Restaurant
Unclaimed profileJuniper Bar and Restaurant
Burlington, VT
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-21 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The beverage program at Juniper Bar and Restaurant leans hard into Vermont. The cocktail list runs 16 drinks, from a WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Old Fashioned to a Lapsang Souchong-infused Smoked Pine Sazerac, built with spirits from Caledonia, Smugglers Notch, Mad River, and WhistlePig. Wine covers sparkling through red with a dedicated Vermont section and natural bottles. Beer is a Vermont-heavy roster of 20-plus names. A six-drink Zero Proof section rounds it out.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Pine Sazerac, which uses Lapsang Souchong-infused Mad River Bourbon. The Hotel Vermont Negroni with private-label Tom Cat Gin is a solid second. For wine, the Ci Confonde from La Garagista or Lincoln Peak Vineyard's La Crescent keeps it local.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want Vermont producers represented across the entire list, from cocktails and beer to wine and zero-proof options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14 to $24, with the Old Fashioned at the top. Wine by the glass is $15 to $18, bottles $40 to $140. Non-alcoholic drinks are $5 to $14.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A seasonal, ingredient-driven list of 16 named cocktails rooted in tradition and built heavily on Vermont spirits. The range spans classics like the Old Fashioned and Bee's Knees to a smoked Sazerac, with prices from $14 to $24.
Menu strengths
- — Sixteen named cocktails on a seasonal menu that changes frequently
Standout selections
- — Smoked Pine Sazerac — Lapsang Souchong-infused Mad River Bourbon, rich syrup, Peychaud bitters, absinthe ($16)
- — Old Fashioned — WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Whiskey, rich syrup, bitters ($24)
- — Hotel Vermont Negroni — Hotel Vermont private-label Tom Cat Gin, dry vermouth, Cynar, bitters ($16)
Pricing: $14–$24
Wine
Sparkling, white, rosé, red, and a dedicated Vermont section, with natural wine represented. Local bottles include La Crescent, Frontenac Noir, Marquette, and Petite Pearl from Vermont vineyards.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Vermont wines section featuring local vineyards; Natural wine offered alongside a broad regional list
Standout selections
- — Ci Confonde, La Garagista, Barnard, VT 2021 — Frontenac Noir ($70)
- — Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, VT 2021 — La Crescent ($60)
- — Col di Luna, Flora Prosecco, Veneto, IT, NV — Glera sparkling ($11/$40)
Pricing: Glass $15–$18; bottles $40–$140
Beer
A Vermont-focused beer list of 20-plus named beers built on relationships with brewers and maltsters, spanning crisp lagers, New England IPAs, and non-alcoholic options. Hill Farmstead, The Alchemist, Zero Gravity, and Lawson's Finest all appear.
Menu strengths
- — More than 20 named beers, all from Vermont breweries
Standout selections
- — Hill Farmstead, Edward — APA, Greensboro, VT; The Alchemist, Heady Topper — American DIPA, Stowe, VT
- — Lawson's Finest Liquids, Nitro Stout — Waitsfield, VT
Nonalcoholic
A six-drink Zero Proof section with named non-alcoholic cocktails plus Zero Gravity non-alcoholic beer. Prices run $5 to $14, and the cocktails go beyond simple soda builds.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Zero Proof section with six named non-alcoholic cocktails
Standout selections
- — Ambrosia — Wolfpeach Nectar of the Gods Seabuckthorn Oxymel, passionfruit, soda ($14)
- — Rescue Ranger — ginger-honey syrup, lemon, Zero Gravity Green State Pils ($8)
- — Ghia Le Spritz — non-alcoholic aperitif spritz ($10)
Pricing: $5–$14
Spirits
Vermont spirits from Caledonia Spirits, Smugglers Notch Distillery, Mad River Distillers, WhistlePig, and others are showcased, though the selection is presented primarily through the cocktail list rather than as a standalone spirits menu.
Menu strengths
- — Juniper serves Vermont spirits from Caledonia Spirits, Smugglers Notch Distillery, Mad River Distillers, WhistlePig and more.
Standout selections
- — Juniper serves Vermont spirits from Caledonia Spirits, Smugglers Notch Distillery, Mad River Distillers, WhistlePig and more.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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