Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge pours its own vodka, gin, bourbon, and rye into a seasonal cocktail list that leans on house-made Cherry Bounce and coffee liqueur. The Mammoth Gin and Tonic earns consistent customer praise, while dedicated zero proof options and spirit flights broaden the appeal. It's a distillery lounge where the cocktails and spirits are the point.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mammoth Gin and Tonic, a $10 pour with house gin, Northwoods Perfect tonic, and dehydrated citrus, or step up to the Manhattan, which uses Mammoth brandied cherries. For a broader look, the $12 Hand-Hewn Spirits Tasting Flight covers four house spirits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fans of craft cocktails and house-distilled spirits will find much to like. The zero proof section also makes it a viable stop for those skipping alcohol, with options like the Hibiscus Punch and Cherry Switchel.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $14 on recent menus, with zero proof options at $6 to $8. Spirit tastes start around $4, and flights are $10 to $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The lounge is attached to Mammoth Distilling, so the bar draws from its own copper-pot vodka, floral gin, and malt-forward bourbons and ryes.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu runs from classics like the Old Fashioned to house creations built on Cherry Bounce and coffee liqueur. Seasonal versions rotate, and the Mammoth Gin and Tonic has drawn repeated customer praise for its quality.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with classic and craft cocktails, including seasonal creations.
- — Customers specifically praise the gin and tonic, with some calling it spot-on.
Standout selections
- — Mammoth Gin and Tonic: house gin, Northwoods Perfect tonic, dehydrated citrus and juniper berries.
- — Manhattan: rye whiskey, Cherry Bounce, bitters, Mammoth brandied cherries.
- — Aviation: gin, cherry vérité, crème de lavender, lemon juice, Mammoth brandied cherries.
Pricing: $9-$16
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero proof section offers six non-alcoholic cocktails, from the bitter lemon tonic to a cherry switchel. These drinks are priced at $6 to $8, making them an accessible part of the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero proof cocktail section on the menu.
- — Options span bitter, herbal, and fruity flavor profiles.
Standout selections
- — Bitter Lemon Tonic: Curious Eye bitter lemon tonic with dehydrated fruit.
- — Hibiscus Punch: hibiscus tea, cinnamon syrup, Northwoods Wild ginger beer.
- — Cherry Switchel: tart cherry juice, apple cider vinegar, honey-ginger syrup, soda water.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
The spirits program showcases house-distilled vodka, gin, bourbon, and rye, plus liqueurs like Cherry Bounce. Tasting flights offer a low-cost way to explore, including a Borrowed Time flight with aged ryes and rum.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of house-distilled spirits covering vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, and liqueurs.
- — Tasting flights let customers sample multiple spirits affordably.
- — Limited releases like Northern Rye No. 03 add depth.
Standout selections
- — Hand-Hewn Spirits Tasting Flight: four spirits for $12.
- — Borrowed Time Spirits Tasting Flight: two pours including 12-year rye and XO Jamaican rum.
- — Woolly Bourbon: malt-forward with caramel malt.; Cherry Bounce: whiskey blended with cherries, barrel aged and spiced.
Pricing: Tastes $3-$7; bottles $20-$95
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