Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileMiel De Agave Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Miel De Agave is an agave-forward cocktail bar where the drinks earn the spotlight. Signature cocktails like Silk Rose, finished tableside with a rose garnish, and Chichén Itzá, a watermelon-mint number with a chile-rimmed presentation, anchor a menu of Mexican-inspired creations. The wine list offers red, white, and rosé selections paired to dishes, while non-alcoholic options include sodas, water, and non-alcoholic beer. Customers praise the passion fruit margarita as excellent.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Silk Rose ($17), a dramatic rose-garnished cocktail finished tableside. For a bolder choice, the Chichén Itzá ($17) brings watermelon and mint with a chile-rimmed presentation. The Agavero ($17) is positioned for pairing with bold plates.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Featured cocktails are priced at $17 each. Non-alcoholic drinks range from $4 to $8, with Corona NA at $8 and Mexican Coke at $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The pairings page explicitly matches each dish with specific cocktails and wines, such as Chichén Itzá or Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, making the beverage program integral to the meal. The tableside finish on Silk Rose adds a theatrical touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An agave-forward program with classic margaritas, Mexican-inspired signatures, and dessert-ready carajillos. Specific cocktails include Silk Rose, Agavero, and Chichén Itzá, each $17. The drinks as 'very top-notch' and praise the passion fruit margarita stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Named signature cocktails with clear descriptions, including the tableside-finished Silk Rose and chile-rimmed Chichén Itzá.
- — Pairings page integrates cocktails with dishes, suggesting a thoughtful approach to the bar program.
- — Positive customer feedback on both the passion fruit margarita and overall drink quality.
Standout selections
- — Silk Rose — $17 — a rose-garnished cocktail finished tableside.
- — Chichén Itzá — $17 — watermelon and mint with a chile-rimmed presentation.
- — Agavero — $17 — a Mexican-inspired cocktail built for bold plates.
Pricing: $17 per featured cocktail
Wine
The wine list includes red, white, and rosé selections, with specific bottles such as Ancient Peaks Merlot, Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon, and DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. Pairings are suggested for many dishes, from guacamole to short rib birria.
Menu strengths
- — Specific named wines across multiple varieties, including a Reserve-level Cabernet.
- — Curated pairings for dishes, such as Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc with guacamole and Campo Viejo Gran Reserva Tempranillo with short rib birria.
Standout selections
- — DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021; Paoloni Cabernet Merlot — suggested pairing for Ribeye Aguachile.
- — Campo Viejo Gran Reserva Tempranillo — suggested pairing for Short Rib Birria.
Nonalcoholic
A straightforward selection of sodas, water, and non-alcoholic beer, including Mexican Coke, Jarritos, and Corona NA. A customer found the tepache good. Prices run $4 to $8.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a non-alcoholic beer option, Corona NA, at $8.
- — Variety of familiar sodas and waters, with Mexican Coke at $5.
Standout selections
- — Tepache — noted as good by a customer.
Pricing: $4–$8
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