Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFoxtail Lounge Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Foxtail Lounge runs a broad cocktail program with 16 signatures at a flat $12, from a smoked Foxtail Old Fashioned to a roasted-marshmallow Flor de Amor. The wine list leans on Moet & Chandon Champagnes and a few approachable stills; beer stays simple at $7. A competent, fairly priced drinks menu with something for most tastes.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Foxtail Old Fashioned, a bourbon, cherry syrup, brown sugar, and bitters build finished smoked. For a lighter turn, the Foxtail Paloma uses infused tequila with maraschino and hibiscus. Either lands at the flat $12 cocktail price.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate a long list of inventive, sweet-leaning signatures at a uniform price will find plenty to explore. Wine drinkers get a few recognizable labels, and beer drinkers have straightforward choices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $12 each; beers are $7; wines run $14 by the glass and $44 by the bottle, with Champagne pours from $19.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is the draw: sixteen signatures with layered ingredients like roasted marshmallow, fresh Brazilian espresso, and hibiscus, all priced at $12. The smoked Foxtail Old Fashioned stands out as a theatrical option.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Sixteen signature cocktails at a flat $12, spanning smoke, tropical, and espresso-driven builds. The list shows range with ingredients like roasted marshmallow, hibiscus, and fresh blackberries, all at a consistent price point.
Menu strengths
- — Sixteen signature cocktails provide broad stylistic range from smoked bourbon to coconut rum tropicals.
- — Each cocktail is $12, a consistent and approachable price across the entire list.
- — Recipes incorporate creative components such as roasted marshmallow, fresh Brazilian espresso, and infused tequila.
Standout selections
- — Foxtail Old Fashioned: bourbon, cherry syrup, brown sugar, bitters, smoked.
- — Flor de Amor: rum, passion fruit, peach, lemon, roasted marshmallow.
- — Foxtail Espresso Martini: vodka, fresh Brazilian espresso, coffee liqueur, brown sugar, roasted marshmallow.
Pricing: $12 each
Wine
A concise list pairs two Moet & Chandon Champagnes with a Whispering Angel rosé and three still wines. The selection skews familiar and well-priced, with Champagne available in both 187ml and full bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Champagne pours from Moet & Chandon in both 187ml and 750ml formats.
- — Still wines are uniformly priced at $14 glass / $44 bottle, simplifying choice.
- — The rosé, Whispering Angel 'The Beach', is a recognizable, food-friendly option.
Standout selections
- — Brut Imperial | Moet & Chandon: $19 (187ml) / $69 (750ml).
- — Brut Imperial Rosé | Moet & Chandon: $23 (187ml) / $78 (750ml).
Pricing: Still wines $14 glass / $44 bottle; Champagne $19-$23 for 187ml; $69-$78 for 750ml
Beer
Seven beers, all at $7, mix domestic standards like Corona and Modelo Especial with IPAs from Lagunitas and Firestone Walker. A straightforward list with nothing experimental but a fair price.
Menu strengths
- — All beers are uniformly priced at $7.; Includes a couple of IPA options for hop-focused drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Lagunitas IPA at $7.; Mind Haze IPA at $7.
Pricing: $7 each
Spirits
Spirits are represented by a single House Curated Shots section at $7. The menu does not list specific bottles or pours beyond this curated shot offering.
Menu strengths
- — House Curated Shots offer a bundled sampling route at $7.
Standout selections
- — House Curated Shots — $7 — Selection of house-curated spirits shots.
Pricing: $7 for House Curated Shots
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