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STAFF FAVORITES Just order one of these. Much easier for us & you. BRANDY CRUSTA cognac, cointreau, maraschino, lemon, 8 dollars GIMLET gin, lime juice, sugar- up or on the rocks, 8 dollars SAZERAC rye, peychaud’s, demerara, absinthe, 11 dollars OLD FASHIONED rye, demerara, bitters, 10 dollars CORPSE REVIVER #2 gin, lillet blanc, cointreau, lemon, 13 dollars AIRMAIL dark rum, honey, lime, proseccoosecco, 11 dollars BOULEVARDIER rye, carpano antica, campari, 11 dollars BEER & WHISKEY SHOT genesee cream ale, shot of evan williams 100, 6 dollars “It started off as a cold, but with his remedies it’s become more of a hangover.” THE CALIFORNIA CLIPPER strong drinks, sympathetic bartenders established 1937 Table of Contents 1002 N. California Avenue Chicago, IL, 60622 773.384.CLIP PAGE 1 5 o’clock Whistle Wetters WELL DRINKS Delicious any day of the week. Vodka & Soda........................ 6.00 Gin & Tonic............................ 6.00 Bourbon & Coke.................... 6.00 Rum & Coke .......................... 6.00 SIX DOLLAR SPECIAL Can of Genesee Cream Ale and a shot of Evan Williams Black or White LONG DRINKS The key to a good, long drink is proper company. Once this has been established, cold, fresh soda & great ice are also important ingredients. Bourbon & Rootbeer.............. 6.00 Campari & Soda.................... 7.00 Lillet Rosé & Grapefruit ........ 9.00 Gin & Juice............................ 9.00 These aristocrats of good cheer are light, fresh & long. Perfect sippers, tipplers & guzzlers for that Rye & Ginger......................... 6.00 special time in the early evening. Stotch & Soda........................ 6.00 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Sparkling Cocktails M. LAURENT 9 dollars AIRMAIL 11 dollars SEELBACH 11 dollars ORIGINAL CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL “It’s Tuesday night, KIR ROYALE let’s celebrate!” 9 dollars DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON FRENCH 75 A favorite of Ernest Hemingway Herbal, citrusy & bright- this and named after his novel. drink is a refreshing classic. PAGE 4 PAGE 5 “Who’s your favorite, Johnny or Bobby?” Gin Drinks “Bottoms up!” GIMLET gin, lime juice, sugar- up or on the rocks, 8 dollars 20th CENTURY gin, lillet blanc, crème de cacao, lemon, 10 dollars CORPSE REVIVER #2 gin, lillet blanc, cointreau, lemon, 13 dollars PEGU CLUB gin, orange curaçao, angostura, 12 dollars “I prefer Rickey,” Dolores said. AVIATION gin, maraschino, lemon, crème de violette, 9 dollars GIN RICKEY CLOVER CLUB gin, raspberry, lemon, egg white, 12 dollars FIZZ gin, lime juice, sugar, egg white, 12 dollars Refreshing, simple and delicious- a Rickey lets the flavor of gin prevail. PAGE 6 PAGE 7 And then she declared... Rum Drinks ‘Let it Sing’ 11 dollars 11 dollars PAGO PAGO 11 dollars 12 dollars Anything can happen when rum is the spirit of the evening. PAGE 8 PAGE 9 Bourbon & Rye Drinks Tall and refreshing with a hint of spice. 12 dollars “This guys jokes are so dull, I had to buy him a Lion’s Tail” 11 dollars Spicy, citrusy and dangerously easy to drink, this cocktail refers to the American slang term, 11 dollars “Twisting the Lion’s Tail”. STIRRED COCKTAILS Strong and boozy- whiskey, bourbon or gin, depending on your taste and state of mind. REMEMBER THE MAINE rye, cherry heering, carpano antica, absinthe, 10 dollars LA LOUISIANE rye, carpano antica, bènèdictine, angostura, 11 dollars SAZERAC rye, peychaud’s, demerara, absinthe, 11 dollars MARTINEZ old tom gin, carpano antica, maraschino, 11 dollars VIEUX CARRÉ rye, cognac, carpano antica, bènèdictine, 12 dollars NEGRONI gin, campari, carpano antica, 9 dollars TORONTO rye, fernet, demerara, angostura, 8 dollars OLD FASHIONEDS MANHATTANS Old Overholt ..................10.00 Evan Williams 100 .........11.00 Weller107.......................14.00 Wild Turkey Rye .............11.00 Belle Meade ..................16.00 Whipper Snapper..........14.00 Four Roses SB...............16.00 Buffalo Trace .................14.00 “She