Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
Bloomington, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar fields a serious cocktail list with originals like The Root Cause, a Benchmark bourbon and Amari Nonino number with carrot and grapefruit juices, and Blu Blood, a spicy vodka bloody mary. Prices run $10-$16. Non-alcoholic options are broad, from matcha lattes to fresh orange juice. Prosecco shows up in mimosas, and a guest vouches for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Root Cause ($14), a Benchmark bourbon and Amari Nonino cocktail brightened by grapefruit, carrot, and lemon. For a savory kick, try Blu Blood ($16) with Hanson's Habanero vodka and bloody mix. If you want something lighter, the Harvest Mimosa ($10) uses apple cider and cinnamon brown sugar.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking original, well-priced drinks will find much to like. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well covered with espresso drinks, matcha, and fresh juices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $16, with most originals around $14-$16. Non-alcoholic beverages run $4 to $7. A cocktail or two plus a coffee could land in the $15-$25 range.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on local ingredients, like Blu's Bees honey in The Loon, and shows range from a bourbon milk punch to a habanero vodka bloody mary. The bar's name and description emphasize 'expertly mixed cocktails,' and the menu spans breakfast through dessert drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu includes several original creations with detailed recipes, such as The Root Cause with Benchmark, Amari Nonino, and carrot juice, and The Loon with Wheatley Vodka and ginger liqueur. Prices are moderate, and local honey appears in multiple drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple original cocktails with specific, balanced ingredient lists.
- — Use of local ingredients like Blu's Bees honey adds a regional touch.
- — Range of styles from a savory bloody mary to a bourbon milk punch.
Standout selections
- — The Root Cause ($14) – Benchmark, Amari Nonino, grapefruit, carrot, lemon, honey.
- — Blu Blood ($16) – Hanson's Habanero vodka with bloody mix.
- — The Loon ($16) – Wheatley Vodka, Domaine de Canton, grapefruit, Blu's Bees honey.
Pricing: $10-$16
Wine
Wine appears in mimosas, with Prosecco used in both the FireLake Mimosa and the Harvest Mimosa. A customer recently praised a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as a great dinner choice, suggesting a modest but serviceable wine list.
Menu strengths
- — Prosecco is integrated into creative mimosas.; A customer reports a satisfying New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Standout selections
- — FireLake Mimosa ($13) – fresh squeezed orange juice sphere with Prosecco.
- — Harvest Mimosa ($10) – apple cider, Prosecco, cinnamon brown sugar.
Nonalcoholic
A wide range of non-alcoholic drinks is available, from Radisson Reserve coffee and espresso to matcha and chai lattes, plus fresh squeezed orange juice and lemonade. All are priced between $4 and $7.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection including coffee, tea, juice, and soft drinks.
- — Fresh squeezed orange juice and house lemonade offer made-to-order options.
Standout selections
- — Sweet Matcha Latte ($7); Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice ($6)
Pricing: $4-$7
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through cocktails rather than a standalone list. Named brands include Benchmark bourbon, Wheatley Vodka, Hanson's Habanero vodka, Amari Nonino, and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, indicating a thoughtful back bar.
Menu strengths
- — Specific, quality spirits are used in cocktails, such as Amari Nonino and Benchmark bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Benchmark bourbon in The Root Cause and Bourbon Milk Punch.
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