athletic Brewing Atlética NA, Mexican Coca Cola, and sparkling mineral water. A non-alcoholic option for the Coffee cocktail is available at Logan Square for $10. Prices at Fulton Market range from $5 to $13.
Menu strengths
- — Housemade options including tepache and agua fresca.; Several packaged NA beverages, including Lagunitas Hop Water and Athletic Brewing Atlética NA.
- — Non-alcoholic Coffee cocktail option at Logan Square for $10.
Standout selections
- — Housemade tepache: pineapple, black pepper, cloves, piloncillo, and Rare Tea Cellar Mallorca melon tea, $8–$10.
- — ROSEMARY SPRITZ: rosemary syrup, lime, and Martini & Rossi Floreale, $12–$13.
Pricing: $5–$13
Spirits
The agave spirits section is extensive, with over 100 mezcal expressions priced by the ounce, plus raicilla, sotol, tequila, rum, and pisco. Producers include 5 Sentidos, Mal Bien, Mezcal Vago, Neta, Real Minero, and Rey Campero. Exclusive and private batch bottlings include Mezcal Vago Tobasiche Estereo Exclusive and Real Minero Barril Amarillo Estereo Private Batch.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 mezcal expressions from producers such as 5 Sentidos, Mal Bien, Mezcal Vago, Neta, Real Minero, and Rey Campero.
- — Estereo-exclusive and private batch bottlings, including Mezcal Vago Tobasiche Estereo Exclusive and Real Minero Barril Amarillo Estereo Private Batch.
- — Priced by the ounce across mezcal, raicilla, sotol, tequila, rum, and pisco.
Standout selections
- — Mezcal Vago Tobasiche (ESTEREO EXCLUSIVE) • Emigdio Jarquin: mezcal from Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, $18 per ounce.
- — Real Minero Pechuga: mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, $22 per ounce.
- — La Venenosa Azul 20 años: raicilla from Jalisco, $20 per ounce.
- — Sotol Parejo Wild Leiophyllum: sotol from Familia Arrieta, Chihuahua, $14 per ounce.
Pricing: Priced by the ounce; mezcal $7–$22 (Logan Square), $7–$24 (Fulton Market)
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