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 k t SCOTCH Spirit Selection Single Co c
SPRINGBANK
BALVENIE
GLENFARCLAS
“I’ll have a Scotch- for my nerves.”
PAGE 20 PAGE 21 ail ail k t BOURBON WHISKEY k t Single Co c Single Co c 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
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