Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Local Sports Grill
Glendale, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Local Sports Grill fields a seasonal cocktail menu with five named specialty drinks, from the Spicy Casamigos Jalapeño Margarita to the Crown BlackBerry Smash. A reverse happy hour brings $8 cocktails, $3 domestic bottles, and $5 domestic crafts. The cocktail program is the clear draw, with premium spirits doing the heavy lifting.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Casamigos Jalapeño Margarita, which pairs Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila with fresh lime, agave, triple sec, and jalapeños. For a bourbon-forward pick, the Crown BlackBerry Smash mixes Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky with mint and lemon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like creative, named specialty cocktails will find plenty to explore on the seasonal menu. Fans of tequila and whisky-based mixed drinks will appreciate the use of Casamigos and Crown Royal.
- When should I go?
- Late-night is the time to hit the reverse happy hour, when cocktails drop to $8 and domestic beers are priced at $3 and $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into bold, named creations such as the Pineapple Red Bull Rush and Sweet Tea Lemonade, while the Spicy Casamigos Jalapeño Margarita shows a willingness to push heat. The reverse happy hour adds a late-night draw.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A seasonal cocktail menu delivers five named specialty drinks with clear ingredient profiles. The list spans vodka, tequila, and whisky bases, including a spicy margarita and a blackberry smash. Late-night pricing at $8 adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Five named specialty cocktails show a creative, seasonal approach with distinct flavor combinations.
- — The menu uses premium spirits like Casamigos and Crown Royal, lending credibility to the mixed drinks.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Casamigos Jalapeño Margarita: Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, triple sec, and jalapeños.
- — Crown BlackBerry Smash: Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky with mint and lemon.
- — Sweet Tea Lemonade: Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka with iced tea.
Pricing: Late-night specials at $8
Beer
A beer-infused mustard on the food menu hints at beer's role, but the selection itself is not detailed beyond these specials.
Menu strengths
- — Reverse happy hour pricing makes domestic bottles and crafts accessible at $3 and $5.
- — Beer even shows up in the kitchen via a beer-infused mustard.
Standout selections
- — Reverse happy hour offers $3 domestic bottles and $5 domestic crafts.
Pricing: Reverse happy hour: $3 domestic bottles, $5 domestic crafts
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through the cocktail program's use of premium labels like Casamigos and Crown Royal.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits such as Casamigos and Crown Royal are poured in the specialty cocktails.
- — The $8 late-night cocktail special makes these premium pours more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Use of premium spirits in cocktails (Casamigos, Crown Royal).
Pricing: Included in $8 specialty cocktails
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