Restaurant
Unclaimed profileParlour
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Parlour runs a serious cocktail program with a dozen-plus named drinks spanning agave, gin, rum, and whiskey. The menu leans inventive—think Desayuna's mezcal, cacao, and mole bitters or the Cuba Libre Old Fashioned's cola syrup. A daily 'Soup' of the Day' adds rotation, and happy hour pairs a Pickle-Tini with frickles. Non-alcoholic versions of classics round out the list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Parlour Old Fashioned, a blend of overproof bourbon and rye with piloncillo and trinity bitters. For something more adventurous, the Desayuna layers mezcal, cacao, maple, coffee, and mole bitters. At happy hour, the Big Dill pairing delivers a Parlour Pickle-Tini alongside Parlour Frickles.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate a broad, creative menu will find plenty to explore. The non-alcoholic section, including an NA Parlour Old Fashioned and Phony Negroni, serves designated drivers or abstainers. Fans of agave spirits can also sign up for themed cocktail classes.
- When should I go?
- Consider a cocktail class on one of the scheduled dates—Agave, Halloween, or Friendsgiving—for a hands-on session.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour items, including cocktails, house wines, and beer pairings, are each $10. Regular cocktail menu prices are not listed, but expect mid-range craft cocktail pricing typical of the category.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu mixes classics with playful twists, such as the Lavender Bee Hive's honey-thyme-lemon balance and the Currant Crush's hibiscus-pineapple elixir. A rotating daily feature and themed cocktail classes add ongoing variety beyond the standard list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list presents over a dozen named specialty drinks with detailed ingredient profiles, spanning agave, gin, rum, and whiskey. A rotating daily feature and happy-hour pairings add structure. Non-alcoholic versions of classics broaden the program.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with clear flavor-building ingredients, from blood orange and piloncillo to mole bitters and blackstrap bitters.
- — Rotating daily 'Soup' of the Day' keeps the list dynamic.
- — Happy hour pairings, like the Big Dill with a Pickle-Tini and frickles, show deliberate cocktail-food matches.
Standout selections
- — Parlour Old Fashioned: overproof bourbon and rye with piloncillo and trinity bitters—a sturdy, spirit-forward take on the classic.
- — Desayuna: mezcal, cacao, maple, coffee, orange, and mole bitters—a layered, savory-leaning pour.
- — Cuba Libre Old Fashioned: rum blend, cola syrup, lime, and blackstrap & jamaican bitters—a clever rework.
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails are $10; regular prices not listed.
Spirits
The spirits program is woven through the cocktail menu, featuring tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon, rye, and vodka.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu spans a broad spirit range, from reposado tequila and mezcal to overproof bourbon and rye.
Standout selections
- — The cocktail menu features a wide range of spirits including tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon, rye, and vodka.
- — Palomita Rosada: reposado tequila with hibiscus, black pepper, grapefruit, and lime.
How it sits with the food
The happy hour 'Big Dill' pairing matches a Parlour Pickle-Tini with Parlour Frickles, while the 'Dog & Pony Show' combines a High Life Pony with a Parlour Dog.
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