Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTamarind Fine Dining Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tamarind Fine Dining brings a serious beverage program to the table, with handcrafted cocktails that lean into Indian flavors and a wine list that spans the globe, including a Finger Lakes Riesling. The bar pours top-shelf spirits and offers a deep list of non-alcoholic options. Expect to explore formats from classic happy-hour cocktails to smoked bourbon experiments.
- What should I order?
- Start with HIDDEN GEM, a solera-aged bourbon and scotch blend finished with oakwood smoke. For white wine, the Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling is a semi-dry Finger Lakes pour. If you're skipping alcohol, the MANGO LASSI blends house-made yogurt with Alphonso mango, cardamom, and honey.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, Indian-inspired mixes. Wine drinkers will appreciate the international list including Finger Lakes producers. Spirit collectors can explore aged scotch and cognac, while those abstaining have a varied non-alcoholic menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15-$18; happy hour classics are $10. Wines by the glass are $10-$14, bottles $30-$200. Spirits range from $15 to $40 per pour. Non-alcoholic drinks are $6-$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is built around Indian ingredients and techniques, from chamomile-infused gin with passionfruit caviar to a whiskey-mango blend with rice reduction. The wine list includes a Finger Lakes Riesling from Dr. Konstantin Frank, a nod to regional terroir.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative cocktail list with Indian-inspired ingredients, plus a classic happy hour range and dessert cocktails. Signature drinks like HIDDEN GEM and PASSION PEARL showcase original compositions.
Menu strengths
- — Handcrafted cocktails feature novel combinations like solera-aged bourbon with oakwood smoke and gin with passionfruit caviar.
- — Cocktails range $15-$18, with classic cocktails at $10 during happy hour, offering approachable pricing.
- — The menu spans from Indian-inspired originals to dessert martinis, ensuring variety.
Standout selections
- — HIDDEN GEM – solera-aged bourbon and scotch, housemade infusion, oakwood smoke ($18)
- — PASSION PEARL – chamomile-infused gin, basil, red peppercorn, yuzu, passionfruit caviar ($17)
- — KHEERA PUDEENA COOLER – Hendricks, cucumber vodka, basil, mint, lemon, lime ($17)
Pricing: $15-$18; happy hour classics $10
Wine
A wide-ranging wine list covers California, France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, and New York's Finger Lakes. House wines are served by glass and bottle; happy hour pours are $5. Notable bottles include a Finger Lakes Riesling and Napa Cabernet.
Menu strengths
- — International list with depth from multiple regions, including local Finger Lakes wines.
- — Offers both by-the-glass and bottle options, with bottles from $30 to $200.
- — Happy hour house wines at $5 expand accessibility.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir - Bodan Roan, California — $12/$38
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon ($200) – ripe tannins, sandalwood, black fruit, oak
Pricing: By glass $10-$14; bottles $30-$200
Beer
A straightforward bottled beer list includes Indian lagers like Kingfisher and Taj Mahal, plus American and imported standards. Non-alcoholic beers are also available. Happy hour pricing makes it an easy add-on.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Indian beer brands such as Kingfisher and Taj Mahal, fitting the cuisine.
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer options from Becks and Athletic.
Standout selections
- — Kingfisher ($9); Taj Mahal (22 oz) ($11); Goose Island IPA ($9)
Pricing: Bottles $7-$11; happy hour select drafts/bottles $5
Nonalcoholic
A robust non-alcoholic menu includes creative sodas, lassis, and mocktails with Indian flavors. House-made mango lassi and butterfly pea flower tea lemonade stand out. Non-alcoholic beers are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Creative non-alcoholic drinks like ADARAK PINE and GULAABI COLADA.
- — Traditional Mango Lassi made with house-made yogurt and Alphonso mango.
Standout selections
- — MANGO LASSI ($6) – house-made yogurt, Alphonso mango, cardamom, honey
- — SANGU PUSHPAM ARNOLD PALMER ($7) – butterfly pea flower tea, housemade lemonade
- — ADARAK PINE ($7) – lime, ginger beer, pineapple
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
Premium spirits program focused on cognac and single malt scotch, including rare aged expressions. Hennessy VS and Remy XO represent cognac; Highland Park 18, Lagavulin 16, Macallan 15, and Oban 14 cover scotch. Also a 20-year Tawny Port.
Menu strengths
- — Selected aged scotches from Highland Park, Lagavulin, Macallan, and Oban.
- — Premium cognacs from Hennessy and Remy Martin.; Includes aged Tawny Port as a dessert spirit option.
Standout selections
- — HIGHLAND PARK – 18 year ($40); LAGAVULIN – 16 year ($24)
- — REMY XO ($35); TAYLOR FLADGATE TAWNY PORT – 20 year ($20)
Pricing: $15-$40 per pour
How it sits with the food
Pair the KHEERA PUDEENA COOLER with spicy appetizers; its cucumber and mint cool the palate. The NARIYAL DAIQUIRI's coconut and caramel rim suits dessert, while the Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling's apricot notes can match fruity or moderately spiced dishes.
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