Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRum Bucket Bar and Grill
Fort Myers, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rum Bucket Bar and Grill runs a cocktail program with serious range: tableside bucket drinks, a creative martini list, and whiskey-forward builds like the Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. The wine list is straightforward and fairly priced, and the mocktail menu holds its own. This is a place where the drinks menu does the talking, and it talks a lot.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, which layers Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey with Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon and bitters. For a shareable option, order a bucket like the Mai Tai One On, built with Parrot Bay Rum, orange curacao, orgeat, and dark rum. Non-drinkers can pivot to the Ginger No-Jito.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative, rum-forward drinks and groups wanting shareable bucket drinks will find plenty to explore. The variety of mocktails also makes it a comfortable stop for designated drivers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar serves bucket drinks tableside, a format that turns a round into a shared event. The cocktail menu mixes familiar builds with odd-couple twists, like a Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, and the mocktail list is unusually developed.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans bucket drinks, martinis, and specialty cocktails, with named builds like Watermelon Crawl, Whiskey Sour, and Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. Bucket drinks are served tableside, and the martini list includes Coco Loco and Espresso variations.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with creative named drinks across multiple styles.
- — Bucket drinks served tableside add a social, shareable element.
- — Ingredients range from flavored whiskeys to fresh citrus and orgeat.
Standout selections
- — Peanut Butter Old Fashioned – Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey, Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon, and bitters.
- — Mai Tai One On – Parrot Bay Rum, orange curacao, orgeat, and dark rum.
- — Pain Reliever – Papa's Pilar Dark Rum, coco puree, pineapple, orange, and nutmeg.
Pricing: Prices not listed
Wine
A compact wine list covers Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pour prices are approachable, with the Cabernet at the top of the range.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both white and red wines by glass and bottle.
- — Reasonable pricing across the list, with most glasses at $8.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Broadside, Paso Robles – $13 glass / $39 bottle.
- — Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, New Zealand – $8 glass / $24 bottle.
Pricing: $8-$14 per glass; $24-$39 per bottle
Beer
The menu mentions craft beer and points guests to local seasonal drafts.; Craft beer is acknowledged on the menu.; Local seasonal drafts are offered.
Menu strengths
- — Craft beer is acknowledged on the menu.; Local seasonal drafts are offered.
Standout selections
- — Local seasonal drafts – ask about current taps.
Nonalcoholic
Mocktails are a real presence here, with five named options including Ginger No-Jito, Mindful Cocktail, No Octane, and Volcano Sacrifice. Recipes use fresh juices, ginger, agave, and sparkling water rather than relying on syrups.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named mocktails with distinct flavor profiles.; Fresh citrus and house-style ingredients like ginger and agave.
Standout selections
- — Ginger No-Jito – ginger, simple syrup, lemon, mint, and sparkling water.
- — Volcano Sacrifice – pink grapefruit, lime, agave, and sparkling water.
Spirits
The bar pours a recognizable set of spirits including Parrot Bay and Papa's Pilar rums, Old Forester bourbon, Ole Smoky whiskey, Stoli vodka, and Yave tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Range of premium spirits supports the cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Specific spirits mentioned include Parrot Bay Rum, Papa's Pilar Rum, Old Forester Bourbon, Ole Smoky Whiskey, Stoli Vodka, and Yave Tequila.
- — Papa's Pilar Dark Rum – featured in the Pain Reliever.
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