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he martini is regarded as far less complicated to bootleg. a classy cocktail, evoking After Prohibition’s repeal, martinis Telegance, sophistication and remained a standard, eventually an air of hedonism. Called the “king entering their heyday in the 1950’s of cocktails” by its devotees, the during the Rat Pack’s reign. martini stands for prosperity and a devil-may-care attitude. While gin was the original – and some argue the only – liquor for No one can say for sure where the martinis, vodka gradually became martini originated, but its history has a second option. This can be taken on the status of legend. Most attributed, in part, to the James Bond agree that the martini was invented novels and other films from the sometime in the latter part of the 1960s, in which the hero asked for 19th century. Some claim that it was vodka martinis, “shaken not stirred.” invented in San Francisco after the gold rush. Others assert that it was Eventually martinis fell out of vogue, named after Martinez, which some blame on California, where it was The Martini a backlash to the 1980s invented. Still others stands for decade of excess, but attribute its origin to now, zealots young New York City and its prosperity and a and old are driving a name to a bartender devil-may-care new martini-mania. named Martini Diara How do we explain the Ditaggia, who served attitude. martini’s recent surge a cocktail to John D. Rockefeller in popularity? Perhaps it’s from that consisted of one-half gin and a longing for an easier era, when one-half dry vermouth. Rockefeller having fun was as much a priority as suggested the drink be called the working hard. Whatever “Martini Cocktail.” Many other the reason, martinis will no doubt theories exist about the martini’s linger as a symbol of the beginning, and, it seems, each new millennium. martini enthusiast has his or her own personal explanation.

Martinis first gained a foothold in American popular culture during Prohibition. During this period, gin replaced whiskey as America’s favorite booze because it was Craft Beer

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APEROL SPRITZ OLD FASHIONED Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. Garnished Maker’s Mark, muddled orange, cherry, and simple with an orange wedge. 9 syrup. 10 BAD APPLE PROHIBITION Crown Apple, Sweet Vermouth, maple syrup, Templeton Rye, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and molasses, and old fashioned bitters. 10 orange bitters. Garnished with a lemon twist. 12 BLACK WIDOW PARASOL 1800 Silver Tequila, lime juice, blackberries, Lillet Blanc, Champagne, lemon juice, and simple basil, agave syrup, and Sprite. 12 syrup. Garnished with a lemon twist. 8 LONDON FOG SEASONAL WHISKEY SMASH Beefeater Gin, Licor 43, earl grey tea, vanilla Cedar Ridge, seasonal fruit, simple syrup, and bean simple syrup, and milk. 10 lemon. 11 MANHATTAN STRAWBERRY GIMLET Templeton Rye, Sweet Vermouth, and cherry Beefeater, St. Germain, strawberry puree, lime juice. Garnished with a cherry, served up or on juice, lime bitters, and Sprite. 11 the rocks. 10 BLACK BERRY MOJITO JUNGLE BIRD Bacardi Rum, fresh black berries, mint, lime, Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Aperol simple syrup, and simple syrup. 11 lime juice, and pineapple juice. 10 OH CANADA WHISKEY SOUR* Crown Royal, maple syrup, orange, cherry, Basil Hayden’s, simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg and molasses bitters. 10 white. Garnished with a cherry. 11 THE LAST WORD MULBERRY GIN FIZZ* Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Marachino Revelton Mulberry Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Liqueur, and lime juice. Garnished with a egg white, and soda water. 14 cherry. 16

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White Wines Glass Bottle CHARDONNAY House White CK Mondavi, Dunnigan Hills, CA...... 7...... 24

CHARDONNAY Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast, CA...... 10...... 36

CHARDONNAY Josh, Mendocino/Monterey, CA...... 9...... 32

MOSCATO Cavit, Veneto, Italy………………………..…………...... 10…………...... 35

ROSÉ Erath, Willamette Valley, Oregon………………..……...... 11…..……...... 39

RIESLING-SWEET Château St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, WA...... 8...... 28

PINK BUBBLES Campo Viejo Cava Rose, Penedes, Spain...... 10...... 35

PROSECCO Zonin, Veneto, Italy...... 10...... 36

PINOT GRIGIO Alisia Astoria, Delle Venzie, Italy...... 9...... 32

PINOT GRIS Oyster Bay Crownthorpe Terrace, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand…...... …9….………...... 32

SAUV BLANC Clifford Bay, Marborough New Zeland...... 8...... 28

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Red Wines Glass Bottle CABERNET House Red CK Mondavi, Dunnigan Hills, CA...... 7...... 24

