Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFlying Saucer Draught Emporium
Memphis, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in runs a broad beverage program with a cocktail list that balances classics and originals. The Moscow Mule uses Old Dominick vodka, and the Saucer-Rita showcases Don Julio Blanco. Beer flights and brew fusions provide structure, while the spirits list covers bourbon, scotch, and tequila. It's a dependable stop for drinkers who want options without fuss.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Saucer-Rita, made with Don Julio Blanco, Ferrand Dry Curacao, fresh lime, and agave. For beer, the IPA Flight offers four selections of the bar's top IPAs for $17. If you prefer something herbal, the Purple People Drinker blends Old Dominick Gin with house blueberry-lavender syrup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a wide beer selection and a cocktail menu with both standards and creative touches. The beer flights appeal to those wanting to sample local and European options, while cocktail fans can find familiar and inventive drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $14. Wine by the glass is $7.50 to $12. Beer flights are $15 to $18, and brew fusions are $7 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer program stands out with named flights like The Local and IPA, plus brew fusions such as Saucer Black & Tan and Brewmosa. The current draft list includes seasonal picks like Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2026, and the cocktail menu uses local spirits like Old Dominick vodka and gin.
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Cocktails
Cocktail list spans eight drinks, from the Moscow Mule with Old Dominick vodka to the Saucer-Rita with Don Julio. Creative options like Jalapeno Business and Let That Mango use house-made syrups and Tajin rims. Pricing is consistent at $12-$14.
Menu strengths
- — Balanced mix of classics and originals, each with specific spirits and fresh ingredients.
- — Uses local spirits like Old Dominick vodka and gin in several drinks.
- — Creative touches such as house-made blueberry-lavender syrup and Tajin rims.
Standout selections
- — Saucer-Rita: Don Julio Blanco, Ferrand Dry Curacao, fresh lime, agave.
- — Purple People Drinker: Old Dominick Gin, house blueberry-lavender syrup, club soda.
- — Let That Mango: Jose Cuervo, mango puree, habanero-brown sugar syrup.
Pricing: $12-$14
Beer
Beer program features four flight options including The Local and IPA, plus brew fusions like Saucer Black & Tan. Current draft list includes Ayinger Brau-Weisse and Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2026. Community praise highlights European selections such as Chimay and Duvel.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple flight formats allow sampling local and IPA selections.
- — Brew fusions offer creative mixed-beer drinks at a set price.
- — Draft list includes seasonal and regional offerings like Ayinger Oktober Fest Marzen and High Cotton Lucky 44.
Standout selections
- — IPA Flight: four of the bar's top IPAs, $17.
- — Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2026: a seasonal lager on the current list.
- — Chimay: Belgian trappist ale praised by a customer.
Pricing: Flights $15-$18; fusions $7
Spirits
Spirits list covers whiskey, bourbon, scotch, tequila, gin, vodka, and cordials. Brands include Jack Daniels, Woodford, Macallan 12yr, Don Julio, and Tito's. No prices are listed, but the range is respectable for a draught-focused venue.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both American whiskey and international scotch options.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 12yr: a single-malt scotch on the menu.
- — Woodford: a bourbon available for cocktails or neat.
- — Don Julio: a tequila used in the Saucer-Rita.
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