Restaurant
Unclaimed profileUniversity Draft House Edinburg
Edinburg, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
University Draft House pairs a deep, rotating beer list with a playful cocktail menu built around frozen moonshine drinks and fruit-forward margaritas. The draft selection spans German and Belgian classics to American craft staples, while the bar turns out signature mixes like the Pepino-Tini and South Texas Citrus Peach Tea. A reliable stop for drinkers who want options and personality.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Changtang, the house's famous frozen moonshine cocktail with a strawberry swirl, or go savory with the Pepino-Tini's cucumber and lime. For beer, ask what's pouring this month—the list rotates constantly and includes benchmarks like Chimay and Founders.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the ever-changing list of over 150 options, while cocktail drinkers can explore a menu of creative signatures. The frozen Moontang line and fruit-infused margaritas give non-beer drinkers plenty to work with.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A frozen moonshine cocktail with a strawberry swirl—the Changtang—anchors a cocktail menu that also stretches to cucumber-infused martinis and habanero-spiked margaritas. Meanwhile, the beer program runs deep with rotating seasonals and a beer-of-the-month feature.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans eight signatures, from the frozen moonshine Moontang and its strawberry-swirl sibling Changtang to the cucumber-lime Pepino-Tini and a margarita offered in five fruit variations. Skilled bartenders execute both classics and originals.
Menu strengths
- — A broad signature list covers frozen drinks, fruit-forward margaritas, and herb-infused mixes.
- — Bartenders are noted for skill in mixing both classic and unique cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Moontang – frozen tang cocktail made with moonshine
- — Changtang – the famous Moontang with a strawberry swirl
- — Pepino-Tini – vodka, cucumber puree, lime, simple syrup, trechas rim
Beer
With over 150 beers across draft, bottles, and cans, the selection spans international classics like Hofbrau and Chimay to American craft from Founders and Lagunitas. The list rotates frequently with seasonal picks and a beer-of-the-month feature.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of over 150 beers in multiple formats.
- — Rotating menu with seasonal offerings and a beer-of-the-month feature.
- — International and local craft representation from names like Franziskaner, Goose Island, and Delirum.
Standout selections
- — Chimay – Belgian Trappist ale; Founders – US craft brewery staple
Spirits
Full bar service supports a compact set of spirit-forward cocktails, including a whiskey-grapefruit Big Texan, a mezcal-based Dame Vida, and standards like the Moscow Mule and Manhattan. The range is solid but not as expansive as the beer list.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar service ensures spirits are available beyond the cocktail menu.
- — Spirit-forward options include mezcal, rye, and vodka bases.
Standout selections
- — Big Texan – whiskey, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, basil
- — Dame Vida – mezcal, grapefruit, lime, simple syrup, Southern Comfort
How it sits with the food
Gourmet burgers are a noted specialty, making them a natural match for the rotating draft list and bold cocktails.
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