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The Classics 16 THE CLASSICS 16. Dry Martini Grey Goose Vodka or Tanqueray No. 10, Orange Bitters, Dry Vermouth It was called “The most important cocktail in the world”. The key to this classic is using a good gin or vodka. The dry vermouth tames the flavor of the spirit for a unforgettable finish. Old Fashioned Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Orange Bitter and Aromatic Bitters, Simple Syrup The abundance of rye and spice in Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is amplified by the use of two different bitters. This is an old-school cocktail but never be out of fashion, plus it has the aura of Rat Pack cool. Vesper Ketel One Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lillet Blanc The drink first appeared in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel Casino Royale when Bond asked for “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold then add a large thin slice of lemon peel”. The script seems to be in line except for the shaken part. We beg to be stirred, since the ingredients are too delicate to be shaken. Manhattan Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters It’s essentially the definition of cocktail: “ The Manhattan”. Although there are many contemporary variations of this cocktail; To properly built this timeless cocktail rye whiskey must be used in the foundations - it’s roots stretch back to the old Manhattan Club, in 1874 - is as close to divine perfection as a cocktail can be. Negroni Plymouth Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth A crisp and delicious classic with notes of orange and peach in our favorite gin complemented with Campari and sweet vermouth making this most popular classic cocktail at the Aperitivo Hours in Italy, since the 1920’s to present. Blood and Sand Chivas Regal 12 Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Heering, Orange Juice Named after the classic 1922 silent drama film about bullfighter Juan Gallardo played by Rudolph Valentino who makes a classic journey from poverty to fame. This is a great all season cocktail where delicate balance of proportioned ingredients are crucial for this citrus scotch cocktail. SIGNATURE Moonstone Mojito COCKTAILS Our version of the classic drink with Bacardi Limon 14. Tiger Eye Absolut Peach Vodka, pineapple juice, kumquat, infused coconut lime sugar Spicy Beijing Patrón Silver Tequila, infused grapefruit juice with jalapeños, infused citrus jalapeño salt Honey Drop Stoli Citron Vodka, Pallini Limoncello, infused rosemary syrup, fresh honey Cucumber Sling Hendrick’s Gin, mint, cucumber, lemon juice, topped with sprite Melon Margarita Patrón Silver Tequila, Midori Melon Liqueur, infused citrus jalapeño salt Berry Breeze Beefeater Gin, St. Germain, fresh blueberries, strawberries Pineapple Screwdriver Ciroc Pineapple Vodka, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh mint BELLINIS Bellini 12. Villa Sandi Prosecco, white peach puree, peach schnapps Pomet Villa Sandi Prosecco, Absolut Razz Vodka, pomegranate juice French 75 Villa Sandi Prosecco, Beefeater Gin, infused lemon drop sugar SIGNATURE Lychee Martini MARTINIS Ketel One Vodka, lychee puree, triple sec, fresh lemon juice 14. Crystal Cosmo Stoli Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, white cranberry juice Havana Coconut Ciroc Coconut Vodka, Luxardo, grapefruit juice, lime juice Aston Martin Ketel One Oranje Vodka, Aperol, grapefruit juice, lemon juice Signature Peartini Absolut Pear Vodka, pear puree, amaretto, fresh pear slices Saketini Ozeki Sake, Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka Espresso-tini Fresh Espresso, Titos Vodka, Kahuls, Baileys Black Rose NON-ALCOHOLIC White cranberry juice, fresh blackberries, rosemary COCKTAILS Moonstone Punch 8. White cranberry juice, orange juice, fresh pineapple, fresh strawberries Pineapple Kiss Pineapple juice frozen, Coco Lopez, fresh pineapple BEERS Heineken (Holland) 12oz 7. Corona (Mexico) 12oz 7. Stella Astois (Belgium) 12oz 7. Coor's Light (USA) 12oz 6. Tsing Tao (China) 12oz 7. Sapporo (Japan) 12oz 7. Singha (Thailand)12oz 7. SAKE JUNMAI OZEKI DRY (180 ml) 8. A delicate, smooth, crisp and dry taste with refreshing fruitiness. YAMADANISHIKI (300ml) 16. Made from Yamadanishiki, the best sake-making rice in Japan, natural and full bodied. JUNMAI GINJO RYO (180 ml) 22. A sprightly and fresh sake for any occasion. Smooth and subtle bitterness with crisp clean lively finish. MIZBASHO (720ml) 55. Aroma of spice pear and cantaloupe. Full body of golden apple and honey nut flavors. Finishes with tangy nectarine and acidity like kiwi. HONJOZO KARATAMBA (300 ml) 17. A sharp dry taste and refined clearness with a lingering finish. OHKAGURA (300 ml) 22. Simple and mild flavor followed by a gentle, slightly sweet, richness. DAIGINJO PLATINUM (300 ml) 18. This Junmai Daiginjo has bright, rich fruity flavor that lingers. OSAKAYA CHOBEI (300 ml) 28. Rich, fruity aroma and clear delicate taste. * Take home your unfinished wine or sake. Please ask your server for details. NIGORI SNOW BEAUTY (300 ml) 17. (UNFILTERED) Un-filtered sake with rice flavor and mellow finish. SHIRAGIKU (720 ml) 54. Refreshing and sweet aroma of milk. Exquisite balance of acidity and sweetness DRAFT SAKE JUNMAI DRAFT HAKUTSURU (300 