Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Fold | Botanas & Bar
Little Rock, AR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Fold's bar program is a margarita powerhouse, with ten-plus variations from classic lime to blood orange and mezcal rosemary apple. Seasonal cocktails like clarified milk punch and barrel-aged gin show ambition beyond the freezer. A dedicated mocktail menu and a solid agave spirits list round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Classic Lime Margarita at $9, built on house reposado and fresh lime, or go for the Blood Orange Margarita at $10. For something deeper, the An Apple A Day clarified milk punch is a standout at $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita devotees will find ample variety, while cocktail enthusiasts can explore seasonal offerings like the clarified milk punch. Non-drinkers are covered with a full mocktail menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Margaritas run $9-$12 for individual pours; seasonal cocktails are $12. Happy hour brings margaritas down to $7 and Tecate to $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita list is unusually extensive, with options like jalapeño, blood orange, and mezcal rosemary apple. Seasonal cocktails including a clarified milk punch and barrel-aged gin add a craft edge.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep margarita menu spans classic, jalapeño, blood orange, and mezcal rosemary apple, with a rotating frozen option. Seasonal cocktails include clarified milk punch, barrel-aged gin, and dark cherry rum creations, all at $12.
Menu strengths
- — Margarita program covers ten-plus variations, including a mezcal rosemary apple and blood orange, with pricing from $9 to $12.
- — Seasonal list features clarified milk punch, barrel-aged gin cocktail, and a dark cherry rum drink, showing range beyond margaritas.
Standout selections
- — Classic Lime Margarita — house reposado, fresh lime, triple sec, simple.
- — Mezcal Rosemary Apple — rosemary-infused mezcal with honeycrisp apple and lemon.
- — An Apple A Day — clarified milk punch with bourbon, Licor 43, and apple butter syrup.
Pricing: $9-$12 for individual cocktails; margarita flights available at $7-$9 per glass.
Wine
Wine is a supporting player, with a few sparkling and rosé options. Freixenet Brut is offered at $7 a glass or $26 a bottle, while La Gioiosa Prosecco and La Patience Rosé sit at $11.
Menu strengths
- — Sparkling options include Freixenet Brut at an approachable $7 per glass.
- — Rosé and prosecco are available by the glass, with bottle options for the brut and rosé.
Standout selections
- — Freixenet Brut — reliable cava at $7 a glass.
- — La Patience Rosé — $11 a glass or $44 a bottle.
Pricing: $7-$11 per glass; some by the bottle.
Beer
Beer selection leans Mexican lagers like Tecate and Modelo Especial, with a few craft options including Lost 40 Rockhound IPA. Rotating local drafts add freshness, and happy hour offers Tecate at $3.
Menu strengths
- — Cans and bottles include Tecate and Modelo Especial at $4, plus craft picks like Lost 40 Rockhound IPA.
- — Happy hour pricing brings Tecate to $3 and draft beers to $6.
Standout selections
- — Lost 40 Rockhound IPA — local IPA at $6.
- — Tecate — $4, or $3 during happy hour.
Pricing: $4-$6 for cans and bottles; happy hour draft at $6.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu includes the Nada-Rita, a non-alcoholic margarita available in several flavors, plus creative options like Feelin' Pear Pressured and Full of Fruititude. Athletic Non-Alcoholic beer is also on offer.
Menu strengths
- — Nada-Rita mocktail offers the margarita experience in classic, jalapeño, blood orange, blueberry, spiced pear, or rosemary apple.
- — Mocktail list includes house-made syrups, such as spiced pear and peach brown sugar, at a fair $9.
Standout selections
- — Nada-Rita — mocktail margarita with multiple flavor choices.
- — Feelin' Pear Pressured — spiced pear syrup, lemon, ginger beer.
Pricing: Mocktails $9; non-alcoholic beer $5.
Spirits
Agave spirits take center stage, with a tequila list spanning blanco, reposado, and extra añejo, and a mezcal list that includes espadín and single-maguey expressions. Pours are priced for easy sipping or cocktail building.
Menu strengths
- — Tequila list includes Casamigos Blanco, Don Julio Reposado, and Adictivo Extra Añejo, covering a range of styles.
- — Mezcal selection features 400 Conejos Espadín Joven and Bozal Cuishe Single Maguey, offering variety within agave spirits.
Standout selections
- — Adictivo Extra Añejo — $16 pour of aged tequila.
- — Bozal Cuishe Single Maguey — $12 for a distinctive mezcal.
Pricing: Tequila pours $6-$23; mezcal pours $9-$15.
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