Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSundry and Vice
Cincinnati, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sundry and Vice runs a serious cocktail program with a menu of house creations that read like flavor experiments: goat cheese-washed gin, mezcal and Malort, apricot vodka with gentian. Draft cocktails and a non-alcoholic section get equal attention. Wine and beer are competent but secondary. Customers describe the cocktails as excellent, bespoke, and seasonal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Feminine Urge, a layered mix of apricot vodka, bitter lemon, gentian, and vermouth that shows the kitchen's reach. The draft cocktail list rotates, so an Old Fashioned or Paloma may appear; both are classics worth checking.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate inventive, ingredient-driven drinks will find plenty to explore. The non-alcoholic section, with options like a NA negroni and NA espresso martini, makes it a good stop for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails run $14-$16; draft cocktails are $11-$13. Wines by the glass go for $11-$13, beers $4-$8, and non-alcoholic drinks $6-$14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is the draw: nearly every drink is a house creation with unusual components—Hellfire tincture, strawberry kiwi shrub, Mellotone Gose. A dedicated non-alcoholic section with equally thoughtful builds, like the Trip Well Remembered, sets the program apart.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Draft cocktails rotate and include classics. A recent customer account praises the cocktails as excellent, bespoke, and seasonal, with fresh flavors and innovative drinkcraft.
Menu strengths
- — Draft cocktail section with rotating options and classics like Old Fashioned and Paloma adds variety.
- — The cocktails as excellent, bespoke, and part of a seasonal menu with fresh flavors stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Forgotten Notebook: Bourbon and rye with bergamot, L'Aperitivo, and Americano shrub.
- — Intimate Friends: Goat cheese washed gin with falernum, cantaloupe, and Hellfire.
Pricing: $14-$16 house; $11-$13 draft
Wine
A concise but diverse wine-by-the-glass list covers rosé, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, chenin blanc, chardonnay, and prosecco. Selections are priced accessibly from $11 to $13, making it easy to pair a glass with a cocktail-focused evening.
Menu strengths
- — Six varieties by the glass offer enough range for most palates.
- — Prices from $11 to $13 are approachable for a cocktail bar.
Standout selections
- — Kloof Street Chenin Blanc from South Africa at $13.
Pricing: $11-$13 by the glass
Beer
Beer selection covers a range of styles from a kolsch to an IPA and a bottled lager, with prices from $4 to $8. While not extensive, the list includes solid craft and import options that complement the bar's cocktail focus.
Menu strengths
- — Includes draft and bottled options across multiple styles.
- — Price range from $4 to $8 is modest.
Standout selections
- — Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier at $7.; Rothaus Pilsner at $7.
Pricing: $4-$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic section provides more than an afterthought: NA beers, NA cocktails like the Phony Negroni, and low-ABV options such as the Vermouth Highball.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated section with non-alcoholic beers, cocktails, and low-ABV options.
- — NA cocktails like the Phony Negroni and Phony Espresso Martini mirror classic cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Trip Well Remembered: NA agave and adaptogenic spirits with citrus and fire tincture.
- — Mint Condition: NA bourbon, Ghia, mint, and ginger ale.
Pricing: $6-$14
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