Favorites Gin Tonic Your choice of Gin, Vodka or Rum. Combined with lots of aromatics such as citrus, cucumber, lavender and spices. Combined with house made tonic water of Fever Tree. Negroni Gary s favorite. The classic combination of Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Garnished with a flamed orange peel and served over a large ice sphere. Tequila Old Fashioned Reposado Tequila, agave and Mole Bitters Old Fashioned Tent Revival It s fire and damnation! Clap your hands and tap your foot with Russel s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, Bad Dog Barcraft s Fire and Damnation Bitters and Agave. Not for the faint of heart! Carpano Squared Gin or Vodka this martini combines the best of Carpano Dry and Carpano Bianco Vermouths Jalapeño Margarita The subtle taste of jalapeño with the slightest bit of heat on the finish. Served up Ten 4 Vodka, fresh lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and Chartreuse. Margarita #1 Just what you expect: Plata Tequila, fresh lime juice and a splash of Blue Curacao. Served up or on the rocks. The Z Green Briar Grin This daiquiri was inspired by my friend Marcus Zuazua. At his instigation, (I swear it was all his fault), I purchased a bottle of premium aged rum. Then I went looking for a way to enjoy it. My search brought me to Hemingway s favorite daiquiri. With some alterations and a nod to Hemingway, here is my concoction. Zaya 12 year old rum, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime, shaken and served in a chilled glass. Enjoy (and toast my friend Dr. Z.) A hint of chocolate in the white whiskey blends with the Ancho Reyes liqueur. Add in Carpano Antica Vermouth and now it becomes something rich and complex. The Carpano has wonderful essences of dried fruits and bitter marmalade along with a little cocoa and red wine. All of which are enhanced by the China-China s orange peels and bittering herbs bringing a little truffle like earthiness to the party. Whiskey Sour The classic. Bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup Coffee Pecan Old Fashioned The taste of bourbon, pecans, chocolate and coffee in every sip. Basil Hayden s Bourbon, Gary s Coffee Pecan Bitters and agave.
GIN Alaska Cocktail Another classic, pre-prohibition cocktail. I have no idea what it has to do with Alaska! Hendrick's Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and Orange Bitters. Negroni An Italian classic cocktail, dry and bittersweet, it is very refreshing. Plymouth Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth with Regans and Angostura Orange Bitters: Garnished with a flamed orange zest. Strait Sling This is a very old drink and was probably the precursor to the Singapore Sling. Gin, Cherry Herring, Benedictine, lemon juice and bitters. French 75 Cocktail This cocktail was invented in 1915 at the New York Bar (later Harry s Bar), in Paris to honor the soldiers fighting in WWI. It was named for the French 75mm canon which could be heard in Paris as they boomed away at the front. It is made of gin, fresh lemon juice and champagne Lido Martini This drink plays on the faint cucumber note in Hendrick s and doubles down with the herbal Chartreuse. Hendrick s Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Chartreuse and cucumber. The Wellington Treaty Oak Distilling is aging their gin in whiskey barrels to create their Waterloo Antique Gin. We combined this with Italian vermouth and Amaro. Dirty Martini As above with olive brine. GIN Gin and Tonic Gin or Vodka with homemade tonic water or Fever Tree Dirty Cajun Martini Where the dirty martini meets the Cajun martini: Hendrick s Gin, dry vermouth and pickled jalapeno juice. Guaranteed to tickle your tongue. Wet Martini Plymouth Gin, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. The Aviation Cocktail A classic, pre-prohibition cocktail, created to honor the brand new heroes of aviation. It contains Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, lemon juice and Crème de Violette. Hendrick s Cocktail Hendrick s Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, lemon sour and rhubarb bitters. Casino Cocktail Plymouth Gin, lemon juice, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and orange bitters. Grandfather McFly 55 Carpano Squared To commemorate Marty s trip back to 1955, this is a classic, midcentury martini. Gin or Vodka with a hint of dry vermouth. Gin or Vodka this martini combines the best of Carpano Dry and Carpano Bianco Vermouths.
