Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTen Ten Room
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ten Ten Room runs a serious cocktail program in organizing drinks by spirit and labeling each with style and sweetness ratings. Signature pours like the Melon Monroe and Holy Highball show ambition, while a $30 martini flight and $7 happy-hour cocktails broaden the appeal. The beer list is short but locally rotating, and a dedicated mocktail section covers zero-proof drinkers. Cocktails run $14–$30, most landing around $16–$18.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Melon Monroe ($16), a vodka-based Pornstar Martini riff with fresh honeydew, passionfruit, and sparkling wine. For something savory, the Pepper-on-Tini pairs Tito's with pepperoncini brine. The Holy Highball ($18) layers mezcal, Green Chartreuse, and barrel-aged absinthe over house root beer. A martini flight ($30) covers classics and house originals.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate structured menus with style and sweetness ratings will find a lot to explore. Fans of creative martinis and mezcal drinks have specific draws here. The happy hour's $3 shots and $7 premium cocktails also make it an easy stop for value-focused drinkers, while the mocktail list welcomes those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a supported draw, with $3 shots and $7 premium cocktails (bartender's choice). That makes early evening a smart time to sample the program at a lower cost. The rotating seasonal slush and martini flight suggest year-round reasons to visit, though no specific days or times are confirmed.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$30, with most between $16 and $18. A martini flight costs $30, and rotating local beers are $9. Happy hour offers $3 shots and $7 premium cocktails.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is unusually transparent, listing style and sweetness ratings for every drink. That structural clarity extends to a martini flight that spans classics, forgotten recipes, and house originals. The Holy Highball's combination of mezcal, Green Chartreuse, barrel-aged absinthe, and house root beer is the kind of creative gamble that defines the program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, well-organized cocktail list with style and sweetness ratings. Signature drinks like Melon Monroe and Holy Highball show range.
Menu strengths
- — Menu spans vodka, agave, gin, rum, and whiskey with clear style descriptors.
- — Happy hour offers $3 shots and $7 premium cocktails, adding value.
Standout selections
- — Melon Monroe ($16): vodka, fresh honeydew & cantaloupe, passionfruit, lemon, vanilla, sparkling wine.
- — Holy Highball ($18): mezcal, Green Chartreuse, barrel-aged absinthe, house root beer.
- — Martini Flight ($30): four mini martinis spanning classics, forgotten recipes, and originals.
Pricing: Cocktails range $14–$30, most around $16–$18; martini flight $30.
Beer
Compact but locally focused beer selection with rotating IPA, pilsner, lager, and cider, plus familiar imports. Priced reasonably, though no draft beer is mentioned.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a cider, broadening appeal beyond beer drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Rotating Local IPA ($9); Rotating Local Cider ($9)
Pricing: Rotating local beers $9; Modelo $7.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail menu with creative zero-proof options like Banana Creampie and N/A Amaro Sour. Reviewers note bartenders will craft custom versions, showing flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Banana Creampie: banana peels, brown sugar, condensed milk, club soda.
- — N/A Amaro Sour: N/A Amaro Lucano, house lime cordial.
Pricing: Prices not listed for mocktails.
Spirits
Wide spirit range used across cocktails, including vodka, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, whiskey, and scotch. Specific pours like Tito's and Diplomatico appear, but no standalone spirits list exists.
Menu strengths
- — Includes quality labels like Sazerac Rye and 12 Year Single Malt Scotch.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Vodka in the Pepper-on-Tini; Diplomatico Rum (used in cocktails)
- — 12 Year Single Malt Scotch (used in cocktails)
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The menu includes sliders, burgers, and other bar bites, though specific pairings are not documented. The savory Pepper-on-Tini with herb-infused olive oil could complement rich bar food, while the Melon Monroe's fruit and sparkling wine might suit lighter bites. No formal pairing guidance is available.
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