Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRitual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
Charleston, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge pours a serious cocktail program from a rooftop perch. The Smoked Paloma, Espresso Martini, and Seasonal Old Fashioned anchor the menu, while margaritas range from Classic to jalapeño-infused El Jefe. Customers single out the signature margarita as fresh and balanced. Shareable flights, including an Espresso Martini Flight and Patron Tequila Flight, encourage group tastings. A deep spirits list and solid wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options round out the experience.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ritual Margarita, a customer-praised blend of Patrón Reposado and Cointreau, or the Smoked Paloma for mezcal depth. For a broader look, the Espresso Martini Flight presents four seasonal variations, and the Patron Tequila Flight offers neat pours of core expressions.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive margarita selection and premium tequila pours. Groups can share the Espresso Martini Flight or Patron Tequila Flight. Wine drinkers have Champagne and varietal options by the glass, while nonalcoholic guests can choose from Zilch N/A Champagne or house-made Agua Fresca.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $14 to $16, with flights at $38 to $39. Wine by the glass runs $13 to $26 and bottles $46 to $150. Canned beer is $6 to $12, and nonalcoholic drinks are $6 to $13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wide-ranging spirits list features premium tequilas like Clase Azul Reposado and Don Julio 1942, and the wine list includes recognizable Champagnes.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails like Smoked Paloma, Espresso Martini, and Seasonal Old Fashioned lead the menu. Margarita options span Classic, Ritual, El Jefe, and Fresca-Rita, with a customer-praised signature margarita noted as fresh and balanced. Shareable flights offer variety.
Menu strengths
- — Broad cocktail menu with multiple margarita styles and a mezcal-based Smoked Paloma.
- — Customers describe the signature margarita as fresh, balanced, and not overly sweet.
- — Espresso Martini Flight allows tasting four seasonal variations.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Paloma ($16) with Casamigos Mezcal, grapefruit, lime, and simple.
- — Ritual Margarita ($16) with Patrón Reposado and Cointreau.
- — El Jefe ($15) features jalapeño-infused Lalo Tequila with passionfruit.
- — Espresso Martini Flight ($38) includes four house seasonal espresso martinis.
Pricing: $14-$16 per drink; flights $38-$39
Spirits
An extensive spirits list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, and liqueurs. Premium tequilas like Clase Azul Reposado and Don Julio 1942 are available, along with bourbons such as Angels Envy and Buffalo Trace. Neat pours and a Patron Tequila Flight are offered.
Menu strengths
- — Deep tequila selection includes Casamigos, Clase Azul, Don Julio, and Patrón.
- — Whiskey and bourbon choices include Angels Envy, Basil Hayden, Buffalo Trace, and Woodford Reserve.
- — Patron Tequila Flight provides a guided tasting of core expressions.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Reposado ($42) is a premium tequila pour.
- — Don Julio 1942 ($35) offers a high-end añejo experience.
- — Patron Tequila Flight ($39) includes Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, and Cristalino.
Pricing: Pours $10-$45; Patron Flight $39
Wine
Wine offerings include sparkling, white, rosé, and red from various regions. Champagne options feature Moet & Chandon Imperial and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. By-the-glass and bottle formats accommodate different occasions, with a range from Prosecco to Rioja.
Menu strengths
- — Includes well-known Champagne brands like Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.
- — Variety of white wines from Sauvignon Blanc to Riesling and Pinot Grigio.
- — Red options include Rioja and Ritual Pinot Noir from Casa Blanca.
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco ($25 for 375ml, $46 for 750ml) is a sparkling choice.
- — Moet & Chandon Imperial ($26/glass, $100/bottle) offers a classic brut.
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($100/bottle) is available for celebratory toasts.
Pricing: Glasses $13-$26; bottles $46-$150
Beer
Canned domestic and craft beers include Pacifico, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, and Wicked Weed Pernicious. Local Holy City IPA is available, along with hard seltzers like High Noon. An Athletic N/A beer provides a nonalcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Mix of domestic favorites and craft options like Wicked Weed Pernicious.
- — Local Holy City IPA adds regional character.; Athletic N/A beer available for nonalcoholic drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Pacifico ($7) is a crisp canned lager.; Holy City IPA ($7) offers a local craft choice.
- — High Noon ($12) is a canned hard seltzer.
Pricing: $6-$12 per can
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options go beyond soda, with Zilch N/A Champagne, house-made Agua Fresca, Tepache Mexican Sodas, and Athletic N/A Beer. A frozen nonalcoholic drink adds variety. Prices range from $6 to $13.
Menu strengths
- — Zilch N/A Champagne provides a sparkling alternative.; Agua Fresca is juiced in-house daily in mango, cantaloupe, or watermelon.
- — Tepache Mexican Sodas offer unique flavors like prickly pear and pineapple spice.
Standout selections
- — Zilch N/A Champagne ($13) is a nonalcoholic sparkling option.
- — Agua Fresca ($8) features house-juiced fruits.; FROZEN N/A ($10) is a frozen nonalcoholic drink.
Pricing: $6-$13
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