Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Brass Ring Lounge
Indianapolis, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A cocktail bar with a split personality: a solid 14-item cocktail list mixing classics like the Manhattan with originals like the Ginjito, plus a deep beer list and a THC-infused non-alcoholic tonic. The wine program is minimal, but the non-alcoholic and beer options add range.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ginjito, a gin and ginger liqueur number with fresh lime, or the Brown Derby. For a classic, the Manhattan or Old Fashioned. Non-alcoholic? Try the THC-infused Brass Ring tonic. Beer drinkers have 30-plus bottles and cans, including Three Floyds Zombie Dust.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who like both classics and originals, beer lovers seeking local and national craft options, and guests interested in non-alcoholic or THC-infused drinks. The small wine selection may not satisfy oenophiles.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the bar is likely lively, given the cocktail and beer focus. No specific time is supported by evidence.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The THC-infused Brass Ring tonic and a non-alcoholic lineup that includes mocktails and D9/CBD seltzers set it apart. The beer list is extensive, and the cocktail menu is a mix of standards and house creations.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 14-item list spanning classics (Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sidecar) and originals (Dove, Ginjito, Summerface).
Menu strengths
- — Diverse mix of classics and originals; Includes non-alcoholic THC-infused option
Standout selections
- — Ginjito: gin, ginger liqueur, fresh lime
- — Brown Derby: bourbon, grapefruit juice, honey
Wine
Only two wines, both organic from Lubanzi: a coastal red and a chenin blanc. Minimal but organic-focused selection.
Standout selections
- — Lubanzi coastal organic red; Lubanzi chenin blanc
Beer
Draft list includes local favorites like Bells Two Hearted and Three Floyd’s Gumballhead, plus a bottled/can list with over 30 options. Non-alcoholic beer and seltzers available.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection with local and national craft options
Standout selections
- — Bells Two Hearted IPA; Three Floyd’s Gumballhead American wheat
- — Three Floyds Zombie Dust pale ale
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program includes mocktails (PurAqua), several D9/CBD seltzers, and the THC-infused Brass Ring tonic. A creative and varied selection.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic options; THC-infused tonic and seltzers
Standout selections
- — Brass Ring: THC-infused tonic with maple syrup and cherry
- — Reefers Bay D9 Seltzer in peach tea lemonade
Spirits
Spirits selection supports the cocktail menu with bourbon, gin, scotch, vodka, rum, and cognac. No dedicated list, but community reviewers appreciated the liquor selection.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirits supporting cocktails; Community appreciation for liquor selection
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