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Little Rituals

Phoenix, AZ

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 91 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-08-26 · Based on current public sources

Menu evidence checked: 2026-08-02

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

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

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 94 out of 100

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

Inebrious Wine score: 86 out of 100

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

Inebrious Beer score: 82 out of 100

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

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 85 out of 100

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

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.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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