Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileRetail Therapy Cocktail Lounge
Austin, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Retail Therapy Cocktail Lounge brings a boutique-inspired cocktail program to the Speakeasy Corridor, with a playful signature list featuring strawberry soju, chai syrup, and jalapeno bitters. The bar also pours premium wines like Dom Perignon and a well-stocked spirits wall. A solid, creative cocktail destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Anti-Hero, blending vanilla vodka, Licor 43, chai syrup, and espresso. For something brighter, the Good Girl Gone Bad uses Herradura, kiwi syrup, lime, and jalapeno bitters. The Promiscuous offers a refreshing cucumber-mint mix. Wine drinkers can spring for a glass of Rombauer Chardonnay.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive flavor combinations and personalized service will feel at home. Those who appreciate a wide spirits selection and premium wine by the glass will find plenty to explore.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a standout, with guests reporting efficient service and drinks delivered in under five minutes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Community evidence indicates cocktails are $18 each. Wine, beer, and spirits pricing is not listed, but the presence of premium brands like Dom Perignon and Grey Goose suggests a higher spend for those categories.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu leans into playful pop-culture naming, with drinks like 'Crazy in Love' and 'Dancing Queen' featuring unexpected ingredients such as strawberry soju, dragonfruit syrup, and yuzu liquor.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Creative signature list with mini martinis and shots; ingredients like strawberry soju, chai syrup, and jalapeno bitters show ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Community feedback highlights bartender skill and personalized service.
- — Happy hour drink service noted as efficient and high quality.
Standout selections
- — Anti-Hero: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Licor 43, Chai Syrup, Espresso.
- — Good Girl Gone Bad: Herradura, Kiwi Syrup, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Bitters.
- — Promiscuous: High Desert Vodka, Kanade Yuzu Liquor, Cucumber Juice, Mint, Feefoam.
Wine
Wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé, including premium brands like Moet, Dom Perignon, and Rombauer. No pricing or community evidence available, but the selection suggests a high-end bent.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine list including sparkling, white, red, and rosé.
Standout selections
- — Dom Perignon (sparkling).; Rombauer Chardonnay (white).
- — Chimney Rock Stags Leap 2023 (red).
Beer
Beer and seltzer selection includes familiar labels like Michelob, Modelo Especial, Dos Equis, and High Noon, plus a local IPA and cider. Solid but unremarkable; no pricing or community feedback.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of beers, seltzers, and cider.
Standout selections
- — Pinthouse Jelly Fish IPA (local).; High Noon Passionfruit (hard seltzer).
Spirits
Spirits list spans vodka, tequila, whiskey, cognac, and champagne, with recognizable premium brands like Grey Goose, Casamigos, Don Julio, and Remy Martin. Well-rounded but no pricing or community evidence.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of premium spirits across multiple categories.
Standout selections
- — Casamigos Blanco (tequila).; Remy Martin VSOP (cognac).
How it sits with the food
No food menu is mentioned, so pairing guidance is limited. The cocktail program's bold flavors like jalapeno bitters and chai syrup could complement spicy or savory bar snacks if offered, but the venue appears beverage-focused.
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