GIN Coup d Or We combine the herbal flavors of the St George Botanivore Gin with the citrus and floral Lillet and the earthy bitterness of Kina L Avion d Or Petruchio Cocktail This is a very old drink and was probably the precursor to the Singapore Sling. Gin, Cherry Herring, Benedictine, lemon juice and bitters. Blueberry Sage Gin & Tonic Fords or St George Botanivore Gin, fresh Blueberry simple syrup, Fresh Sage, Mint Bitters and tonic. Vodka Pomegranate Martini PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Grand Marnier and St Germaine Elderflower Foam. Vodka Martini A twist on the classic: stirred not shaken! Enchanted Rock Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, sweet vermouth and a dash of rhubarb bitters. Yellow Rose Lots of lemon flavor. This is a combination of Absolut Citron, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, lemon sour and a dash of rhubarb bitters, served straight up in a cocktail glass. Kănĭgĭt Go away you English Kanigits or I ll taunt you a second time (if you don t know where that quote comes from Don t admit it!) Enchanted Rock Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, house made lemon sour and grapefruit bitters. Gypsy Queen Cocktail From the roaring 20 s: vodka, Benedictine and Angostura Bitters. Mélange d Or Combines the flavors of Hendrik s Gin, Carpano Blanco, Carpano Dry and Tempus Fugit s Kina L Avion d Or, with Dale DeGroff s Pimento Bitters. Corpse Reviver (No. 2) Harry Craddock s original, as published in 1930, called for equal parts lemon juice, gin, cointreau and Kina Lillet with absinthe. Plymouth Gin and Lillet or for a little added bitterness sub Kina l Avion d Or. Dry Martini with Gin and Lillet St George Botanivore Gin and substitute Lillet Blanc for the vermouth. With a touch of orange bitters. Champagne Flamingo If you like champagne you need to try this one. Campari, vodka, house made grenadine and, of course, champagne. Harrington Cocktail Enchanted Rock Vodka, Cointreau and Chartreuse make a simple pre prohibition cocktail. Bloody Mary The hair of the dog! This is like nothing you ll find in a premixed bottle. Lemon Drop One thing we like less than cloyingly sweet drinks is making one for someone. So this is our interpretation of this classic. Made with Absolut Citron, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice and St Germaine Elderflower Liqueur. Cosmopolitan The new classic from the 90 s: Absolut Citron, cranberry juice, Cointreau and fresh lime juice.
Whiskey Old Fashioned Choice of Bourbon or Rye with bitters and a touch of sugar. Old Fashioned Tent Revival Russel s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, Bad Dog Barcraft s Fire and Damnation Bitters and Agave. Not for the faint of heart! Whiskey Sour Bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup. New York Sour A Whiskey Sour with a float of Merlot. Apple Old Fashioned This cocktail combines spicy Rye with a hint of apple from the bitters. Add to that a touch of smooth honey syrup and you have a drink that is light on the tongue but still bitters forward. Wild Turkey In Heat Originally from the Tugboat Saloon in Steamboat Springs. Wild Turkey 101, orange juice, lemon juice and orgeat. Manhattan Russell s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Grand Marnier, Bitters. Manhattan 2.0 The bourbon brings flavors of maple, tobacco, smoke and vanilla that blends with the rich, earthy Carpano Antica s tastes of herbs, spice and slight bitterness. The sherry intermingles with the Italian Vermouth, smoothing the bitterness and adding to the richness. Belle Mead Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Sherry, Grand Marnier and Bitters Whiskey Tennessee Chocolate A little smoky, a little nutty, a little chocolate, throw in some mole and chilies. Nelson s Green Brier Tennessee White Whiskey, Frangelico, Crème de Cacao, Ancho Reyes and Mole Bitters. Rusty Nail Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Drambuie and Dale DeGroff s Pimento Bitters. Green Briar Grin A hint of chocolate in the white whiskey blends with the Ancho Reyes liqueur. Add in Carpano Antica Vermouth and now it becomes something rich and complex. The Carpano has wonderful essences of dried fruits and bitter marmalade along with a little cocoa and red wine. All of which are enhanced by the China- China s orange peels and bittering herbs bringing a little truffle like earthiness to the party. Black Mission Fig Old Fashioned Rebecca Creek Whiskey or Rye, Brooklyn Hemispherical Black Mission Fig Bitters, agave. Vieux Carré The Vieux Carré dates to 1938 and was the creation of Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at the Monteleone Hotel. This cocktail, which is similar to a Manhattan, combines the spiciness of the rye with the sweet and mellow flavors of the Cognac and vermouth. Add to that the herbal notes of the Benedictine, and you have a smooth and complex drink. Rye, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters Sazarac The history of this drink is somewhat clouded, but it does originate in New Orleans in the last half of the 19th century. The Sazerac is, basically, a bitters forward, rye Old Fashioned with an absinthe rinse. The flavors are the spices of the rye and bitters combined with the hint of anise and herbs of the absinthe. Rye, bitters, simple syrup, absinthe.
