Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileMarcelino’s Seaport
Boston, MA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Marcelino’s Seaport is a craft cocktail bar with a Mediterranean soul, evidenced by signature drinks like the Baklava and Celery. The wine list spans international regions with prestige labels, and the spirits collection reaches from Old Rip Van Winkle to Yamazaki 18. A small but thoughtful beer selection and creative non-alcoholic cocktails round out the program. Guests consistently praise the cocktails, and the venue’s waterfront patio adds to its appeal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Baklava, a butter fat-washed whiskey cocktail with house spices, or the Celery with tequila and mezcal. For sharing, the Jallab serves three or more. Wine enthusiasts should consider Scarecrow or Opus One; spirits lovers can explore Yamazaki 18 or Hennessy XO.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, Mediterranean-inspired drinks, and spirits collectors looking for rare pours like Old Rip Van Winkle or Yamazaki 18. Wine drinkers will find prestige labels, and non-alcoholic options cater to those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Evenings for cocktails and the waterfront patio vibe, especially when sharing cocktails with a group. The venue’s stylish interior and harbor views make it a destination for special occasions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing is not listed in available sources, so no cost estimate can be provided.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Mediterranean-inspired cocktail program, with sections for Middle East, Mediterranean, and New World themes, sets it apart. Signature creations like the Baklava and Celery, plus a dedicated non-alcoholic menu, demonstrate a creative range. The wine list’s inclusion of Scarecrow and Opus One adds further distinction.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, Mediterranean-inspired cocktails organized by theme, with signature drinks like Baklava and Celery, plus sharing options like Jallab.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails with Mediterranean influences, including unique ingredients like zaatar and saffron.
- — Menu organized by theme (Middle East, Mediterranean, New World, All Time Favourites) for easy navigation.
Standout selections
- — Baklava: butter fat-washed Monkey Should, Cocchi di Torino, house baklava spices, orange blossom, honey.
- — Celery: blanco tequila, mezcal, celery shrub, zaatar, soda.
- — Quince/Cilantro: tequila, mezcal, sotol, Cocchi Americano, quince, cilantro, chili oil.
- — Saffron Daiquiri: Zacapa XO, black lime, honey, saffron, Peychaud's bitters.
Pricing: Pricing not available
Wine
Broad international wine list including red, white, rosé, and orange wines from France, Italy, Spain, Lebanon, and the US, with premium labels like Scarecrow and Opus One, plus Champagne from Dom Perignon and others.
Menu strengths
- — Includes high-end labels such as Scarecrow and Opus One.
- — Champagne and sparkling options from Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Pol Roger, and Laurent Perrier.
Standout selections
- — Scarecrow, Rutherford 2008 – Cabernet Sauvignon.
- — Opus One 2013 – Napa Valley.
- — Chateau Pichon Baron Longueville, Pauillac – Bordeaux.
- — Dom Perignon Vintage 2009 Rosé – Champagne.
Pricing: Pricing not available
Beer
Small but serviceable beer list with a non-alcoholic option (Heineken 0.0), international lagers, and an American IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a few recognizable brands like Peroni and Allagash White.
Standout selections
- — Allagash White – Belgian-style witbier from Portland, Maine.
Pricing: Pricing not available
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu with creative options like Non-Alcoholic Jallab, Passion Fruit Mule, and No-Groni Fruitato, indicating a thoughtful approach to zero-proof drinking.
Menu strengths
- — Creative recipes using ingredients like grapes, dates, carob, and strawberry-infused negroni batch.
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Jallab – grapes, dates, carob, orange & rose flower water.
- — No-Groni Fruitato – non-alcoholic negroni infused with strawberries, dried citrus, and thyme.
- — Passion Fruit Mule – ginger lemonade, passion fruit juice, ginger beer.
Pricing: Pricing not available
Spirits
Extensive spirits list covering all major categories, with rare and premium selections like Old Rip Van Winkle 15yr, Hennessy XO, Monkey 47, and Yamazaki 18y.
Menu strengths
- — Rare and premium offerings, including Old Rip Van Winkle and Yamazaki 18.
Standout selections
- — Old Rip Van Winkle 15yr – American rye.
- — Yamazaki 18y – Japanese whiskey.; Hennessy XO – Cognac.
Pricing: Pricing not available
How it sits with the food
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