Craft Cocktail Bar Expands Healthy Options

Craft Cocktail Bar Expands Healthy OptionsTwisted Liquid, the award-winning cocktail bar located in Downtown Blacksburg, is now open during the day as a craft juice bar. The menu boasts fresh-pressed juices, boost shots, smoothies, tea, coffee and high-protein shakes. An assortment of “bumps” including collagen, kava, spirulina and L-theanine can be added to drinks for customized benefits. Light fare such as baked goods, cottage cheese cups, açai bowls, poke salads, and open faced bagels are available.

The juice bar is designed for counter service, with everything available with a to-go option. Guests are also welcome to enjoy Twisted Liquid’s modern atmosphere to dine-in with access to no-cost WiFi. It’s a great place to sit and work or study! Virginia Tech students receive a 10% discount at the juice bar when they present their Virginia Tech student ID.

The juice bar is open Tuesday – Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Twisted Liquid is open for cocktails and dinner service, Tuesday – Sunday, beginning at 5 p.m.

The well-loved Blacksburg bar offers a respite from college nightlife that dominates the town, attracting an older demographic that previously had limited options. The specialty is trendy cocktails & zero-proof options. To-go cocktails are also available. There is a
modest beer and wine selection.

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The dinner menu is very eclectic and often features some exotic selections such as elk, ostrich, or kangaroo burgers. The chef gives a careful amount of attention to ensure a few gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options. A favorite staple is the filet or Wagyu ribeye served with a butter candle.

Twisted Liquid hosts events such as cocktail-making classes, live music, art & sips, and elegant whiskey tastings. The whiskey collection numbers over 200 bottles, ranging from your everyday pour to rare and exciting bottles you’ve always wanted to try.
Twisted Liquid has won “Best Cocktails” by Virginia Living for the past two years and is nominated again for 2025. Last year they were named “Best Cocktails in Blacksburg” by the Collegiate Times.

Located at 301 South Main Street, #103, Twisted Liquid is an easy walk from anywhere in Downtown Blacksburg and Virginia Tech’s campus. Parking is available along Washington and Church Streets. The Blacksburg Municipal Building, directly across Main Street, offers free parking after 5 p.m. during the week, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Providing exciting food, proper drinks and impeccable service is a true passion of mine,” said Lindsey Parks, proprietress of Twisted Liquid and the former beloved Lush Lounge in Floyd. “The expansion to daytime is exciting because allows us to better serve more this awesome community.”

For information on upcoming events and menus, follow Twisted Liquid on FaceBook, TikTok and Instagram.

About Twisted Liquid
Twisted Liquid, owned by Lindsey Parks, opened in October 2022. The upscale cocktail bar offers a seasonal menu that currently includes 26 custom craft cocktails. Reservations are not required, but always recommended for evening service. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling the restaurant. Twisted Liquid offers private events such as sorority and fraternity parties, company events, and celebrations.

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