Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Gulf
Orange Beach, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Specialty Cocktails section lists 12 drinks made with branded spirits such as Cruzan rum, Absolut vodka, and Jose Cuervo tequila, including a house-infused vodka Bloody Mary. Wine covers five whites, two reds, and two champagnes, with Veuve Clicquot Brut among the sparkling options. Beer runs from domestics to microbrews and seltzers, and a dedicated mocktail section offers five named non-alcoholic drinks. This is a program designed for range rather than niche depth.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Señorita, made with Altos tequila, Gran Gala orange liqueur, muddled blackberries, and jalapeños, or the Bourbon Smash with Traveller whiskey and fresh blackberries. For wine, the Veuve Clicquot Brut is the prestige pour, while the Franciscan Chardonnay offers a by-the-glass white option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a wide choice of branded cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options will find something for every preference on this menu. The dedicated mocktail list and non-alcoholic beer make it easy for non-drinkers to order something specific rather than settling for soda.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stands out for naming specific branded spirits in its cocktail recipes rather than generic categories, and for carrying a dedicated mocktail section with five named drinks alongside a full bar, wine, and beer selection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Specialty Cocktails section lists 12 named drinks, with recipes specifying branded spirits including Cruzan rum, Malibu, Absolut and Wheatley vodkas, Jose Cuervo and Altos tequilas, Traveller whiskey, and Gran Gala orange liqueur. A house-infused vodka Bloody Mary anchors the list.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve named cocktails give the section real breadth beyond a token house list.
- — Recipes name brands such as Cruzan, Absolut, Jose Cuervo, and Traveller rather than generic spirit categories.
- — A house-infused vodka Bloody Mary adds a made-in-house element to the lineup.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Señorita: Altos tequila, Gran Gala orange liqueur, lime, tajin, muddled blackberries, jalapeños, and organic agave.
- — Bourbon Smash: Traveller whiskey with fresh blackberries, lemon, simple syrup, and club soda.
- — Aperol Spritz: Aperol, Francis Coppola prosecco, soda, and fresh orange.
Wine
The Wine section spans five whites, two reds, and two champagnes or sparkling wines. Whites include Franciscan Chardonnay and J Vineyards Pinot Gris; reds include Seaglass Pinot Noir and Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon; sparkling includes Veuve Clicquot Brut and Francis Coppola Prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Covers white, red, and sparkling categories with named producers rather than generic listings.
- — Includes a prestige champagne option in Veuve Clicquot Brut.
- — Franciscan Chardonnay is available by the glass or bottle.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut: a prestige champagne among the sparkling selections.
- — Franciscan Chardonnay: a white wine offered by the glass or bottle.
- — Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon: a named red alongside Seaglass Pinot Noir.
Beer
The Beer section is organized into domestics, imports, microbrews, and seltzers. Domestics include Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling, Coors Light, and Blue Moon; imports include Modelo and Michelob Ultra 0.0; microbrews include Chandeleur Island Lil Smack IPA and Kona Big Wave; seltzers include High Noon Pineapple and Lemon.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct beer groupings—domestics, imports, microbrews, and seltzers—give the section clear structure.
- — Chandeleur Island Lil Smack IPA and Kona Big Wave provide regional and craft options alongside the familiar domestics.
- — Michelob Ultra 0.0 adds a non-alcoholic beer to the import list.
Standout selections
- — Chandeleur Island Lil Smack IPA: a microbrew option for drinkers wanting something beyond standard domestics.
- — Michelob Ultra 0.0: a non-alcoholic beer listed among the imports.
- — Kona Big Wave: a microbrew alongside the domestic and import selections.
Nonalcoholic
The Mocktails 24 oz section lists five named non-alcoholic drinks: Mojito with a choice of lime, orange, coconut, or fresh seasonal berry; Rip Tide; Fresh Berry Lemonade; Tidal Wave; and Coconut Cabana. Michelob Ultra 0.0 adds a non-alcoholic beer option.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated mocktail section with five named drinks gives non-drinkers a real choice rather than a single token option.
- — The non-alcoholic Mojito offers four flavor variations—lime, orange, coconut, or fresh seasonal berry.
- — Michelob Ultra 0.0 extends the non-alcoholic selection into beer.
Standout selections
- — Tidal Wave: fresh squeezed lemonade, Sprite, coconut purée, and blue curaçao.
- — Coconut Cabana: fresh squeezed lemonade, coconut purée, and cranberry juice.
- — Fresh Berry Lemonade: fresh squeezed lemonade mixed with the fresh seasonal berry of the day.
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