Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileRebellion Beachside Bar & Bistro
Cocoa Beach, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rebellion Beachside Bar & Bistro pairs a large original cocktail list with an extensive wine program and a deep spirits menu. Signature drinks like The Guillotine and Marie Antoinette use named spirits and house infusions, while the wine list spans Old and New World regions with bottles up to $398. A dedicated mocktail list and local Florida craft beers round out the offerings. The brunch cocktail menu adds a separate set of options, including a Bloody Marie made with bacon-washed bourbon.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Guillotine, a mezcal cocktail with Artonic Melon Liqueur, Cointreau, agave, and a black lava salt and pepper rim. For a spirit-forward choice, the King Louis uses brown butter and pecan infused Bache Tre Kors Cognac with Benedictine. Wine drinkers can explore by-the-glass pours like the 2021 Domaine Guion Cuvee Candide Cabernet Franc.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who appreciate original cocktails with named spirits and a wine list that covers both classic regions and newer producers. The separate brunch cocktail menu and dedicated mocktail list make it a fit for varied drinking preferences.
- When should I go?
- The brunch cocktail menu and Bottomless Mimosas with entree purchase make weekend brunch a natural fit. Wine dinners and classes are part of the programming, offering structured tasting opportunities.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $16–$19.99, Rebellious Classics $15–$18, and brunch cocktails $16–$17. Wine by the glass runs $14–$20, with bottles from $55 to $398. Beers are $7–$11, ciders $7–$21, and mocktails $12–$13. Spirits are marked market price.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is built around original drinks with historical names and precise ingredient sourcing, such as sesame oil washed Planteray 3 Star Rum in the Tennis Court Oath. The wine program is positioned as a destination and bottle shop with an opinionated list, and the spirits menu covers a wide range of categories with premium expressions like Fortaleza and Lagavulin 16yr.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large original cocktail list with named spirits and house infusions, plus a separate brunch menu. Drinks like The Guillotine and Marie Antoinette show precise ingredient sourcing and creative combinations.
Menu strengths
- — Signature Cocktails section includes original drinks like The Guillotine, Marie Antoinette, and Tennis Court Oath.
- — Cocktails use named spirits and modifiers such as The Lost Explorer 8-year Mezcal, Planteray 3 Star Rum, and Bache Tre Kors Cognac.
- — Separate brunch cocktail menu with options like Bloody Marie and Wake N' Bake Espresso Martini.
Standout selections
- — The Guillotine: The Lost Explorer 8yr Mezcal, Artonic Melon Liqueur, Cointreau, Agave, Black Lava Salt and Pepper Rim ($17).
- — Marie Antoinette: 44 North Huckleberry Vodka, Giffard Creme de Mure, Vanilla Demerara, Mascarpone Cream, Graham Cracker Rim ($18).
- — Tennis Court Oath: Sesame Oil Washed Planteray 3 Star Rum, Montenegro, Coconut Creme, Chilli Oil, Toasted Coconut Latik ($17).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $16–$19.99; Rebellious Classics $15–$18; Brunch Cocktails $16–$17; Bottomless Mimosas $20 with entree purchase.
Wine
An extensive, opinionated wine list spanning Old and New World regions, with sections for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Italy, and more. By-the-glass options cover sparkling, white, rosé, orange, and red.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Menu lists sections for Burgundy, Champagne & Beaujolais; Bordeaux & Southwest France; Rhone Valley, Provence & Languedoc; Loire Valley; Alsace, Savoy & The Jura; Italy; and New World Wines.
- — Wine by the glass includes sparkling, white, rosé, orange, and red options priced $14–$20.
- — Bottle list includes wines from $55 to $398, with selections like 2023 00 Wines Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots.
Standout selections
- — N.V. Pertois-Moriset L'Assemblage Champagne: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sparkling wine ($146).
- — 2023 00 Wines Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots: Pinot Noir, Burgundy ($398).
- — 2021 Domaine Guion Cuvee Candide: Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley; by the glass ($17).
Pricing: Wine by the glass $14–$20; bottles $55–$398.
Beer
A focused beer list with local Florida craft options on draft and a few classic imports. Cider options include a French brut and a canned domestic.
Menu strengths
- — Beer list includes Sideward Brewing Moon Boots American IPA, Ravenous Pig Working Man Porter, Kronenbourg 1664 can, Civil Society Fresh IPA, and Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager.
- — Includes local Florida craft beers on draft.; Cider options include 2023 Etienne Dupont Cidre Bouche Brut de Normandie 375 ml bottle and Cider Creek canned cider.
Standout selections
- — Sideward Brewing Moon Boots American IPA: Orlando, FL ($11).
- — Ravenous Pig Working Man Porter: Orlando, Florida; draft ($10).
- — 2023 Etienne Dupont Cidre Bouche Brut de Normandie: 375 ml bottle ($21).
Pricing: Beers $7–$11; ciders $7–$21.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail list with three options, each using distinct ingredients like coconut, tamarind, and espresso. Prices are in line with the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — A Mocktails section lists The Spicy Coconut, Tamarindo, and Americola.
- — Mocktails priced $12–$13.; Dedicated mocktail list with three options.
Standout selections
- — The Spicy Coconut: Coconut Water, Coconut Cream, Ginger & Lemon ($12).
- — Tamarindo: Coriander & Tamarind Syrup, Pineapple, Q Club Soda ($13).
- — Americola: Coca Cola Reduction, Iced Espresso, Vanilla Demerara ($12).
Pricing: Mocktails $12–$13.
Spirits
A deep spirits menu covering vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon/whiskey, rye, scotch, cognac/armagnac, and cordials with numerous named bottles. Premium and artisanal brands are well represented.
Menu strengths
- — A Spirits Menu lists vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon/whiskey, rye, scotch, cognac/armagnac, and cordials categories with numerous named bottles.
- — Spirits list includes specific expressions such as Fortaleza, The Lost Explorer 8yr Espadin, Whistlepig 15yr, Lagavulin 16yr, and Darroze Blanche Armagnac.
- — Deep spirits list across multiple categories with many premium and artisanal brands.
Standout selections
- — Fortaleza: Tequila, Jalisco (MP).; Whistlepig 15yr: Rye, Vermont (MP).
- — Lagavulin 16yr: Scotch, Scotland (MP).; Darroze Blanche Armagnac: Armagnac (MP).
Pricing: All spirits menu items are marked MP (market price).
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