CABERNET Freakshow Michael David Winery, Lodi Region, CA...... 10...... 36

CABERNET Earthquake Michael David Winery, Lodi Region, CA...... 12...... 44

CABERNET North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Bellacosa, North Coast, CA………………………………...... 10………...... 36

PINOT NOIR Meiomi Monterey/Sonoma/Santa Barbara, CA...... 10...... 36

RED BLEND Conundrum Caymus, Monterey, CA...... 10...... 36

RED BLEND No Holds Barred If You See Kay, Paso Robles, CA...... 12...... 44

RED BLEND Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Exitus, Parlier, CA…………………………………………...... 12………...... 44

RED ZIN Old Vine Zinfandel Gnarly Head, Lodi Region, CA...... 9...... 32

MERLOT Paso Robles Merlot J. Lohr, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, CA...... 12...... 44

MALBEC Altos Del Plata Terrazas De Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina...... 10...... 36 5/21 Fresh Stuffed Olives 50¢ per skewer

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Upgrade your Martini with top-shelf Vodka or Gin CLASSIC Gin or Vodka, Dry Vermouth. Garnished with a lemon twist or your choice of stuffed olives. 10

DIRTY BIRD Grey Goose Vodka, olive brine. Garnished with your choice of stuffed olives. 13

DIRTY Premium Gin or Vodka, olive brine. Garnished with your choice of stuffed olives. 10

FUNKY New Amsterdam Vodka, Olive Brine, muddled Blue Cheese Olives, with a skewer of Blue Cheese Olives. 10

GARLIC MASHED POTATO 5/21 Chopin Vodka (made from potatoes), olive brine. Garnished with garlic stuffed olives. 10 Traditional Martinis

Upgrade your Martini with top-shelf Vodka or Gin THE GIBSON Gin or Vodka, Dry Vermouth. Garnished with cocktail onions. 10

JAMES BOND Gin and Vodka, Lillet Blanc. Garnished with a lemon twist or choice stuffed olives. 10

NAKED Gin or Vodka. Garnished with a lemon twist or your choice of stuffed olives. 10

NEW YORK Gin, Dry Vermouth, splash of orange juice. Garnished with a lemon twist. 10

PERFECT Tanqueray #10 Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Dry Vermouth. Garnished with a lemon twist or your choice of stuffed olives. 10

RUSTY NAIL Dewar’s White Label and Drambuie. 11

SMOKEY Gin, Dry Vermouth, Dewar’s White Label. Garnished with a lemon twist or your choice of stuffed olives. 10

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ALMOND JOY Tippy Cow Vanilla, Malibu Rum, Frangelico, coconut cream, and cream. Garnished with a coconut rim and chocolate swirls. 10 ALMOST BETTER THAN SEX Irish cream, Kahlua, Amaretto, and cream. Garnished with chocolate swirls. 10

AMBER New Amsterdam vodka, Amaretto, and Frangelico. 10

APPLE-TINI Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker. Garnished with a cherry. 10

AUGUST MOON Amaretto, Triple Sec, and a splash of orange juice. 10

BANANA CREAM PIE Cake Vodka, Crème de Banana, and Baileys Irish cream. Garnished with a caramel and graham cracker rim. 10

BIG BERRY Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, Raspberry Schnapps, Cherry Pucker, and cranberry juice. Garnished with a lemon twist. 10

BIRTHDAY CAKE VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE Cake Vodka, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla, Tippy Cow Vanilla, cake batter, and a splash of cream. Garnished with a rainbow sprinkle rim. 10

BLOODY MARY Absolut Peppar, olive brine, bloody mary mix. Garnished with your choice of stuffed olives, and a house spice rim. 11 5/21 Martinis

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BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP Blueberry Vodka, Limoncello, sweet and sour. Garnished with a sugar rim. 10

BOULEVARDIER Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, and Campari. Garnished with an orange twist. 12

CABLE CAR Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange Liqueur, and sour mix. Garnished with a cherry. 10

CACTUS JUICE Jose Cuervo Tequila, Amaretto, lime juice, and sweet and sour. Garnished with a lime slice. 10

CANDIED PEAR Absolut Pear Vodka, St. Germain, Domine De Canton, and lemon juice. Garnished with a sugar rim. 11

CARAMEL APPLE Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker, Buttershots, and caramel swirls. 10

CARROT CAKE Baileys Irish cream, Buttershots, Hot Damn, and cream. Topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. 10

CHERRY KOOLAID Smirnoff Cherry Vodka, Cherry Pucker, Bada Bing cherry juice, and Sweet and Sour. Garnished with a sugar rim and cherry. 10

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CHOCOLATE BLISS Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Frangelico, Tippy Cow Chocolate, a splash of cream, and chocolate swirls. 10