ordered it because it had a cute name” J.W. Dant .......................12.00 Rittenouse Rye ..............12.00 PAGE 12 PAGE 13 CANS of BEER Knock- Out Punch and a few choice bottles Pass-Out Price Coors Banquet 12 oz bottle.......................4.00 PBR 16 oz can ..........................................4.00 Tecate 16 oz can.......................................4.00 Founders All Day IPA 12 oz can ...............5.00 Trumer Pilsner 12 oz bottle .......................5.00 High Life 12 oz bottle ................................4.00 Genesee Cream Ale 12 oz can .................3.00 Shiner Bock 12 oz can ..............................4.00 Einbecker NA 12 oz bottle.........................6.00 Half Acre Lead Feather 16 oz can ............7.00 Ommegang Witte 12 oz bottle...................6.00 MAI TAI WINE One of the most notorious Tiki drinks around, perhaps for serious wine lovers, we recommend Rootstock, known best for its sheer number of ingredients. The conveniently located across the street Mai Tai is a delicious classic that was first created in California, in the 1930’s. Sparkling, White or Red .......... 8.00 Fruity, juicy, boozy and spicy PAGE 14 PAGE 15 After Dinner After a good meal, a great liqueur aids digestion- and conversation. This also clears the palate for further drinking and carrying on. AMARI & DIGESTIFS available with shaved ice “How does a girl stay warm on such a long, cold evening?” BRANDY PAGE 16 PAGE 17 ICE CREAM DRINKS rich, sweet & creamy SHAVED ICE cold, boozy & tiki inspired “Nothing like a cold dip in the pool on a This classic rum drink is built in the glass hot day.” said Jerome. Then he and topped with freshly shaved ice. offered to buy the ladies an Rich, fruity and juicy- ice cream drink. dangerously easy to drink on a summer evening. PAGE 18 PAGE 19 ail t k SCOTCH c Spirit Selection Single Co SPRINGBANK BALVENIE GLENFARCLAS “I’ll have a Scotch- for my nerves.” PAGE 20 PAGE 21 ail ail t t k k c BOURBON WHISKEY c Single Co Single Co Elijah Craig 12yr......... 14 • 16 Old Overholt ................. 8 • 10 J.W. Dant .................... 10 • 12 Powers........................ 12 • 14 Four Roses SB............ 14 • 16 Rittenhouse Rye ......... 10 • 12 Eagle Rare SB ............ 16 • 18 Wild Turkey Rye 81..... 12 • 14 Belle Meade ............... 14 • 16 Whipper Snapper....... 12 • 14 Basil Hayden .............. 14 • 16 Whistle Pig.................. 19 • 21 Buffalo Trace .............. 12 • 14 Red Breast.................. 21 • 23 Bulliet.......................... 12 • 14 Old Potrero 19th ........ 21 • 23 Weller 107................... 12 • 14 George Dickel #8 ....... 10 • 12 Maker’s Mark .............. 10 • 12 Templeton Rye............ 14 • 16 Evan Williams 100 ........ 8 • 10 Seagram’s 7................. 8 • 10 Evan Williams Black .... 8 • 10 Evan Williams SB ....... 12 • 14 RUM Willet Pot Still ............. 14 • 16 Matusalem Classico ... 10 • 12 VODKA Ron Zacapa 23 yr....... 17 • 19 Smith & Cross............. 12 • 14 Hangar One................. 8 • 10 El Dorado 15 yr........... 12 • 14 Death’s Door.............. 12 • 14 El Dorado 3 yr............. 10 • 12 Ketel One................... 12 • 14 Gosling’s Black Seal.... 8 • 10 Grey Goose ............... 14 • 16 Sailor Jerry .................. 8 • 10 Cruzan Black Strap .... 10 • 12 GIN Rhum J.M. VSOP........ 12 • 14 Appleton Estate ..........10 • 12 Plymouth .................... 12 • 14 Bombay Sapphire....... 12 • 14 North Shore #11 ......... 12 • 14 North Shore #6 ........... 12 • 14 TEQUILA & MEZCAL Smalls ........................ 12 • 14 Junipero...................... 14 • 16 El Peloton.................... 10 • 12 Ransom Old Tom........ 12 • 14 Lunazul Blanco........... 10 • 12 Hayman’s Old Tom ..... 12 • 14 Del Maguey Vida ........ 12 • 14 Tanqueray................... 12 • 14 Del Maguey Minero .... 20 • 22 Hendrick’s................... 12 • 14 Fortaleza Anejo .......... 27 • 29 Millers ........................... 8 • 10 Corzo Silver................ 14 • 16 Death’s Door............... 12 • 14 El Jimador Repo......... 12 • 14 PAGE 22.