Tequila Rosita Cocktail More Italian than Mexican, this drink combines dry, sweet and bitter to create a smooth cocktail. Milagro Plata Tequila, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, Campari, and Angostura Bitters. Stirred and served on the rocks with a lemon twist Tequila Old Fashioned Milagro Reposado Tequila, agave nectar and Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters. Yucatan Old Fashioned Milagro Reposado Tequila infused with chipotle, orange peel and cocoa nibs, agave nectar and Bittermans Mole Bitters. Stirred with ice and served on the rocks. Spam-aríta Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam wonderful spam. Milagro Plata Tequila, Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, house made lemon sour, with a dash of Regan s Orange bitters and Angostura Orange Bitters. Grapefruit Tequila Sour This has just the right balance of sweet, tart and sour. Milagro Plata Tequila, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit bitters Tequila Midnight Milagro Reposado Tequila, Cocchi Rosa, Kahlua Midnight, Gary s Coffee Pecan Bitters Tequila Manhattan Definitely not a chocolate martini, this is a southwestern makeover of the Manhattan. Milagro Añejo Tequila, Lillet Rouge, agave nectar and a dash of chocolate bitters, stirred with ice and served on the rocks The Mayahuel Mayahuel was the Aztec Goddess of the maguey of which the agave is a type. She was the mother of the 400 rabbit gods of drunkenness. This margarita plays on the agave with tequila, agave orange liqueur, and agave nectar. Tequila, fresh lime juice, Agavero Orange Liqueur, Agave Nectar Margarita #1 Made like a simple sour, it s our #1 requested margarita! Milagro Plata Tequila, fresh lime juice, Blue Curacao. Served on the rocks or up Classic Margarita Milagro Plata Tequila, fresh lime juice, curacao, simple syrup. Jalapeño Margarita The subtle taste of jalapeño with the slightest bit of heat on the finish. Served up
RUM The Z This daiquiri was inspired by my friend Marcus Zuazua. At his instigation, (I swear it was all his fault), I purchased a bottle of premium aged rum. Then I went looking for a way to enjoy it. My search brought me to Hemingway s favorite daiquiri. With some alterations and a nod to Hemingway, here is my concoction. Zaya 12 year old rum, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime, shaken and served in a chilled glass. The Vacation Cachaça (Ka SHAH sa) is the national beverage of Brazil. It is an agricole which is distilled from fresh sugar cane rather than molasses like rum. This drink has Cachaça, fresh lemon, Aperol and peach bitters. Caipirinha The National Drink of Brazil. Cachaça and lime Paradise Remembered This cocktail keeps the flavors of rum, coconut and pineapple, but it made as a sour. Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Cruzan Dark Aged Rum, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur St. Croix Daiquiri Spiced Cruzan Rum, lime juice, and grapefruit bitters. Barbancourt Old Fashioned The spice of the habanero shrub and the touch of sweetness of the agave complement the dark complex flavors of the aged rum. 15 Year Old Barbancourt Rum, Bitter Truth Habanero Shrub, Agave Nectar The Outrigger My riff on a classic island favorite: aged rum, Cointreau, lemon juice and lemon bitters shaken and served straight up! Zaya Aged Rum, Cointrea, lemon juice, lemon bitters RUM Time to Lick the Donkey It s a family Christmas tradition don t ask. Appleton rum, Bacardi 151 rum, crème de banana, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice Potted Parrot This is one of Trader Vic s original s. Cruzan white rum, orange juice, lemon juice, curacao, simple syrup, orgeat Jungle Bird From the Kuala Lumpur Hilton. Jamaican Rum,, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup CHAMPAGNE DRINKS Aperol Spritz If you like champagne drinks you ll love this. Champagne, Aperol, and club soda served over ice in a tall glass. Champagne Cocktail The original one and only. Grand Marnier, champagne, sugar and Angostura Bitters served in a champagne flute garnished with a lemon twist. Mimosa Orange juice, Cointreau and champagne. Champagne Flamingo If you like champagne you need to try this one. Campari, vodka, house made grenadine and, of course, champagne. French 75 Cocktail This cocktail was invented in 1915 at the New York Bar (later Harry s Bar), in Paris to honor the soldiers fighting in WWI. It was named for the French 75mm canon which could be heard in Paris as they boomed away at the front. It is made of gin, fresh lemon juice and champagne. Ciroc Fizz this is a rif on the French 75. Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne
