Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Quoin Restaurant
Wilmington, DE · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Quoin Restaurant's cocktail program is the clear draw: a lineup of inventive drinks like the Quoin Spritz and Green Street, priced $14–$17, plus a $10 happy hour. Non-alcoholic options are thoughtful. Wine and beer are limited to happy hour basics. A solid, if not deep, beverage program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Quoin Spritz, a bright aperitivo cocktail. The Green Street, with tequila, mezcal, and lavender salt, shows ambition. For a deal, hit happy hour for the Downtown Daiquiri.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-executed drinks at reasonable prices. The non-alcoholic options also cater to designated drivers or those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the prime time, with $10 cocktails, $8 wine, and $6 beer. Evenings are best for the full cocktail menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main menu cocktails $14–$17; non-alcoholic cocktails $12–$13; happy hour cocktails $10, wine $8, beer $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail list that mixes classic structure with unexpected ingredients like basil liqueur, genepy, and lavender salt. The inclusion of two non-alcoholic cocktails at the same level of craft is a plus.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails with diverse ingredients and balanced pricing. Standouts include the Quoin Spritz and Green Street. Happy hour offers value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse flavors and creative ingredients across the menu.
Standout selections
- — Quoin Spritz: elderflower, aperitivo rosato, bianco vermouth, brut ($14).
- — Green Street: tequila, mezcal, genepy, lime, basil, lavender salt ($17).
Pricing: Main menu $14–$17; happy hour $10
Wine
Limited wine program: only Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir during happy hour at $8. No dedicated wine list found.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Grigio ($8) and Pinot Noir ($8) at happy hour.
Pricing: Happy hour $8 per glass
Beer
Beer selection is minimal, with only Peroni Italian Pale Lager mentioned during happy hour at $6.
Pricing: Happy hour $6
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic cocktails, Petit Jardin and Free Bird, are crafted with similar care as the alcoholic menu, priced at $12 and $13.
Menu strengths
- — Thoughtful non-alcoholic options.; Comparable pricing to alcoholic cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Petit Jardin: dhos n/a gin, lime, cucumber ($12).
- — Free Bird: n/a rum & red aperitivo, pineapple, lime, demerara ($13).
Pricing: $12–$13
Spirits
Spirits are used broadly across cocktails, including gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, rye, and rum. No dedicated spirits list or tasting menu.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of spirits represented in the cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — The Rambler: Rye, carpano antica, benedictine, bitters.
How it sits with the food
No pairing-specific evidence, but the cocktail menu's range—from light spritzes to spirit-forward drinks—suggests flexibility with bar snacks or brunch items.
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