Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileJane Jane
Washington, DC · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Jane Jane runs a cocktail program that respects spirits while having fun with them. The menu is organized by base spirit, with creative touches like a gin cocktail finished with red wine and a bourbon number with cold brew. Low-ABV and non-alcoholic options are built with the same care. A compact wine list and a small beer selection round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Crop Top, a gin, lemon, rosemary-thyme syrup, and red wine combination. For something smoky, the Mezcal 75 pairs mezcal with lime, orange, agave, and sparkling wine. The Gin Soaked Felon is a citrusy gin cocktail with St Germain and Cocchi Americano.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the organized, creative menu. Those seeking lower-alcohol or non-alcoholic options are well served. The cozy, retro living-room vibe attracts a relaxed crowd, though it can get crowded.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are lively; expect a wait as the bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14 to $19, with shots at $8. Wine bottles are $42 to $62. Beers are $10 to $13, and non-alcoholic drinks are $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is thoughtfully categorized by spirit, with low-ABV and non-alcoholic options integrated rather than an afterthought. Creative ingredients like rosemary-thyme syrup, cold brew, and rhubarb bitters show a playful approach.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A well-organized cocktail menu by spirit type, featuring creative combinations like gin with red wine and bourbon with cold brew. Includes low-ABV and non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Clear organization by spirit type with creative ingredient combinations.
Standout selections
- — Crop Top: Gin, lemon, rosemary-thyme syrup, red wine ($17).
- — Mezcal 75: Mezcal, lime, orange, agave, sparkling wine ($17).
- — Should We Be Bad?: Bourbon, cold brew, Nola coffee liqueur, velvet falernum, orange bitters ($17).
- — Gin Soaked Felon: Gin, St Germain, grapefruit, lime, Cocchi Americano ($16).
Pricing: $14-$19 per cocktail; $8 shots.
Wine
A compact but curated wine list covering red, white, skin contact, and sparkling categories with specific vintages and regions. Priced reasonably for bottle service. No by-the-glass pricing shown.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including skin contact and sparkling wines.
Standout selections
- — A. Berthet Rayne: Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre 2023, CDR ($44).
- — Pieropan Soave: Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave 2024, Italy ($46).
- — Chaos Theory: Red Blend 2023, Napa Valley ($62).
Pricing: $42-$62 per bottle.
Beer
A small beer and cider list with a pilsner, double dry hopped IPA, raspberry sour ale, and craft cider. Also includes a non-alcoholic IPA used in a cocktail. Prices are moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles including sour and cider.; Includes a non-alcoholic IPA option.
Standout selections
- — Other Half Forever Ever: Double Dry Hopped IPA ($10).
- — Thin Man Minkey Boodle: Raspberry Sour Ale ($10).
- — Feels Like Home: Craft Cider ($13).
Pricing: $10-$13 per beer/cider.
Nonalcoholic
Two dedicated non-alcoholic options: a spirit-free cocktail and a non-alcoholic IPA shandy. Priced at $14, they are thoughtfully constructed and integrated into the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic IPA used in a shandy, showing creativity.
Standout selections
- — Everybody's Looking At Her: N/A Lucano, pineapple, lemon, rhubarb bitters, egg white ($14).
- — Good Time Shandy: Other Half All In NA IPA, grapefruit, lime, rhubarb ($14).
Pricing: $14 for non-alcoholic drinks.
Spirits
Spirits are the backbone of the cocktail program, with categories for gin, whiskey, rum, agave, and vodka. The menu showcases a wide range of base spirits, but no standalone spirits list or pricing is available.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive use of diverse spirits across cocktails.; Clear categorization by spirit type.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing; spirits are used in cocktails.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail list's range of flavors—from citrusy gin drinks to bourbon with cold brew—suggests pairings with bar snacks or light fare. The wine list includes a skin-contact option that could pair with a variety of dishes.
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