Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFlask Cocktail Bar
Raleigh, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Flask Cocktail Bar is the full-service craft cocktail bar at the Brier Creek V Pizza location, with a beverage menu built around Italian aperitifs and a few well-chosen classics. The cocktail list runs from a Negroni Classico and Aperol Spritz to a signature Flask Old Fashioned, an Espresso Martini, and a Limoncello Mule, all priced $13–$15. Wine by the glass is $10–$12, with Prosecco, Chianti Classico, and Pinot Grigio, and the broader list reaches from Pinot Grigio to Barolo. Rotating local NC craft beer and Italian lager round out the taps, and a dedicated Non-Alcoholic Spritz is $8.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Flask Old Fashioned, the signature cocktail made with bourbon, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange peel. For a lighter aperitif, the Negroni Classico or Aperol Spritz fits the Italian bent. If you want wine, the Chianti Classico by the glass is $12. The Non-Alcoholic Spritz, with Seedlip, tonic, fresh citrus, and rosemary, is the zero-proof pick at $8.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a focused Italian-leaning cocktail and wine list alongside a wood-fired menu, and anyone looking for a dedicated non-alcoholic spritz rather than a token soda.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13–$15, wines by the glass $10–$12, local NC craft beer $7–$9, Italian lager $7, and the Non-Alcoholic Spritz $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated Flask bar concept at the Brier Creek V Pizza location, separate from the Side Door bar in Cary, with a named cocktail menu that leans Italian and a signature Flask Old Fashioned.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six cocktails with an Italian aperitif focus: Negroni Classico, Aperol Spritz, Flask Old Fashioned, Limoncello Mule, Espresso Martini, and Italian Margarita. The Flask Old Fashioned is the signature, and the list stays in the $13–$15 range.
Menu strengths
- — Named signature cocktail, the Flask Old Fashioned, with bourbon, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange peel.
- — Italian aperitif lean via the Negroni Classico and Aperol Spritz.
- — Consistent pricing at $13–$15 across the six drinks.
Standout selections
- — Flask Old Fashioned — $15 — bourbon, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel.
- — Negroni Classico — $14 — gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred over a large ice cube.
- — Espresso Martini — $15 — vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso, vanilla, shaken and served ice cold.
Pricing: $13–$15
Wine
Three wines by the glass—Prosecco, Chianti Classico, and Pinot Grigio—at $10–$12. The broader list is described as Italian and domestic, reaching from crisp Pinot Grigio to bold Barolo, and is positioned to pair with the wood-fired menu.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass range spans sparkling, white, and red.; Italian and domestic list with a range from Pinot Grigio to Barolo.
Standout selections
- — Chianti Classico — $12 — medium-bodied Tuscan red with cherry and herb notes.
- — Prosecco — $10 — sparkling Italian wine by the glass.
- — Pinot Grigio — $10 — crisp Italian white with citrus and green apple.
Pricing: $10–$12 by the glass
Beer
Rotating local North Carolina craft beers on tap, plus an Italian lager option. Pricing runs $7–$9, keeping the beer list simple and regional alongside the Italian-leaning beverage program.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating local NC craft beers on tap.; Italian lager available as a crisp alternative.
Standout selections
- — Local NC Craft Beer — $7–$9 — rotating North Carolina craft beers such as Trophy, Burial, and Ponysaurus.
- — Italian Lager — $7 — Peroni Nastro Azzurro or Moretti.
Pricing: $7–$9
Nonalcoholic
A single dedicated Non-Alcoholic Spritz made with Seedlip, tonic, fresh citrus, and rosemary, priced at $8. It is a deliberate zero-proof option rather than an afterthought.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic spritz listed on the beverages menu.
- — Seedlip base with tonic, fresh citrus, and rosemary.
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Spritz — $8 — Seedlip, tonic, fresh citrus, rosemary.
Pricing: $8
How it sits with the food
The wine list is described as pairing with the wood-fired menu, and the Chianti Classico is noted as a pizza wine.
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