Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTrust
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Trust's cocktail program runs on a timeline—Past, Present, Future, and The Vault—with classics like the Sazerac alongside gallery-inspired drinks such as Venus of the Marsh and Friend Shaped. The Present section names cocktails after artwork, and the Future section pushes experimental territory. Community reviewers single out the espresso martini and the mezcal-based Oblivious Gate. Non-alcoholic options get equal care. A thoughtful, art-minded cocktail bar worth a visit.
- What should I order?
- Start with Venus of the Marsh, a Pimm's and blanc vermouth mix with pineapple and nutmeg, or Friend Shaped, a bourbon-cynar drink with allspice and orgeat. Classicists can order a Sazerac from the Past section. The espresso martini earns community praise.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate a structured menu spanning classic to experimental will find plenty. Art lovers will enjoy drinks named after gallery pieces. Non-alcoholic drinkers have creative options like the Na-Groni and Down to Earth.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the gallery and bar are active suit the cocktail program. The Vault section offers favorites from past menus, suggesting return visits.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized as a timeline—Past, Present, Future, and The Vault—each section reflecting a different era of cocktail culture. Present-section drinks are named after artwork in the gallery, tying the bar to its art space.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are organized into Past, Present, Future, and The Vault sections. Past features classics like Old Fashioned and Sazerac; Present includes drinks named after artwork, such as Venus of the Marsh and Friend Shaped. Future offers experimental options. Community reviewers praise the espresso martini and a mezcal-based Oblivious Gate.
Menu strengths
- — Menu structure across four thematic sections shows careful cocktail curation.
- — Present-section drinks are named after gallery artwork, linking cocktails to the art space.
- — Community reviewers praise specific drinks, including the espresso martini and a mezcal-based Oblivious Gate.
Standout selections
- — Venus of the Marsh: Pimm's, blanc vermouth, lemon, pineapple, agave, nutmeg
- — Espresso martini with vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla, coffee, coconut cream
- — Oblivious Gate: mezcal-based with smoky, chocolatey, coffee flavors
Spirits
The cocktail program features a range of spirits including bourbon, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and sotol.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails showcase diverse spirits including bourbon, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and sotol.
Standout selections
- — The cocktail menu features a wide range of spirits including bourbon, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and sotol.
- — Cosmologies & Callings: reposado tequila and mezcal with apricot liqueur and orange bitters
Community reviews
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