Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Down 'n Out
Fort Worth, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Down 'n Out is a cocktail bar with an inventive roster that includes NO RAGRETS, DR. PEPPER OLD FASHIONED, and THE JACKASS. The cocktail program is the anchor, with regular drinks at $11 and frozen options at $12. A recent customer praised the Jackass and Noraegrets as well-balanced and not watered down. The bar also pours a compact beer list and a wall of $3.50 shots.
- What should I order?
- Start with THE JACKASS, a mezcal or tequila cocktail with cucumber, passion fruit agave, lime, and ginger beer. For something different, the DR. PEPPER OLD FASHIONED uses rye whiskey, Montenegro, and a Dr. Pepper reduction. Happy hour brings cocktails to $8.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate creative, well-balanced craft cocktails and a playful edge will find plenty to like. The frozen drink options and shot list also cater to those seeking casual, affordable pours.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to try cocktails at a reduced $8 price, with beer also discounted.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Regular cocktails run $11, frozen drinks $12, and boot shots $6. Shots are $3.50, and happy hour offers $8 cocktails and $3 Budweiser.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into inventive reductions and infusions, such as the Dr. Pepper reduction in the old fashioned and the flamed rosemary garnish with absinthe spritz on NO RAGRETS. A customer account specifically praised the cocktails for being well-balanced and not watered down.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A cocktail bar with a broad, inventive menu spanning vodka, rye, bourbon, mezcal, and tequila. Named drinks show serious construction, and a customer account confirms balance and proper dilution.
Menu strengths
- — The menu lists numerous craft cocktails with creative components, from flamed rosemary and absinthe spritz to Dr. Pepper reduction and chai-infused cream.
- — A customer account describes the craft cocktails as well-balanced and not watered down, specifically citing the Jackass and Noraegrets.
Standout selections
- — NO RAGRETS: Silver Star Vodka, Rosemary, Lime, Flamed Rosemary Garnish with Absinthe Spritz.
- — DR. PEPPER OLD FASHIONED: Blackland Rye Whiskey, Montenegro, Dr. Pepper Reduction, Orange & Angostura Bitters.
- — THE JACKASS: Illegal Mezcal or Cazadores Blanco, Cucumber, Passion Fruit Agave, Lime, Ginger Beer.
Pricing: $11 regular, $12 frozen, $8 happy hour
Beer
A compact beer list offers a straightforward Budweiser and a Monte/Mez 50/50 mix. Draft beer is available, and happy hour drops Budweiser to $3.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour pricing on Budweiser at $3 makes it an accessible, low-cost option.
- — Draft beer is offered, adding a fresh option beyond bottles.
Standout selections
- — Budweiser, $3 during happy hour.; Monte/Mez 50/50, a beer mix.
Pricing: $3 Budweiser during happy hour
Spirits
A broad shot list includes eight spirits, all priced at $3.50, from Jagermeister to Malort. The 'Pick Your Poison' option for frozen drinks extends spirit selection into cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — A wide selection of shot spirits is available at a uniform, low $3.50 price.
- — The 'Pick Your Poison' option allows choosing Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, Gin, Rum, or Whiskey for frozen drinks.
Standout selections
- — Jagermeister — $3.50 — Spirit shot; Malort — $3.50 — Spirit shot
Pricing: $3.50 per shot
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