Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Charlotte, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails runs a serious cocktail program on a foundation of house-made everything: ten infusions, four shrubs, four natural sodas. The nine-cocktail signature list leans on these components, with prices hovering at $15-$16. A separate wine list spans regions and styles, and the bottled beer program is compact. The Green Room, an intimate speakeasy inside, earns community buzz for its cocktail focus. This is a bar that treats its pantry as a lab.
- What should I order?
- Start with the As You Wish, built on serrano-cinnamon tequila and strawberry-pink peppercorn shrub. The French Kiss, a blanco tequila number with strawberry and cucumber, shows restraint. For something darker, the Durango's Crown pairs rye with sherry and blackberry-ginger cordial. House infusions at $11 let you sample the technique behind the menu.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate house-made syrups and infusions will find plenty to dissect. The brunch menu's $35 mimosa carafe also suits groups seeking a shareable morning pour.
- When should I go?
- Evenings for the full cocktail menu and The Green Room experience. Brunch brings a dedicated cocktail list with a $13 Garden Grove and a $35 mimosa carafe, suggesting a lively daytime scene. The Green Room's intimate nature may warrant advance planning.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $15-$16, with house infusions at $11. Wine by the glass starts at $9, bottles from $34 to $100. Beer is modestly priced at $5-$7. A brunch cocktail like the Garden Grove costs $13, and a mimosa carafe runs $35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sheer breadth of house-made components—ten infusions, four shrubs, four sodas—distinguishes the cocktail program. The wine list's organic options and regional variety complement the cocktail-first identity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine signature cocktails built on ten house infusions, four shrubs, and four sodas. The menu shows a systematic approach to house-made ingredients, with creative builds like As You Wish and Durango's Crown. The Green Room adds a speakeasy dimension.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive house-made infusions, shrubs, and sodas demonstrate a craft cocktail focus.
- — The Green Room offers an intimate cocktail experience.
Standout selections
- — As You Wish: cinnamon+serrano infused tequila, strawberry+pink peppercorn shrub, soda ($16).
- — French Kiss: Corazon blanco tequila, strawberry, cucumber, agave, soda ($15).
- — Durango's Crown: Knob Creek rye, Lustau solera sherry, blackberry+ginger cordial, lemon, mint.
- — Garden Grove: strawberry Cappelletti, elderflower, cucumber, lemon, prosecco ($13).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $15-$16; house infusions $11.
Wine
A hand-selected list spanning red, white, rosé, and sparkling. Includes organic options like Montinore Pinot Noir and a $100 Voirin-Jumel Champagne. Pricing is accessible, with most bottles under $75.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across red, white, rosé, and sparkling.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir - Montinore: organic red from Oregon, $60 bottle.
- — Champagne - Voirin-Jumel: from France, $100 bottle.
- — Cava Brut - MiraMe: sparkling from Spain, $9 glass/$34 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $9-$14; bottles $34-$100.
Beer
A compact bottled selection covering Belgian Wit, Lager, IPA, and Pilsner. Includes local picks like Westbrook and Suffolk Punch, plus international Peroni. No draft options listed.
Menu strengths
- — Curated bottled beer selection with local and international options.
Standout selections
- — White Thai: Belgian Wit by Westbrook.
- — Daydream: Lager by Suffolk Punch, $7.
- — High Life: Lager by Miller, $5.
Pricing: Bottles $5-$7.
Nonalcoholic
Four house-made natural sodas (Grapefruit Ginger, Pomegranate Rosewater, Lavender Vanilla, Blackberry Ginger) offer creative non-alcoholic options. Coffee and tea round out the list, but no dedicated mocktails are documented.
Menu strengths
- — House-made sodas and shrubs offer unique non-alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — Grapefruit Ginger Soda: house-made natural soda.
- — Lavender Vanilla Soda: house-made natural soda.
- — Blackberry Ginger Soda: house-made natural soda.
Pricing: Coffee $4-$8; tea $4.
Spirits
A robust house-infused spirits program featuring vodka, bourbon, tequila, gin, and Aperol. These infusions anchor the cocktail menu and are also sold individually. No dedicated spirits list, but the infusion lineup shows deep commitment.
Standout selections
- — Toasted Pecan Vodka: house infusion, $11.
- — Blackberry + Ginger Bourbon: house infusion.
- — Serrano + Cinnamon Tequila: house infusion.
Pricing: House infusions $11.
How it sits with the food
The kitchen's seed oil-free, scratch-made approach aligns with the bar's house-made ethos. Brunch cocktails like the Garden Grove—Cappelletti, elderflower, cucumber, lemon, prosecco—pair with lighter daytime fare. The wine list's organic picks, such as the Montinore Pinot Noir, suggest a thoughtful match for the modern American menu, though specific pairings aren't documented.
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