Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFranklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen
Salt Lake City, UT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen runs a serious drinks program from a historic building. The cocktail list leans original and technical, with smoked and barrel-aged touches, while the back bar stocks allocated bourbon and Scotch. Wine and beer lists cover familiar ground with some local Utah representation. Zero-proof cocktails get real attention, not an afterthought. Guests have singled out the Brown Eyed Girl for its smooth, flavorful profile.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Brown Eyed Girl, a Four Roses bourbon and Drambuie mix smoked with American oak, which a guest praised as smooth and flavorful. For gin drinkers, the Super Freak pairs Old G gin with Strega, Licor 43, and acid-adjusted orange juice. Both sit in the $17-$18 range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative, house-made ingredients will find plenty to explore, as will whiskey drinkers chasing rare pours. The dedicated zero-proof list also makes it a viable stop for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$20, with most signatures around $17-$18. Wine by the glass spans $11-$20, and beer pours run $8-$13. Spirit pours start at $10 and climb well above $30 for allocated labels.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar smokes select cocktails with American oak, as with the Brown Eyed Girl, and builds drinks around house-made syrups and bitters. The whiskey list includes allocated bottles like Blanton's and Weller 12 Year, which a website testimonial says are rarely seen elsewhere.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative list of original cocktails and classic variations, built with house-made ingredients and unique presentations. Eight named signatures range from a smoked bourbon old fashioned to a gin number with acid-adjusted orange juice. Guests have specifically praised the Brown Eyed Girl.
Menu strengths
- — Eight detailed signature cocktails with house-made syrups, bitters, and smoking techniques.
- — Menu spans bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, and mezcal bases, priced $12-$20.
Standout selections
- — Brown Eyed Girl: Four Roses bourbon, Waterpocket Notom, Drambuie, Borghetti, whiskey barrel aged bitters, smoked with American oak ($17).
- — Super Freak: Old G gin, Strega, Licor 43, acid-adjusted orange juice ($18).
- — Utah Old Fashioned: Old Forester and Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara, aromatic bitters ($18).
Pricing: $12-$20
Wine
Diverse by-the-glass and bottle list covering Oregon, California, South Africa, France, and Spain. Whites, reds, and sparkling are represented, with a guest noting an enjoyable blended white wine. Prices are approachable for most pours.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named wines spanning five regions and multiple varietals.
- — All wines offered by glass and bottle, with glass prices from $11 to $20.
- — A guest reported enjoying a blended white wine with their meal.
Standout selections
- — Elk Cove Pinot Gris: Willamette Valley, OR 2024 ($17 glass / $52 bottle).
- — Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet: Sonoma, CA 2022 ($20 glass / $60 bottle).
- — Perrin Cotes Du Rhone Reserve: Rhône, France 2021 ($14 glass / $42 bottle).
Pricing: $11-$20 glass, $30-$195 bottle
Beer
A solid list of drafts, cans, and bottles with strong local Utah representation, including Epic, Uinta, and Kiitos. Styles span hazy IPA, pale ale, stout, and Belgian strong ale. Most pours sit between $8 and $13.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named beers including three Utah breweries.; Variety of styles from hazy IPA to Belgian strong ale.
Standout selections
- — Epic Lunar Transit Hazy IPA: Utah hazy IPA ($9).
- — Delirium Tremens: Belgian Strong Ale ($13).; Kiitos IPA: Utah IPA ($9).
Pricing: $8-$13 per pour
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof program with three craft cocktails at $12 each and several non-alcoholic beers. The cocktails mirror the main list's creativity, using ingredients like Pathfinder, hibiscus, and salted rose simple. Beer alternatives include Athletic and Corona N/A.
Menu strengths
- — Three named zero-proof cocktails with complex, house-made components.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options from Athletic and Corona.; Pricing aligns with the main cocktail list at $12.
Standout selections
- — Path to Nowhere: Pathfinder, hibiscus, orgeat, lime, pineapple ($12).
- — Rose to the Occasion: Ritual N/A tequila, salted rose simple, grapefruit, lime, spritz ($12).
Pricing: $7-$12
Spirits
An extensive spirits list with a standout whiskey selection, including allocated bourbons like Blanton's and Weller 12 Year. Scotch, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and vodka are also covered. A website testimonial specifically mentions whiskeys rarely seen elsewhere.
Menu strengths
- — Large whiskey selection with allocated bourbon and premium Scotch pours.
- — Broad coverage of all major spirit categories.; Website testimonial highlights rare whiskeys.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's: Bourbon ($20).; Weller 12yr: Bourbon ($20).; Lagavulin 16yr: Scotch ($20).
Pricing: $6-$100 per pour
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