Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileWild Sage Bistro
Spokane, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Wild Sage Bistro runs a cocktail list with 13 options at $15, plus an $18 tropical coconut cake martini, built on house-infused spirits like mesquite-honey bourbon and rosemary gin. The spirits section covers 18 tequila and mezcal expressions, 12 Scotches, and local Washington bottles. Non-alcoholic choices include house-made lemonades and spritzers. The espresso martini and espresso old fashioned have earned a repeat order.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Hat, made from house-infused mesquite-honey bourbon and Nocino black walnut liqueur with an orange twist. For a lighter build, the 74 uses house-infused rosemary gin, fresh grapefruit, lemon, sparkling wine, and a drop of crème de violet. The Wild Sage pairs Bombay Sapphire with fresh sage, orange, and lime.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a full cocktail list with house infusions alongside a deep spirits sheet will find plenty to choose from. The non-alcoholic lemonades and spritzers give non-drinkers more than soda. Those seeking a compact, highly focused program may find the range here more spread out than specialized.
- When should I go?
- The dinner menu carries the cocktail and spirits lists, so an evening meal is the natural time to order from them.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $15 each, with the tropical coconut cake martini at $18. Non-alcoholic house drinks are $10. Spirits pours run $8.50 to $18, with most tequila, mezcal, and whiskey expressions between $9 and $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program leans on house-infused spirits such as mesquite-honey bourbon and rosemary gin, and the spirits list gives real space to local Washington bottles including Dry Fly, Woodinville, Westland, J.P. Trodden, and Browne.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Thirteen cocktails at $15, plus an $18 tropical coconut cake martini, span gin, bourbon, tequila, vodka, and mezcal. House-infused spirits like mesquite-honey bourbon and rosemary gin and fresh juices anchor the list. The espresso martini and espresso old fashioned have drawn a repeat order from at least one guest.
Menu strengths
- — Thirteen cocktails at a consistent $15 price, plus an $18 tropical coconut cake martini.
- — Bases span gin, bourbon, tequila, vodka, and mezcal, with fresh juices used throughout.
Standout selections
- — Black Hat — house-infused mesquite-honey bourbon, Nocino black walnut liqueur, orange twist, $15.
- — 74 — house-infused rosemary gin, fresh grapefruit, lemon, sparkling wine, drop crème de violet, $15.
- — Wild Sage — Bombay Sapphire, fresh sage, orange, fresh lime juice, $15.
- — Roasted Pineapple Margarita — Hornitos reposado, Strega, roasted pineapple puree, fresh lime, chile lime rim, $15.
Pricing: $15 each; $18 tropical coconut cake martini
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic list goes beyond standard sodas with house-made options: Spicy Sage Lemonade, Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer, and Blackberry Limeade, each $10 and built on fresh juice or muddled fruit. Virgil's handcrafted Root Beer and San Pellegrino round out the choices.
Menu strengths
- — Three house-made non-alcoholic drinks at $10, each using fresh juice or muddled fruit.
- — Additional bottled options include Virgil's handcrafted Root Beer and San Pellegrino.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Sage Lemonade — fresh squeezed lemon, jalapeño, organic sage leaves, $10.
- — Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer — pomegranate juice, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, soda, $10.
- — Blackberry Limeade — muddled blackberries, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, soda water, $10.
Pricing: $10 each
Spirits
The spirits section spans tequila and mezcal, Scotch, bourbon and rye, and local Washington bottles. It lists 18 tequila and mezcal expressions, 12 Scotch whiskies, and multiple bourbon and rye options. Pours run $8.50 to $18, with most between $9 and $14.
Menu strengths
- — Eighteen tequila and mezcal expressions and 12 Scotch whiskies give the list real breadth.
- — Local Washington bottles include Dry Fly, Woodinville, Westland, J.P. Trodden, and Browne.
- — Most pours sit between $9 and $14, with the full range $8.50 to $18.
Standout selections
- — Bozal Artesanal Joven Mezcal — joven mezcal, $10.
- — ArteNOM Seleccion 1146 Anejo — añejo tequila, $14.
- — Oban 14 year — Highland single malt Scotch whisky, $18.
- — Westland American Single Malt — Seattle, WA single malt whiskey, $12.
Pricing: $8.50–$18; most pours $9–$14
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