Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Cocktail Club
Charleston, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Cocktail Club earned City Paper's Best Cocktails for 2024, and the menu shows why: creative signatures like Imagine Being Kyle and Damn, Ur Juicy sit alongside classics and punch bowls. Prices run $14-$24, with a $60 punch bowl for groups. A dedicated spirit-free menu covers non-alcoholic drinkers. The bar also highlights rare liquors and house-made infusions.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Elijah Craig Private Barrel Old Fashioned, finished with aromatic smoke, for a spirit-forward showcase. For something brighter, Imagine Being Kyle blends Bulleit bourbon with spiced pear, Aperol, and lemon. Groups can order Limmer's Punch, a Bombay Dry punch that serves 4-6.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-constructed drinks will find much to appreciate. The dedicated spirit-free menu also makes this a welcoming stop for those avoiding alcohol, while the punch bowls suit small gatherings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $14 to $24, with punch bowls at $60. Spirit-free options run $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's Best of 2024 award for Best Cocktails underscores its reputation. The menu's inventive signatures, such as Damn, Ur Juicy with rosemary and watermelon reduction, plus house-made infusions and a separate spirit-free menu, set it apart.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program earned Best of 2024 honors. The menu spans creative signatures, classics, and punch bowls, with house-made infusions and a range of prices. Customer accounts mention both classic and creative drinks, supporting the program's strength.
Menu strengths
- — Awarded Best Cocktails by City Paper for 2024, a clear mark of recognition.
- — Menu includes a broad range: signatures like Damn, Ur Juicy, classics, and club variations, with house-made infusions.
Standout selections
- — Elijah Craig Private Barrel Old Fashioned — $24 — bourbon, house old fashioned syrup, bitters, aromatic smoke finish.
- — Imagine Being Kyle — $16 — Bulleit bourbon, spiced pear, Aperol, fresh lemon.
- — Dam, Ur Juicy — $14 — Lunazul blancos, rosemary, watermelon reduction, lime, rhubarb.
Pricing: $14-$24; punch bowls $60
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated spirit-free cocktail menu is available upon request, priced at $9.; A separate menu for spirit-free cocktails shows intentional non-alcoholic programming.
Menu strengths
- — A separate menu for spirit-free cocktails shows intentional non-alcoholic programming.
Standout selections
- — Spirit Free Cocktails — available on request from a dedicated menu, $9.
Pricing: $9
Spirits
Spirit-forward cocktails like the Gold Rush demonstrate a focus on quality spirits.; Extensive selection of rare liquors and house-made infusions.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of rare liquors and house-made infusions.
Standout selections
- — Gold Rush — $16 — Evan Williams bourbon, honey, fresh lemon, orange bitters.
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails $14-$24
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