Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTwigs Bistro and Martini Bar
Kennewick, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar runs a beverage program with a clear center of gravity: cocktails and spirits. The menu spans signature, seasonal, martini, and dessert cocktails, plus a weekend brunch list. An exclusive single barrel bourbon program with Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Distillery anchors the spirits side. Wine is available by the glass in two pour sizes and by the bottle across several regions. A dedicated mocktail section covers zero-proof options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned, made with Twigs single barrel Buffalo Trace and available as a smokey version on request. The Orange Clove Old Fashioned uses orange clove infused Benchmark bourbon. For a lighter cocktail, the Perfect Paloma combines Dulce Vida grapefruit, agave, house-made sour, lime, Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit, and a Tajin rim.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a broad cocktail selection with a dedicated martini list and a serious bourbon program will find plenty here. The mocktail section gives non-drinkers real choices, and the wine list offers by-the-glass flexibility.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to sample cocktails at lower prices, with drinks priced 5, 6, 8, 10, or 12 each. The weekend brunch menu adds brunch-specific cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature and seasonal cocktails are 14, with the Cadillac Margarita at 16 and the Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned at 17. Signature martinis run 14-17. Mocktails are 8-9. Wine by the glass is 10-12 for 6 oz and 15-18 for 9 oz, with bottles 38-132.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An exclusive single barrel bourbon program in collaboration with Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Distillery sets the spirits selection apart. The bar also holds over 600 bottles in a large liquor tower, and the cocktail menu covers signature, seasonal, martini, and dessert categories.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with signature, seasonal, martini, and dessert sections plus weekend brunch drinks. Standouts include the Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned, Orange Clove Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, Cadillac Margarita, Perfect Paloma, Paper Plane, Twigs Manhattan, and The Bazooka.
Menu strengths
- — Broad menu spanning signature, seasonal, martini, and dessert cocktails, plus brunch options.
- — Exclusive single barrel bourbon program supports the Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned.
- — Happy hour pricing offers lower-cost access to the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned — Twigs single barrel Buffalo Trace old fashioned; make it a Twigs smokey upon request, 17.
- — Orange Clove Old Fashioned — orange clove infused Benchmark bourbon, 14.
- — Espresso Martini — 360 Madagascar vanilla vodka, cold brew, Borghetti, vanilla syrup, 14.
- — Cadillac Margarita — Tres Agaves blanco, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, fresh citrus, agave nectar, salted rim, 16.
Pricing: Signature and seasonal cocktails 14; Cadillac Margarita 16; Twigs Single Barrel Old Fashioned 17; signature martinis 14-17; happy hour cocktails 5, 6, 8, 10, or 12.
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, rosé, chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and red blend from Washington, California, Oregon, France, and Argentina. By-the-glass pours come in 6 oz and 9 oz, and bottles range from 38 to 132. Happy hour includes Sycamore Lane Cabernet and Chardonnay.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple regions and varietals across by-the-glass and bottle formats.
- — Champagne and sparkling wine available by the bottle and by the glass.
- — Happy hour wine options and a 20 per bottle corkage fee.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne — bottle wine, France, 132.
- — Hedges Estate Cabernet Sauvignon — bottle wine, Washington, 86.
- — Armstrong Bogie's Red Blend — bottle wine, Washington, 100.
- — Goose Ridge Revelation Rosé — wine by the glass; 6 oz 11, 9 oz 16, bottle 42.
Pricing: By the glass 10-12 for 6 oz and 15-18 for 9 oz; bottles 38-46 for by-the-glass selections; bottle list 38-132; corkage 20 per bottle.
Beer
Beer is a light category here. Coors Light draft appears on the happy hour menu, and the Huckleberry Mule cocktail includes ginger beer. Draft beer is available on the happy hour menu, but the beer program is narrow compared to the cocktail and spirits lists.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer available on the happy hour menu.
- — Coors Light draft is listed on the happy hour menu.
Standout selections
- — Coors Light Draft — listed on the happy hour menu.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists five zero-proof options: Strawberry Honey Mule, Basil Lemonade, Spicy Urban, Blueberry Cucumber Cooler, and No Paloma. The Blueberry Cucumber Cooler appears on the happy hour menu and can be made strawberry, huckleberry, or blackberry. Mocktails are priced 8-9.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with five zero-proof options.; Customizable Blueberry Cucumber Cooler with strawberry, huckleberry, or blackberry variations.
- — Zero-proof option included on the happy hour menu.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Honey Mule — strawberry puree, honey simple syrup, muddled lemons, topped with ginger beer, 9.
- — Basil Lemonade — fresh basil, lemon juice, honey simple syrup, soda, 8.
- — Spicy Urban — limes, jalapeños, pinch cilantro, watermelon purée, fresh citrus mix, topped with Starry lemon lime soda, salt rim, 8.
- — Blueberry Cucumber Cooler — mint, cucumber, lime, house-made sour, blueberry purée, press; zero proof; can be made strawberry, huckleberry, or blackberry, 8.
Pricing: Mocktails 8-9; Blueberry Cucumber Cooler on happy hour menu.
Spirits
Twigs Single Barrel Bourbon — exclusive single barrel bourbon crafted in collaboration with Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Distillery; two special blends; available neat, 13.
Menu strengths
- — Over 600 bottles in a large liquor tower.
- — Exclusive single barrel bourbon program with Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Distillery.
- — Broad spirits list used across the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Twigs Single Barrel Bourbon — exclusive single barrel bourbon crafted in collaboration with Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Distillery; two special blends; available neat, 13.
- — Tres Agaves Organic Blanco — 40% ALC./VOL., 1 L.
Pricing: Twigs Single Barrel Bourbon 13; Tres Agaves Organic Blanco price not specified.
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