The Parlor at Pips Meadery: Taproom & Cocktail Lounge

09/04/2026

September Cocktail Specials are hitting the menu this Friday:

“Jackson”
Mission Fig Infused Bourbon | Praline Pecan Demerara | Cardamom Bitters

“Green Light”
Bok Choy and Snow Pea Infused Sake | Gin | Peach | Orange | Calamansi Syrup

“The Beat Goes On”
Beet Infused Vodka | Prickly Pear Liqueur | Apple | Lemon | Ginger Syrup

“Two Of A Kind”
Bartlett Pear Infused Rum | Sage | Honey | Lime

08/22/2026

We’ve got a few new taps starting tonight, including a couple versions and variants of our 2026 batch of Amalgamations. Our Blueberry dominant blend (Spade) and Stone Fruit dominant blend (Diamond) along with their Vanilla counterparts are now available in 2oz or 4oz pours.  
 
To celebrate the tappings, we’re also adding the bottle sets of Amalgamations and Vanilla Amalgamation to our to-go menu. Come on out this weekend, grab a few pours and take some new bottles home!

08/15/2026

We apologize for the late notice and inconvenience, but due to unforeseen circumstances, The Parlor will be operating with temporary hours today, Saturday 8/15.  
 
We will be closing this evening at 6pm. We will resume our normal hours tomorrow, Sunday 8/16, from 11am-3pm.

08/07/2026

August Cocktails are coming to The Parlor today!

This month’s featured libations are thoughtfully designed to allow for a break from these crazy last days of summer:

“True Blue”
Earl Grey Infused Gin | Violette Liqueur | Lavender Syrup | Blueberry Juice | Egg White

“Night Life”
Bourbon | Smoked Ancho Chilies | Strawberry and Rhubarb Preserves | Thai Strawberry Garnish

“Here Comes The Sun”
Rum | Almond Orgeat | Apricot and Peach Nectar | Sips “Champ” Cider | Turkish Style Apricots

“Bella Notte”
House Infused Vanilla Bean Limoncello | Served Chilled

07/31/2026

We apologize for any inconvenience:
Our food truck for the night has canceled.

As always, you are welcome to bring food or order in!

07/31/2026

Don’t make him angry… 💚

Swing by this weekend for a special superhero-themed cocktail that’s sure to get your senses tingling.

thegrilledcheeseexperiment food truck is joining us 5:00-8:00 and round2customs will be setting up our game room with super hero themed gaming.

“Save It For Later”
Peruvian Pisco | Orange Liqueur | White Cranberry Juice | Blue Sour Candy Infused Syrup

“Blitzkrieg Bop”
Mixed Berry Infused Vodka | Wolfberry Infused Sake | Pips Meadery’s “Singularity” | Lemon | Simple

“I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend”
Blood Orange and Rose Hips Infused Bourbon | Demerara | Orange Blossom Water

“It’s Not Easy Being Green”
Cap’n Crunch Berry Cereal Infused Rum | Cream de Coconut | Banana Liqueur | Whipped Top with Smashed Cookie

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07/30/2026

A look at two more of our craft cocktails we’ll be (web) slinging tomorrow.

We are sorry to edit our line up for the evening as the food truck we had scheduled for the night is experiencing tech problems and won’t make it out to us. As always: our guests are welcome to bring food or order delivery to enjoy in the taproom!

“Save It For Later”
Peruvian Pisco | Orange Liqueur | White Cranberry Juice | Blue Sour Candy Infused Syrup

“Blitzkrieg Bop”
Mixed Berry Infused Vodka | Wolfberry Infused Sake | Pips Meadery’s “Singularity” | Lemon | Simple

07/29/2026

A look at one of this weekend’s drinks:

“I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend”
Blood Orange and Rose Hips Infused Bourbon | Demerara | Orange Blossom Water

07/27/2026

Swing by this weekend…

We are sorry to edit our line up for the evening as the food truck we had scheduled for the night is experiencing tech problems and won’t make it out to us. As always: our guests are welcome to bring food or order delivery to enjoy in the taproom!

07/23/2026

International Tequila Day deserves more than one cocktail. 
 
Starting tomorow, Friday, July 24th, we’re pouring four limited tequila creations through the weekend (while supplies last). 
 
“What About Us” 
Pink Pineapple Infused Tequila Blanco | Lime | Almond Orgeat | Coconut Water | Pineapple Sugar Rim 
 
“On The Floor” 
Ginger Infused Tequila Reposado | Orange Liqueur | Pips Meadery’s “Singularity” | Honey Syrup | Seltzer 
 
“Cheap Sunglasses” 
Jalapeño and Serrano Infused Tequila Blanco | Sun Dried Tomato Syrup | Lime | Agave | Sips “PIM” | Tajin Rim 
 
“Add It Up” 
Coffee Bean Infused Tequila Reposado | Licor 43 | Agave | Half & Half Foam Float 
 
Come on out and celebrate with us!