Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMoonwalk Bar
Albuquerque, NM · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Moonwalk Bar anchors its cocktail menu in New Mexico-made spirits, with a signature lineup that includes the Downtown Old Fashioned, made with Dire Wolf Bourbon and Colkegan Single Malt, and the Pistachio Daiquiri using Moonwalk Rum. The bar also pours local wines and a rotating selection of New Mexico beers. Customers praise specific bartender-made drinks, including a blackberry hibiscus mule and a smooth old fashioned.
- What should I order?
- The Downtown Old Fashioned pairs Dire Wolf Bourbon with Colkegan Single Malt, simple syrup, and barrel-aged bitters. For a lighter option, the High Desert Storm mixes spiced rum, lime, peach bitters, and peach ginger beer. Both show the bar's commitment to local spirits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate cocktails built on regional distilling will find a program centered on New Mexico-made spirits, including Moonwalk's own vodka, gin, and rum. The bar's rotating local beer taps and wine list also appeal to those exploring the state's beverage producers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu draws heavily on Moonwalk's own vodka, gin, and rum, alongside regional producers like Dire Wolf Bourbon. The bar states it proudly serves New Mexico-made spirits, and it extends that local focus to its beer taps and wine list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists eight signature drinks, each built on local spirits like Moonwalk Rum and Dire Wolf Bourbon. Specific drinks such as the Downtown Old Fashioned, a blackberry hibiscus mule, and a Strawberry Shortcake cocktail, noting a perfectly smooth old fashioned stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — A wide array of named signature cocktails, from the High Desert Storm with peach ginger beer to the La Luna with blueberry syrup and ginger beer.
- — The menu explicitly states 'PROUDLY SERVING NEW MEXICO-MADE SPIRITS,' anchoring the cocktail program in local distillates.
- — Bartenders crafting specific drinks, including a Downtown Old Fashioned and a blackberry hibiscus mule stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Downtown Old Fashioned: Dire Wolf Bourbon, Colkegan Single Malt, simple syrup, barrel aged bitters.
- — Pistachio Daiquiri: Moonwalk Rum, lime, pistachio syrup.; High Desert Storm: spiced rum, lime, simple, peach bitters, topped with peach ginger beer.
Wine
The wine list is small but local, featuring St. Clair Mimbres Red, Demigod Cabernet Sauvignon, Demigoddess Chardonnay, and Tighty Whitey White Blend.
Menu strengths
- — A focused list of local wines, including red, white, and a white blend.
- — The menu directs guests to ask about the local selection, reinforcing a regional focus.
Standout selections
- — St. Clair Mimbres Red; Demigod Cabernet Sauvignon; Demigoddess Chardonnay
Beer
Beer taps feature Moonwalk's own Mexican Lager, Steam, and IPA, plus La Cumbre Elevated and Hefeweizen, Ex Novo Perle Haggard Pils, and Santa Fe Social Hour. Rotating taps, N/A options, canned beer, and ciders are also noted.
Menu strengths
- — A substantial tap list of local New Mexico beers, including three from the bar's own brewery.
- — The menu mentions rotating taps, non-alcoholic options, canned beer, and ciders, offering variety beyond the main list.
Standout selections
- — Moonwalk Mexican Lager; La Cumbre Elevated; Ex Novo Perle Haggard Pils
Spirits
The spirits program is built on New Mexico-made products, with Moonwalk Vodka, Gin, and Rum featured in the package section. The menu advertises a large selection of local spirits and beers, all packaged at Packie's Bar.
Menu strengths
- — The menu states 'PROUDLY SERVING NEW MEXICO-MADE SPIRITS,' with Moonwalk Vodka, Gin, and Rum listed.
Standout selections
- — Moonwalk Vodka; Moonwalk Gin; Moonwalk Rum; Menu states 'PROUDLY SERVING NEW MEXICO-MADE SPIRITS' and lists Moonwalk Vodka, Moonwalk Gin, and Moonwalk Rum in the package section.
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