Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTwelve 21 Restaurant & Lounge
Providence, RI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Twelve 21's cocktail program is the draw, with a menu of seasonal and signature drinks like Garden Bloom and Strawberry Fields, priced $13-$17. The $80 Margarita Tree serves four flavors for groups. Wine, beer, and seltzers fill out the drink menu, with Tuesday beer buckets and Thursday $10 martinis.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Garden Bloom, a gin-based cocktail with lavender and elderflower, or the Strawberry Fields with Aperol and prosecco. For a group, the Margarita Tree offers a choice of four flavors from a list of ten.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a wide range of flavors and brunch-goers looking for specialty drinks like mimosas and towers will find options. Those wanting a communal drink experience might enjoy the Margarita Tree.
- When should I go?
- Take advantage of weekly specials: Tuesday features $12 cocktails and beer buckets, while Thursday offers $10 martinis in flavors like Lemon Drop and passion fruit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$17, with the Margarita Tree at $80. Thursday martinis are $10, and Tuesday cocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is extensive and creative, featuring signature drinks like the PB&J Old Fashion with bourbon and peanut butter whiskey, and the Pretty in Pink with coconut cream. The Margarita Tree is a showpiece for groups.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail list spans seasonal and signature drinks, from gin-based Garden Bloom to tequila-forward Watermelon Paloma. Brunch adds specialties like Marilyn Monroe and Matcha Martini. Weekly specials include $12 cocktails on Tuesdays and $10 martinis on Thursdays.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with seasonal and signature options, crafted by mixologists.
- — Variety of styles from spritzes to old fashioneds, with creative ingredients like lavender and dragon fruit.
- — Regular specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays offer value.
Standout selections
- — Garden Bloom: McQuen Gin, lavender syrup, lemon, elderflower liqueur.
- — Margarita Tree: Patron with choice of four flavors, including mango, spicy, and coconut.
- — PB&J Old Fashion: Makers Mark and Skrewball with cherry syrup.
Pricing: $13-$17; Margarita Tree $80
Wine
The drink menu includes a wine section, and food dishes incorporate wine such as pinot noir demi glaze and cabernet sauvignon in lamb bolognese. Specific wine selections are not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is available on the drink menu.; The kitchen uses wine in dishes, indicating some wine-centric pairings.
Standout selections
- — Food menu mentions wine-based dishes such as pinot noir demi glaze and cabernet sauvignon in lamb bolognese.
Beer
Beer and seltzers are listed on the drink menu, with Tuesday specials featuring beer buckets. Specific brands or styles are not specified.
Menu strengths
- — Beer and seltzers are offered.; Tuesday beer buckets provide a group option.
Standout selections
- — Drink menu includes a beer and seltzers section.
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