al che my \ ˈal-kə-mē \

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1 al che my \ ˈal-kə-mē \ a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination the process of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary, sometimes in a way that cannot be explained

2 COCKTAILS At Alchemy, we celebrate craft spirits. We are inspired by tradition and moved by innovation. Our commitment, work ethic and dedication to excellence are oldfashioned. But our cocktails are not. Signature cocktails, and classics with an Alchemy twist Gin-based Giggle Juice our version of the Fair Lady Blossom & Hops Gin, Strawberry Liqueur, a shot each of orange and lime juice, egg white finished with fresh strawberry and slice of lime Negroni the king of classics, considered by many the perfect cocktail Musgrave No 11 Gin, Vermouth Rosso, Campari, flamed orange oil, finished with twisted orange peel The Churchill Martini shaken not stirred, distinctly dry, served straight up Bulldog London Dry Gin (double), a whiff of Vermouth Bianco, flamed orange oil, finished with twisted orange peel If you worry, you just suffer twice so why worry, get ginned up! Cape Town Classic Dry Gin, KWV 5 Year Brandy, Triple Sec, topped with Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale Flivver Hot Toddy a rooibos winter warmer or soothing night cap Still 33 Flivver Gin (double), a shot of lemon juice, honey, boiling water, finished with flamed cinnamon Rum-based Continental the green pick-me-upper Havana Club Anejo 3 Rum (double), Oude Meester Peppermint Liqueur, with squeezed lime wedge and a sprig of mint Planter s Punch packs a punch for sure! Havana Club Dark Anejo 7 (double), with squeezed lime wedges, half shot sugar syrup, an orange slice and mint finished with a dash of Angostura bitters The Hustler feel the passion Havana Club Anejo 3 Rum, Tapanga White Rum, passion fruit cordial and splash of water, sweetened with a bit of sugar syrup

3 Dark n Stormy the South African version of the Bermudan classic Whistler Dark Rum (double), Stoney Ginger Beer, with freshly squeezed lime wedges Princess Chelsey named after our special princess / waitron Havana Club Anejo 3 Rum (double), Strawberry Liqueur, Grenadine, shaken and served on crushed ice Whisky / Bourbon-based Godfather a popular 19s short cocktail Famous Grouse (double), mixed over ice with a shot of amaretto Bourbon Sour a classic from the American south Woodford Reserve Bourbon (double), a shot of lemon juice, half shot sugar syrup, finished with a lemon slice Naked Sour a shakin twist on the classic Naked Grouse (double), a shot of lemon juice, half shot sugar syrup, egg white, finished with a lemon slice Old Fashioned sometimes the old ones are the best Woodford Reserve Bourbon (double), Angostura bitters, sugar, finished with flamed orange peel 65 Other Pimm s No.1 Cup quintessential summer sipping Pimm s No 1 (double), Fitch & Leedes Soda and Lemonade, with cucumber, strawberries, an orange slice and mint Godmother a variant on the famous Godfather Belvedere Vodka (double), mixed over ice with a shot of amaretto Espresso Martini wake up and chill out all at once Absolut Vodka (double), Kahlua, single espresso, sweetened with a dash of sugar syrup, finished with coffee beans Long Island Ice Tea five spirits worthy of five stars Absolut Vodka, El Jimador Silver Tequila, Tapanga White Rum, Bombay Dry Gin, Triple Sec, completed with a splash of Coke

4 GIN We proudly stock many craft gins produced in South Africa. You don t need to be a gintellectual to enjoy this complex spirit - try one of our house combos, tasting boards, or check out the selection at the bar and speak to our team for inspiration. Garnishes may be substituted based on seasonal availability. Our favourite mixes, inspired by gin s rich history, it s checkered past and enduring charm Daffy s Tea Elixir simple and oh so refreshing Cape Town Rooibos Gin, Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale, with fresh orange and flamed cinnamon Summer Sunshine the perfect citrus cooler Clemengold Gin, Fitch & Leedes Bitter Lemon, with freshly squeezed orange, lime wedges, basil and Macedonian juniper berries Royal Poverty refreshing and complex Inverroche Classic Gin, Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, with fresh ginger, pear, basil and flamed cinnamon Dutch Courage an unexpected twist on a classic Bombay Dry Gin, Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, with lemon wedge, activated rosemary, star aniseed and a hint of balsamic reduction Sophisticat elegance in simplicity Pienaar & Sons Empire Gin, Fitch & Leedes Lemonade, with cucumber and Macedonian juniper berries Orient Honey Pot the treasures of the Orient in a glass Pienaar & Sons Orient Gin, Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, with honey and star anise Mother s Ruin can t help loving this one Musgrave Pink Gin, Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic, with strawberries, cucumber, mint and an orange slice finished with cracked black pepper Singapore Gisky eastern flavours in our favourite spirit Ginologist Spice Gin, Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale, with fresh ginger, squeezed limes, basil and a drop of Angostura bitters

