Restaurant
Unclaimed profileStar Lounge
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Star Lounge's cocktail program is the draw, with a dedicated Libations section that runs from the Campari-elderflower-lychee Hyper Cutie to the Japanese Laundry, a milk punch built on Nikka vodka and matcha. Classics like the Old Fashioned and Margarita sit at $9. A vermouth and amaro selection and well-liquor shots round out the spirits side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Japanese Laundry, a milk punch combining Nikka vodka, lavender bitters, Licor 43, lemon, simple syrup, and matcha. If you prefer something brighter, the Hyper Cutie layers Campari, elderflower, lychee, and pamplemousse. Classic cocktail drinkers can default to the $9 Old Fashioned.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for a menu with original recipes and familiar classics. The lineup of six signature drinks plus standards gives both adventurous and traditional drinkers a reason to stay. A community reviewer praised the craft cocktails as delicious, unique, and custom-curated.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails during happy hour are $8-$10, with the Old Fashioned and Margarita at $9. Outside that window, expect standard pricing. A vermouth or amaro runs $8, and a shot of well liquor is $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list goes beyond the usual bar staples, featuring drinks like the Krakow Salt Mine with vodka, apple cider, lemon, and ginger beer, and the TNT with Patron barrel reposado, tamarind tonic, and lime. The Japanese Laundry stands out as a clarified milk punch, a technique not commonly found on casual menus. Housemade mixers like tamarind tonic and watermelon shrub back several drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated Libations section offers six named cocktails with inventive combinations, plus classics like Old Fashioned and Margarita. The menu shows a clear effort to balance originality with approachability, supported by community praise for the craft cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Six signature cocktails show range, from the rum blend of Broke Da Mouth to the scotch and yellow bell pepper of Yellow Note.
- — Classic cocktails are available at a fair $9, providing a familiar anchor for less adventurous drinkers.
- — A community reviewer described the craft cocktails as delicious, unique, and custom-curated.
Standout selections
- — Japanese Laundry – Nikka vodka, lavender bitters, Licor 43, lemon, simple syrup, and matcha, clarified as a milk punch.
- — Hyper Cutie – Campari, elderflower, lychee, and pamplemousse, a bright and bitter-leaning combination.
- — TNT – Patron barrel reposado with tamarind tonic and lime, a tequila option with a house-made mixer.
Pricing: $8-$10 happy hour; $9 classics
Spirits
The program offers a compact selection with vermouths and amari at $8 and a well liquor shot at $7. The cocktail list itself shows a broad spirit base, from bourbon to Japanese vodka, but there is no dedicated spirits list beyond these items.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated section for vermouths and amari gives those categories a presence at a fair price.
- — Cocktail ingredients span bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, scotch, and Japanese vodka, indicating a well-stocked bar.
Standout selections
- — Vermouths and Amaros selection – $8 for a pour from this category, a niche offering for after-dinner sipping.
- — Shot of Well Liquor – $7 for a straightforward well pour, a simple option for those not seeking a crafted drink.
Pricing: Vermouths/amari $8; well shot $7
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