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY Smirnoff Cherry Vodka, Cherry Pucker, Tippy Cow Chocolate, Crème de Cacao, chocolate syrup, cherry juice, and a splash of cream. Garnished with a cherry. 10

CITRUS Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Chardonnay, a splash of sour. Garnished with a lemon twist. 10

CLASSIC MARGATINI Jose Cuervo Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, and sour. Garnished with a salt rim and a lime slice. 10

CONTINENTAL Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur. Garnished with a lemon twist. 10

COSMOPOLITAN Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Triple Sec, lime juice, and a splash of cranberry juice. Garnished with a lime slice. 10

CUCUMBER Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Hendricks Gin, simple syrup, and toppedoff with tonic. Garnished with a slice of cucumber. 11

CUCUMBER MELON Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Watermelon Pucker, tonic, and Sprite. Garnished with a cucumber slice. 10 5/21 Martinis

Upgrade your Martini with top-shelf Vodka or Gin CUCUMBER MINT Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Mint, simple syrup, lime juice and tonic water. Garnished with a cucumber slice. 10

DARK CHOCOLATE Chocolate Vodka, Tippy Cow Chocolate, Crème de Cacao, & cream. Garnished with a chocolate kiss. 10

DAIQUIRI Bacardi Superior Rum, lime juice, simple syrup. Garnished with a lime. 10

DAYDREAMING OF FLORA Hendricks Gin, Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka, St. Germain, Basil, and Champagne. 11

DIRTY BANANA Crème de Banana, Screwball Peanutbutter Whiskey, Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, Tippy Cow Chocolate, and a splash of cream. Garnished with chocolate & caramel swirls. 11

DRUNKEY MONKEY Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Crème de Banana, and Caramel. Garnished with a monkey. 11

EL ORO Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, lime juice, agave, and orange bitters. Garnished wtih a salt rim. 26

ESPRESSO Espresso, Smirnoff Vanilla, Kahlua, and simple syrup. 11

5/21 EVERYTHING’S PEACHY Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Peach Schnapps, and Peach Puree. 10 Martinis

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FLIRTINI Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Moscato and pineapple juice with Raspberry Schnapps sunk to the bottom. 10

FRENCH KISS Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, and pineapple juice. 10

FRUIT LOOP Three Olives Loopy Vodka, RumChata, and cream. Garnished with a Fruit Loop cereal rim. 10

GERMAN CHOCOLATE Tippy Cow Chocolate, Frangelico, Malibu Rum, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla, coconut cream and cream. Garnished with a toasted coconut rim. 10

GILLIGAN’S Bacardi Rum, Malibu Rum, Crème de Banana, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream and cream. Garnished with an orange slice. 10

GINGER PEACH Deep Eddy’s Peach Vodka, Domaine de Canton, Peach Puree, and Ginger Beer. 11

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE Crème de menthe, Kahlua, and White Crème de Cacao topped with chocolate swirls. 10

GRAPEFRUIT Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and a splash of Aperol. Garnished with a sugar rim. 10

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GRAPE KOOLAID Smirnoff Grape Vodka, Grape Pucker, splashes of sweet and sour & cranberry juice. Garnished with a sugar rim. 10

GRAPE TOOTSITINI Grape Pucker, Raspberry Schnapps, Kahlua, and a splash of orange juice. 10

GRASSHOPPER 360 Chocolate Vodka, White Crème de Cacao, Green Crème de Menthe, a splash of cream, and chocolate swirls. 10

HEMINGWAY Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Triple Sec, lime juice, and a splash of grapefruit juice. 10

HONEY BADGER Revelton Distillery Honey Whskey, Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Garnished with caramel and graham cracker rim. 13

HONEY LATTE Espresso, Baileys Almande, Revelton Distillery Honey Whiskey, and simple syrup. 13

HPNOTIQ BLUE Hpnotiq, Premium Vodka, and a splash of lemonade. Garnished with a lemon slice. 10

HPNOTIQ BREEZE Hpnotiq, Malibu Rum, and a splash of pineapple juice. Garnished with a pineapple cherry. 10 5/21 Martinis

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JAMAICAN TEN SPEED Malibu Rum, Melon Liqueur, Crème de Banana, pineapple juice, and cream. 10

KEY LIME Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla, lime juice, and whipped cream. Garnished with caramel and graham cracker rim and a lime slice. 10 KINKY Kinky liqueur, Malibu Rum, and a splash of pineapple juice. 10

LEMON DROP Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Limoncello, sweet and sour. Garnished with a lemon and a sugar rim. 10

