Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Hoppy Monk
El Paso, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Hoppy Monk pairs a 64-tap draft list heavy on Texas and regional breweries with a cocktail menu that runs from a hibiscus-rosemary La Margarita to a smoke-layered mezcal Old Fashioned. Spirits pours start at $5.75, and create-your-own flights make the beer list approachable. Wine and non-alcoholic options fill out the program without stealing focus.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Mezcal Old Fashioned ($12), which layers espadín mezcal and W.L. Weller bourbon with mole bitters and coffee liqueur. For beer, build a flight around local picks like Altstadt Amber and Marble Desert Fog. A 1 oz pour of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon delivers a Texas straight bourbon at a fair price.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like a broad draft list with regional craft depth and cocktail drinkers who appreciate both classics and originals. Whiskey fans get 1 oz pours and flights, while those avoiding alcohol find several non-alcoholic beers. The mix makes it a versatile stop for groups with different tastes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10-$14, draft beers $5.75-$12.50, and wine by the glass $9-$10. Spirit pours start at $5.75, with premium options climbing higher. Non-alcoholic beers are $6.75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 64-tap draft list leans into local and regional breweries, neighbors like Marble to Texas standards like Real Ale. A dedicated beer cocktail section and a smoked mezcal Old Fashioned show crossover ambition. Whiskey and tequila flights plus rare scotch pours up to $455 extend the range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list balances classics with originals, using premium spirits and house-made ingredients. La Margarita and Paloma offer tequila-based refreshers, while Smoked Mezcal Old Fashioned and Empress Strikes Back push toward the inventive side.
Menu strengths
- — Classic and creative cocktails share the menu, from Bee's Knees to Smoked Mezcal Old Fashioned.
- — A dedicated beer cocktail section adds another layer.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Mezcal Old Fashioned ($12) layers mezcal and bourbon with mole bitters and coffee liqueur.
- — La Margarita ($10) uses Pueblo Viejo Reposado with rosemary and hibiscus.
- — Empress Strikes Back ($13) combines Empress 1908 gin with cocchi americano and campari.
Pricing: $10-$14
Wine
Wine is a supporting player with a compact list of red, white, and sparkling options by glass or bottle. Rotating house red and white keep things fresh, and bottles start at a modest $40.
Menu strengths
- — Red, white, and sparkling options are available by glass and bottle.
- — Rotating house red and white by the glass offer variety.
Standout selections
- — Sur De Los Andes Chardonnay RSVA ($9) is a white by the glass.
- — Santome Prosecco ($10) provides a sparkling option by the glass.
- — Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon ($55) is a bottle selection.
Pricing: $9-$10 glasses; $40-$55 bottles
Beer
The beer program is the centerpiece: 64 taps spanning lagers, ales, IPAs, stouts, sours, and Belgian styles, with a strong local and regional presence. Create-your-own flights make exploration easy, and prices stay reasonable.
Menu strengths
- — 64 taps with many local and regional craft breweries.
- — Styles span lagers to Belgian tripels, covering broad ground.
Standout selections
- — Prairie Bomb! ($7.5) is an imperial stout from Krebs, OK.
- — Chimay Cinq Cents (White) ($11.5) is a Trappist tripel from Belgium.
- — Marble Desert Fog ($6) is a hazy IPA from Albuquerque, NM.
- — Alaskan Amber ($6.75) is an alt-style ale from Juneau, AK.
Pricing: $5.75-$12.50 per draft
Nonalcoholic
Several non-alcoholic beers are offered at a uniform $6.75, including IPAs from Deschutes and a golden ale from Sierra Nevada. It's a small but credible selection for designated drivers or abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Several non-alcoholic beer choices are available.; Deschutes and Sierra Nevada are recognizable craft producers.
Standout selections
- — Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA (NA) ($6.75) is a non-alcoholic IPA.
- — Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Golden (NA) ($6.75) is a non-alcoholic golden ale.
Pricing: $6.75
Spirits
Spirits range widely, from a $5.75 W.L. Weller bourbon to rare scotch at $455. One-ounce pours and whiskey or tequila flights make premium bottles accessible. Garrison Brothers and Fortaleza anchor the American craft side.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection across bourbon, scotch, tequila, mezcal, rum, and gin.
- — 1 oz pours allow trying premium spirits without commitment.
Standout selections
- — Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ($12) is a Texas straight bourbon.
- — Fortaleza Blanco Tequila ($11) is a well-regarded blanco.
- — Rey Campero Espadín Mezcal ($7) offers a 48.1% ABV mezcal.
Pricing: $5.75-$455 per pour
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