Cocktail Bar
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New Braunfels, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A cocktail bar with a split personality: a main menu of inventive house creations like Dragon Fruit Buzz and Salt & Vinegar Martini, and a Parlour Bar with polished classics. Weekly specials—Martini Tuesday, Whisky Wednesday, Tequila Thursday—keep the program lively. Wine and beer are serviceable but secondary. Customers praise the Old Fashioned and Coffee & A Smoke.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 1898 Manhattan, a jasmine rice-washed rye with patchouli-infused vermouth. For something playful, the Salt & Vinegar Martini with basil oil. On Whisky Wednesday, the Favorite Flight showcases three bourbons.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking both creativity and tradition, bourbon and tequila fans drawn by the weekly specials, and anyone who appreciates a well-made classic in a relaxed setting.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday for $7 martinis and $10 riffs, Wednesday for whisky discounts and live piano, or Thursday for tequila flights.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails run $15-$18.98; Parlour Bar cocktails $15-$18. Whisky and tequila flights are $25. Wine by the glass $10-$20; beer $6-$7; zero-proof cocktails $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Two distinct menus—the main craft cocktail list and the Parlour Bar—plus a weekly rotation of themed spirit nights. The 1898 Manhattan's rice-washed rye and the Coffee & A Smoke with torched cinnamon stick show a kitchen-like curiosity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative and ambitious cocktail menu with house originals like Dragon Fruit Buzz and Salt & Vinegar Martini, plus well-chosen classics. The 1898 Manhattan's rice-washed rye and patchouli-infused vermouth show technical flair.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive house cocktails with unusual ingredients like jasmine rice-washed rye and basil oil.
- — A solid classics list including Corpse Reviver #2, Hotel Nacional, and Mexican Firing Squad.
- — Weekly specials like Martini Tuesday and Whisky Wednesday add variety.
Standout selections
- — 1898 Manhattan – Jasmine rice-washed Redemption Rye, patchouli-infused Antica, cardamom and Angostura bitters, sandal sharbat soaked cherry.
- — Salt & Vinegar Martini – Żubrówka vodka, salt and vinegar, basil oil drops, choice of blue cheese or pimento olive.
- — Coffee & A Smoke – Amaretto, Averna, Cynar, Licor 43, 2 Rivers cold brew, cinnamon, house cream, torched cinnamon stick.
Pricing: House cocktails range from $15 to $18.98; Parlour Bar cocktails $15-$18.
Wine
A compact but serviceable wine list with house pours and a few recognizable bottles, including sparkling options like Naveran Cava Brut Rose and Ca' Floris Ribolla Prosecco. No vintages or regions listed.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a mix of house wines and select bottles.
Standout selections
- — Naveran Cava Brut Rose – $13.
Pricing: Wine prices range from $10 to $20.
Beer
A modest beer list heavy on domestic staples like Miller High Life and Lone Star, with a few craft nods like Yellow Rose IPA and Loggerbier Pilsner. No draft list or ABV info.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options like Yellow Rose IPA and Loggerbier Pilsner.
Standout selections
- — Yellow Rose IPA – Texas IPA.
Pricing: Dos XX priced at $7 on main menu, $6 at Parlour Bar.
Nonalcoholic
A small but thoughtful selection of zero-proof drinks, including Glowed Up with aloe and cucumber, Fuzzy Fizz with a honey peach balsamic shrub, and Italian Cream Soda in three flavors.
Menu strengths
- — Creative non-alcoholic options beyond standard sodas.; Affordable at $8.
Standout selections
- — Glowed Up – Aloe, cucumber, pineapple, lime, tonic.
- — Fuzzy Fizz – Honey peach balsamic shrub, cinnamon, lemon, soda.
Pricing: Zero proof cocktails priced at $8.
Spirits
A strong spirits program highlighted by Whisky Wednesday (25% off all 2 oz pours) and Tequila Thursday with flights and a top shelf margarita. Flights showcase premium selections like Heaven Hill 7yr and Don Fulano Añejo.
Menu strengths
- — Weekly whisky and tequila specials with substantial discounts.
Standout selections
- — Favorite Flight (Whisky) – Heaven Hill 7yr, Penelope Rose Cask, Elmer T. Lee Bourbon.
- — Top Shelf Margarita – Don Fulano Blanco, Grand Marnier, house simple, fresh lime.
Pricing: Whisky and tequila flights priced at $25.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was in evidence; the program stands alone. The savory Salt & Vinegar Martini could pair with bar snacks, while the 1898 Manhattan's herbal notes would suit rich fare.
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