Cocktails With a View: Inside Eleven’s Signature Drink Menu

Laura Kuhn
May 29
3 min read

Cocktails With a View: Inside Eleven’s Signature Drink Menu—A Scenic Sip Through the Lounge’s Most Daring, Dashing, and Delicious Creations

At Eleven, the cocktails don’t just have flavor—they have attitude. And when you’re sipping in a space that feels part art gallery, part secret society, the drinks have to rise to the occasion. Luckily, the mixology team here didn’t come to play. They came to stir, shake, and serve up some seriously sophisticated Southern swagger.

Let’s take a peek behind the bar and into the glass with Eleven’s signature cocktail lineup—crafted for those who believe that libations are a lifestyle and that any drink can be an experience (especially when enjoyed under dim lighting with a moody playlist).

🍫 For the Dessert-First Crowd:

Chocolate Martini & Chocolate Orange Martini — These indulgent sips are basically your grown-up dessert course. Rich, smooth, and just dangerous enough to justify skipping actual dinner.
Espresso Martini — For the night owl who wants caffeine, class, and a mild existential crisis—all in one glass.

🍌 Quirky Classics With a Twist:

The Banana Bread Old Fashioned — It’s comforting. It’s cozy. It’s what your favorite uncle would drink—if your uncle were a suave lounge regular in velvet loafers.
Fig Old Fashioned — A sultry spin on a classic. Sweet, deep, and just mysterious enough to text your ex.
King Cake Old Fashioned — Carnival in a glass, minus the glitter in your shoes. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

🍓🍑 Fruity, Flirty, and Fabulous:

Strawberry Gin Fizz & Strawberry Lemon Drop — Bubbly, blush-worthy, and always ready for a selfie.
Peach Thyme Smash — Sweet meets savory in this Southern garden party of a cocktail.
Raspberry Sour — Puckered lips never looked so pretty.

🍋 Bright & Zesty Refreshers:

Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini — Tart, vibrant, and the kind of drink that says, “I brunch harder than you.”
Lemon Cream Refresher — Sunshine in a coupe glass.
Limoncello Spritz — When Italy calls but you only have a Friday night.

🥃 Deep Cuts for the Spirit Connoisseur:

The Black Manhattan, The Italian Manhattan, The Classic Manhattan — A moody trio for the noir film lead you pretend to be.
The Paper Plane — Balanced, bold, and mysteriously perfect for people who own leather-bound notebooks.
Whiskey Sour — Classic never goes out of style. Neither does good bourbon.

🌿 Garden Party Chic:

Gin Basil Smash — Herby, fresh, and dressed like it’s headed to a rooftop garden wedding.
The Broken Julep Smash — A rebel mint julep that doesn’t play by Derby Day rules.
The Government Street Cup — It’s like sweet tea’s cooler cousin who lives downtown and hosts poetry readings.

🌴 Escapist Vibes in a Glass:

Casa Cenote — Earthy, exotic, and a little mysterious. Like a mezcal dream at golden hour.
El Infante — Floral, spicy, and full of personality. Basically your new crush.
The Island Empress — Vacation in a glass. SPF not included.
Summer Daze Cocktail — Sun-kissed and slightly tipsy—just the way we like it.
The Mississippi Punch — Big, bold, and built to make waves.

🍸 Sophisticated Standouts:

French Martini — Velvet ropes, low lighting, and the faint scent of Chanel No. 5.
Boswell Martini — A sharp suit of a cocktail—dry, refined, and dangerously smooth.
The Winter Smash — Cold weather, warm spirits, and cinnamon-fueled charm.

At Eleven, cocktails aren’t just drinks—they’re curated moments. So whether you’re leaning toward luscious, smoky, citrusy, or candy-sweet, there’s something here to match your mood. And with a view this chic (and lighting this flattering), don’t be surprised if your drink isn’t the only thing getting a double take.

Bottom line: sip slow, snap a photo, and enjoy the vibe. It’s what Eleven was made for.