5 Same same, but different not unlike the Gisky, channeling Thailand Blind Tiger Gin, Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, with fresh ginger, squeezed limes and coriander Christian Grey concocted by Christian, our very own barman Ginifer Gin, Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale, with fresh peach, squeezed orange juice, lime, basil and flamed cinnamon The Alchemist a magical transformation Six Dogs Blue Gin, Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, with fresh blueberries, strawberries and mint 90 Our gin selection changes often. Here are the regulars Local Triple 3 100% Juniper Berry Triple 3 African Botanicals Triple 3 Citrus Infusion Blossom and Hops Distillery 031 Durban Dry Cape Town Classic Dry Cape Town Pink Lady Cape Town Rooibos Cruxland Inverroche Classic Inverroche Amber Inverroche Verdant Old Packhouse Blueberry Old Packhouse Crystal Old Packhouse Valencia Red Stone Classic Woodstock Beer Base Woodstock Grape Base Woodstock High Tea Blind Tiger Bloedlemoen Clemengold Flowstone Bushwillow Flowstone Marula Flowstone Wild Cucumber Ginifer Ginifer Barrel Aged Chili Ginologist Citrus Ginologist Floral Ginologist Spice Juniper Moon Monks Mary Jane Hemp Infused Musgrave Pink New Harbour Rooibos New Harbour Spekboom Pienaar & Sons Empire Pienaar & Sons Orient Rawdons Classic Rawdons Pink Six Dogs Karoo Westclif Distillery 031 Barrel Aged Hope on Hopkins London Dry Hope on Hopkins Mediterranean Musgrave # 11 Six Dogs Blue Mirari Blue Mirari Pink Prohibition Woodstock Cask Aged Geometric Still 33 Flivver Wilderer Cape Fynbos Bloedlemoen Easter The General s 50 50

6 Imported Bombay Dry Bombay Sapphire Whitley Neil London Dry Whitley Neil Protea & Hibiscus Bulldog London Dry Caorunn Scottish Hendrick s Malfy Originale Star of Bombay Tanqueray No. Ten The Botanist Aviation Plymouth Liverpool Sipsmith Bottega Bacur Opihr Oriental London Dry Bloom London Dry Drumshambo Gunpowder Irish Monkey Tasting Boards a gin journey Overwhelmed by the wide selection of gin, or looking for something different? Try one of these gin flights, mixing and matching as you go along Citrus Grove all citrus forward, but so different Triple 3 Citrus Infusion, Bloedlemoen and Ginologist Citrus Gins, with Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic and rosemary sprigs Floral Fancy a bouquet of amazing blooms Ginologist Floral, Whitley Neill Protea and Hibiscus and The Botanist Gins, with Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic and basil From the Cradle of Humankind a trio of Flowstone Flowstone Wild Cucumber, Bushwillow and Marula Gins, with Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic and cucumber Non-alcoholic because sometimes you have to The Duchess Virgin G&T Crafted with re-distilled juniper berries creating a distinct gin & tonic taste, blended with aromatic layers of orange peel, all spice, star anise, cloves, and cardamom The Duchess Floral Virgin G&T Infused with natural extracts of primrose, citrus blossom and the indigenous honeybush, delivering distinct florals that harmoniously blend with the refreshing bitterness of the gin & tonic profile 34 34

7 RUM Rum has an origin in slavery, but it also has an origin in the world being connected and coming to where we are today. Gaining in popularity around the globe, here are our versions of some historic rum cocktails Classic mixes and some new favourites Cuba Libre one of the most popular mixes globally Havana Club Anejo Especial Rum (double), Coke and freshly squeezed lime wedges Monkey Wrench the name says it all Tapanga White Rum (double), 6 shots grapefruit juice and 3 shots Fitch & Leedes Lemonade Save the Rhino it s the right thing to do Rhino Rum (double), Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic and freshly muddled lemon slices Walk the Plank wonderful alternative to the Cuba Libre Whistler Dark Rum (double), Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale and freshly squeezed lime wedges Our rum selection Local Rhino Tapanga Gold Tapanga White Whistler Spiced Whistler Dark Inverroche 7 Year Imported Havana Club Anejo 3 Havana Club Anejo Especial Havana Club Dark Anejo 7 Don Papa Aged Kill Devil Single Cask 18 Year

