Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileOlive Branch Grill
Centennial, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Olive Branch Grill pairs a Mediterranean kitchen with a cocktail program that changes with the seasons. The list keeps familiar templates honest: a lavender hibiscus margarita, a Tito's-based limoncello cosmo, and a chocolate martini built on 8-Ball whiskey. Wines reach across Italy, Chile, and Argentina, with pairing suggestions attached to many dishes.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Good Ol' Fashioned, a Four Roses bourbon, sugar, and bitters build that skips the fuss. For something brighter, the Lavender Margarita uses 1800 tequila and homemade sweet and sour with lavender hibiscus liqueur. Wine drinkers can match a Chianti or Malbec to the kitchen's Mediterranean bent.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a seasonal cocktail list with recognizable names and steady ingredients. The Mediterranean-leaning wine selection suits diners who like pairing suggestions with their meal.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into Mediterranean flavors—lavender, limoncello, amaretto, and spritz formats—while the wine list pulls from Italy, Portugal, France, Spain, Argentina, and Greece. A chocolate martini made with 8-Ball Chocolate whiskey adds an unexpected turn.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Nine cocktails range from a limoncello cosmo and lavender margarita to a chocolate martini. The list rotates seasonally and relies on homemade sweet and sour for several builds. Classics like the Good Ol' Fashioned sit alongside spritzes and mules.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal rotation keeps the list from going stale.
- — Several cocktails rely on homemade sweet and sour, signaling attention to mixers.
- — Range spans spirit-free-format spritzes to a whiskey-forward old fashioned.
Standout selections
- — Good Ol' Fashioned – Four Roses bourbon, sugar, bitters
- — Lavender Margarita – 1800 tequila, lavender hibiscus liqueur, triple sec
- — Chocolate Martini – 8-Ball Chocolate whiskey, vodka, Irish cream
- — Mediterranean Spritz – Ketel One vodka, prosecco, lemon, mint
Wine
A broad list covers whites, rosés, and reds by glass and bottle, with selections from Italy, Chile, Portugal, France, Spain, Argentina, and Greece. Named producers include La Marca, Folonari, Casillero del Diablo, and Bodega Norton. Pairings are suggested for many dishes.
Menu strengths
- — Geographic range spans Italy, Chile, Portugal, France, Spain, Argentina, and Greece.
- — Producer-specific listings like La Marca Prosecco and Folonari Pinot Grigio add credibility.
- — Pairing suggestions connect the list to the Mediterranean menu.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco – La Marca, Italy; Pinot Grigio – Folonari, Veneto
- — Chianti – Melini Boghi D'Elsa, Tuscany; Malbec – Bodega Norton, Argentina
How it sits with the food
Wine pairings are suggested for many menu items, linking the list to the Mediterranean kitchen.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.