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Summer 2021 & Spirits

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We are thrilled to share with you many new and wonderful cocktails & spirits. We make a diligent and concerted effort to populate our list with organic, biodynamic and/or sustainable items with an emphasis on small-scale production, responsible farming practices, and human connection. We hand juice and process all that is added to our spirits, just as our kitchen preps food. Our beverage program is aligned with our philosophies on food, farming, and community.

We hope you are as fond as we are of the selections that follow.

Cheers!

1 Table of Contents The efficient way to navigate through the goodness!

Vodka Cocktails + Spirits ...... 3-4

Gin Cocktails + Spirits ...... 5-6

Rum Cocktails + Spirits ...... 7-8

Mezcal/ Cocktails + Spirits. . . 9-10

Whiskey Cocktails ...... 11

Bourbon ...... 12-13

Rye + Japanese...... 14

Scotch + Irish...... 15

Wine Based Cocktails + Spirits . 16

Dessert Cocktails...... 17

Liqueuers...... 18-19

* Take home any or spirit TO GO! Ask your server for details.

Denotation Fun ☼ Ronin Creations 讀 Egg 拏 Dairy 樂 Nuts

Seasonal Juice Options Blueberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Fire , Ginger, Jalapeño, Pineapple, ,

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Fire Cider Martini ...... 14 Vodka, Bianco, Fire Cider, Olive Juice ☼

Berry Nice ...... 11 Strawberry Infused Vodka, Mint ☼

Purple Rain...... 15 Blue Peaflower infused Vodka, St. Germain, Lichi-Li, Egg White 讀 ☼

Seasonal or Classic ...... 15 / 13 Titos Vodka, Lime, Ginger, Shaved Ice

Earl Grey ...... 13 Earl Grey Infused Vodka, Lemon, Egg White 讀

Cosmopolitan ...... 14 Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, , Cranberry , Lime, Orange Peel

Lemon Drop ...... 14 Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, , Lemon, Sugared Rim

Martini...... 13 Vodka, Alessio Vermouth, Olive

Bloody Mary...... 16 Vodka, Charred Tomatoes & Peppers, Worstechire, Tabasco, Olive

3 Vodka Spirits Originating in Poland and Russia, vodka or ‘little water’ can be made from various ingredients including grains, legumes, potatoes or fruit. Traditionally served chilled and enjoyed ‘neat’, however its clean and clear taste lends well to mixed drinks.

Frankly Organic...... 4.5 Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Frankly Organic...... 5 Pomegranate infused Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Frankly Organic...... 5 Strawberry infused Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Titos...... 4.5 Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Deep Eddy ‘Lemon’...... 4.5 Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Deep Eddy ‘Ruby Red’...... 4.5 Corn Based Vodka, Austin, Texas

Ketel One...... 5.5 Based Vodka, Schiedam, Netherlands

BLK EYE...... 6 Black Eyed Pea Based Vodka, Fort Worth, Texas

Grey Goose...... 7 Wheat based Vodka, , France

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You’re One in a Melon ...... 15 Gin, Watermelon, Lime, St. Germain, Lichi-Li, Tajín ☼

Elderberry Spice Martini ...... 16 Elderberry & Spice infused Gin, St. George Spiced Pear, Allspice Dram, Lemon Juice, Cardamom, Brown

In the Herb Garden ...... 15 Gin, Citrus Mix, Honey, Fresh Herbs, Herbal Bitters ☼

Pretty in Pink ...... 13 Gin, Pink Peppercorn & Coriander, Lime Juice, Grenadine ☼ Cool as a Cucumber ...... 15 Gin, Green Chartreuse, Lemon, Cucumber, Mint ☼ Pimms Cup ...... 14 Gin, Pimms Liqueur, Lemon, Cucumber, Mint, Basil Martini...... 12 Gin, Alessio Vermouth, Olive

Aviation ...... 13 Tanqueray Gin & Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette, Lemon

Juliet & Romeo ...... 14 , Lime, Cucumber, Mint, Salt, Angostura Bitters, Rose Water

Seasonal or Classic ...... 12 / 9 Seersucker Gin, Lime, Sugar, Choice of Seasonal Fruit

Last Word...... 15 Beefeater London Dry Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Negroni ...... 13 Beefeater London Dry Gin, , Cocchi Vermouth, Orange

French 75...... 14 Seersucker Gin, Cointreau, Lemon, Prosecco

Corpse Reviver #2...... 13 Seersucker Gin, Cointreau, , Lemon, Rinse

5 Gin Spirits While gin is a broad category, all various styles revolve around juniper as a common ingredient. Alongside juniper, gin tends to be flavored with botanical/herbal, spice, floral or fruit flavors.

Seersucker...... 4 Southern Style Gin, San Antonio, Texas

Beefeater ...... 5 London Dry Gin, Kensington, London

Bombay Sapphire...... 5 London Dry Gin, Whitchurch, London

Tanqueray ...... 5.5 London Dry Gin, Bloomsbury, London

Russel Henry...... 6 Malaysian Lime Gin, Redwood Valley, California

Hendricks ...... 6 Gin, South Ayrshire, Scotland

The Botanist...... 7 Gin, Argyll, Isle of Islay, Scotland

6 Rum Cocktails

Mint to be on The Beach ...... 16 La Favorite Coeur de Canne Rhum, Lillet Blanc, Pineapple, Citrus Mix, Cucumber, Mint, Angostura Bitters ☼

Cherry Blossom ...... 14 Cherry Infused Rum, Cherry Herring, Luxardo, Lime, Rosewater ☼

Seasonal or Classic Mojito...... 15 / 12 Don Q Rum, Mojito Mint, Lime, Topo Chico

