Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Bar at Mixtli
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Bar at Mixtli pairs a rotating cocktail menu with a progressive wine list and a dedicated zero-proof section. Signature drinks like Quiet Tides and the Mixtli Margarita show a kitchen-synced creativity, while a certified sommelier anchors the wine side. Custom cocktails are available, and the bar menu rotates with the restaurant's theme.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mixtli Margarita, a clarified lime and salted orange foam take on the classic. For something savory, Quiet Tides blends tequila with mango, watermelon, and aji amarillo. The Smoked Old Fashioned uses corn butter-washed tequila and mezcal with molè bitters.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, boundary-pushing drinks will find much to like. Fans of agave spirits will appreciate the tequila and mezcal focus. Those who prefer non-alcoholic options can explore the creative zero-proof list.
- When should I go?
- The bar menu rotates seasonally, so each visit offers new drinks. The current theme, 'Del Levante a Mexico,' runs through October.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $14 to $18, with most in the mid-teens. Zero-proof options and some cocktails lack listed prices, but expect a similar range.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu rotates in sync with the restaurant's tasting menu, ensuring each visit brings new creations. The bar's mixologists, including Ryan Flores, craft drinks with unusual ingredients like caper berry soda, pandan, and miso. A certified sommelier and a dedicated zero-proof menu add depth.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A rotating lineup of inventive cocktails that push boundaries with savory, tropical, and bitter flavors. House classics like the Mixtli Margarita and Smoked Old Fashioned are praised for execution. Custom cocktails are available.
Menu strengths
- — Creative flavor combinations like tomato gin with caper berry soda
- — Rotating menu keeps offerings fresh and tied to the restaurant's theme
Standout selections
- — Quiet Tides – Tequila, dry vermouth, mango, watermelon, aji amarillo
- — The Outer Harbor – Carpano Bianco, tomato gin, pineapple, passionfruit, caper berry soda
- — Smoked Old Fashioned – Corn butter-washed tequila and mezcal, velvet falernum, molè bitters
Pricing: Cocktails range from $14 to $18, with The Outer Harbor at $16 and Quiet Tides at $18.
Wine
A progressive wine list is anchored by a Court of Master Sommeliers-certified sommelier, indicating a serious program. Specific selections and prices are not detailed in available sources.
Menu strengths
- — Certified sommelier on staff; Progressive wine list concept
Pricing: No specific wine prices available.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof menu offers five creative non-alcoholic cocktails, featuring savory and aromatic ingredients like shio koji, pandan, and Pathfinder NA spirit.
Menu strengths
- — Ingredients like miso and shio koji show culinary ambition
Standout selections
- — Stillwater – Watermelon, tomato, jasmine, mango, coconut, shio koji
- — Dockside Bitter – Pathfinder NA spirit, pomegranate, green apple, allspice, cinnamon
Pricing: No pricing available for zero-proof items.
Spirits
Focus on agave spirits, with tequila and mezcal featured prominently in cocktails. Other spirits like rum, cognac, and PX sherry appear in signature drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Agave focus aligns with the Mexican culinary theme
Standout selections
- — Cola de Gallo – Mezcal, Cynar, allspice dram, green apple, pomegranate
- — The Last Manifest – Washed cognac, dry coconut rum, PX sherry, Fernet Vallet
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The bar serves a rotating menu of snacks and small bites in limited quantities, designed to complement the drinks. The current Levantine-Mexican theme suggests cocktails with bright, savory, and spiced elements will pair well with the food.
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