Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileG Mig's 5th Street Pub
West Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
G Mig's 5th Street Pub runs a wide-ranging drink menu with a mule-heavy cocktail list, an Iowa-focused beer selection, and a full nonalcoholic lineup. Mig's Mule and the Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float highlight a playful cocktail approach, while local drafts and cans give beer drinkers reason to stay. Prices stay easy on the wallet.
- What should I order?
- Start with Mig's Mule, a blend of Meili Vodka, Amaretto, ginger beer, and lime. For something sweeter, the Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float pairs Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream with root beer. Beer fans should try a local draft like Big Grove Easy Eddy or a West O Chocolate Stout can.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like mule variations and affordable specialty drinks will find familiar ground. Beer enthusiasts looking for Iowa craft options on tap and in cans have a solid range to explore. The nonalcoholic beer selection also suits designated drivers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House Bloody Mary is $6.50, House Mimosa is $5.75, and nonalcoholic drinks like lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and hot tea run $3.00 each. Orange juice costs $4.00. Prices for other cocktails and beers are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans heavily on mules—Mig's Mule, Tequila Mule, Irish Mule, and a Cinnamon Mule—plus a Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float that stands out. The beer list pairs national drafts with a rotating seasonal and local Iowa cans, including West O and Toppling Goliath.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails center on mule variations—vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey, and cinnamon—plus a Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float. House Bloody Mary and Mimosa are also on the menu. A recent customer found the Bloody Marys average, which keeps the score from climbing higher.
Menu strengths
- — Several mule variations provide a cohesive, recognizable cocktail theme.
- — Priced at $6.50 and $5.75, the House Bloody Mary and Mimosa are budget-friendly.
- — The Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float offers an original dessert-like cocktail option.
Standout selections
- — Mig's Mule: Meili Vodka, Amaretto, ginger beer, and lime.
- — Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream with root beer.
- — Tequila Mule: Corazon Reposado Tequila, ginger beer, and lime.
Pricing: House Bloody Mary $6.50; House Mimosa $5.75.
Beer
The beer program mixes eight drafts with a rotating seasonal, national staples, and a broad selection of local Iowa cans. Local representation is strong, from Big Grove and Exile on tap to West O, Toppling Goliath, and Peace Tree in cans. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Local Iowa beers appear on both draft and can, including Big Grove, West O, and Toppling Goliath.
- — Draft list balances regional craft with familiar choices like Guinness Stout and Blue Moon.
- — Non-alcoholic beers like Coors Edge and Bud Zero broaden the selection.
Standout selections
- — Big Grove Easy Eddy (draft); West O Chocolate Stout (local can)
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list covers sodas, juices, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beers. Standard beverages are priced at $3.00, with juice at $4.00. Non-alcoholic beer options include Coors Edge, Bud Zero, and Guinness Non-Alcoholic.
Menu strengths
- — Range includes hot and cold beverages plus non-alcoholic beers.
- — Low $3.00 price point for lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and hot tea.
Standout selections
- — Lemonade — $3.00 — Non-alcoholic beverage; Fresh Brewed Ice Tea — $3.00 — Non-alcoholic beverage
Pricing: Lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and hot tea $3.00; orange juice $4.00.
Spirits
Named bottles like New Amsterdam Peach Vodka, Benchmark No. 8 Bourbon, and Corazon Reposado Tequila show a practical, mid-range shelf rather than a deep back bar.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits support a wide range of specialty cocktails, from mules to a bourbon cream float.
- — Includes recognizable brands across categories: vodka, bourbon, Irish whiskey, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Corazon Reposado Tequila (used in Tequila Mule); Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream (used in Buffalo Bourbon Rootbeer Float)
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