Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFED
Stockton, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
FED pours a serious cocktail lineup, from the bourbon-and-berry Defendant to the smoke-kissed Smokeshow, alongside a deep wine list and a craft beer roster heavy on California breweries. The Jolly Rancherita and Clean AF show a playful streak, while bottle service reaches top-shelf tequilas and cognacs.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Defendant, a bourbon, lemon, basil, and blackberry number, or The Smokeshow, bourbon with wood-chip smoke. For a fruit-forward option, the Jolly Rancherita mixes tequila, yuzu, cucumber, and berries. If wine is the move, a glass of Meiomi Chardonnay at $8 is a reasonable entry.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will find the specialty list inventive, and fans of California wines and local craft beer have plenty to explore. The bottle service menu also suits groups looking for premium spirits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14 to $15, with wines $7 to $11 by the glass and craft beers $5 to $10. Bottle service starts around $180 and can reach $800 for premium spirits.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into bold, theatrical ingredients—cotton candy in Pretty Rare, wood-chip smoke in The Smokeshow—while the wine and beer lists stay grounded in California producers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative specialty cocktail menu spans bourbon, tequila, and vodka bases, with house signatures like The Defendant and The Smokeshow. Brunch and Taco Tuesday extend the lineup with FED-branded drinks and classics.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named house cocktails with detailed ingredient lists, indicating a developed program.
- — Seasonal or themed menus (brunch, Taco Tuesday) expand the core cocktail offerings.
Standout selections
- — The Defendant: bourbon, lemon, basil, blackberry.; The Smokeshow: bourbon, wood-chip smoke, orange twist.
- — Jolly Rancherita: tequila, yuzu, cucumber, strawberry, raspberry at $15.
Pricing: $14-$15 for named cocktails
Wine
The wine list covers major varietals from California and beyond, with well-known producers like Caymus and Cakebread. By-the-glass options start at $7, and sparkling includes Wycliff and La Marca Prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection of white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines by glass and bottle.
- — Includes local California producers such as Meiomi and La Crema.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Cabernet, $225 bottle.; La Marca Prosecco, $10 glass / $40 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $7-$11; bottles $28-$225
Beer
An extensive craft beer list showcases California breweries like Ballast Point, Firestone Walker, and Sierra Nevada, with styles ranging from hazy IPAs to stouts. Taco Tuesday offers Corona and Modelo at $4.
Menu strengths
- — Draft and bottled options from a wide range of local and national craft breweries.
- — Variety of styles including IPAs, stouts, ciders, and hard seltzers.
Standout selections
- — Moon Time Hazy NE IPA from Morgan Territory, $8.
- — Sculpin Grapefruit IPA from Ballast Point, $6.; Cool Kidz Juicy IPA from Cali Craft, $6.
Pricing: $4-$10
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are straightforward: fountain drinks, iced tea, coffee, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, and bottled orange juice, all at $4.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beverages available at a consistent $4 price point.
- — Includes bottled water and sparkling water options for designated drivers or abstainers.
Standout selections
- — Fountain drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, lemonade, raspberry tea.
Pricing: $4 each
Spirits
The bottle service menu reaches top-shelf tequilas, cognacs, and whiskeys, with Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul Reposado at $700. A full bar supports the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits selection for bottle service.; Wide range of categories including tequila, vodka, cognac, gin, and whiskey.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942, $700.; Remy Martin XO, $800.
Pricing: Bottle service $180-$800
How it sits with the food
Brunch cocktails like the FED Mimosa and FED Bloody Mary pair with the brunch menu, and Taco Tuesday specials on margaritas and palomas align with tacos.
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