Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza runs a serious beverage program. Seasonal cocktails lean on specific spirits and house-made shrubs, from the tequila-and-lychee Buzz Me In to a Pelotón de la Muerte mezcal sour. The wine list lists vintages and regions, and the draft beer taps South Carolina and North Carolina breweries. Prices stay reasonable across all categories.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Buzz Me In, a $13 cocktail built on Lunazul reposado tequila, lychee liqueur, mango, chili, lime, and angostura bitters. For a gin route, the Seedless uses Tanqueray and a watermelon basil shrub. Draft beer is a flat $7.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a cocktail menu with clear flavor direction and specific spirits will find a lot to like. The wine list's vintage and region details suit those who order by the glass and bottle. Local beer fans can hit Craft and Westbrook on draft.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11.50 to $14; wines are $9 to $13 by the glass and $34 to $49 by the bottle; draft beer is $7 and cans run $5.50 to $6.50. White Sangria is $11 a glass or $24 a carafe.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans on house-made shrubs and specific base spirits, like Tanqueray gin in the Quiet on Set with cucumber, green tea, and ginger. Wine bottles carry producer and vintage detail, and the draft list pulls from South Carolina and North Carolina breweries.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal cocktails are built on specific spirits and house-made shrubs. The menu spans tequila, gin, mezcal, rum, and vodka, with options like the Buzz Me In and Mezcal Sour. Cocktail descriptions are detailed, and prices stay moderate.
Menu strengths
- — A wide seasonal list with clear spirit choices, including Lunazul reposado, Pelotón de la Muerte mezcal, and Pusser's rum.
- — Several drinks use house-made shrubs, such as the green tea & ginger in Quiet on Set and watermelon basil in Seedless.
- — Prices are approachable, with most cocktails in the $11.50-$14 range.
Standout selections
- — Buzz Me In: Lunazul reposado tequila, lychee liqueur, mango, chili, lime, angostura bitters ($13)
- — Mezcal Sour: Pelotón de la Muerte mezcal, lime, sugar, eggwhite ($14)
- — Quiet on Set: Tanqueray gin, cucumber dry vermouth, green tea & ginger shrub, black pepper ($13.50)
Pricing: $11.50-$14; White Sangria $11 glass/$24 carafe
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with vintages and regions listed for each pour. Choices range from a Montefresco Prosecco to a King & Cannon Pinot Noir. Wine is served by the glass or bottle, and to-go bottles are available.
Menu strengths
- — Each wine is listed with vintage, producer, and region, from Peitán Albariño to Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon.
- — Glass and bottle pricing is clear, with bottles ranging from $34 to $49.
- — The selection spans Italy, Spain, France, New Zealand, California, and Oregon.
Standout selections
- — Albariño: Peitán '24, Rías Baixas, Spain ($12.50 glass/$48 bottle)
- — Pinot Noir: King & Cannon '23, Willamette Valley, Oregon ($13 glass/$49 bottle)
- — Sauvignon Blanc: Crossings '24, Marlborough, New Zealand ($9.50 glass/$36 bottle)
Pricing: $9-$13 by glass; $34-$49 by bottle
Beer
The beer list is compact but local-minded, with draft pours Craft, NoDa, Olde Mecklenburg, and Westbrook. Cans include domestic standards and a few regionals. ABV and origin are listed for each beer.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list features two South Carolina breweries (Craft, Westbrook) and two North Carolina breweries (NoDa, Olde Mecklenburg).
- — Draft beer is a uniform $7, and cans range from $5.50 to $6.50.
- — Both draft and canned options are available, with ABV and origin listed.
Standout selections
- — Craft Seasonal (SC, 6.2% ABV) - $7 draft
- — Westbrook White Thai (SC, 5% ABV) - $7 draft
- — NoDa 'Jam Session' Pale Ale (NC, 5.1% ABV) - $7 draft
Pricing: Draft $7; cans $5.50-$6.50
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited but clearly priced: standard iced tea at $1.75 and Michelob Ultra Zero, a 0.0% ABV canned beer, at $5.50. This is a minimal selection without further detail.
Menu strengths
- — Michelob Ultra Zero provides a non-alcoholic beer option at 0.0% ABV.
Standout selections
- — Michelob Ultra Zero (0.0% ABV) - $5.50; Iced Tea - $1.75
Pricing: Iced tea $1.75; Michelob Ultra Zero $5.50
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