Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profilejade bar
Paradise Valley, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Jade bar, perched at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, pours a serious cocktail program with farm-fresh ingredients and a lineup that runs from Spicy Margarita to Smoke & Vines. The wine list reaches for prestige, with Dom Pérignon and Ruinart, while local Arizona beers and a thoughtful non-alcoholic menu round out the breadth. Daily happy hour and mixology classes add approachable entry points.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Margarita (Casamigos blanco, cucumber, jalapeño, lime) for a bright, heat-forward classic. For something more complex, the Smoke & Vines layers blanco tequila, mezcal, Ancho Reyes, and tomato shrub. Wine drinkers should consider the Cakebread Chardonnay or a glass of Ruinart Rosé.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, well-crafted drinks will find much to like. Wine lovers can explore premium champagnes and a diverse by-the-glass list. Groups may enjoy private mixology classes, and those looking for a scenic resort bar with a strong happy hour will be satisfied.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs daily, offering discounted cocktails, wine, and beer—an ideal time to sample multiple drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $15 (e.g., Spicy Margarita). Premium pours are higher: Smoke & Vines is $23, and Dom Pérignon runs $95 per glass or $480 per bottle. Local beers are around $9, with happy hour specials like Huss Arizona Light Lager at $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's location at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain provides scenic views, but the beverage program stands on its own with a creative cocktail list, a wine program featuring prestige champagnes, and a strong local beer selection. Private mixology classes and a Cigar & Tequila Dinner add interactive, event-driven elements.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails use farm-fresh ingredients and premium spirits. The list includes Spicy Margarita, Strawberry Moon, Little Leaf, Thai Lotus, and Smoke & Vines. Happy hour discounts and private mixology classes add depth.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive signature cocktail list with creative, farm-fresh ingredients.
- — Daily happy hour offers discounts on select cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Margarita: Casamigos blanco tequila, cucumber, jalapeño, lime.
- — Smoke & Vines: Deleon blanco tequila, mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Cointreau, tomato shrub, lime.
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails $15 (Spicy Margarita); Smoke & Vines $23.
Wine
Diverse wine list with champagne, sparkling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon. Premium pours include Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, and Veuve Clicquot. Happy hour wine specials and sommelier select bottle discounts enhance value.
Menu strengths
- — Premium champagne selection including Dom Pérignon and Ruinart.
- — Sommelier select bottles at 50% off during summer specials.
Standout selections
- — Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne: Reims, France; $95 glass / $480 bottle.
- — Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne: Reims, France; $55 glass / $275 bottle.
Pricing: Happy hour wine by the glass from $11 (Torresella Prosecco) to $23 (Cakebread Chardonnay); Dom Pérignon $95/$480.
Beer
Focused on local Arizona breweries, with Four Peaks, Huss, Wren House, and Mother Road represented. Happy hour beer specials provide value. Non-alcoholic options like Athletic Free Wave and Clausthaler are available.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local beer selection featuring Arizona breweries.; Includes non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Four Peaks Kilt Lifter Amber Ale: Tempe, AZ; $9.
- — Huss Arizona Light Lager: Scottsdale, AZ; $7 happy hour.
Pricing: Local beers around $9 (Four Peaks Kilt Lifter); happy hour Huss Arizona Light Lager $7; Stella Artois $9/can or $40/bucket.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers. Poolside options like Elemental Elixir and Blackberry Basil Smash add refreshment. The Monday special pairs a mocktail with jumbo shrimp cocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic drinks including mocktails and NA beers.
Standout selections
- — Elemental Elixir: cucumber, mint, simple syrup, lime, soda water; $12/42.
- — Blackberry Basil Smash: blackberries, jalapeño, basil, lime, ginger syrup, lemonade.
Pricing: Elemental Elixir $12/glass or $42/carafe; Monday special includes mocktail for $40 per person.
Spirits
Program emphasizes hand-selected premium spirits, with tequila, mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, bourbon, and scotch appearing in cocktail recipes. Private mixology classes and a Cigar & Tequila Dinner showcase the spirits selection.
Menu strengths
- — Emphasis on premium spirits in cocktails and mixology classes.
- — Special events like Cigar & Tequila Dinner highlight tequila.
Standout selections
- — Thai Lotus: pink peppercorn infused Astral blanco tequila, lemongrass agave, lime, coconut milk, Thai basil.
- — Lilikoi Mai Tai: Clément rhum agricole blanc, Hamilton 86 demerara rum, passionfruit, lime, orgeat.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available; premium spirits used in cocktails.
How it sits with the food
The bar's cocktail program, with its farm-fresh ingredients, pairs well with light, fresh fare. The Spicy Margarita's cucumber and jalapeño complement ceviche or grilled seafood. The Smoke & Vines, with tomato shrub and chili, could stand up to richer dishes like short rib. Wine options like Whispering Angel Rosé suit lighter plates.
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