Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Passport Cocktail and Wine Bar
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A cocktail bar and bottle shop with a travel-inspired menu, The Passport pairs a creative cocktail list with a structured wine club and a rare depth of non-alcoholic offerings. Signature drinks like From Mykonos, With Love and Valstino's Carajillo show a global palate, while the sommelier-led wine club adds a monthly ritual. Guests praise the cocktails for being delicious and strong, and the Spirit Free section earns equal billing.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Earl's Fever Dream or I Said What I Said, both praised by guests. For something travel-themed, From Mykonos, With Love brings mastiha, mint, and lime. The Spirit Free section offers a full mocktail menu, including Japanese Water and a non-alcoholic Mai Tai.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Travel-inspired cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the evolving menu, while wine club members get a curated monthly selection. The equal number of mocktails and cocktails makes it a welcoming spot for non-drinkers and designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday happy hour is recommended by guests, and wine club pickups on the third Wednesday include tastings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine club memberships run $40–$90 per month. Cocktail and mocktail prices are not listed in available sources.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Passport blends a cocktail bar and bottle shop with a travel theme, and its monthly wine club offers three tiers curated by a sommelier. The Spirit Free section is unusually extensive, matching the cocktail list in size, and the menu evolves with the owners' journeys.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Travel-inspired menu with signature and classic cocktails, praised by guests for being delicious and appropriately strong. Specific mentions include Earl's Fever Dream and I Said What I Said.
Menu strengths
- — Creative, travel-inspired cocktail list with a mix of signature and classic drinks.
- — Guest reviews specifically praise the strength and flavor of the cocktails.
Standout selections
- — From Mykonos, With Love – mastiha, mint, lime juice, simple syrup, club.
- — Valstino's Carajillo – espresso, rum, Licor 43.
- — Earl's Fever Dream – praised by guests, recipe not listed.
Pricing: No individual cocktail prices available.
Wine
Monthly wine club with three tiers, curated by in-house sommelier Javia. Pickups every third Wednesday with tastings, exclusive access, and member-only pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Three-tier wine club structure accommodates different budgets and preferences.
- — Sommelier-curated monthly selections from different regions and varietals.
Pricing: Wine club memberships: Adventurer $40/month, Jetsetter $60/month, Globetrotter $90/month.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated 'Spirit Free' section with a wide variety of non-alcoholic cocktails, including classics like Clover Club and Mai Tai. Guests appreciate the equal number of mocktails and cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive Spirit Free menu with creative non-alcoholic cocktails.
- — Equal representation of mocktails and cocktails, noted positively by guests.
Standout selections
- — Japanese Water – Lyre Agave Spirit, elderflower syrup, fresh lime juice, sparkling yuzu.
- — Clover Club – Lyre's Dry London Spirit, raspberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, egg whites.
- — Mai Tai – Lyre's cane spirits, NA triple sec, lime and pineapple juices.
Pricing: No pricing information available for non-alcoholic drinks.
Spirits
The cocktail program features a wide range of spirits including gin, rum, whiskey, mezcal, and vodka. The venue's dual role as cocktail bar and bottle shop underscores a spirits focus.
Menu strengths
- — Bottle shop component indicates a serious spirits retail operation.
Pricing: No specific spirits list or pricing available.
How it sits with the food
No food program is documented, so pairing guidance is limited. The wine club tastings and cocktail menu suggest a beverage-first experience.
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