Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileSuperbueno
New York, NY · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Superbueno's cocktail program leans into Mexican ingredients with a confident, playful hand: mole fat-washed mezcal, huitlacoche in a margarita, and a milk punch with charanda. The menu is compact but ambitious, with prices from $20.50 to $22.50. Happy hour brings slushy options like the Adobada-Bam-Bam and Tepache Highball.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Green Mango Martini for its bright, savory kick. The Mole Negroni is a dark, complex choice. For something lighter, the Tepache Highball at happy hour. The Agave Spirit Tasting add-on offers a quick tour of the category.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate adventurous agave cocktails and Mexican-inspired flavors will find much to like. The lively, energetic vibe suits groups celebrating or looking for a festive night out.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Standard cocktails range from $20.50 to $22.50; happy hour slushies are $13.50–$16.50; non-alcoholic cocktails around $12–$15.50; beers $10–$12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is a love letter to Mexican ingredients: huitlacoche, mole, tepache, and charanda. The Green Mango Martini and Mole Negroni are standout creations. Seasonal specials like the Salted Plum & Tamarind Milk Punch add variety.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Inventive cocktails with Mexican ingredients like mole, huitlacoche, and tepache. Happy hour offers slushy options.
Menu strengths
- — Creative use of Mexican ingredients like mole, huitlacoche, and charanda.
Standout selections
- — Mole Negroni: mole fat-washed mezcal, amari blend, sweet vermouth, xocolatl bitters ($22.50).
- — Green Mango Martini: blanco tequila, mango distillate, sauternes, honey, chili oil ($21.50).
- — Mushroom Margarita: mezcal, orange liqueur, huitlacoche, lime, lava salt ($20.50).
- — Salted Plum & Tamarind Milk Punch: charanda, ayuuk, salted plum and tamarind, milk.
Pricing: $20.50–$22.50 for standard pours; happy hour $13.50–$16.50.
Wine
A small wine list featuring Mexican and Argentine producers, including sparkling, white, rosé, and red options.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Mexican and Argentine wines, adding regional interest.
Standout selections
- — El Bajío Sparkling Wine, NV, Valle de Bernal, MX.
- — Casa Jipi Nebbiolo, 2023, San Vicente, MX.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Beer
A brief beer selection with Mexican lagers and an IPA, plus a non-alcoholic wheat ale. Includes a local collaboration ale.
Standout selections
- — SB2 X Transmitter Tamarind Corn Ale ($12).
Pricing: $10–$12.
Nonalcoholic
Several non-alcoholic cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer, with creative options like a chamoy gimlet and a michelada-inspired drink.
Standout selections
- — Chamoy Gimlet: aplos, chamoy, lime cordial, lime juice, tajin ($15.50).
- — Michela-na: celery, apple, tomatillo, costeño, salt, good time n/a beer ($12).
Pricing: $12–$15.50.
Spirits
The program highlights agave spirits and other Mexican spirits like charanda and pox, though there is no dedicated spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Showcases a range of Mexican spirits in cocktails.
Pricing: Agave Spirit Tasting add-on $7.
How it sits with the food
The food menu, including crispy pork belly tacos and birria grilled cheese, pairs naturally with the agave-forward cocktails. The Mole Negroni's richness complements savory dishes, while the Green Mango Martini's acidity can cut through fried elements.
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