Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileTruss & Twine
Palm Springs, CA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Truss & Twine runs a cocktail program that walks through American drinking history by era, from Golden Age classics to Tiki and modern originals. The spirits list is deep, with rare bourbons like George T. Stagg and Pappy Van Winkle. A modest wine and beer list rounds out the program. Guests specifically praise the handcrafted cocktails and the bartenders' off-menu creativity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Turf Cocktail ($16) for a pre-Prohibition gin classic, or the 3 Dots and a Dash ($17) for a Tiki rum punch. For a spirit forward pour, the George T. Stagg ($45) is a rare find. Guests also highlight the White Russian and a tiki-style drink in a smoking coconut shell.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate historical context and bartender creativity. Bourbon hunters will find rare allocated pours. Fans of Tiki drinks have specific options. The themed eras offer something for both classic cocktail purists and adventurous drinkers.
- When should I go?
- The bar is noted for a Christmas-themed transformation with creative cocktails, making the holiday season a distinctive time to visit. Otherwise, any evening suits the late-night cocktail focus.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16-$17 for the listed examples; rare bourbons are $45. A guest estimated about $230 for 10 drinks, suggesting a premium experience. Wine by the glass starts at $12, and beer at $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized by historical eras—Golden Age, Prohibition, Tiki, Dark Ages, and Originals—offering a chronological tour of American drinking. The spirits list is extensive and includes allocated bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle and George T. Stagg. The space is designed with dark, dramatic brutalist influences, and the bar is a second concept from Workshop partners.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktail menu organized by historical eras from Golden Age to Originals, featuring classics and tiki drinks. Guests praise handcrafted cocktails and off-menu creations. Standouts include the Turf Cocktail and 3 Dots and a Dash.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with themed eras providing historical context
- — Creative presentations like tiki drinks in smoking coconut shells
Standout selections
- — Turf Cocktail: gin, dry vermouth, maraschino, orange bitters, absinthe, lemon zest
- — 3 Dots and a Dash: rhum agricole, Demerara rum, orange, lime, honey, falernum, allspice dram
- — White Russian: Vietnamese coffee-infused gin, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, heavy cream
Pricing: Turf Cocktail $16, 3 Dots and a Dash $17; most cocktails not individually priced
Wine
Wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, including skin-fermented and lesser-known varieties. Available by glass and larger formats. Prices are moderate for the category.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including sparkling and skin-fermented wines; Offered by glass and carafe/bottle formats
Standout selections
- — Scribe Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2021: $12/glass, $66/carafe
- — Two Shepherds Skin Fermented White Blend, Sonoma Valley 2022
Pricing: Prosecco $12/glass, $48/750ml; Chardonnay $12/glass, $66/carafe
Beer
A compact craft beer list with regional breweries, including a pilsner, black lager, hazy IPA, and pale ale. Priced reasonably, with Little Bo Pils at $8.
Standout selections
- — Little Bo Pils (Smog City Brewing Co): $8
- — Orderville Hazy IPA (Modern Times Brewery)
Pricing: Little Bo Pils $8; other beers not individually priced
Spirits
Extensive spirits list across all major categories, with rare and allocated bourbons. Includes tequila, mezcal, brandy, and Japanese whisky. Priced at premium levels for the rare pours.
Menu strengths
- — Includes rare and allocated bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle and George T. Stagg
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year Bourbon: $45
Pricing: George T. Stagg $45, Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year $45, W.L. Weller $45
How it sits with the food
The venue offers creative bar bites inspired by regional farmers markets, prepared in an open kitchen, with a special pop-up kitchen menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays. These bites would complement the cocktail program's range, though specific pairings are not detailed.
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