Restaurant
Unclaimed profileUncle Buck’s | Dinner, Drinks, Rooftop Bar
Milwaukee, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Uncle Buck’s pours a broad, inventive cocktail list from $10 to $13, with eight house drinks spanning vodka, tequila, whiskey, rum, and gin. The Nitro Infused Espresso Martini leads with Ketel One and Mr. Black, while the Psycho Ex-Girlfriend brings habanero heat. A local New Glarus beer appears in the Friday Fish Fry special. Cocktail pricing stays approachable, making this a practical stop for a creative pour.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Nitro Infused Espresso Martini—Ketel One, Mr. Black, and an espresso bean garnish—for a caffeinated, spirit-forward pour. If you prefer heat, the Psycho Ex-Girlfriend uses habanero-infused reposado tequila, lime, and triple sec, with a Cointreau upgrade available.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like playful, fruit-forward cocktails and affordable prices in the $10–$13 range will find plenty of options. The menu’s variety across spirit bases suits groups with different preferences, from rum floats to gin sours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $13, with the Nitro Infused Espresso Martini, Dom's Berry Sour, Island Drift, Sip Happens, Blossom & Bubbles, and Minted Rose at $13, and the Psycho Ex-Girlfriend and Pinkity Drinkity at $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on creative ingredients like habanero-infused tequila, coconut milk, rose water, and lavender, all under $13. Named pours such as Dom's Berry Sour with Keeper's Heart whiskey and Island Drift with a Plantation rum float show a willingness to experiment within a reasonable price bracket.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight house cocktails span vodka, tequila, whiskey, rum, and gin, with creative touches like habanero infusion, coconut milk, and rose water. Prices stay between $10 and $13, offering a broad, affordable range.
Menu strengths
- — The menu lists eight named cocktails, each with specific spirits and modifiers, showing a genuine cocktail program rather than a generic list.
- — Spirit coverage includes vodka, tequila, whiskey, rum, and gin, giving customers varied bases to choose from.
- — Pricing at $10–$13 keeps the program approachable while allowing for upgrades like Cointreau for $1 extra.
Standout selections
- — Nitro Infused Espresso Martini: Ketel One, Mr. Black, simple syrup, and an espresso bean garnish—a caffeinated, spirit-forward choice.
- — Psycho Ex-Girlfriend: habanero-infused reposado tequila with lime and triple sec, offering a spicy kick and a Cointreau upgrade option.
- — Island Drift: Bacardi rum, pineapple, lime, and agave with a Plantation rum float—a layered tropical pour.
Pricing: $10–$13 per cocktail
Beer
The inclusion of a local Wisconsin beer like New Glarus Spotted Cow connects the bar to regional brewing.
Menu strengths
- — The inclusion of a local Wisconsin beer like New Glarus Spotted Cow connects the bar to regional brewing.
Standout selections
- — New Glarus Spotted Cow: a local Wisconsin beer featured in the Friday Fish Fry special, used for batter.
Pricing: Not specified
How it sits with the food
The Friday Fish Fry special uses New Glarus Spotted Cow in the batter, a local Wisconsin beer that could pair with the bar’s cocktails.
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