Grapefruit Moon | Planter’s House
Planter’s House is well-known for creating some of the top cocktails in the metro area. Its Grapefruit Moon is no exception. Every ingredient is inherently low ABV, including the PH Blanc Vermouth, Bruto Americano, Pamplemousse or Grapefruit liqueur, and the bubbles that top it off. 1000 Chouteau.
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Spaghett } Extra Wavy
The Spaghett cocktail gained prominence first among bar and industry professionals, who are always looking for fun ways to imbibe. Using Miller High Life, they added a bit of Aperol and fresh citrus. It’s almost like the “Champagne of Beers” but as a spritz. 2017 Chouteau.
Happy Together | NOTA (None of the Above)
Licor 43 is the highest-proof component in this beverage, at 60 proof or 30 percent ABV. Most recently, Licor 43 has come to prominence as the main ingredient in the carajillo. Known for its rich vanilla tones, it pairs beautifully with cacao, miso honey, goji berries, and fresh lemon juice. 3730 Foundry Way.
Big Spritzer Energy V.3 | The Vandy
Big Spritzer Energy in some form or another has been on tap at The Vandy for at least a few years, and it’s no surprise, considering this vermouth- and aperitivo-based cocktail is crisp, refreshing, and herbaceous. 1301 S. Vandeventer.
Flower Power | Frazer’s
For the adventurous at heart, the Flower Power lives up to its name. The cocktail is a blend of pear, thyme, and vanilla liqueurs with fresh citrus. A bit of champagne is poured on the side. While it’s delicious on its own, it’s the addition of the Buzz Flower (an edible flower that creates a numbing/tingling on your palate and can cause sweet things to taste sour and sour things to taste sweet) that puts it over the top. 1811 Pestalozzi.
Milano Spritz | Aperi
The Milano Spritz is an homage to the classic spritzes of Italy. It’s slightly floral, with hints of elderflower and a dash of mint to cut some of the inherent sweetness. Top it off with bubbles, and you have a refreshing, slightly sweet, floral crusher. 4317 Manchester.
Reverse Manhattan | Off Elm
A Reverse Manhattan is exactly what it sounds like: Whereas a traditional Manhattan has a ratio of 2 whiskey:1 vermouth:2 bitters, a Reverse Manhattan is 2 vermouth: 1 whiskey:2 bitters. Off Elm uses a house blend of single-barrel whiskeys and a house blend of rouge vermouths to create a memorable take on the classic low-ABV cocktail. 8709 Big Bend.
Black Currant Spritz | Bistro La Floraison
The base for this spritz is a French aperitif named Byrrh, as in “beer.” At 17 percent ABV, it has a rich herbaceousness with notes of big bold deep red fruits. Those fruitier notes pair deliciously with cassis or black currants (similar to blackberries but slightly more bitter), grapefruit to cut some of the sweetness, and bubbles to add a bit of fresh effervescence. 7637 Wydown.
