Get ready to raise a glass – bars and restaurants throughout the state are officially approved to sell curbside cocktails (well, temporarily at least). Some of St. Louis' top spots are rising to the occasion, offering pre-batched cocktails packaged in bottles, quart containers and even vacuum-sealed bags to take home and enjoy. Whether you want a Margarita or a Manhattan, you'll surely find something delicious to sip on.
Did we miss something? We'll be updating this list as more restaurants start to offer pre-batched cocktails; shoot us a note at editor@feastmagazine.com to be added to the list.
Blood & Sand
Downtown, Blood & Sand is offering a range of batched cocktails from classics to in-house creations. Classics are available in a batch that makes three cocktails for $15; you might spot a Negroni, Margarita or, naturally, the namesake Blood & Sand cocktail. Signature cocktails are available as a batch of three for $30; choose from creative sippers like the Waiting on the Summer (Uncle Val's botanical gin, cucumber, mint, lime) or Pull Back The Bolt (High West Double Rye, burnt orange, lemon juice, thyme). The menu changes each week, so call 314.241.7263 to find out what's available.
Blood & Sand, 1500 St. Charles St., Downtown, St. Louis, 314.241.7263, bloodandsandstl.com
Chao Baan
Regional Thai spot Chao Baan is now offering it's cocktails to-go. Each Thai-inspired drink is either $9 or $10 and includes options like the Smoky Hot Thai Boi (Banhez Mezcal, Thai chili-infused Cimarron tequila and lime) and the Napple Daiq (Tiki Lover's Pineapple Rum, Avuá Prata Cachaça, lime and palm sugar syrup). The full cocktail menu is available online and is available for curbside pickup.
Chao Baan, 4087 Chouteau Ave., The Grove, St. Louis, Missouri, chaobaanstl.com
Elmwood
In Maplewood, Missouri, the acclaimed Elmwood is offering bottled cocktails for curbside pickup alongside beer, wine and some of its most popular menu items. Bar director Dave Greteman has prepared a range of pre-mixed cocktails including standards like a Negroni and Manhattan as well as rotating options like a spicy tequila cocktail or pink peppercorn-apple punch. Want to mix things up yourself? Opt for one of the DIY cocktails, which feature all the ingredients needed to make an Aperol Spritz, Aviation or Moscow Mule at home.
Elmwood, 2704 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, Missouri, 314.261.4708, elmwoodstl.com
Gringo
Gringo is back open, and they are serving their signature margaritas and sangria by the cup and by the half gallon. Pick up 16 ounces for just under $10, or pick up the half gallon for $35 each, which holds between eight and 10 servings. You can also pick up plenty of Mexican beers if you are feeling more like a cerveza. Gringo is offering its menu for carryout and delivery through DoorDash.
Gringo, 635 Washington Ave., Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, 314.449.6777, gringo-mx.com
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
The new to-go cocktails at Hi-Pointe Drive-In match the whimsy spirit of the restaurant's regular menu and daily specials. Recent options have included Hi-Land Punch, a purple punch made with grape lemonade, pineapple and white rum, available for $12 in a quart container that serves two to three people. Want something more classic? Opt for the strawberry-basil lemonade with white rum.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In, 1033 McCausland Ave., Hi-Pointe, St. Louis, hipointedrivein.com
Juniper
Want a comforting down-home meal and a great cocktail to boot? Head to Juniper. Cocktails range from classics like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned to house creations like the refreshing Put It In Your Purse with Broker's Gin, grapefruit, rosemary, lime and bubbles. All cocktails are available pre-mixed in vacuum-sealed bags in either a single or double serving; check the restaurant's website for the current offerings.
Juniper, 4101 Laclede Ave., Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri, junipereats.com
Mission Taco Joint
Mission Taco Joint is selling its signature Margaritas by the half gallon so you can have your own fiesta at home. Pick up 32 ounces for $20 or a half gallon for $40. Want to use your own tequila or make it nonalcoholic? You can also pick up 64 ounces of the mix for $30. Order it for curbside pickup or delivery online.
Mission Taco Joint, multiple locations, missiontacojoint.com
Louie
Louie is offering its classic Negroni cocktail in 16-ounce bottles, which contains enough to make about four drinks. These bottles are ready to drink, so pour them over ice or straight up for a nice evening drink. Call to order for curbside pickup.
Louie, 706 DeMun Ave., Clayton, Missouri, 314.300.8188, louiedemun.com
Pastaria
Pastaria is serving up some of its popular cocktails in batches for curbside pickup. You can get a 12-ounce container of the cocktail for $28 or a full 32-ounce bottle for $70. Currently, you can get the Brasserie Old Fashioned or The Unusual Negroni. Order online to grab one of these to sip on, but make sure to add a meal kit or take-and-bake pizza; cocktails can only be ordered with a food purchase.
Pastaria, 7734 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, Missouri, 314.862.6603, pastariastl.com
Salt + Smoke
Salt + Smoke is now offering its cocktails in 32 ounce batches for pickup or delivery in St. Louis. Cocktails include a Negroni, Manhattan, Elder Uncle and the signature Salt and Smoke made with Amaro Casoni, Laphroaig 10-year, tarragon simple syrup and lime juice. Prices vary based on cocktail.
Salt + Smoke, multiple locations, saltandsmokestl.com
Satchmo’s Bar & Grill
In Chesterfield, Satchmo’s Bar & Grill is offering an escape to the tropics with its pre-batched cocktails available for pickup with any food purchase. In addition to classics like a Moscow Mule, sangria or Piña Colada, you can opt for fruity frozen cocktails like the Nectar of the Gods, made with white rum, peach schnapps, diced mango, pineapple juice, mango puree and strawberry puree.
Satchmo’s Bar & Grill, 13375 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, Missouri, 314.878.3886, atchmosgrill.com
Taha'a Twisted Tiki
If you want a taste of the tropics, order from Taha'a Twisted Tiki in The Grove. The cocktail bar and restaurant is offering its full menu of tropical-inspired cocktails to, including the Mai Tai, Jungle Bird or Taha'a Colada. Looking for something even more festive? The bar is also servings its volcano bowls – 32-ounce flaming cocktails that serve two to four people – for pickup. Cocktails must be purchased with food, so make sure to add some coconut shrimp, wings or sliders to your order.
Taha'a Twisted Tiki, 4199 Manchester Ave., The Grove, St. Louis, Missouri, 314.202.8300, stltiki.bar
Kasey Carlson
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