Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileGoodwin's Speakeasy
New Braunfels, TX
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-18 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Goodwin's Speakeasy runs a 14-cocktail list built on branded spirits and house-made syrups and shrubs. The range covers whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and vodka, so there is a logical entry point for most drinkers. The Goodwins Old Fashioned uses Four Roses Bourbon and honey simple syrup, while the Ancho & Lefty pairs Del Maguey Vida Mezcal with Cynar and mole bitters. Guests mention the Spicy Margarita and a Southside gin cocktail; the broader list earns similar praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Goodwins Old Fashioned: Four Roses Bourbon, homemade honey simple syrup, Angostura and orange bitters. For an agave-forward alternative, the Ancho & Lefty combines Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Cynar, ancho chile liquor, and mole bitters. The Pecan Praline, with TX Blended Whiskey and pecan roasted brown sugar syrup, is another named option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad, branded cocktail list with recognizable spirits and house-made modifiers will find a clear path through whiskey, agave, gin, rum, and vodka bases. Guests who prefer a specific base spirit can choose from multiple named drinks rather than a single house pour.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail menu suits an evening visit when a full list of 14 named drinks is the main draw. No timing details are supported.
- What should I expect to spend?
- No pricing is available for the named cocktails, so a spend estimate cannot be given.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The list is unusually broad for a single menu, with 14 named cocktails spanning whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and vodka, and it leans on house-made syrups and shrubs rather than only standard modifiers.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A 14-cocktail list with branded spirits, house-made syrups and shrubs, and a base range covering whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and vodka. Named drinks include the Goodwins Old Fashioned, Pecan Praline, Vieux Carre, Whiskey Sour, Blackberry Whiskey Smash, Floradora, Desperado, and Ancho & Lefty. Guests also mention a Spicy Margarita and a Southside gin cocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Fourteen named cocktails with branded spirits and modifiers give the list real breadth.
- — The base-spirit range covers whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and vodka, so the menu is not built around one spirit.
Standout selections
- — Goodwins Old Fashioned — Four Roses Bourbon, homemade honey simple syrup, Angostura Bitters, orange bitters.
- — Ancho & Lefty — Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Cynar, Ancho Chile Liquor, Mole Bitters.
- — Pecan Praline — TX Blended Whiskey, homemade pecan roasted brown sugar simple syrup, chocolate bitters.
- — Vieux Carre — Milam & Greene Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Cognac, Dom Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, Angostura Bitters.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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