Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileEZ's Liquor Lounge
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
EZ's Liquor Lounge pours a wide-ranging cocktail menu that leans on familiar templates with a few twists. The Famous EZ Margarita stays classically built, while the EZ Mule adds hibiscus and vanilla. Beer cocktails like Shifty and Cold Turkey keep things loose, and the Ranch Water offers tequila, mezcal, or sotol. Prices stay friendly, from $7 to $14.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Famous EZ Margarita, a straightforward blend of Pueblo Viejo Blanco, Triple Sec, and lime for $12. For something with more edge, the Colorado Cool-Aid mixes Makers Mark, Amaro Montenegro, and Coors Banquet at $14. If you want a beer-based option, the Shifty at $7 lets you pick your shot to drop into a Lone Star.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a cocktail menu with both classics and creative riffs, plus a sense of humor in the beer-based options. The range of prices and styles means there is likely something for most tastes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $14, with beer cocktails from $7 to $8. The Ranch Water is $10, and a margarita is $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is extensive and includes creative options like the EZ Mule with hibiscus and vanilla, and the Nitro Irish Coffee with cold brew and thickened cream. Beer cocktails like Shifty and Cold Turkey add a playful, low-key streak.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, inventive cocktail list spans margaritas, mules, martinis, and old fashioneds. Several drinks show creative touches: the EZ Mule uses hibiscus and vanilla, the Colorado Cool-Aid pairs bourbon with Amaro Montenegro and Coors Banquet, and the Strawberry Watermelon Marg mixes tequila with mint and Waterloo Watermelon.
Menu strengths
- — Menu lists numerous cocktails including margaritas, mules, martinis, and old fashioneds.
- — Cocktail range is $10 to $14, with an extensive and creative menu.
- — Multiple named cocktails feature house twists on classics.
Standout selections
- — The Famous EZ Margarita — Pueblo Viejo Blanco, Triple Sec, lime — $12
- — EZ Mule — New Amsterdam vodka, hibiscus, vanilla, lime, St. Arnold's ginger beer — $10
- — Old Fashioned — Evan Williams Bonded bourbon, Angostura, dark sugar, orange peel — $12
- — Colorado Cool-Aid — Makers Mark, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, dark sugar, Coors Banquet — $14
Pricing: $10-$14
Beer
Beer-based cocktails are a clear focus, with two named pours: the Shifty and the Cold Turkey. The Shifty offers a Lone Star tall boy with a choice of seven different shots to drop in, while the Cold Turkey pairs a Montuckey Cold Snack with a shot of Wild Turkey 101. Bucket beers are also mentioned.
Menu strengths
- — Beer-based cocktails include named pours with clear descriptions.
- — Beer cocktail prices are reasonable at $7 and $8.
- — The Shifty's choice of tequila, fernet, bourbon, and more shows flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Shifty — Lone Star tall boy with your choice of tequila, Fernet, Tullamore D.E.W., bourbon, Fireball, Campari, or Jager — $7
- — Cold Turkey — Montuckey Cold Snack tall boy and a shot of ice-cold Wild Turkey 101 — $8
Pricing: $7-$8
Spirits
The menu references bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, and Irish whisky across its drink list.; Spirit selection includes bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, and Irish whisky.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit selection includes bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, and Irish whisky.
- — The Ranch Water offers a choice of blanco tequila, mezcal, or sotol with a Tajin rim.
Standout selections
- — Ranch Water — choice of blanco tequila, mezcal (+$3), or sotol (+$4), lime, soda, Tajin — $10
Pricing: $10-$14 with upgrades
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