Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileLittle Rituals
Phoenix, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Little Rituals is a cocktail bar with a 30-plus drink menu that leans into koji, miso, and clarified milk punch. Its Scotsman's Famous Milk Punch and Bubbles & Fries pairing anchor a program that earned a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award. A compact wine list and local Arizona beers round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the White Grapefruit + Koji Paloma or the Golden Sgroppino. For a shared pour, the Scotsman's Famous Milk Punch in sharing size. The Bubbles & Fries pairing pairs Champagne with umami fries.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, technique-driven drinks will find much to like. Also suits groups ordering punches and those wanting N/A versions of creative cocktails.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the dark, intimate space. Reservations are strongly recommended, so plan ahead for prime times.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16-$25, with punches at $65 for groups. Wine bottles start at $42 and go to $360. Bubbles & Fries is $95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu's use of koji, miso, and clarified milk punch sets it apart, alongside a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award. The Bubbles & Fries pairing is a notable indulgence.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive 30+ cocktail menu with creative ingredients and techniques like koji, miso, and clarified milk punch. Award-winning recognition and consistent community praise for inventiveness.
Menu strengths
- — Creative use of koji, miso, and clarified milk punch in cocktails
- — Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best U.S. Hotel Bar
Standout selections
- — White Grapefruit + Koji Paloma: Tequila, white grapefruit, pomelo, koji soda, key lime, sea salt
- — Scotsman's Famous Milk Punch: Clarified with milk, bottled blend of liqueurs, wines, citrus, tea
- — Mr. Hollywood: Cognac, Pineau de Charentes, sweet onion cordial, Taittinger, with caviar and crème fraîche
Pricing: $16-$25; punches $65 for groups; Bubbles & Fries $95
Wine
Focused bottle list with global reach, including Champagne like Taittinger and Krug Grande Cuvée, plus orange wine and local Arizona labels.
Menu strengths
- — Includes premium Champagne options; Features local Arizona wines
Standout selections
- — Taittinger La Française Brut: Reims, France, $90
- — Meinklang 'Weisser Mulatschak' Orange Wine: Austria, $48
Pricing: Bottles $42-$360
Beer
Compact beer list with local brews, a range of styles from hazy IPA to sour lager, plus non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Local craft beer representation from Wren House; Includes non-alcoholic beers
Standout selections
- — Wren House 'Spellbinder' Hazy IPA: AZ, 6.5%
- — Donna's Pickle Beer: Sour Lager, Milwaukee, 4.4%
Pricing: $7-$11
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated N/A section with teas and mixers, plus N/A versions of several cocktails. Complimentary sparkling water on request.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple N/A cocktail versions; Complimentary Perrier and S.Pellegrino
Standout selections
- — Fever Tree Ginger Beer & Tonic
Pricing: No pricing available
Spirits
Premium spirits across tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, whisky, and cognac are used in cocktails, reflecting a high-quality back bar.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirit selection evident in cocktails; Emphasis on highest quality spirits
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing
How it sits with the food
The Bubbles & Fries pairing matches Champagne with umami fries; the Mr. Hollywood cocktail comes with house potato chip, caviar, and crème fraîche, suggesting food-friendly cocktail design.
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