Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMezcal Kitchen JC
Jersey City, NJ · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mezcal Kitchen JC runs a cocktail-first program with eight specialty drinks built on mezcal, tequila blanco, gin, and rum. The Smokey Bee's Knees and Smokey Sunset show a clear mezcal focus. Wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options are also available, including six wines by the glass or bottle, ten bottled beers, and aguas frescas. Daily happy hour drops cocktails to $7-$10 and sangria pitchers to $30.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smokey Bee's Knees, a beeswax-washed mezcal cocktail with St. Germain, lemon, honey, and egg white. For a lighter option, the Yuzu Highball combines Aviation gin, yuzu, and club soda. The Lychee Margarita offers tequila blanco, triple sec, lime, and lychee puree, with a reposado upgrade for $1 more.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for shareable pitchers and a broad happy hour will find plenty here, as will mezcal drinkers drawn to the agave-forward specialty list. The frozen margarita and piña colada formats suit casual gatherings.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs daily and is dine-in only, making it a straightforward choice for an early evening drink. The frozen and pitcher formats work well for group outings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $13-$14, wines by the glass are $14, and bottles are $42. Happy hour cocktails are $7-$10, bottled beers are $5, and sangria pitchers are $30. Regular pitchers are $40-$52.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans heavily on mezcal, with four of the eight specialty drinks using it, including the Smokey Bee's Knees and Avion de Papel Milk Punch. The daily happy hour spans classic and flavored margaritas, martinis, and sours at $7-$10.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight specialty cocktails with named spirits including mezcal, tequila blanco, gin, and rum. Frozen margarita and piña colada formats, plus classic, premium, and flavored margaritas by the pitcher. Daily happy hour covers a broad list at $7-$10.
Menu strengths
- — Eight specialty cocktails with named spirits including mezcal, tequila blanco, gin, and rum.
- — Daily happy hour offers house margarita, gin fizz, lemon drop, Moscow mule, old fashioned, sours, paloma, lychee martini, and lychee margarita at $7-$10.
- — Frozen and pitcher formats support group ordering, with margarita and sangria pitchers available.
Standout selections
- — Smokey Bee's Knees — $14 — Beeswax-washed mezcal, St. Germain, lemon juice, honey syrup, egg white.
- — Smokey Sunset — $14 — 400 Conejos mezcal, Aperol, Cointreau, lime juice, orange juice, agave.
- — Avion de Papel Milk Punch — $14 — Mezcal, Aperol, lime juice, Strega liqueur.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13-$14; happy hour cocktails $7-$10; margarita and sangria pitchers $30 during happy hour; pitchers: margarita $48, premium margarita $52, sangria $40.
Wine
Six wines by the glass and bottle plus Lamarca Prosecco. The list includes sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and white zinfandel. Sangria is available by the pitcher in red or white with choice of tequila or brandy.
Menu strengths
- — Six wines by glass and bottle plus Lamarca Prosecco.
- — Wine list includes sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and white zinfandel.
- — Sangria available by pitcher in red or white with choice of tequila or brandy; happy hour sangria pitchers $30.
Standout selections
- — White Haven Sauvignon Blanc — $14 glass / $42 bottle — 2024, Marlborough, New Zealand; grapefruit, lime, tropical fruit notes.
- — J Vineyards Pinot Noir — $14 glass / $42 bottle — 2022, California; fruit-driven character and balance.
- — Sangria — $40 pitcher — Choice of tequila or brandy; white or red.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $14; bottles $42; sangria pitcher $40; happy hour sangria pitcher $30.
Beer
Ten bottled beer brands including Heineken, Stella, Corona, Presidente, Pacifico, Victoria, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Coors Light, and Guinness. Two beers on tap: Kane Sneakbox IPA and Modelo Especial, with rotating drafts mentioned. Michelada upgrade available for +$2 on bottled beers.
Menu strengths
- — Ten bottled beer brands plus two taps with rotating drafts.
- — Michelada option on bottled beers for +$2.; Happy hour bottled beers $5.
Standout selections
- — Kane Sneakbox IPA — $9.50 — Beer on tap.
- — Modelo Especial — $8 — Beer on tap.
Pricing: Bottled beers $7-$8; drafts $8-$9.50; happy hour bottled beers $5.
Nonalcoholic
Aguas frescas include orchata and Jamaica hibiscus, available in 16oz and 32oz sizes. Smoothies include strawberry bomb, strawberry banana, piña colada, mango, and wildberry blast. Hot drinks include coffee, latte, mocha latte, orchata latte, espresso, hot chocolate, and Mexican coffee with tequila or Grand Brulot.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated aguas frescas and smoothie sections.; Broad bottled soda selection including Mexican brands.
Standout selections
- — Orchata Agua Fresca — $5 (16oz) / $8 (32oz) — Rice-based agua fresca.
- — Jamaica Agua Fresca — $4.50 (16oz) / $7 (32oz) — Hibiscus agua fresca.
Pricing: Aguas frescas $4.50-$8; bottled sodas $4; smoothies $6.50.
Spirits
Mexican coffee can be ordered with tequila or Grand Brulot at $9.; Mexican Coffee with Tequila — $9.00 — Hot drink with tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Mexican coffee can be ordered with tequila or Grand Brulot at $9.
Standout selections
- — Mexican Coffee with Tequila — $9.00 — Hot drink with tequila.
- — Mexican Coffee with Grand Brulot — $9.00 — Hot drink with Grand Brulot.
Pricing: Mexican coffee with tequila or Grand Brulot $9.
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