Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe CourtHouse
New Braunfels, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The CourtHouse pours a serious cocktail program with court-themed signatures, classics, Old Fashioneds, and pitchers. The beer side runs 16 rotating taps, and wine covers the spectrum by glass or bottle. Mocktails get real attention. Expect $16 signatures and a menu that takes its booze seriously without taking itself too seriously.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Judge, a bourbon cocktail with house hot honey and peach purée topped with sweet tea air. For contrast, The Subpoena pairs mezcal and tequila with jalapeño, lime, and tomato. Both run $16.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a broad cocktail list with creative signatures and solid classics. Beer fans get 16 rotating taps, and the non-alcoholic options offer more than an afterthought.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9 to $19; signatures are $16 to $17. Drafts are $6 to $9, bottles and cans $5 to $9. Wine glasses start at $8, bottles to $58. Mocktails are $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Many use house infusions, such as chamomile gin and pepper-ginger mezcal, giving the bar a distinctive identity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans classics like the Sazerac and Sidecar, three Old Fashioneds, and creative signatures with house-infused spirits. Pitchers and frozen options broaden the appeal.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a broad range of classic cocktails, Old Fashioneds, pitchers, and frozen drinks.
- — Signature cocktails use house-made infusions like chamomile gin and pepper-ginger mezcal.
Standout selections
- — The Judge: Merica bourbon, house hot honey, peach purée, sweet tea air ($16).
- — The Deliberation: house-infused chamomile gin, Suze, Lillet Blanc ($17).
Pricing: $9-$19 classics and signatures; pitchers $42-$46; frozen drinks and mocktails separately priced.
Wine
A serviceable wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red. It includes Texas producers like Farmhouse Vineyards alongside Italian and Spanish labels, with glass and bottle options.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a range of styles from sparkling to red, including Texas wines.
- — Pricing is accessible, with glasses starting at $8 and bottles from $40.
Standout selections
- — Corazza Prosecco (Extra Dry) — $9 | $40 — Sparkling wine.
Pricing: $8-$13 per glass; $40-$58 per bottle.
Beer
Sixteen rotating taps feature local and regional craft, plus imports and N/A options. Draft, bottle, and can formats give plenty of choice at fair prices.
Menu strengths
- — 16 rotating draft taps with local favorites and premium imports.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer options from Shiner and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Ghost in the Machine (10oz draft) at $9.
Pricing: $6-$9 drafts; $5-$7 bottles; $5-$9 cans.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic drinkers get three named mocktails, Mexican refreshers like tepache, and N/A beers. The mocktails are crafted with fruit and spice, not just soda.
Menu strengths
- — Three $9 mocktails with distinctive flavor combinations.; Includes traditional refreshers like tepache, horchata, and Jamaica.
Standout selections
- — Tommy Lee Jones: Earl grey, guava, sparkling lemonade ($9).
- — Michelle Rodriguez: passion fruit, orange, guava, coconut ($9).
Pricing: Mocktails $9; sodas $3.50-$5; soft drinks $3-$5; N/A beers $7.
Spirits
The house shots have playful names and the coffee options add a caffeinated twist.; Offers unique shots like The Courthouse Mexican Candy and Pickle Shot.
Menu strengths
- — Offers unique shots like The Courthouse Mexican Candy and Pickle Shot.
- — Spiked coffee drinks use dark rum and Kahlua for a different take.
Standout selections
- — El Cafecito: dark rum, Licor 43, espresso ($11).
- — The Sentencing: housemade cold brew, Kahlua, sweet vermouth, soda ($10).
Pricing: Shots $7; spiked coffee $10-$11.
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