Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNitro Kitchen & Cocktails
Merritt Island, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nitro Kitchen & Cocktails runs a broad beverage program across cocktails, wine, and beer. The cocktail list pairs fusion signatures like Dragon Mojitarita, Mexican Candy, and Sake Passion Sangria with classics including The Old Fashioned and The Negroni. Wine covers multiple varietals by the glass and bottle, and beer spans domestic, imported, and craft labels. Happy hour brings BOGO wine and beer promotions.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Saketini, a $12 mix of sake, Effen Cucumber Vodka, and lime with a cucumber ribbon, or the $12 Ginger Pepper Mule with Milagro, jalapeño syrup, ginger puree, and ginger beer. The $11 Sake Passion Sangria layers Nigori sake, Dragonberry Rum, and Moscato with passion fruit boba.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a wide drink list that moves from flavored fusion cocktails to classic stirred drinks, plus wine and beer options at several price points, will find plenty of choices. Happy hour promotions on wine and beer add appeal for casual visits.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the practical window for BOGO wine and beer, making it a good time to sample the list without committing to full-price bottles or rounds.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House wines run $5/$7 by the glass and $15 by the bottle. Joel Gott Pinot Noir is $12 glass/$36 bottle, Josh Cellars Cabernet $10/$30, and William Hill Chardonnay $9/$27. Cocktails like the Saketini and Ginger Pepper Mule are $12, Sake Passion Sangria $11. Beer includes Babycakes Oatmeal Stout at $8 and BFF Cider at $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list bridges two lanes: fruit-forward signatures such as Dragon Mojitarita and Mango Meltdown alongside standards like The Manhattan and The Martini. Sake appears in both the Saketini and Sake Passion Sangria, and Tajín rims show up on Mexican Candy and Mango Meltdown.
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Cocktails
A substantial cocktail list covers fusion signatures like Dragon Mojitarita, Mexican Candy, and Mango Meltdown plus classics including The Old Fashioned, The Margarita, The Manhattan, The Martini, and The Negroni. Coconut Margarita and Coconut Mojito drew strong guest praise. Happy hour drink promotions add value.
Menu strengths
- — Sake is used in two distinct drinks: the Saketini and the Sake Passion Sangria with passion fruit boba.
- — Coconut Margarita and Coconut Mojito both drew enthusiastic guest accounts for balance and execution.
Standout selections
- — Saketini: sake, Effen Cucumber Vodka, lime juice, and a cucumber ribbon, listed at $12.
- — Ginger Pepper Mule: Milagro tequila, jalapeño syrup, ginger puree, ginger beer, and lime wedge, listed at $12.
- — Sake Passion Sangria: Nigori Sake, Dragonberry Rum, and Moscato with passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice, cranberry, and bursting passion fruit boba, listed at $11.
- — Dragon Mojitarita: Milagro Silver, Dragonfruit Bacardi, dry Curacao, lime juice, strawberry puree, and mint.
Pricing: Saketini $12; Ginger Pepper Mule $12; Sake Passion Sangria $11; other cocktail prices not listed.
Wine
Wines by the glass and bottle include Joel Gott Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars Cabernet, William Hill Chardonnay, Chateau St. Michelle Merlot, Bodega Tamari Malbec, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, and Ruffino Moscato. House pours in four varietals start at $5. Happy hour includes BOGO wine.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple varietals are available by both the glass and the bottle, with house wines in Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay.
- — Happy hour BOGO wine gives a low-cost entry to the list.
- — The list spans red, white, and sweeter styles, from Joel Gott Pinot Noir to Ruffino Moscato.
Standout selections
- — Joel Gott Pinot Noir: light-bodied and smooth with bright cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice, at $12 glass / $36 bottle.
- — Josh Cellars Cabernet: full-bodied and bold with dark fruit, black currant, and baking spice, at $10 glass / $30 bottle.
- — William Hill Chardonnay: creamy and balanced with ripe apple, pear, and hints of butter and vanilla, at $9 glass / $27 bottle.
Pricing: House wines $5/$7 glass / $15 bottle; Joel Gott Pinot Noir $12 glass/$36 bottle; Josh Cellars Cabernet $10 glass/$30 bottle; William Hill Chardonnay $9 glass/$27 bottle.
Beer
The beer menu lists domestic, imported, and craft options including Bud Light, Kirin, Blue Moon, Corona, Modelo, Modelo Negra, Sapporo, Yuengling, Riot Juice Sour, Babycakes Oatmeal Stout, and BFF Cider. Happy hour includes BOGO beer.
Menu strengths
- — The list covers domestic, imported, and craft territory in one place.
- — Happy hour BOGO beer makes the selection easy to sample across a visit.
- — Craft and specialty options include Riot Juice Sour, Babycakes Oatmeal Stout, and BFF Cider.
Standout selections
- — Babycakes Oatmeal Stout, listed at $8.; BFF Cider, listed at $7.
- — Riot Juice Sour 16 oz., listed on the menu.
Pricing: Babycakes Oatmeal Stout $8; BFF Cider $7; other beer prices not listed.
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