Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Blind Pig of Westchester
White Plains, NY · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A 1930s-themed cocktail bar in The Blind Pig of Westchester centers on a robust $20 signature cocktail list with inventive builds like One Night Stand and Gatsby, plus a praised espresso martini. The whiskey program is extensive, organized by type, and the bar also covers wine, beer, and dedicated non-alcoholic cocktails. A lively, theme-driven spot for serious drinkers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Gatsby, a London Dry Gin and blanc vermouth cocktail topped with pomegranate foam, or the Insatiable for mezcal and chili heat. For a coffee-forward pick, the Blind Pigs Irish Coffee delivers Irish whiskey, demerara, and cream at a lower $15 price point.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a themed, creative menu and whiskey lovers will find depth. The dedicated non-alcoholic section also makes it a fit for those skipping alcohol but wanting crafted drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $20 each, with the Blind Pigs Irish Coffee at $15. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $16. Draft beers range from $7 to $11, bottled beers $7 to $10. Wines are priced by glass and bottle, with glasses from $10 to $18.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 1930s theme frames a cocktail list that mixes playful names with layered ingredients, and the whiskey selection is unusually broad, organized across Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Scotch, and Japanese categories with over 100 choices.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails run $20 each, with a $15 Irish coffee. The menu features creative, ingredient-forward drinks like One Night Stand, Gatsby, and Insatiable, plus seasonal offerings. Customers specifically praise the espresso martini.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive signature list with varied spirits and flavor combinations such as pomegranate foam and chili heat.
- — Seasonal cocktail rotation adds freshness to the program.
- — A customer reports the espresso martini as absolutely delicious.
Standout selections
- — Gatsby: London Dry Gin, blanc vermouth, lemon, pomegranate foam.
- — Insatiable: tequila, mezcal, pomegranate, chili, agave, orange.; Blind Pigs Irish Coffee: Irish whiskey, demerara, coffee, cream.
Pricing: $20 signature; $15 Irish coffee
Wine
Wine list covers white, red, and sparkling options by glass and bottle, with selections from California, Italy, and Germany. Pricing is accessible, with most glasses at $14 and bottles from $33.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both glass and bottle formats across multiple regions and varietals.
- — Includes familiar labels like 19 Crimes and Juggernaut alongside Italian and German picks.
Standout selections
- — 19 Crimes Martha's Chardonnay 2021: $14 glass / $45 bottle.
- — Schlink Haus Riesling 2023: $18 glass / $75 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $10-$18; bottles $33-$75
Beer
Draft and bottled beer lists include Irish staples like Guinness and Smithwicks, house lager The Pig Lager, IPAs, and non-alcoholic Athletic Run Wild. Prices are moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft styles including lager, IPA, and stout.
Standout selections
- — Guinness on draft, 20oz for $11.; The Pig Lager, house draft, 16oz for $7.
Pricing: Draft $7-$11; bottles $7-$10
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with five creative options, each $16. Drinks use non-alcoholic spirits like Campari alternatives and citrus, offering a serious alternative to standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Separate non-alcoholic cocktail menu with five distinct recipes.
- — Uses non-alcoholic spirits and fresh ingredients, mirroring the cocktail program's creativity.
Standout selections
- — Ain't Juice: lime, demerara, pineapple, non-alcoholic Campari.; Sundown: Garden 108, passionfruit, mint, lime, demerara.
Pricing: $16 each
Spirits
Whiskey program is extensive, with over 100 selections organized by Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Scotch, and Japanese. Notable pours include Angel's Envy, Blanton's, Redbreast 12, Macallan 18, and Yamazaki 12.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 whiskey selections across five categories.; Includes sought-after names like Blanton's and Yamazaki 12.
Standout selections
- — Redbreast 12 Year Irish whiskey.; Yamazaki 12 Year Japanese whiskey.
Pricing: Not specified
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