Making your drinks menu work

Bars and restaurants hand a drinks menu over first, and it often sets the size of the bill. A good one is quick to scan by category, shows prices plainly, and highlights a happy hour or house cocktail.

What to write on it

  • Group by type: cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, and alcohol-free drinks.
  • Give each cocktail a short list of its main ingredients.
  • Put happy hour times and any house specials in a box of their own.

One tip

Always include a few alcohol-free choices with real names. More guests skip alcohol than menus suggest, and they order more when they have options.

What you get

  • Made at 8.5 × 11 in.
  • A CMYK print PDF with bleed and crop marks, ready for any print shop.
  • Menus & price lists come in US Letter, A4 and 11 × 17 in, one page.
  • Two AI designs from your words, logo and colours; preview free, $3.99 for the one you keep.
How should I lay out a drinks menu?
By category, with prices aligned to the right, a short line on each cocktail, and specials set apart so they are seen first.
Can the drinks menu match my food menu?
Yes. Use the same colours, fonts and logo for both and they will look like one set.