Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileOlive or Twist
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Olive or Twist earns its reputation with an inventive cocktail menu and a build-your-own Cocktail Roulette. House cocktails like the Witch Hunt and Basil Instinct show range, while the spirits list covers bourbon, rye, and more with flights. Wine and beer offerings are solid but secondary.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Witch Hunt, a Calvados-based cocktail with bénédictine and black pepper bitters. For something interactive, order the Cocktail Roulette and direct your own spirit, herb, and syrup combination. Both are $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, personalized drinks will find the extensive menu and Cocktail Roulette a draw. Whiskey drinkers have a deep list of bourbon and rye to explore.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $12 each, with a few classics at $8. Wine by the glass runs $8 to $11, bottles $35 to $130. Craft beer is $5, with rare bottles up to $100.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Cocktail Roulette is the headline: guests customize drinks by spirit, herbs, juices, fruit, bitters, prep, and syrups for $12. The bar has also been voted Best Cocktails multiple years.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large menu of house cocktails and classics at $12 each, with some at $8. The Cocktail Roulette offers personalized builds for $12. Award-winning program with creative ingredients and techniques.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and creative menu with unique ingredients and classic options.
- — Cocktail Roulette lets guests customize by spirit, herbs, juices, fruit, bitters, prep, and syrups.
Standout selections
- — Witch Hunt – Calvados, bénédictine, dry vermouth, strega, herbsaint rinse, black pepper bitters ($12).
- — Basil Instinct – Tequila, mezcal, ojen, lemon, fig and honey syrup, basil, black pepper bitters ($12).
- — Pillow Talk – Blueberry vodka, passion fruit liqueur, lemon, honey, pineapple, blueberries ($12).
Pricing: $8–$12
Wine
Wine selection covers sparkling, white, red, and champagne. House wines are $8 by the glass; other by-the-glass options are $11. Bottles range from $35 to $130.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including sparkling, white, red, and champagne.
- — House wines at $8 by the glass offer an accessible entry point.
Standout selections
- — House Cabernet Franc – part of the house wine list at $8.
- — Prosecco Primaterra – Italy, $11 by the glass.
Pricing: $8–$11 by glass; bottles $35–$130
Beer
Beer list features rotating local craft options and a variety of bottles. Craft beer is $5, with most bottles $6–$10. Rare and specialty beers are available up to $100.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating local craft beer keeps the selection current.
- — Extensive list of rare and specialty beers for adventurous drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Jester King – Pasture of The Doomed, specialty beer at $10.
- — DuClaw – Unicorn Farts After Dark, specialty beer at $9.
Pricing: $5–$10 standard; rare up to $100
Spirits
Extensive spirits list spans bourbon, rye, scotch, rum, tequila, and more. Flights are available for tasting, priced $8 to $75. Large whiskey selection with well spirits at $8.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys.
- — Spirits flights offer curated tasting experiences across a wide price range.
- — Premium pours extend above $100 for rare bottles.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon – 93 proof, $16.; WhistlePig 10 Year Rye – $14.
- — Balcones Single Malt – American single malt whiskey, $16.
Pricing: $8 well; premium up to $100+; flights $8–$75
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