Bar
Unclaimed profileMary’s Bar of Tropical Escapism
Memphis, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mary's Bar of Tropical Escapism builds its drinks around rum, with a menu split into House-Bote Drinks, Tropical Breezes, On Island Time, and Large Format sections. The lineup runs from $12 to $14 for individual cocktails, with large-format shared drinks serving 2-6 guests at $28-$38 and shooters at $8. Named rums include Planteray, Privateer, Pusser's, Zaya, Old Monk, and Barbancourt. A separate 'Straight & Narrow (Non-Alcoholic)' section offers three Lyre's-based zero-proof cocktails for $12-$13.
- What should I order?
- Start with the B.O.T.E. Drink, built on three rums with coconut, cinnamon, Tahitian treat, pineapple, and lemon for $14. If you're sharing, the Lemú Maluna pairs two Planteray rums with volcano juice and coconut for $28. The Tropical Negroni, with Planteray Cut & Dry coconut rum, pineapple Campari, and banana Rouge Vermouth, is another solid route at $14.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want rum-forward cocktails with named producers and a menu organized by style. The zero-proof section makes it a workable stop for someone skipping alcohol, and the large-format options suit groups of 2-6.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual cocktails are $12-$14, shooters are $8, and large-format shared cocktails run $28-$38 for 2-6 guests. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $12-$13. Tennessee adds a 15% liquor-by-the-drink tax plus 9.75% sales tax on cocktails and spirits.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu is unusually rum-specific, naming Planteray, Privateer, Pusser's, Zaya, Old Monk, Blackstrap, and Barbancourt across the cocktail list. A dedicated zero-proof section using Lyre's N/A spirits gives non-drinkers three named options rather than a token alternative.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A rum-forward cocktail menu split into House-Bote Drinks, Tropical Breezes, On Island Time, and Large Format sections. Drinks are built on Planteray, Privateer, Pusser's, Blackstrap, Jamaican, and Demerara rums, with individual cocktails at $12-$14 and large-format shared drinks at $28-$38 for 2-6 guests.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct cocktail sections plus a dedicated large-format category give the menu real range within its rum focus.
- — Large-format options priced $28-$38 serve 2-6 guests, making group ordering straightforward.
Standout selections
- — B.O.T.E. Drink ($14): three rums with coconut, cinnamon, Tahitian treat, pineapple, and lemon.
- — Lemú Maluna ($28): a pair of Planteray rums with volcano juice and coconut, designed for sharing.
- — Tropical Negroni ($14): Planteray Cut & Dry coconut rum, pineapple Campari, and banana Rouge Vermouth.
- — Panamanian Devil ($14): Planteray Panama 2012 single cask rum with blood orange, banana, and lime.
Pricing: Individual cocktails $12-$14; large-format $28-$38; shooters $8
Nonalcoholic
A 'Straight & Narrow (Non-Alcoholic)' section lists three zero-proof cocktails built on Lyre's N/A spirits, priced $12-$13. The options mirror the rum-forward approach of the main menu with named N/A cane spirits and house-style modifiers.
Menu strengths
- — Three named zero-proof cocktails give non-drinkers a real section rather than a single fallback.
- — Lyre's N/A dark cane and white cane spirits are named across the drinks.
- — Pricing at $12-$13 sits close to the alcoholic cocktail range.
Standout selections
- — N/A Mai Tai ($12): Lyre's N/A dark cane, Lyre's N/A white cane, orange, orgeat, and lime.
- — N/A Jungle Bird ($13): Lyre's N/A dark cane, Lyre's N/A bitter orange, pineapple, turbinado, and lime.
Pricing: $12-$13
Spirits
Named rums span multiple producers and styles, from Planteray and Privateer to Old Monk and Barbancourt.
Menu strengths
- — Named rums span multiple producers and styles, from Planteray and Privateer to Old Monk and Barbancourt.
- — Specific bottlings like Planteray Panama 2012 Single Cask and Zaya Alta Fuerza 16yr anchor individual cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Planteray Panama 2012 Single Cask Rum: used in the Panamanian Devil.
- — Zaya Alta Fuerza 16yr Rum: used in the Trinidad Especial 2.0.
- — Pusser's British Navy 84 Aged Rum: used in the Painkiller.
- — Old Monk 7yr Indian Rum: used in Mary's Grog.
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