8 OTHER SPIRITS Options for the not so ginspired Whisky and Bourbon Famous Grouse Jack Daniel s Johnnie Walker Black Label Chivas Regal 12 Year Glenmorangie 10 year Jameson Triple Distilled Naked Grouse Woodford Reserve Bourbon The Pogues Irish Laphroaig 10 year Aberlour 12 Year Glenfiddich 18 year The Glenlivet 18 year Vodka Absolut Belvedere Grey Goose Spiritual Crystal Head Liqueurs Amarula Oude Meester Peppermint Galliano Amaretto Frangelico Disaronno Kahlua Brandy KWV 5 Year KWV 10 Year KWV Year Windmeul Reserve Brandy VSOP (Veritas Gold, Michelangelo Gold) Moonshine on the Rocks Your choice of Southern Moonshine served on crushed ice, dressed up Martini Style 44 Shots El Jimador Silver El Jimador Gold Don Julio Jagermeister Strawberry Lips Flying Fynbos In the spirit of all things gin, a trio of Inverroche Classic, Verdant and Amber, topped with Red Bull 18 Southern Moonshine - Apple Pie - Bon Fire Hot Cinnamon - Charred Shine - Chocolate - Clear Shine (50% alc/vol) - Salted Caramel

9 BEER & CIDER In keeping with our local, craft approach, our beer on tap is from our friends at That Brewing Company in the heart of Durban, with rotating bottled choices from a number of local brewers. Sxollie Craft Ciders provide a range of flavours and something different. Locally crafted beer on tap That Blonde Ale That Red Irish Cream Ale Ciders and other Sxollie Granny Smith Sxollie Golden Delicious Sxollie Packham Pear Savanna Dry Fiery Dragon Ginger Beer (5%) / / Craft beer by the bottle from That Brewing Company That A.P.A That Good Adweiss That Black MIXERS Tonic Fitch & Leedes Indian Fitch & Leedes Sugar Free Fitch & Leedes Pink Fitch & Leedes Pink Sugar Free Barker & Quin Barker & Quin Light H2O Valpre Still 500ml Valpre Still 1.5l Valpre Sparkling 500ml Valpre Sparkling 1l Cola Coca Cola Coke Lite Other Fitch & Leedes Bitter Lemon Fitch & Leedes Soda Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale Fitch & Leeds Lemonade Stoney Ginger Beer Red Bull Orange Juice 10 10

10 WINE Someone once said that coffee is what you drink until it s time to have wine. We serve excellent examples of both. Our wine selection is inspired by rarity, the unusual, special experiences, and more often than not, value. As a result, it changes regularly. We will gladly chat to you about your preferences and our latest finds. Step into The Other Room, our cellar, for more options and to awaken your inner oenophile. All wines available for purchase and consumption at Alchemy. House wine Windmeul Kelder offers a lovely range of great value wines, available in KZN here at Alchemy only. The superb Cellar Range makes up our house wine offering, all available by the carafe. 0ml Bottle 18 Windmeul Chenin Blanc An explosion of flavour lively, fresh, typical guava nose. A well-balanced, fruity palate with a clean and crisp aftertaste 17 Windmeul Sauvignon Blanc Dry, crisp and full-flavoured yet soft, with an intensely aromatic, grassy nose and concentrated fruit flavours. Enjoy on its own or with a variety of our small plates (Michelangelo Silver) 17 Windmeul Chardonnay Alluring fruit flavours such as orange blossom and citrus, with a velvety, lightly oaked aftertaste Mill Rosé 100% Pinotage. Off-dry with tropical fruit on the nose and soft finish on the palate. Perfect summertime sipping 16 Windmeul Shiraz Deep purple colour, medium bodied with smooth tannins and rich flavours of black current and clove with peppery aftertaste 16 Windmeul Cabernet Sauvignon Good structure of dark fruit such as black cherries, subtly supported by tobacco undertones. Smooth, with an earthy feel Windmeul Merlot Generous plum and berry fruit flavours, enhanced by French oak adding an elegant touch of cocoa on the finish

11 16 Windmeul Cabernet Merlot Fused together perfectly in a single bottle, with the Cabernet providing structure, while the Merlot adds a feminine dimension. Aromas of coffee, chocolate and wood 16 Windmeul Pinotage Deep red, smooth, medium-bodied wine. Strong flavours of berries, plums and banana Try one of these excellent Reserve options (bottle only) White 16 Windmeul Chenin Reserve Rich and smooth with honey and stone fruit aromas. Oak maturation adds welcome complexity (Top 10 Standard Bank) 16 Windmeul Chardonnay Reserve Typical citrus with a subtle hint of oak 1 1 Red Windmeul Pinotage Reserve Complex nose of red fruit, cherries and prunes. Smooth palate with lingering aftertaste (16 Veritas Gold, 17 ABSA Top 10, IWSC Gold, 4.5 stars in Platter 17)) 14 Windmeul Shiraz Reserve Full-bodied and bold with overtones of spice. Complex nose, smooth palate and lingering aftertaste Windmeul Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Aromas of cinnamon and cloves with a textured, full- bodied palate. Well balanced acidity and tannins Windmeul Cape Blend Deep red with aromas of dark berry, eucalyptus and cherries (Top 5 Cape Blend, Michelangelo Double Gold) Windmeul The Legend An elegant Bordeaux blend showing bold flavours of blackberries and spices, with complex aromas of cedar and tobacco

