Restaurant
Unclaimed profileKickback Jack's Winston - Salem
Winston-Salem, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kickback Jack's pours a wide, crowd-friendly beverage lineup: a KBJ Cocktails list with Kettle One Punch and Jack's Long Island Tea, shooters, buckets, and a Mango Creamsicle fall special. Draft beer comes in pint, 23oz, and tower formats, and the wine list spans Cupcake and Vista Point reds and whites. Expect familiar names and easy-drinking pours rather than deep or adventurous selections.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Kettle One Punch from the KBJ Cocktails list, or try the seasonal Mango Creamsicle made with Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Monin Mango, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda. For beer drinkers, KBJ Brew is the house domestic, available on draft in pint, 23oz, or tower sizes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The main menu lists soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, and milk at $2.14 each, suggesting moderate pricing, but no other beverage prices are available.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is defined by its extensive, approachable range: over ten KBJ Cocktails, a fall Mango Creamsicle special, shooters like The Pickle Back, and the Original Cruzan Rum Bucket. Draft beer is offered in three sizes including a tower, and the wine list includes both Cupcake and Vista Point labels.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad KBJ Cocktails list includes Kettle One Punch, Jack's Long Island Tea, Kickin' CranApple Cooler, Tropical Crush, Front Porch Peach Tea, Southern Sunset, Effen Orange Fizz, and White Peach Sangria. Seasonal specials add variety, such as the Mango Creamsicle made with Pinnacle Whipped Vodka and Monin Mango.
Menu strengths
- — The KBJ Cocktails menu lists at least ten named cocktails, offering a wide range of flavor profiles from Long Island Tea to peach tea and sangria.
- — A seasonal Mango Creamsicle cocktail shows the program rotates specials.
Standout selections
- — Kettle One Punch is a named cocktail on the KBJ list.
- — Jack's Long Island Tea is a named cocktail on the KBJ list.
- — The fall Mango Creamsicle combines Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Monin Mango, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda.
Spirits
These are spirit-forward options beyond the cocktail list.; A dedicated shooters list provides quick spirit-based options.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated shooters list provides quick spirit-based options.
- — Bucket drinks like The Original Cruzan Rum Bucket offer a shareable format.
Standout selections
- — Washington Apple is a named shooter.; The Pickle Back is a named shooter.
- — The Original Cruzan Rum Bucket is a named bucket drink.
Wine
The wine list includes six reds and eight whites from Cupcake and Vista Point, covering Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, White Zinfandel, Moscato, and Rosé. All are familiar, commercially available labels rather than distinctive or unusual selections.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans a range of red and white varietals, offering something for most tastes.
- — Both Cupcake and Vista Point are well-known consumer brands, suggesting easy approachability.
Standout selections
- — Cupcake Cabernet is a named red wine.; Cupcake Chardonnay is a named white wine.
- — Vista Point Pinot Grigio is a named white wine.
Beer
Beer covers a broad spectrum from domestics like KBJ Brew, PBR, Yuengling, and Miller Lite to premium and craft options such as Blue Moon, Lagunitas IPA, and Dogfish 60 Minute IPA. Draft is available in pint, 23oz, and tower sizes, and ciders like Angry Orchard add variety.
Menu strengths
- — A wide selection of domestic, premium, and craft beers is listed, including IPAs and ciders.
- — Draft beer can be ordered in pint, 23oz, or tower sizes, offering flexibility.
Standout selections
- — KBJ Brew is the house domestic beer.; Lagunitas IPA is a named craft beer.
- — Dogfish 60 Minute IPA is a named craft beer.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings are standard: Pepsi products, iced tea, bottled water, coffee, and milk. The main menu lists these at a uniform price of $2.14 each, which is straightforward and predictable.
Menu strengths
- — A familiar range of soft drinks includes Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, and Starry.
- — Iced tea and coffee are available as non-alcoholic alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Iced tea is a named non-alcoholic option.; Coffee is a named non-alcoholic option.
Pricing: Soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, and milk are listed at $2.14 each.
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