Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileRuby Slipper Old Metairie
Metairie, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ruby Slipper Old runs a spirited brunch-cocktail program with inventive pours like the Lavender 75 and Mardi Gras Punch. The award-winning Bloody Marys anchor a menu that also offers group-size carafes and a four-cocktail Taste of Ruby flight. Zero-proof options and take-home mixes extend the reach. Prices stay moderate, making it a practical stop for daytime drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bacon Bloody Mary, an award-winning combination of spicy housemade mix and applewood-smoked bacon-infused vodka. For something lighter, the Ruby Mimosa layers sparkling wine, orange juice, and pomegranate. Groups can order either in a serves-3-4 carafe.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Brunch crowds and cocktail enthusiasts who favor creative, fruit-forward drinks with a playful edge. The dedicated zero-proof menu also suits designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Best suited for brunch hours when the eye-opening cocktail list and group carafes fit the occasion.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Single cocktails run $10.50 to $11.75. Group carafes are $30 to $35, the Taste of Ruby flight is $21, and zero-proof drinks are $6 to $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu balances clever brunch cocktails with generous group formats and a flight option, while the Bacon Bloody Mary and Mardi Gras Punch show a willingness to push beyond standard brunch fare.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, brunch-focused cocktail menu includes several named creations, seasonal specials, and an award-winning Bloody Mary duo. Single pours and group carafes provide flexibility, and the Taste of Ruby flight showcases four signature drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Bloody Mary and Bacon Bloody Mary variations add distinction.
- — Menu spans classics and creative originals like the Lavender 75 and Mardi Gras Punch.
- — Group formats and a four-cocktail flight broaden the appeal.
Standout selections
- — Bacon Bloody Mary – housemade spicy mix with applewood-smoked bacon-infused vodka.
- — Mardi Gras Punch – Cane Run rum, Peychaud's Aperitivo, pineapple, passion fruit boba, topped with Red Bull Yellow Edition.
- — Lavender 75 – Miles gin, Monin lavender syrup, fresh lime, and sparkling wine.
Pricing: Single cocktails $10.50-$11.75; group carafes $30-$35; Taste of Ruby flight $21.
Wine
Sparkling wine anchors the wine program, appearing in mimosas, bellinis, and a bottled Bubbles & Berries presentation. The Southern Sangria adds a wine-and-spirits option, but the selection is cocktail-focused rather than a standalone wine list.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple sparkling wine cocktails offer variety within a single style.
- — Bubbles & Berries provides a shareable bottle format with fruit compote.
Standout selections
- — Ruby Mimosa – sparkling wine with orange juice and pomegranate.
- — Whipped Pineapple Mimosa – fresh pineapple, coconut milk, sparkling wine, French vanilla cold foam.
- — Peach Bellini – sparkling wine with housemade peach purée and peach schnapps.
Pricing: Wine-based cocktails $10.50-$11.50.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section includes Ruby Colada and Sparkling Sunrise, both priced affordably. The program extends to retail with non-alcoholic Bloody Mary, Boozy Iced Coffee, and Morning Margarita mixes for home preparation.
Menu strengths
- — Two named zero-proof cocktails show intentional nonalcoholic offerings.
- — Take-home mixes allow guests to recreate drinks at home.
Standout selections
- — Ruby Colada – zero-proof with beet orange juice, cream of coconut, pineapple, and lime.
- — Sparkling Sunrise – zero-proof with muddled strawberries, blood orange juice, and sparkling limonata.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $6-$7; take-home mixes $15-$25.
Spirits
There is no standalone spirits list, and the program relies on these brands to define its cocktail backbone.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits such as Miles gin and Cane Run rum add character to signature drinks.
- — A range of categories are represented, from vodka and gin to rum and whiskey.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Handmade vodka – used in the Morning Mule.
- — Miles gin – used in the Lavender 75.
- — Cane Run rum – used in the Mardi Gras Punch.
- — Paddy's Irish whiskey – used in the Irish Coffee.
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