Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileInterlude Kitchen & Bar
Elk Grove, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Interlude Kitchen & Bar runs a capable, guest-friendly beverage program anchored by a generous happy hour and a Summer Weeknights prix fixe with wine pairings. The cocktail list mixes familiar builds like the Peach Mule and Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned with seasonal touches, while the wine selection leans on sommelier picks. Local California beers round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Peach Mule, a happy hour cocktail combining Wheatley Vodka, peach liqueur, ginger beer, and lime. For wine, the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace offers a crisp sparkling option. Beer drinkers can grab a Coast Kölsch Style Ale from Calicraft.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a well-rounded happy hour with cocktails, wine, and local beer will find plenty to like. The Summer Weeknights prix fixe appeals to those who enjoy curated wine pairings with their meal.
- When should I go?
- Summer Weeknights offers a special prix fixe with wine pairings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour prices are modest: Peach Mule at $12, Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé at $10, and Coast Kölsch Style Ale at $7. Prix fixe pricing is not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar stands out for its sommelier-selected happy hour wines and the Summer Weeknights prix fixe, which pairs each course with a specific wine. Local California beers add a regional touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Happy hour offers a concise list of classic and creative cocktails, including Peach Mule, Strawberry Margarita, Spring Blossom, and Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned. The use of recognizable spirits and mixers suggests a competent bar program.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of classic and creative cocktails on happy hour menu.
- — Uses premium spirits like Wheatley Vodka and Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Peach Mule – Wheatley Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Ginger Beer, Lime, Bitters.
- — Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned – Buffalo Trace, Demerara Syrup, Bitters.
Pricing: Peach Mule listed at $12 on happy hour menu.
Wine
Wine program features sommelier-selected pours and a prix fixe pairing. The Summer Weeknights menu pairs Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace, Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas, and Marc Brédif Vouvray with courses.
Menu strengths
- — Prix fixe includes wine pairings with each course.
Standout selections
- — Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace – sparkling wine, first course pairing.
- — Tablas Creek 'Patelin de Tablas' – red wine, second course pairing.
- — Marc Brédif Vouvray – white wine, third course pairing.
Pricing: Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé priced at $10 during happy hour.
Beer
Happy hour features a small but local beer selection including Coast Kölsch Style Ale, Scrimshaw Pilsner, Cool Kidz West Coast IPA, and Oatmeal Stout. Beers come from California breweries, adding regional character.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of styles from Kölsch to stout.
Standout selections
- — Coast Kölsch Style Ale – Calicraft Brewing Co, CA.
- — Scrimshaw Pilsner – North Coast Brewing, CA.
Pricing: Coast Kölsch Style Ale priced at $7 during happy hour.
Spirits
The cocktail program uses a range of premium spirits including Wheatley Vodka, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, and Buffalo Trace Bourbon. This suggests a thoughtful back bar, though no dedicated spirits list is available.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail program features a range of premium spirits.
Standout selections
- — Wheatley Vodka in the Peach Mule.
- — Buffalo Trace Bourbon in the Old Fashioned.
How it sits with the food
The Summer Weeknights prix fixe pairs Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace with a first course, Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas with a second, and Marc Brédif Vouvray with a third, suggesting a deliberate food-and-wine progression.
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