Goombay Smash ...... 15 Dark Rum, Coconut Rum, Cointreau, Pineapple, Lime

Mai Tai ...... 15 Dark Rum, Grand Marnier, Lime, Orgeat, Turbinado Sugar 樂

Piña Colada ...... 16 Dark Rum, White Rum, Coconut Milk, Pineapple, Lime, Turbinado Sugar

Airmail...... 11 Don Q Rum, Crémant, Lime, Local Honey, Topo Chico

Between the Sheets...... 13 Don Q Rum, Cointreau, Cognac, Lemon Juice

Hemingway Daiquiri ...... 13 Don Q Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit, Lime

Caipirinha ...... 15 Avuā Aged Cachaça, Lime, Sugar

7 Rum Spirits Fermented and distilled sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. Rhum or Rum Agricole is a term that typically distinguishes rum made from fresh sugar cane juice. Originating in India, rum has grown into a variety of styles including light, gold, dark, flavored, overproof, premium, and spiced.

Don Q ‘Cristal’...... 4 White Rum, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Flor de Caña 4 Year...... 4 White Rum, Managua, Nicaragua

Bacardi, ...... 5 White Rum, Hamilton, Bermuda

Neisson Agricole Blanc ...... 6 White Rum, Martinique, Caribbean Islands

Sailor Jerry ...... 4 Spiced Dark Rum, Virgin Islands

Flor de Caña 7 Year ...... 5 Dark Rum, Managua, Nicaragua

El Dorado 21 Year ...... 18 Dark Rum, Guyana, South America

Avuá ...... 8 Oak Aged Cachaça, Brazil, South America

8 + Tequila Cocktails

Watermelon Sugar ...... 15 Watermelon infused Tequila, Ancho Reyes, Lemon, Watermelon, Sugar Rim ☼

Seasonal or Classic Margarita ...... 15 / 12 Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Cointreau, Choice of Seasonal Fruit, Citrus Mix

Paloma ...... 12 Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt, Topo Chico

Monte Carlos ...... 14 Reposado Tequila, Benedictine, Angostura Bitters, Lemon Peel

Ninth Wonder ...... 14 Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Crème De Cacao, Lime Juice

Tequila Sunrise ...... 14 Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Orange, Cherry, Grenadine

Spaghetti Western ...... 15 Sombra Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Gran Classico Amaro, Grapefruit, Orange Bitters

Naked & Famous...... 13 Sombra Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime

Firefly...... 14 Sombra Mezcal, Gran Classico, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Candied Ginger

Mezcal + Tequila Spirits 9 Tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how scotch + bourbon are types of whiskey. Mezcal is defined as any -based . This includes tequila, which is made in specific regions of Mexico & must be made from only blue agave- whereas mezcal can be made from more than 30 different varieties of agave.

Sombra ...... 5.5 Mezcal, , Mexico

Montelobos...... 6 Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico

Madre ...... 8.5 Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico

Olmeca Altos Plata...... 4.5 Tequila, , Mexico

Patron Silver ...... 8.5 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

Don Julio ...... 8 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

Corralejo ...... 5 Reposado Tequila, , Mexico

Hussong’s ...... 6.5 Reposado Tequila, Ensenada, Mexico

Cazadores ...... 6.5 Reposado Tequila, Aranades, Mexico

Cazadores ...... 6.5 Añejo Tequila, Aranades, Mexico

Don Julio ‘1942’ ...... 25 Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

Whiskey Cocktails

10 Hello Gourdgeous ...... 14 Butternut infused Bourbon, St. Benedictine, Aged Bitters ☼

Apple of my ...... 15 Brandy, Rittenhouse Rye, Turbinado, Bitters ☼ Porch Swing ...... 14 Herb & Flower Infused Bourbon, Prosecco, Lemon, Topo Chico☼ Fire & Ice ...... 14 Bourbon, Fire Cider, Honey, Rosemary Sprig Torched ☼ Chocolate Cherry Magic...... 13 Bourbon, Mozart Dark Chocolate, Cherry Bourbon Juice, Chocolate Bitters ☼

Seasonal or Classic ...... 13 Bourbon, Citrus Mix, Sugar, Egg White 讀

Death & Taxes ...... 13 Scotch, Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Orange Bitters

Whiskey Daisy ...... 13 Old Overholt , Benchmark Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Lemon, Orgeat, Shaved Ice 樂

Manhattan ...... 13 Rye Whiskey, Alessio Vermouth, Bitters, Bourbon Cherry Jack Rose ...... 12 Apple Jack Brandy, Lime Juice, Grenadine ...... 12 Jameson Whiskey, Ronin Blend Coffee, Just-Whipped Cream 拏 Hot Toddy...... 12 Benchmark Bourbon, Honey, Lemon Juice, Herbal Tea NY Stone Sour...... 14 Bourbon, Lemon, Orange, Egg White 讀

Old Fashioned ...... 10 Bourbon, Angostura & Orange Bitters, Vanilla Brown Sugar

Mint Julep...... 11 Bourbon, Mint, Lime, Angostura Bitters

Whiskey Spirits

11 Whiskey is a broad category with many classes and types that can be made from , corn, rye and wheat. Typically aged in wooden casks generally made of charred white oak.

Balcones ‘1’...... 5 Straight Bourbon, Waco, Texas

Balcones ‘Single Malt’...... 8.5 Barley , Waco, Texas

Crown Royal ...... 5 Whiskey, Lake Winnipeg, Canada

Bourbon Distilled since the 18th century, a type of that is made primarily from corn, aged in new charred oak. Although bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the American South and with Kentucky in particular.

Eagle Rare 10 Year ...... 7 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Blanton’s ...... 14 Single Barrel Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Weller ