Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMother's Lounge
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mother's Lounge pours a creative cocktail lineup with eight $14 signatures, from the champagne-topped Pornstar Martini to the coffee-laced Upper Martini. Happy hour drops classic cocktails to $7, and a dedicated mocktail menu covers non-drinkers at $7 each. Wines by glass and bottle round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pornstar Martini, a mix of vodka, passionfruit, lemon, champagne, and egg white. For something savory, the Bossy Bottom Martini brings green chile vodka with cucumber and basil. During happy hour, classic cocktails drop to $7.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate playful, ingredient-driven martinis and a wide happy hour selection will find plenty to explore. The dedicated mocktail menu also makes it easy for non-alcoholic drinkers to join.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $14; classic cocktails drop to $7 during happy hour. Mocktails are $7, and wine is $9–$10 by the glass or $30–$40 by the bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The libations menu balances a roster of playful signatures with a serious happy hour, plus a dedicated mocktail section. Drinks like the Banana Hammock and Spilt Tea show a willingness to mix spirits and flavors beyond the expected.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive and creative, with eight $14 signatures spanning vodka, gin, bourbon, and tequila bases. Happy hour offers a wide range of classic cocktails at $7 each, including the Dirty Martini and Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour features a broad selection of classic cocktails at a sharp $7 price, including the Dirty Martini, Margarita, and French 75.
- — Recipes show inventive combinations, such as The Upper Martini with cold brew coffee and Thai bitters, and Banana Hammock with bourbon and rum.
Standout selections
- — Pornstar Martini — vodka, passionfruit, lemon, champagne, and egg white, $14
- — Bossy Bottom Martini — green chile vodka with cucumber, jalapeño, and basil, $14
- — Fig + Honey — honey whiskey with elderflower, fig syrup, and champagne, $14
Pricing: $14 signatures; $7 happy hour classics
Wine
Wine is available by the glass and bottle, covering Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and sparkling. The list spans Italy and California, with several organic and skin-contact options at the bottle level.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named wines provide good varietal range from Pinot Grigio to Cabernet, with both glass and bottle service.
- — Bottle list includes interesting picks like Elizabeth Spencer Napa Valley Organic Chardonnay and Field Recordings skin-contact Pinot Grigio.
- — Glass prices are approachable at $9–$10, with bottles from $30 to $40.
Standout selections
- — Elizabeth Spencer, Napa Valley Organic Chardonnay, $40 bottle
- — Twenty Rows, 2020 Napa Valley Cabernet, $40 bottle
- — Domo Arigato, Field Recordings, California Skin Contact Pinot Grigio, $40 bottle
Pricing: $9–$10 glass; $30–$40 bottle
Beer
This is a functional, value-oriented beer offering rather than a deep selection.; A beer section on the libations menu ensures there is something for beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — A beer section on the libations menu ensures there is something for beer drinkers.
- — Thursday specials give a clear price incentive for domestic beer.
Standout selections
- — The libations menu includes a beer section.; Thursday specials include $1 off domestic beers.
Pricing: $1 off domestic beers on Thursdays
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu offers three creative non-alcoholic drinks at $7 each, featuring fresh citrus, herbs, vanilla, and ginger beer. The Wet Dream, Fabulous Fig Fiz, and Ditzy Spritzy provide solid alternatives without compromising on presentation.
Menu strengths
- — Three named mocktails with distinct ingredient profiles, from citrus and vanilla to rosemary and fig.
- — All mocktails are priced at a reasonable $7, making them an easy choice for designated drivers.
- — The menu is dedicated to non-alcoholic options, signaling thoughtful attention to this category.
Standout selections
- — The Wet Dream — citrus juices, Madagascar vanilla, egg white, orchid garnish, $7
- — Fabulous Fig Fiz — rosemary, lemon, fig + honey, soda, $7
- — Ditzy Spritzy — strawberries, cucumber, ginger beer, $7
Pricing: $7 each
Spirits
Spirit offerings are framed around weekly specials, including tequila shots, Jameson, Fireball, Jager, and various mixed shots. There is no standalone spirits list or bottle selection, so the category is best viewed as a shot-and-well program.
Menu strengths
- — Frequent spirit specials provide a lively, value-driven option for shot drinkers.
- — The specials list includes a broad array of popular spirits like Jameson, Fireball, and Jager.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers spirit specials including tequila shots, mixed shots, Jameson, Fireball, Rumple, Jager, Green Tea, White Tea, Lemon Drop shots, and double wells.
Pricing: Specials throughout the week
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