Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileKing Coil Spirits
Saint Paul, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
King Coil Spirits operates as a distillery and cocktail bar in pouring a menu that leans on house-made spirits and liqueurs. Signature drinks like Breakfast for Dinner and Trentaerbe Swizzle show a playful, ingredient-driven style, while classics like the Old Fashioned hold the line. Non-alcoholic versions of many cocktails broaden the appeal. The spirits program has earned international medals, and whiskey flights offer a direct taste of the distillery's range.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Breakfast for Dinner, a cereal milk punch cocktail with modern citrus gin. The Trentaerbe Swizzle delivers tropical herbaceous depth. For spirit-focused drinkers, the Whiskey Flight showcases bourbon, rye, and peaty poitin-style whiskey. Draft cocktails at $6 during happy hour are a bargain.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate house-made spirits and creative flavor combinations will find much to explore. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well served with plus-marked mocktails. Whiskey fans can sample the distillery's range via flights. The industrial-warm space suits casual outings or spirits-curious groups.
- When should I go?
- The patio is praised when weather permits. A margarita-making class has been highlighted as a fun, informative event.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $16, with the Old Fashioned at $15 and signature drinks like Breakfast for Dinner at $14. A Whiskey Flight is $16. Draft cocktails drop to $6 during happy hour. Non-alcoholic versions are priced the same as their alcoholic counterparts.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- King Coil is a working distillery, producing vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, agave spirit, and liqueurs in-house. Its spirits have won over a dozen international competition medals in 2024, including Best In Class Liqueur at the ADI competition and Minnesota Gin Producer of the Year at NYISC. The cocktail menu directly showcases these house spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails and well-executed classics, many built on house-made spirits. Prices are moderate, with a value-oriented happy hour. Guest reviews praise the creativity and taste.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails like Breakfast for Dinner and Trentaerbe Swizzle demonstrate inventive use of house-made ingredients.
- — A full classic cocktail list covers Old Fashioned, Negroni, Martini, Margarita, and Sazerac.
- — Draft cocktails at $6 during happy hour provide accessible entry points.
Standout selections
- — Breakfast for Dinner - Modern Citrus Gin, Fruity PEBBLES™ Cereal Milk Punch, Pineapple, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry ($14)
- — Trentaerbe Swizzle - Trentaerbe Herbal Liqueur, Pineapple, Lime Bitters ($13)
- — Old Fashioned - Bourbon, dem simple, bitters ($15)
Pricing: $10-$16 per cocktail; $6 draft cocktails during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program: many cocktails can be made without alcohol, indicated by a '+'. The range includes creative mocktails like The Pollinator+ and Cucumber Margarita+, offering full participation for abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic versions of many cocktails are available, indicated by a '+' on the menu.
- — The non-alcoholic options include creative combinations like Thai Chile Mojito+ and Honey & Brimstone+.
- — Pricing parity with alcoholic drinks ensures no penalty for choosing non-alcoholic.
Standout selections
- — The Pollinator+ - Dry Gin, Lavender Syrup, Lemon
- — Cucumber Margarita+ - Agave Spirit, Lime, Cucumber, Orange Curacao, Chile Pepper Tincture
- — My Salty Pal Oma+ - Vodka, Grapefruit Cordial, Lime, Bubbles, Salted Rim ($10)
Pricing: Same price as alcoholic versions, e.g., My Salty Pal Oma+ at $10
Spirits
A wide-ranging in-house distillery program with vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, agave spirit, and liqueurs. The spirits have earned international recognition, including Best In Class Liqueur at ADI 2024 and Minnesota Gin Producer of the Year at NYISC 2024.
Menu strengths
- — In-house distillery producing a broad range of spirits, from Dry Gin to Peaty Poitin-Style Whiskey.
- — Award-winning quality: over a dozen medals at 2024 international spirits competitions.
- — Whiskey flights allow direct comparison of bourbon, rye, and peaty expressions.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey Flight - Bourbon, Rye, Peaty ($16)
- — Botanical Flight - Dry Gin, Modern Gin, Trentaerbe
Pricing: Whiskey Flight $16; bottle prices not listed
How it sits with the food
OG ZaZa, a New Haven-style artisan pizza operation, operates inside King Coil Spirits. The pairing context is pizza-centric, though specific beverage-food matches are not documented. The savory, charred qualities of New Haven pizza could complement the herbal Trentaerbe Swizzle or a classic Negroni.
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