Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileHavana 59
Richmond, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Havana 59's bar menu is a mojito laboratory, offering at least seven variations alongside a roster of rum-centric classics. House-made lime cordial and fresh fruit purees anchor the program, and the Virago Mojito showcases a distillery. Cocktails are the clear focus, with a cigar list adding atmosphere. Happy hour drink specials draw mention from customers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Virago Mojito to taste Virago's Four Port blended rum, a local product. The Mango Jalapeño Mojito balances sweet and heat, while the Pusser's Painkiller delivers a nutmeg-spiked tropical classic. For something different, try the Jalapeño Basil Margarita or La Parchita.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Rum enthusiasts and mojito purists will find plenty to explore. Those seeking local spirits will appreciate the Virago partnership. The cigar selection may appeal to aficionados, though the focus here is on cocktails.
- When should I go?
- Evening visits align with the cocktail bar and cigar atmosphere.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktail prices are not listed on the menu, but happy hour specials are reported at $5-$6 for margaritas and mojitos. Standard pricing likely falls in the typical cocktail bar range.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program's depth is unusual: seven mojito variations, each built on house lime cordial and fresh produce. The Virago Mojito's use of a local rum distillery adds a regional touch that few bars replicate.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep mojito-focused menu with creative variations, house-made cordials, and fresh ingredients. The Virago Mojito highlights local rum. Cocktails are the clear strength, though pricing is unverified.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive mojito menu with at least seven variations.
- — Use of local Virago rum in a signature cocktail.
Standout selections
- — Virago Mojito – Virago's Four Port blended rum, fresh mint, house lime cordial.
- — Mango Jalapeño Mojito – rum, mango puree, muddled jalapeños, mint.
- — Pusser's Painkiller – Pusser's British Navy Rum, coconut cream, pineapple, orange, nutmeg.
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through cocktails, with rum leading, plus vodka, tequila, and liqueurs. No standalone spirits list or pricing was retrieved, but the range is evident.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu demonstrates a varied spirits inventory.; Local Virago rum features prominently.
Standout selections
- — Virago's Four Port blended rum in the Virago Mojito.
- — Gosling's Black Seal rum in the Dark and Stormy.
How it sits with the food
Dinner items like Steak Frites with red wine demi-glace and Black Bean Soup with coffee suggest robust flavors that could pair with a Dark and Stormy's ginger bite or a La Parchita's passionfruit acidity.
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