Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Butterscotch Den
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Butterscotch Den is a cocktail bar where guests praise the old fashioned and holiday season cocktails, with a chocolate martini also drawing attention. A lemon drop was merely okay. The bar offers a selection of digestifs, including a host-recommended 'princess shot,' and beer is available, as evidenced by an IPA. The program shows ambition, though the full menu remains under the radar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the old fashioned, which guests call great, and consider a holiday season cocktail if available. The chocolate martini is a crowd-pleaser, and the lemon drop is passable. For a digestive, ask about the 'princess shot' recommended by the host.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a cozy neighborhood bar with a spirited selection will find appeal. Those who appreciate a well-made old fashioned and seasonal offerings are likely to enjoy the program. The digestif selection may attract after-dinner drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are suitable for enjoying cocktails, and the holiday season is particularly highlighted for its special offerings.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A diverse beverage program highlighted by a praised old fashioned and a notable digestif selection, including a host-recommended 'princess shot.' The emphasis on spirits and cocktails, with beer also available, suggests a well-rounded bar with a personal touch.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktails are generally praised, with an old fashioned and holiday season drinks standing out. A chocolate martini is mentioned positively, while a lemon drop was merely okay.
Menu strengths
- — Old fashioned specifically praised as great.; Holiday season cocktails highlighted as amazing.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned - Praised by a reviewer as great.
- — Chocolate Martini - Mentioned positively by a reviewer.
- — Holiday Season Cocktails - Highlighted as amazing.
Pricing: Pricing not available from current sources.
Beer
Beer is available, with one reviewer noting an IPA. Evidence is limited to a single observation, but it indicates the bar offers at least one craft beer option.
Standout selections
- — IPA - Mentioned by a reviewer.
Pricing: Pricing not available from current sources.
Spirits
A great selection of digestifs is noted, with a 'princess shot' recommended by the host. This suggests a thoughtful after-dinner spirits program.
Menu strengths
- — Host recommendation of a 'princess shot' indicates personalized service.
Standout selections
- — Princess Shot - Recommended by the host.
Pricing: Pricing not available from current sources.
How it sits with the food
No food pairing information is available, but the digestif selection suggests the bar may complement an after-dinner experience.
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