Restaurant
Unclaimed profileJunior's Bar & Grill
Troy, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Junior's Bar & Grill runs a playful cocktail program with a long signature list, brunch specials, and happy hour pricing. The Dragon Berry Mojito and Sang-a-Rita show a house style leaning sweet and fruity. Beer and mocktails offer straightforward value, while wine remains a simple happy hour option.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dragon Berry Mojito, a muddled mint and lime drink with Bacardi Dragon Berry and club soda. For something with a red wine float, try the Sang-a-Rita, mixing tequila, triple sec, lime, and agave.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like fruity, sweet, and colorful drinks will find plenty to explore. The brunch specials and mocktail menu also give groups with varied preferences something to order.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the time to sample several signature cocktails at $8 each. Brunch offers a separate set of drink specials worth checking.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $12-$14, brunch cocktails $10-$25, and mocktails $7. Happy hour drops specialty cocktails to $8 and 16 oz. Cans of PBR or Narragansett to $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into dessert-like and tea-based drinks, such as the Orange Creamsicle Martini and Southern Peach Palmer. A dedicated mocktail section and a brunch menu with Build Your Own Mimosa add range beyond the usual bar offerings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad signature menu spans mojitos, tea-based drinks, and creamy martinis. Brunch adds Bloody Marys and mimosa builds. Prices are moderate, with happy hour discounts on several core cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature cocktails with distinct ingredients, from muddled mint to cream-based martinis.
- — Happy hour pricing at $8 makes several signature options more accessible.
- — Brunch specials like The Hangover Bloody Mary and Build Your Own Mimosa extend the cocktail range.
Standout selections
- — Dragon Berry Mojito: Bacardi Dragon Berry, simple syrup, muddled mint, and limes topped with club soda.
- — Sang-a-Rita: Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, agave nectar, and a red wine float.
- — Southern Peach Palmer: Crown Royal Peach, peach schnapps, tea, lemonade, and mint.
Pricing: $12-$14 signature; $8 happy hour; $10-$25 brunch specials
Wine
Happy hour offers an affordable $6 house wine option.; The Sang-a-Rita incorporates red wine as a float, showing some integration into the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers an affordable $6 house wine option.
- — The Sang-a-Rita incorporates red wine as a float, showing some integration into the cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour offers $6 house wines.; Sang-a-Rita cocktail includes a red wine float.
Pricing: $6 house wine during happy hour
Beer
Beer is straightforward value play: discounted drafts and cheap cans of classic lagers.; Happy hour includes $1 off selected drafts.; PBR and Narragansett are available in 16 oz. Cans for $4.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour includes $1 off selected drafts.; PBR and Narragansett are available in 16 oz. Cans for $4.
Standout selections
- — PBR 16 oz. Can at $4; Narragansett 16 oz. Can at $4
Pricing: $1 off selected drafts; $4 for 16 oz. Cans of PBR and Narragansett
Nonalcoholic
Three dedicated mocktails show attention to non-drinkers, with flavors mirroring the cocktail list. Priced at $7, they are a reasonable alternative to the alcoholic menu.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated mocktail section with three creative options.
Standout selections
- — JR's Mojito: Muddled mint and lime, lime juice, simple syrup, topped with seltzer.
- — JR's Peach 'Sans'-gria: Almond syrup, peach nectar, orange juice, and seltzer.
Pricing: $7 each
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