DRINKS THAT DEFY DISCRIPTION Vermouth Panache A drink first described by Hemingway, it is light, refreshing and low ABV. Dry vermouth or Lillet, sweet vermouth, bitters. Conquistador Punch While definitely a tequila drink, it is balanced by the brightness of the citrus and mellowed by the sherry. Reposado Tequila, Sherry, lime juice, orange Juice, simple syrup. Rosemary (No. 2) This is a beautiful cocktail. When you sip it, the first thing you note is the aroma of the oil from the rosemary, followed by the richness of the foam. The flavor is slightly bitter orange with the rosemary enhancing the herbal tones of the Campari and Aperol. Campari, Aperol, fresh lemon juice and fresh rosemary Brandy Alexander The Classic. Cognac, cream, crème de cacao Elephant s Memory This is my version of a drink by the same name served at the long gone Andrew s Bar and Grill in Dallas. Sure to warm your cockles., B&B, 151 proof rum, Tia Maria. Served up in a snifter. Pama Cosmo PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Grand Marnier, lime juice MARGARITAS Margarita #1 A simple but classic margarita on the rocks. Beware: the sweetness hides the alcohol content. Jalapeño Margarita Featured on Drinkwire.com! The subtle taste of jalapeño with the slightest bit of heat on the finish. Served up The Mayahuel Mayahuel was the Aztec Goddess of the maguey of which the agave is a type. She was the mother of the 400 rabbit gods of drunkenness. This margarita plays on the agave with tequila, agave orange liqueur, and agave nectar. Tequila, fresh lime juice, Agavero Orange Liqueur, Agave Nectar Daiquiris St. Croix Daiquiri Spiced Cruzan Rum, lime juice, and grapefruit bitters. Your choice of Milagro or Tres Generaciones Tequila plata, reposado, or añejo, fresh lime juice and blue curacao. Shaken and served on the rocks. Classic Margarita Not as tart as #1 nor as powerful. Once again, your choice of Milagro or Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila with house-made lemon sour and Grand Marnier. Shaken and served on the rocks. The Z This daiquiri was inspired by my friend Marcus Zuazua. At his instigation, (I swear it was all his fault), I purchased a bottle of premium aged rum. Then I went looking for a way to enjoy it. My search brought me to Hemingway s favorite daiquiri. With some alterations and a nod to Hemingway, here is my concoction. Zaya 12 year old rum, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime, shaken and served in a chilled glass. The Outrigger My riff on a classic island favorite: aged rum, Cointreau, lemon juice and lemon bitters shaken and served straight up! Zaya Aged Rum, Cointrea, lemon juice, lemon bitters
Classic Martini Plymouth, 209, Hendrick s or Bombay Sapphire Gin and dry vermouth: stirred, not shaken! Wet Martini Plymouth Gin, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. Martinis Dirty Cajun Martini Where the dirty martini meets the Cajun martini: Hendrick s Gin, dry vermouth and pickled jalapeno juice. Guaranteed to tickle your tongue. Dirty Martini As above with olive brine. Pomegranate Martini PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Grand Marnier and St Germaine Elderflower Foam. Vodka Martini A twist on the classic: stirred not shaken! Enchanted Rock Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, sweet vermouth and a dash of rhubarb bitters. Kănĭgĭt Go away you English Kanigits or I ll taunt you a second time (if you don t know where that quote comes from Don t admit it!) Enchanted Rock Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, house made lemon sour and grapefruit bitters. Carpano Squared Gin or Vodka this martini combines the best of Carpano Dry and Carpano Bianco Vermouths. Martinis Lido Martini This drink plays on the faint cucumber note in Hendrick s and doubles down with the herbal Chartreuse. Hendrick s Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Chartreuse and cucumber. Mélange d Or Coup d Or We combine the herbal flavors of the St George Botanivore Gin with the citrus and floral Lillet and the earthy bitterness of Kina L Avion d Or Chocolate Martini Vodka, Frangelico, Creme de Cacao Combines the flavors of Hendrik s Gin, Carpano Blanco, Carpano Dry and Tempus Fugit s Kina L Avion d Or, with Dale DeGroff s Pimento Bitters. Dark Chocolate Martini Vodka & chocolate liqueur with a dash of orange juice Manhattans Manhattan Russell s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Grand Marnier, Bitters. Manhattan 2.0 The bourbon brings flavors of maple, tobacco, smoke and vanilla that blends with the rich, earthy Carpano Antica s tastes of herbs, spice and slight bitterness. The sherry intermingles with the Italian Vermouth, smoothing the bitterness and adding to the richness. Belle Mead Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Sherry, Grand Marnier and Bitters Irish Manhattan Tullamore Dew 10 year old Single Malt Irish Whiskey,Carpano Antica,Grand Marnier and orange bitters Tequila Manhattan Definitely not a chocolate martini, this is a southwestern makeover of the Manhattan. Milagro Añejo Tequila, Lillet Rouge, agave nectar and a dash of chocolate bitters, stirred with ice and served on the rocks
