Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileUnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails
Tucson, AZ · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails runs a serious bar program behind a horseshoe counter. The cocktail list leans inventive—house orgeat, prickly pear syrup, habanero-infused vodka—while the whiskey shelf is deep enough to reward exploration. Wine and beer are shorter but well-priced. Manager Erin O'Flaherty oversees a program that balances bespoke creations with reliable classics.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Eternal Summer, a tequila cocktail with house orgeat, lime, and mint. For a classic, the Manhattan uses Old Overholt and sweet vermouth. If you want to explore spirits, ask for a pour of Blanton's Bourbon or Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who like creative twists on classics, whiskey drinkers with a taste for bourbon and Scotch, and anyone looking for a well-rounded bar with happy hour deals.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are a flat $13 each; wine runs $7-$20 per glass; beer $4-$8; spirits pours range from $8 to $33. Happy hour discounts select drinks by $2.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program is led by manager Erin O'Flaherty, who crafts beverages to suit each guest's tastes. The cocktail menu includes house-made components like orgeat and prickly pear pomegranate syrup, and the spirits list features over 30 whiskies, including Blanton's and Weller.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Fourteen signature cocktails mix house-made syrups and infused spirits with classics like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned. The list balances creativity with tradition, and happy hour discounts the classics.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of creative and classic drinks, from the Palomitas with Chinese 5 Spice agave to the Old Fashioned with Amarena cherry.
- — Uses locally-sourced ingredients and higher-end spirits, with house-made orgeat and syrups.
- — Manager Erin O'Flaherty leads the program and crafts cocktails to individual tastes.
Standout selections
- — Eternal Summer: Monte Alban silver tequila, house orgeat, fresh lime, mint.
- — Palomitas: Monte Alban tequila, ruby red grapefruit, Chinese 5 Spice agave, salt rim.
- — Manhattan: Old Overholt, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, cherry.
Pricing: $13 each; $2 off classic cocktails during happy hour
Wine
A compact but globe-trotting list includes prosecco, Moët & Chandon splits, French rosé, California Chardonnay, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Italian red, and Oregon Pinot Noir. Prices are friendly, and happy hour shaves $2 off select wines.
Menu strengths
- — Selection spans international regions, from Benvolio Prosecco to Ken Wright Oregon Pinot Noir.
- — Includes recognizable producers like Moët & Chandon and Ferrari Carano.
Standout selections
- — Ken Wright Oregon Pinot Noir at $14.; Squealing Pig New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at $10.
Pricing: $7-$20 per glass
Beer
The beer menu mixes local craft from The Shop with Mexican imports and familiar domestics. Draft and bottle prices stay low, and happy hour cuts $2 off drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft beers like The Shop 'Crispy' and 'Church Music'.
- — Offers a range of styles from Miller Highlife to Guinness.
Standout selections
- — The Shop 'Crispy' draft at $7.; The Shop 'Church Music' draft at $7.
Pricing: $4-$8
Spirits
A deep spirits list spans whiskey, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, and liqueurs. Whiskey drinkers get over 30 choices, from Blanton's to Balvenie Doublewood, while tequila and rum selections include premium pours.
Menu strengths
- — Over 30 whiskies and Scotches, including Blanton's and Weller.
- — Tequila selection covers blanco, reposado, and añejo from producers like El Tequileño and Siete Leguas.
- — Gin and rum lists feature Monkey 47 and Zacapa No. 23.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon at $22.; Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year at $24.
- — Siete Leguas Añejo tequila at $24.; Monkey 47 gin at $17.
Pricing: Whiskey $8-$33; tequila $8-$29; vodka $10-$12
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