Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileRed Rabbit St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Red Rabbit St. Paul presents a beverage program that spans well beyond its wine-bar label. Classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Negroni sit alongside a rotating Cocktail of the Moment and an extensive amari collection. Happy Hour brings $8 cocktails and $7 wines, while the spirit-free menu offers thoughtful alternatives. Customers mention very good cosmos.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned, made with a house bitters blend, or the Espresso Martini with Du Nord coffee liqueur. For something refreshing, the Hugo Spritz. Happy Hour offers an oyster and Muscadet pairing at $16, a value for wine lovers.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the classic list and rotating specials. Amari aficionados will find a deep selection. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well served. Happy Hour seekers will enjoy the value-driven deals.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is a prime time to experience the value, with discounted cocktails, wine, and tap beer. Brunch offers unique cocktail trees, worth exploring on weekends.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $16; brunch cocktails go up to $34 for the Espresso Martini Tree. Happy Hour drinks are $8 or less. Non-alcoholic options run $6 to $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The amari collection, with over 30 varieties, is a standout, paired with a comprehensive spirits list featuring local Minnesota producers like Du Nord and Far North Spirits. The dedicated spirit-free menu offers creative non-alcoholic versions of classics.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Classic and creative cocktails, including a rotating Cocktail of the Moment, with a solid range of spritzes. Happy Hour pricing is attractive.
Menu strengths
- — Classic cocktails with thoughtful touches like house bitters blend.
- — Rotating Cocktail of the Moment showcases bartender creativity.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned with bourbon, rye, house bitters blend, demerara.
- — Espresso Martini with Du Nord coffee liqueur.
- — Hugo Spritz with St. Germain, prosecco, lemon, mint.
Pricing: Cocktails $13–$16; Happy Hour cocktails $8; brunch cocktails $9–$34.
Wine
Diverse wine list with Italian, French, and Californian selections, including premium bottles like Barolo and Bollinger. Pricing beyond Happy Hour not listed.
Menu strengths
- — Includes rare and premium bottles like Barolo and Bollinger Champagne.
- — Happy Hour wine special at $7 per glass is a strong value.
Standout selections
- — Barolo Damilano Lecinquevigne, Piedmont.; Champagne Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée.
Pricing: Happy Hour wine $7/glass; oyster and Muscadet pairing $16.
Beer
Limited beer program: only Happy Hour tap beers and a couple of non-alcoholic options. No dedicated beer list or specific brands offered.
Pricing: Happy Hour tap beers $7; non-alcoholic options $6.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated spirit-free menu with creative cocktails, including non-alcoholic versions of classics, plus brunch options like nitro cold brew and ginger beer.
Menu strengths
- — Creative spirit-free cocktails like Spirit-Free Old Fashioned.; Includes non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Spirit-Free Old Fashioned with Spiritless 74 bourbon.
- — St. Agrestis Phony Negroni.; House Nitro Cold Brew.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks $6–$16.
Spirits
Comprehensive spirits program with a large amari collection (30+), broad whiskey selection, and local Minnesota producers. Depth indicates a serious cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Amari collection over 30 varieties is a standout.
- — Includes local Minnesota spirits like Du Nord and Far North Spirits.
- — Broad whiskey selection including bourbon, rye, scotch, and world whiskeys.
Standout selections
- — Amari collection featuring Fernet Branca, Averna, Amaro Nonino.
- — Local spirits from Far North Spirits and Du Nord.
Pricing: No individual spirit prices available.
How it sits with the food
The wine list includes Italian and French selections that would pair with the Italian menu, such as Chianti Classico with pasta or Barolo with heartier dishes. The oyster and Muscadet pairing at Happy Hour is a direct beverage-food match.
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