Cocktail & Bar Consulting
A cocktail program is a system.
Spirit-Monger develops beverage programs that are distinctive for the guest and executable for the team — built for operators who treat their bar as seriously as their kitchen.
“Trusted by chef-driven restaurants, boutique hotels, and hospitality groups across South Florida.”
32 East · Itamae · Zitz Sum · Oceano Kitchen · One Door East · High Dive
What’s Included
Every engagement is built around the whole program.
- 01Concept and beverage direction
- 02Cocktail and zero-proof menu development
- 03Culinary pairing and menu balance
- 04Recipe specifications
- 05Costing and yields
- 06Batching and preparation systems
- 07Bar workflow and service recommendations
- 08Team training
- 09Opening and relaunch support
- 10Menu and visual presentation
- 11Seasonal updates
- 12Ongoing beverage direction
Best Fit
Built for operators who care about the whole experience.
- 01Chef-driven restaurants
- 02Independent bars and lounges
- 03Boutique hotels
- 04Private clubs
- 05Hospitality groups
- 06New openings
- 07Established concepts preparing for a relaunch
- 08Operators that want their beverage program to become part of the venue's identity
Engagement Types
Ways to work together.
01
Program Build
Full beverage development — concept, recipes, specifications, costing, and team implementation, delivered as a complete system.
02
Opening or Relaunch
End-to-end partnership through opening day: program development, operating systems, staff training, and on-site launch support.
03
Ongoing Beverage Direction
A retained, season-over-season partnership — recurring development, program reviews, and standards oversight.
04
Focused Intensive
A scoped, senior-led engagement for a menu refresh, costing overhaul, or operational and training review.
Spirit-Monger takes on a limited number of engagements each season to give every program full attention. Consulting partnerships typically begin at $50,000, scaled to the size and ambition of the venue.