12 Festive Bubbly Stellenrust Chenin Blanc Brut Spumante Prosecco style. Restrained apple aromas from Chenin Blanc and an exotic richness from a splash of Muscat de Alexandrie. Great with our spicy prawn bowl! Stellenrust Clement de Lure (MCC) The name translates as subtle temptation, and this rosé MCC is just that fresh and pure with a hint of ripe red cherries and berries Colmant Brut Reserve (MCC) 4 ½ stars in Platter, delivering delicate and elegant lemon and brioche notes and the soft scent of mature stone fruits Colmant Brut Rose (MCC) Aromas of wild strawberry and redcurrant infuse the scent, followed by delicate floral notes and a subtle creamy texture Domaine des Dieux Rose of Sharon (MCC - Rosé Brut) Berry notes with a hint of mint and rose water in the background, with a fine mousse developing beautifully into a clean, dry finish Silverthorn The Green Man (MCC) A gorgeous Chardonnay example. Fresh aromas of green apple and blossom with subtle minerality and whiffs of freshly baked brioche Silverthorn The Genie (MCC - Rosé Brut) Breaking with tradition, made from daring Shiraz. Fresh raspberries and sherbet flavours velvety texture, fine mousse and lengthy finish Silverthorn The Jewel Box (MCC) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the classic French way. Dry, rich and full soft toasty creaminess with a beautiful palate weight Mionetto Prosecco Brut A bouquet of apple and a palate marked by aromatic notes of white peach and honey Mionetto Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry Notes of acacia blossoms, honey and apricot delivering a crisp and dry wine with a smooth, long finish 28/95 / Something Sweet Windmeul White Muscadel Deep straw color with honey and raisin on the nose and palate 09 Windmeul Cape Ruby Ripe plum, subtle spice and hints of fynbos on the nose, complemented by prune and mulling spices on the palate 110ml Bottle 100

13 FOOD All our food is made on order so you may have to wait a little. We use fresh ingredients, which determines availability. Roasted nuts Mixed nuts lightly sautéed with sea salt flakes Bettie s mini corn bread Theo s mom s recipe, baked on site daily, with American style whipped honey butter and a slightly spicy sundried tomato pesto Bruschetta - Ricotta, lemon and lime rind, sea salt flakes, cracked black pepper, finished with honey - Tuna with chili mayo, sushi ginger, rosa tomatoes and coriander Gin-infused chicken liver pate From Bentley & Co. Deliciously smooth with a hint of cranberry. Served with wild blueberry preserve and toasted bread from Yoli s Bakery Thai chicken drumsticks (3 portions) Baked in plumb, chili and soy sauce, deliciously sticky Biltong sticks From Bentley & Co. A perfect nibble in between drinks Spicy prawn bowl Great for sharing. With ginger, garlic, chili, lime, coriander, and fresh baguette to soak up the juices! Charcuterie Selection of the best Italian cured meats, cheeses, served with fig preserved in ginger infused syrup, and toasted bread from Yoli s bakery Sweet endings Affogato Classic Italian dessert, Alchemy style. Vanilla choc chip ice cream from Scoop, crumbed honeycomb and roasted nuts, topped with a double espresso Tennessee Shake Boozy and decadent! Vanilla ice cream from Scoop, house made salted caramel, a shot of Jack Daniel s Tennessee Whiskey, finished with sea salt flakes and salted caramel nut brittle - Prefer it virgin? Minus the Jack 48 60

14 COFFEE Sourced from Alchemy Coffee Roasters in Cape Town, our beans are single origin, roasted to perfection. We rotate the coffee beans based on availability and quality. All espresso-based drinks are served as double shots. Beans available for purchase in The Other Room. Espresso Cappuccino - Regular - Large (take-away only) Caffè Latte French press - 3 cup - 6 cup 36

15 BLACKSTRAP Craft Distillery is inspired by the rolling sugar cane hills of the Kwa- Zulu Natal North Coast and produces unique, premium, small batch distilled spirits, with a focus on incorporating local ingredients, flavours, aromas and hand-crafted artisanal quality. We are inspired by tradition. Our commitment, work ethic and dedication to excellence are old-fashioned. But our spirits are not. At Alchemy, we celebrate craft booze. We proudly stock many craft drinks produced in South Africa, with a strong focus on gin, of course. The Other Room is a specialist wine shop stocking some of South Africa's lessor known and highly regarded estate wines, with an additional focus on unusual varietals.