Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSmash Park Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Smash Park's beverage program leans on a large specialty cocktail list with playful twists like the Campfire Old Fashioned and a dedicated mocktail section. The 4-Person Shot Ski and $2 jello shots add a party-oriented edge. Cocktails range from $8 to $19, making the program accessible.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Campfire Old Fashioned, which layers Green River 1885 Bourbon with Mash & Mallow S'mores Whiskey and chocolate bitters. For a lighter option, the Park Mule is a clean vodka-ginger-lime combination. Consider the 4-Person Shot Ski when sharing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for approachable cocktails and playful shot service will find common ground. The mocktail list offers creative zero-proof choices like the Cherry Lime Dream, appealing to designated drivers and non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to try $4 drafts, seltzers, or wine, though cocktails are not included.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $19; mocktails are $6 to $8; jello shots are $2 each. Happy hour drinks are $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 4-Person Shot Ski and assorted jello shots bring a novelty factor to the spirits program, while the cocktail list leans into campfire and tropical themes.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The specialty cocktail list is extensive, covering Mules, Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, and Martinis, with prices from $8 to $19. Named cocktails show a range of styles, from the vodka-based Park Mule to the bourbon-heavy Campfire Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Broad specialty cocktail menu with multiple variations and a clear price range.
- — Creative combinations like the Campfire Old Fashioned and Oaxacan Old Fashioned use specific spirits and bitters.
Standout selections
- — Campfire Old Fashioned with Green River 1885 Bourbon and chocolate bitters.
- — Oaxacan Old Fashioned with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal and Ancho Reyes.
Pricing: $8-$19
Wine
No specific varietals or producers are listed.; Wine is available by the glass during happy hour at $4.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is available by the glass during happy hour at $4.
Standout selections
- — The drink menu includes a section for 'Beers, Seltzers & Wines'.
Pricing: $4 happy hour
Beer
Beer and seltzers are grouped together on the menu, with drafts and seltzers offered at $4 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — The drink menu includes a section for 'Beers, Seltzers & Wines'.
Standout selections
- — The drink menu includes a section for 'Beers, Seltzers & Wines'.
Pricing: $4 happy hour
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section includes six creative options, from the Cherry Lime Dream with cold foam to the N/A Paloma using Lyre's Agave Spirit. Prices are accessible at $6 to $8.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with creative, zero-proof options.; Uses non-alcoholic spirits like Lyre's in the Sicilian Mojito and N/A Paloma.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Lime Dream with Starry, cherry syrup, and cold foam.
- — Sicilian Mojito with Lyre's White Cane Spirit and mint.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
The spirits program is defined by novelty: assorted jello shots at $2 each and a 4-Person Shot Ski.
Menu strengths
- — Offers an interactive 4-Person Shot Ski experience.; Jello shots are affordably priced at $2.
Standout selections
- — 4-Person Shot Ski with four shots served on a ski.
Pricing: $2 per jello shot
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