Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileRemedy
Chicago, IL · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Remedy's cocktail list leans on original house creations like The Asshattan, a Manhattan built with Templeton Rye, Carpano Antica, and Yellow Chartreuse. Tuesday brings $8 house cocktails, and the draft list carries local picks like Half Acre Daisy Cutter. A $10 beer-and-shot combo pairs Miller High Life with Malört or Fernet Branca. The back bar covers bourbon, rye, tequila, and Scotch, and nonalcoholic drinkers get Athletic beers and Lyre's spritz.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Asshattan, a $14 Manhattan that layers Templeton Rye, Carpano Antica, Yellow Chartreuse, and Maraska. For a lower-cost option, hit Tuesday's $8 house cocktail special. If you want something simpler, the $10 Miller High Life with a Malört shot is a direct, no-nonsense pairing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like original variations on classics will find plenty to explore. Beer fans can work through -area drafts like Hopewell Pils and Half Acre Daisy Cutter, while spirits enthusiasts can browse a back bar stocked with Templeton rye and Don Julio tequila.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails run $14, classics $13–$16, and drafts $8. Wines are $10–$13, and nonalcoholic drinks range from $4 to $8. Daily specials lower the bar: $5 drafts on Monday and $8 house cocktails on Tuesday.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The house cocktail menu shows a bent for unexpected combinations, such as the Remedy with gin, Lillet, and Malört, and the Cellar Door pairing bourbon with prosecco. Weekly specials—$5 drafts Monday, $8 cocktails Tuesday—keep the program accessible without dumbing it down.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive list of house originals and classics. The Asshattan, El Diablo, and Rhubarbarella show a willingness to play with amaro, fruit, and herbal liqueurs. Tuesday's $8 house cocktail special makes the program easy to explore.
Menu strengths
- — Original house cocktails use varied spirits and modifiers, from rye and Chartreuse to gin and Malört.
- — Classic cocktails are available for those who prefer the familiar.
- — A weekly $8 house cocktail special lowers the cost of trying the signature list.
Standout selections
- — The Asshattan: Templeton Rye, Carpano Antica, Yellow Chartreuse, Maraska, and Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters.
- — Rhubarbarella: Sweet Gwendoline Gin, Aperol, Giffard Rhubarb, Lemon Juice.
- — Remedy: Sweet Gwendoline Gin, Lillet, Triple Sec, Malört, lemon, simple syrup.
Pricing: House cocktails $14; classics $13–$16
Wine
A compact by-the-glass list covering familiar names: Federalist Cabernet, Meiomi Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc, plus Ruffino Prosecco. Prices are friendly, but the selection is straightforward.
Menu strengths
- — Covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling without overreaching.
- — All pours sit between $10 and $13, making wine an affordable option.
Standout selections
- — Federalist Cabernet — $13 — Red wine.; Meiomi Pinot Noir — $13 — Red wine.
Pricing: $10–$13 per glass
Beer
A draft list mixing local craft with easy drinkers: Hopewell Pils, Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Surly Mosh Pit, and Avery Yuzilla. Bottles include Miller High Life and craft options. Monday's $5 drafts and Sunday's $7 beer-and-shot combo are strong values.
Menu strengths
- — -area drafts like Half Acre and Hopewell anchor the selection.
- — Beer-and-shot combos pair Miller High Life with Malört, Evan Williams, El Jimador, or Fernet Branca.
- — Monday's $5 draft special and Sunday's $7 combo make beer the cheapest way to drink well.
Standout selections
- — Half Acre Daisy Cutter pale ale; Avery Yuzilla fruited golden ale with yuzu
Pricing: Drafts $8; bottles/cans $4–$9
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful nonalcoholic section: Athletic Brewing beers, Lyre's Amalfi Spritz, and Hopewell Choom Lite, a sparkling lemon-lime with 3mg THC and CBD. Liquid Death canned water covers the basics. Prices are reasonable.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple Athletic Brewing styles, from lite lager to hazy IPA.
- — Lyre's Amalfi Spritz offers a spiritless bitter option.
Standout selections
- — Liquid Death — $4 — Available in Lime, Cherry, Dead Billionaire (Arnold Palmer), Still, and Sparkling.
Pricing: $4–$8
Spirits
A deep back bar spanning bourbon, rye, scotch, tequila, rum, and more. Bourbon runs from Evan Williams to Buffalo Trace and Basil Hayden. Rye includes Templeton aged up to 13 years, and scotch reaches Speyburn 18. Tequila includes Don Julio 1942.
Menu strengths
- — Broad coverage from everyday bourbon to premium tequila like Don Julio 1942.
- — Rye selection is especially strong, with Templeton in multiple age statements.
- — Scotch drinkers can move from Dewar's to Speyburn 18.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 añejo tequila; High West Campfire blended whiskey
Pricing: Not specified
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