MANGO-TINI New Amsterdam Mango Vodka, Mango Puree, and pineapple juice. 10

MANGO SALSA New Amsterdam Mango Vodka, muddled with fresh jalapenos, simple syrup, pineapple juice, and lime juice. 10

MACAROON Malibu, Tippy Cow Vanilla, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla, coconut cream, and cream. Garnished with a toasted coconut rim. 10

MISS MONEYPENNY Bacardi Limon, lime juice, sweet & sour, with Raspberry Schnapps sunk to the bottom. 10

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MO-TINI Bacardi Limon, fresh mint, lime juice, Sprite, and simple syrup. Garnished with a lime slice. 10

NUTS ABOUT YOU Screwball Peanutbutter Whiskey, Frangelico, Tippy Cow Chocolate, chocolate syrup, and a splash of cream. Garnished with chocolate swirls. 11

NUTS & BERRIES Frangelico, Raspberry Liqueur, and a splash of cream. 10

OATMEAL COOKIE Jägermeister, Baileys Irish cream, Kahlua, Hot Damn, and a splash of cream. 10

ORANGE DAYDREAM Deep Eddy Orange Vodka, Tippy Cow Vanilla, and splashes of orange juice and cream Garnished with an orange slice. 10

PAMATINI Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, PAMA Liqueur, and cranberry juice. 10

PEACH AND COCONUT Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Malibu Rum, coconut cream, and splashes of pineapple and orange juices. 10

PEARTINI Absolut Pear Vodka, Amaretto, lemonade. Garnished with a sugar rim. 10 5/21 Martinis

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PECAN PIE Frangelico, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla, Buttershots, a splash of cream, caramel, and molasses bitters. Garnished with a caramel and graham cracker rim. 10

PIÑA COLADA Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and milk. Garnished with an orange and cherry flag. 10

PINEAPPLE BASIL New Amsterdam Pineapple Vodka, New Amsterdam Mango Vodka, basil, lime, and pineapple and orange juices. 10

PINK LEMONADE Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, Limoncello, PAMA liqueur, and lemonade. Garnished with a lemon slice. 10

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE Cake Vodka, Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, and a splash of pineapple juice. Garnished with a cherry. 10

PAMA SPLASH Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, PAMA liqueur, Triple Sec, and orange juice. 10

RASPBERRY BROWNIE BATTER Cake vodka, Tippy Cow Chocolate, Raspberry Liqueur, and chocolate syrup. 10

RASPBERRY LEMONADE Limoncello, Raspberry Liqueur, sweet and sour, and Sprite. 5/21 Garnished with a lemon slice. 10 Martinis

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REDWAVE Ciroc Redberry Vodka, Pama liqueur, simple syrup, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Garnished with house spiced rim. 11

SALTED CARAMEL Smirnoff Caramel vodka, Tippy Cow Vanilla, and cream. Garnished with caramel syrup and a salted rim. 10

SIDECAR Cognac, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Garnished with a sugar rim and lemon twist. 13

S’MORES Cake Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Tippy Cow Chocolate, and whipped cream. Garnished with a chocolate and graham cracker rim and marshmallows. 10

SNICKERS 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Buttershots, Frangelico, and a splash of cream. Garnished with chocolate and caramel swirls. 10

SPARKLING PEAR Absolut Pear Vodka, Moscato, simple syrup and lemonade. 10

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Limoncello, strawberry puree, & sour. Garnished with a lemon slice. 10

STROOPWAFEL Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, Buttershots, Baileys Irish Cream, RumChata, and cream. Garnished with caramel swirls. 10

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Upgrade your Martini with top-shelf Vodka or Gin SUNSET Christian Brothers Brandy, Triple Sec, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Rum, splashes of orange and pineapple juices, and cherry juice sunk to the bottom. 10

SWEET TART Deep Eddy Orange Vodka, Kinky Liqueur, and orange juice. Garnished with an orange slice. 10

TEQUILA HONEY BEE 1800 Reposado Tequila, Bärenjäger Liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Garnished with a lemon twist. 10

TIRAMISU Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, White Crème de Cacao, and cream. Garnished with cocoa powder. 10

TROPICAL DEPRESSION Hpnotiq, Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, and pineapple and orange juices. Garnished with an orange cherry flag. 9

TRUFFLE Baileys Irish cream, Tippy Cow Chocolate, Kahlua, and Raspberry Liqueur. 10

TWINKLE-TINI Moscato, Apple Pucker, Raspberry Liqueur, and a splash of pineapple juice. 10

WHISKEY CANDIED APPLE Crown Apple Whiskey, Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, Apple Pucker, and a splash of cranberry juice. Garnished with caramel swirls. 11

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