Old Fashioneds Old Fashioned Choice of Bourbon or Rye with bitters and a touch of sugar. Old Fashioned Tent Revival Russel s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, Bad Dog Barcraft s Fire and Damnation Bitters and Agave. Not for the faint of heart! Apple Old Fashioned This cocktail combines spicy Rye with a hint of apple from the bitters. Add to that a touch of smooth honey syrup and you have a drink that is light on the tongue but still bitters forward. Black Mission Fig Old Fashioned Rebecca Creek Whiskey or Rye, Brooklyn Hemispherical Black Mission Fig Bitters, agave. Barbancourt Old Fashioned The spice of the habanero shrub and the touch of sweetness of the agave complement the dark complex flavors of the aged rum. 15 Year Old Barbancourt Rum, Bitter Truth Habanero Shrub, Agave Nectar Tequila Old Fashioned Milagro Reposado Tequila, agave nectar and Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters. Whiskey Sour Bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup. New York Sour A Whiskey Sour with a float of Merlot. Pisco Sour Pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup Sours Sours Wild Turkey In Heat Originally from the Tugboat Saloon in Steamboat Springs. Wild Turkey 101, orange juice, lemon juice and orgeat. Grapefruit Tequila Sour This has just the right balance of sweet, tart and sour. Milagro Plata Tequila, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit bitters Amaretto Sour Amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup Sidecar Probably the precursor of the Margarita! Brandy or Cognac, triple sec, lemon juice Paradise Remembered This cocktail keeps the flavors of rum, coconut and pineapple, but it made as a sour. Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Cruzan Dark Aged Rum, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Kănĭgĭt Go away you English Kanigits or I ll taunt you a second time Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lemon juice, dash grapefruit bitters Spam-aríta Milagro Plata Tequila, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lemon, simple syrup, orange bitters
Pre Prohibition Classics The Aviation Cocktail A classic, pre-prohibition cocktail, created to honor the brand new heroes of aviation. It contains Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, lemon juice and Crème de Violette. Casino Cocktail Plymouth Gin, lemon juice, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and orange bitters. Negroni An Italian classic cocktail, dry and bittersweet, it is very refreshing. Plymouth Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth with Regans and Angostura Orange Bitters: garnished with a flamed orange zest. Alaska Cocktail Another classic, pre-prohibition cocktail. I have no idea what it has to do with Alaska! Hendrick's Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and Orange Bitters. Strait Sling This is a very old drink and was probably the precursor to the Singapore Sling. Gin, Cherry Herring, Benedictine, lemon juice and bitters. French 75 Cocktail This cocktail was invented in 1915 at the New York Bar (later Harry s Bar), in Paris to honor the soldiers fighting in WWI. It was named for the French 75mm canon which could be heard in Paris as they boomed away at the front. It is made of gin, fresh lemon juice and champagne Harrington Cocktail Enchanted Rock Vodka, Cointreau and Chartreuse make a simple pre prohibition cocktail. Aperol Spritz If you like champagne drinks you ll love this. Champagne, Aperol, and club soda served over ice in a tall glass.. Absinthe Summon the Green Fairy! Served in the classic style. Gypsy Queen Cocktail From the roaring 20 s: vodka, Benedictine and Angostura Bitters. Champagne Cocktail The original one and only. Grand Marnier, champagne, sugar and Angostura Bitters served in a champagne flute garnished with a lemon twist. Champagne Flamingo If you like champagne you need to try this one. Campari, vodka, house made grenadine and, of course, champagne.
House Drinking Rules 1. Try at least one new drink. 2. If you do not like your drink, don t drink it! We will be glad to make you something different. 3. If you like the drink you ve tried but would prefer something else, stop drinking! We will gladly make you something different. 4. If you would like to compare two or more drinks, say so! We will happily make you comparison drinks. 5. Some of these cocktails pack a punch. So, Plan on only one or two sips of drinks you are trying. Otherwise, you will be trying only one or two drinks!