Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLa Buena Vida - Durham
Durham, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
La Buena Vida's beverage program is built around a ten-variation to-go margarita section, from the $9.99 House to the $13.50 casamigos marg. Recipes specify tequila or mezcal with fresh-squeezed citrus mix, and named brands appear in the Top Shelf, casamigos, and Mezcalita builds. A recent customer account calls the strawberry margaritas very good and notes the drinks were well presented. A separate N/A Bevs section covers sodas, teas, coffee, agua fresca, and a virgin pina colada.
- What should I order?
- Start with the TO-GO Top Shelf Margarita, which uses Don Julio reposado and gran gala with fresh-squeezed citrus mix. For a smoky option, the TO-GO Mezcalita uses mezcal with fresh-squeezed citrus mix. The TO-GO spicy Pineapple adds pineapple juice and serrano pepper to tequila and citrus.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita drinkers who want a range of tequila and mezcal builds, including zero, Skinny, and spicy Pineapple variations, will find a clear lane here. Guests looking for nonalcoholic options also have a dedicated list of sodas, teas, coffee, agua fresca, and a virgin pina colada.
- What should I expect to spend?
- To-go margaritas range from $9.99 for the House to $13.50 for the casamigos marg. Nonalcoholic beverages range from $3.25 for sodas and teas to $7.99 for the Pina Colada Virgen.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu lists ten to-go margarita variations, including House, Top Shelf, Skinny, zero, casamigos, spicy Pineapple, tulum vibe, Mango, Strawberry, and Mezcalita. Recipes specify tequila or mezcal with fresh-squeezed citrus mix, and named brands appear in the Top Shelf, casamigos, and Mezcalita builds.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A ten-variation to-go margarita section anchors the program, with tequila and mezcal builds, fresh-squeezed citrus mix, and named brands in several recipes. The range covers House, Top Shelf, Skinny, zero, casamigos, spicy Pineapple, tulum vibe, Mango, Strawberry, and Mezcalita, with prices from $9.99 to $13.50.
Menu strengths
- — Ten to-go margarita variations on the menu, including tequila and mezcal options.
- — Named spirit brands appear in recipes, with Don Julio reposado in the Top Shelf and Casamigos blanco in the casamigos marg.
- — Fresh-squeezed citrus mix is specified across the margarita recipes.
Standout selections
- — TO-GO Top Shelf Margarita: Don Julio reposado, gran gala, and fresh-squeezed citrus mix for $12.99.
- — TO-GO Mezcalita: mezcal with fresh-squeezed citrus mix for $10.99.
- — TO-GO spicy Pineapple: tequila, fresh-squeezed citrus mix, pineapple juice, and serrano pepper for $10.50.
- — TO-GO casamigos marg: Casamigos blanco tequila with fresh-squeezed citrus mix for $13.50.
Pricing: To-go margaritas range from $9.99 (House) to $13.50 (casamigos marg).
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated N/A Bevs section covers sodas, teas, agua fresca, Mexican Coke, Topo Chico, Red Bull, Fevertree Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, juices, bottled water, and a Pina Colada Virgen. It also lists Cafe Americano, Cafe Espresso, and Cafe de Olla, with prices from $3.25 to $7.99.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated N/A Bevs section with a range of sodas, juices, waters, and a virgin pina colada.
- — Coffee options include Cafe Americano, Cafe Espresso, and Cafe de Olla.
- — Prices run from $3.25 for sodas and teas to $7.99 for the Pina Colada Virgen.
Standout selections
- — Pina Colada Virgen: non-alcoholic pina colada for $7.99.
- — Agua Fresca: non-alcoholic beverage for $4.99.; Topo Chico: sparkling mineral water for $5.00.
- — Fevertree Ginger Beer: non-alcoholic ginger beer for $4.00.
Pricing: N/A beverages range from $3.25 (sodas, teas) to $7.99 (Pina Colada Virgen).
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