Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSexy Steak
Detroit, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Sexy Steak pours a serious beverage program: eight creative cocktails at $18, a wine list with Krug and Dom Pérignon, and a spirits lineup spanning mezcal to rye. The Sophia Loren and Il Sazerac show range, while the Gold Fashioned goes luxe at $49. Wine lovers can splurge on Laurent-Perrier Rosé or opt for Coravin pours. A 2oz pour policy keeps spirits honest.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sophia Loren, a grapefruit and rose infused vodka cocktail with elderflower and Lillet, or the Il Sazerac for rye and absinthe depth. For a splurge, the Gold Fashioned at $49 pairs Remy Martin XO with Cointreau and honey. Wine-wise, the Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé offers a premium pour, and mezcal fans should try the Clase Azul Joven.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed, inventive recipes, while wine collectors can explore a list with Krug and Dom Pérignon. Spirits drinkers, especially agave and rye fans, will find rare pours like Clase Azul Guerrero and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $18, with the Gold Fashioned at $49. Wine bottles start around $130 for Laurent-Perrier Rosé, and Dom Pérignon hits $560. Spirit pours are 2oz, with Casamigos Mezcal at $25 and Clase Azul Guerrero at $108.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program pairs a creative, ingredient-driven cocktail list with a wine collection that includes Krug Grande Cuvée and a three-bottle corkage limit at $50. The spirits list is equally serious, spanning mezcal, rye, and rare bourbon, with 2oz pours standard.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails show clear craft: infused spirits, homemade syrups, and bittered classics. The Sophia Loren leads with grapefruit-rose vodka, while the Il Sazerac and Margarita Italia demonstrate balance between tradition and invention. The Gold Fashioned ups the ante with Remy Martin XO.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with detailed ingredients, ranging from infused vodkas to tomato gin and Suze.
- — A consistent $18 price point, with The Gold Fashioned positioned as a luxury pour at $49.
- — Creative combinations like the Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned using black walnut bitters and rosemary syrup.
Standout selections
- — Sophia Loren: grapefruit and rose infused vodka, elderflower, Lillet.
- — Il Sazerac: rye whiskey, absinthe, Peychaud bitters, sugar cube.
- — Margarita Italia: tequila reposado, orangecello, agave, citrus, egg white.
- — The Gold Fashioned: Remy Martin XO, Cointreau, brown sugar, honey.
Pricing: Cocktails are $18, except The Gold Fashioned at $49.
Wine
An extensive list covering sparkling, white, red, and rosé, with both by-the-bottle and by-the-glass options. Strong on Champagne and Italian/Napa producers, including Krug Grande Cuvée and Gaja Sito Moresco. Premium pours and Coravin options broaden access.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive by-the-bottle and by-the-glass sections across sparkling, white, red, and rosé.
- — Premium Champagne selection includes Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Krug Grande Cuvée, and Dom Pérignon.
- — Italian and Napa Valley focus, with Antinori and Gaja represented.
Standout selections
- — Laurent-Perrier 'Cuvée Rosé' Champagne at $130.; Krug 'Grande Cuvée' Champagne at $400.
- — Dom Pérignon Champagne at $560.; Gaja 'Sito Moresco' Nebbiolo blend.
Pricing: Bottles range from $130 for Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé to $560 for Dom Pérignon; corkage is $50 per bottle.
Spirits
A broad spirits list spans tequila/agave, gin, whiskey, rum, bourbon, rye, vodka, and cognac. Mezcal gets premium treatment with Clase Azul expressions, while rye and bourbon include craft and rare bottlings. Standard 2oz pours keep pricing transparent.
Menu strengths
- — Nine spirit categories, from Tequila/Agave to Cognac, ensure wide coverage.
- — Premium agave selection includes Clase Azul Joven and Guerrero, plus Ilegal and Tequila Ocho.
- — Rye and bourbon depth with Angel's Envy Rye, Thomas H. Handy, and Michter's.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Guerrero Mezcal at $108.; Casamigos Joven Mezcal at $25.
- — Angel's Envy Rye at $35.; Gray Whale Gin.
Pricing: Pours are 2oz, with Casamigos Joven Mezcal at $25, Clase Azul Joven at $85, Clase Azul Guerrero at $108, and Angel's Envy Rye at $35.
How it sits with the food
The Red Wine Affogato at $10 offers a dessert pairing that incorporates red wine, complementing the beverage-focused experience.
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