Cheap Cocktails All Around Chicago

The return of the $10 cocktail. That’s how Radicle, a new bar in Logan Square, is billing itself. I have to say, it’s quite the hook in this hyper-inflation era. But the $10-or-less cocktail isn’t dead. In fact, many restaurateurs say that drink prices are coming down.

On today’s podcast, we talk $10 drinks (and a bunch of other stuff for $10 or less).

Trending Cheap Cocktails

Radicle arrives in the former Daisie’s space and is owned by the same folks, but don’t show up hungry for artisan pasta. The focus really is $10 cocktails. The menu features 12 options, and my favorite was the ESOO, made with rye, balsamic olive oil, and bay leaf.

Also in the news: the $8 Bears Bomb from Gracie O’Malley’s in Wicker Park, which is essentially orange-flavored vodka and Yellow Edition Red Bull served in a rocks glass. They’re a game-day hit.

Other Cocktails For $10 or Under

Luckily, Chicagoan Lauren Keene has done the lord’s work and put together this nifty public guide of Chicago cocktails that are $8 or less. Daily, all-day deals include:

And here are some of our own all-day suggestions:

As for happy hour deals … I’ll get back to you after (more) on-the-ground research. Cheers!