Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileRuby Slipper
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ruby Slipper pairs a sprawling brunch cocktail card with a serious zero-proof lineup. The Bacon Bloody Mary and Ruby Mimosa anchor a menu that runs from a Taste of Ruby flight to the seasonal Apple Cider Mule. Sparkling wine shows up in mimosas, bellinis, and a shareable Bubbles & Berries bottle. Pricing stays tidy, with most cocktails between $10.50 and $11.75.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bacon Bloody Mary, a spicy housemade mix built on bacon-infused vodka. For something lighter, the Ruby Mimosa layers sparkling wine, orange juice, and pomegranate. The Taste of Ruby flight samples four signatures, including the Morning Margarita and Boozy Iced Coffee, if you want breadth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Brunch crowds after creative morning cocktails and a full range of zero-proof options. Nonalcoholic drinkers have dedicated zero-proof cocktails like the Ruby Colada and Sparkling Sunrise.
- When should I go?
- The seasonal Apple Cider Mule is featured on the homepage, so timing a visit to catch a seasonal special could reward. The cocktail list is brunch-oriented, suggesting daytime drinking occasions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10.50 to $11.75, with the Ruby Mimosa at $10.75 and the Bacon Bloody Mary at $11.75. A Mimosa Flight is $21. Zero-proof drinks range from $3.75 to $7, with the Ruby Colada at $6 and Sparkling Sunrise at $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program leans into brunch theater: a bacon-infused Bloody Mary, a Mardi Gras Punch with passion fruit boba and Red Bull, and a 'Taste of Ruby' flight. The Bubbles & Berries bottle service for sparkling wine adds a shareable option. Zero-proof cocktails are treated with the same creativity as the alcoholic ones.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive brunch-oriented cocktail list with creative builds. Named selections include the Bacon Bloody Mary, Ruby Mimosa, Morning Mule, and Mardi Gras Punch. A Taste of Ruby flight offers sampling, and a seasonal Apple Cider Mule is featured. Zero-proof options are integrated.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Bloody Mary and Bacon Bloody Mary are called out, with the latter using bacon-infused vodka in a spicy housemade mix.
- — The Taste of Ruby flight allows sampling four signatures, including the Morning Margarita and Boozy Iced Coffee.
- — Creative touches like passion fruit boba in the Mardi Gras Punch and lavender syrup in the Lavender 75 show range.
Standout selections
- — Bacon Bloody Mary: spicy housemade mix with Applewood-smoked bacon-infused Frïs vodka, $11.75.
- — Ruby Mimosa: sparkling wine, orange juice, and pomegranate, $10.75.
- — Mardi Gras Punch: Cane Run rum, Peychaud's Aperitivo, pineapple, lime, grenadine, passion fruit boba, topped with Red Bull Yellow Edition, $11.25.
Pricing: $10.50-$11.75 per cocktail; Mimosa Flight $21; NOLA party pour $11.25
Spirits
Tito's vodka, Pueblo Viejo tequila, Miles gin, Cane Run rum, and Paddy's Irish whiskey are all used in specific drinks. This is a support category, not a bottle program.
Menu strengths
- — Specific premium spirits are named in cocktails, including Tito's vodka and Pueblo Viejo 100% agave tequila.
- — Regional spirits like Cane Run rum get play in the Mardi Gras Punch.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Handmade Vodka in the Morning Mule.; Miles Gin in the Lavender 75.
- — Cane Run Rum in the Mardi Gras Punch.
Pricing: Not sold as standalone pours; featured in cocktails
Wine
Sparkling wine carries the wine category, appearing in mimosas and bellinis. The Ruby Mimosa and Peach Bellini are straightforward sparkling wine cocktails. A Bubbles & Berries special offers a bottle format with fruit juices and compote for sharing.
Menu strengths
- — Ruby Mimosa and Peach Bellini provide accessible sparkling wine cocktails.
- — Bubbles & Berries offers a bottle of sparkling wine with an array of juices and fresh fruit, suited for groups.
Standout selections
- — Ruby Mimosa: sparkling wine with orange juice and pomegranate, $10.75.
- — Peach Bellini: sparkling wine with housemade peach purée and peach schnapps, $10.75.
- — Bubbles & Berries: bottle of sparkling wine with pomegranate watermelon juice, orange juice, blueberry lavender juice, blueberry compote, and strawberries.
Pricing: Cocktails $10.75; Bubbles & Berries bottle price not listed
Nonalcoholic
A well-developed zero-proof program includes two dedicated cocktails: Ruby Colada and Sparkling Sunrise. Coffee, tea, juices, lemonade, and soft drinks round out the nonalcoholic list. Pricing is modest, with the zero-proof cocktails at $6 and $7.
Menu strengths
- — Two zero-proof cocktails show effort beyond standard sodas: Ruby Colada and Sparkling Sunrise.
- — Nola-Style and Creamy Vanilla iced coffees provide cold brew options.
- — Nonalcoholic drinks are priced from $3.75 to $7, making them accessible.
Standout selections
- — Ruby Colada: zero-proof with beet orange juice, cream of coconut, pineapple, and lime, $6.
- — Sparkling Sunrise: zero-proof with muddled strawberries, strawberry preserves, blood orange juice, and San Pellegrino Limonata, $7.
Pricing: $3.75-$7
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