ml) 12. Japan’s #1 draft sake, light, fresh and smooth SPARKLING HANA-AWAKA (250 ml) 17. Refreshing sparkling sake in an attractive pink bottle with soft sweetness. PLUM SAKE HANA-KOHAKU (300 ml) 16. Vibrant aroma of fresh organic plums, with notes of apricots & peaches. Sweet refreshing taste. HOT SAKE OZEKI 10. A fresh, well balanced and gentle taste with refreshingly crisp finish.. PLUM WINE HAKUTSURU 8 Glass 27 bottle Using selected Japanese plum “Ume”, refreshing semi-sweet, sour taste and well-matured aroma from plum fruit. WINE BY THE GLASS SPARKLING DOMAINE CHANDON Brut Napa Valley, California Refreshingly soft yet dry, apple and pear characteristics, citrus spice, notes of almond and caramel 17 Single serve bottle VILLA SANDI PROSECCO Veneto, Italy Fruity and flowery aroma; hints of ripe golden apple, small mountain flowers, dry, fresh, fruity and harmonious aftertaste 12 Glass 45 Bottle MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL Brut Champagne, France White-fleshed fruits; pear, peach, apple, elegance of blond note; brioche, cereal, fresh nuts, caress of fine bubbles, nuances of gooseberry 29 Single serve bottle BAREFOOT BUBBLY PINK MOSCATO Modesto, California Fragrant fruity aromas of ripe red fruit and fresh berries, candied cherries and sweet citrus compliment the creamy lingering finish 9 Single serve bottle ROSÉ WHISPERING ANGEL Rosé Chateau D' Esclans Provence, France 2014 Blend of Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes, fresh fruit aromas, bone dry through finish 14 Glass 50 Bottle WHITE PACIFIC RIM RIESLING Columbia Valley, Washington State 2012 Medium dry, fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round with aroma of peaches, apricots and mandarin oranges 9 Glass 30 Bottle CHATEAU ST. JEAN CHARDONNAY BIJOU Napa, California 2014 Vivacious, crispy chardonnay with fruit-foward flavors of peach, pineapple and passion fruit with light touch of french oak 10 Glass 35 Bottle RODNEY STRONG SAUVIGNON BLANC CHARLOTTE’S HOME Northern Sonoma, California 2014 Fresh, crisp and highly aromatic with characters of ripen peach and pineapple, zesty citrus notes of lemon and slightly herbaceous qualities 11 Glass 40 Bottle BERTANI VELANTE PINOT GRIGIO Veneto, Italy 2014 Complex bouquet with scents of golden apple, ripe pear and peach. Fruit aromas carry through on the palate with crisp, refreshing acidity 11 Glass 40 Bottle COOPER RIDGE VINEYARDS WHITE ZINFANDEL Modesto, California Delicate summer fruits including strawberry and raspberry aromas, light bodied, fruity, fresh and crispy finish 7 Glass 25 Bottle DR. KONSTANTIN FRANK GRÜNER VELTLINER Finger Lakes, New York 2015 Bright, fruity, savory aromas of lemon and gherkin with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, interesting, snappy yellow apple and nut finish with fine, fruit tannins and no oak 12 Glass 45 Bottle * Take home your unfinished wine or sake. Please ask your server for details. RED CAMPO VIEJO RESERVA Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain 2010 Balance between the fruit (Cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries), clean nuances coming from the wood (clove, pepper, vanilla and coconut) 13 Glass 45 Bottle BONTERRA MERLOT Mendocino County, California 2013 Bonterra organically grown merlot has aromas of black plums, dark cherries, and a touch of oak with flavor of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice This wine has an elegant and restrained style with nice structure and balance, soft tannins and a long finish 11 Glass 40 Bottle CHATEAU ST. JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON Sonoma Valley, California 2013 Big fruit intensity, rich flavors of black cherries, fresh berry pie and notes of black tea, well structured with a juicy mouthfeel and a full lingering finish. 12 Glass 45 Bottle MAC MURRAY ESTATE VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR Central Coast , California 2014 Delicate aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and pomegranate, accented by hints of vanilla and toast and a silky mouthfeel 12 Glass 45 Bottle Mc WILLIAMS HANWOOD ESTATE SHIRAZ South Eastern, Australia 2013 A vibrant reddish-purple hue, plum and raspberry fruit flavors are nestled among the rubarb and black cherry flavors that are layered with notes of chocolate vanilla and spice characters with hints of oak 9 Glass 30 Bottle DISEÑO OLD VINE MALBEC Mendoza, Argentina 2014 Unique, old vine style delivers complex aromas of sweet, ripe blackberries, violets and red cherries with notes of toasty vanilla oak for balance with subtle tannins reminiscent of dark chocolate finish 9 Glass 30 Bottle BANFI CHIANTI CLASSICO Tuscany, Italy 2014 A ruby red hue, intense with notes of cherries, plums and violets, rich flavors of cherry and leather. Supple tannins and good acidity 11 Glass 40 Bottle WINE BY THE BOTTLE SPARKLING WINE Domaine Chandon Brut 55. & CHAMPAGNE Napa Valley, California Bottega Platinum Moscato 95. Veneto, Italy Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 130. Champagne, France Veuve Clicquot Brut 150. “Yellow Label” NV Champagne, France Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV 165. Champagne, France Dom Perignon Brut 320. Champagne, France 2004 WHITE CHARDONNAY Sonoma-Cutrer 60.
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