Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSession Cocktails
Tuscaloosa, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Session Cocktails runs a deep cocktail menu with over 20 drinks, including classics like the Old Fashioned and house signatures such as Tea Time. Weekly themed lists cover Martinis on Monday, Tequila on Tuesday, and Whiskey on Wednesday. All cocktails are $13, with happy hour pricing at $8. A Cocktails for a Cause program supports local organizations through the Tea Time cocktail. Wine comes by half bottle, beer splits into domestic and craft tiers, and a mocktail section uses Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tea Time, an Earl grey-infused vodka drink with honey and lemon that supports the West Alabama Cerebral Palsy Foundation. For a spirit-forward choice, the Gold Rush mixes bourbon, honey, and lemon. The Yippie Chai Yay brings chai whiskey, cream, and nutmeg for a spiced, creamy option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone seeking a broad cocktail list with classic and original options, plus themed weekly promotions. The $13 pricing and $8 happy hour make it accessible for casual visits. Groups can find beer, wine, and mocktails without leaving the cocktail-focused format.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $8 cocktails and reduced beer prices. Themed nights like Martini Monday, Tequila Tuesday, and Whiskey Wednesday provide dedicated lists for those specific spirits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13, or $8 during happy hour. Wine by half bottle is $24, with Prosecco at $8 per glass. Beer runs $5 for domestics and $7 for craft, dropping to $4 and $6 at happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A Cocktails for a Cause program directs a portion of Tea Time proceeds to the West Alabama Cerebral Palsy Foundation, with past partners including the Metro Animal Shelter and the American Cancer Society. Themed weekly cocktail lists add rotating structure to an already extensive menu.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Over 20 cocktails span classics like the Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, and Gin Rickey alongside house signatures such as Tea Time and Gold Rush. Themed weekly lists for Martinis, Tequila, and Whiskey add variety. A Cocktails for a Cause program ties one drink to local charity. Reviewers describe crafted cocktails, with some praising them as top notch and others noting inconsistency.
Menu strengths
- — Broad menu with classics and original signatures across multiple spirit bases.
- — Themed weekly promotions provide dedicated lists for Martinis, Tequila, and Whiskey.
- — Cocktails for a Cause supports local organizations through the Tea Time cocktail.
Standout selections
- — Tea Time: Earl grey-infused vodka, honey, and lemon; a portion of proceeds supports the West Alabama Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
- — Gold Rush: bourbon, honey, and lemon for a smooth, honeyed drink.
- — Yippie Chai Yay: chai whiskey, demerara, cream, and nutmeg for a spiced, creamy cocktail.
Pricing: $13; $8 during happy hour
Wine
The wine list offers four half-bottle options: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cab Sav, and Pinot Grigio, each at $24. Prosecco is available by the glass at $8. This is a compact, functional selection suited to sharing or a single glass, without deeper by-the-glass or regional breadth.
Menu strengths
- — Half-bottle format allows flexibility for smaller groups or lighter consumption.
- — Prosecco by the glass provides a sparkling option at an accessible price.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco by the glass at $8.; Chardonnay half bottle at $24.
- — Chardonnay — 24 — Wine by half bottle.
Pricing: $24 per half bottle; Prosecco $8 per glass
Beer
Beer is divided into domestic and craft tiers, priced at $5 and $7 respectively, with happy hour reductions to $4 and $6. High Noon hard seltzer is also listed under beer. The selection is straightforward and covers basic preferences without detailing specific brands or styles.
Menu strengths
- — Two-tier pricing with a clear domestic and craft split.
- — Happy hour lowers beer prices by a dollar across both tiers.
Standout selections
- — Craft beer at $7, or $6 during happy hour.
- — Domestics — 5 — Domestic beer.; Craft — 7 — Craft beer.
Pricing: Domestics $5, craft $7; happy hour $4 and $6
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists two drinks: Take the Pain Away and As Told by Ginger, both built with Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits. The menu glossary defines Lyre's as a direct NA replacement for alcohol. This provides a considered alternative to the cocktail list rather than a token soda option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section using Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits.; Two distinct flavor profiles: tropical with pineapple and coconut, and spicy with ginger and lime.
Standout selections
- — Take the Pain Away: Lyre's n/a rum, pineapple, coconut cream, and orange.
- — As Told by Ginger: Lyre's n/a gin, ginger, and lime.
Spirits
A separate spirit menu is accessible via QR code, and the glossary mentions Absinthe, Aperol, Angostura, Cappelletti, Lillet, Pimm's, and Vermouth as modifiers. A recent customer account describes ordering a simple vodka tonic and an old fashioned, noting the latter had a decent pour. Specific spirits, brands, or standalone options are not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — A customer account confirms a vodka tonic and an old fashioned with a decent pour.
Standout selections
- — Vodka Tonic, as described by a recent customer.
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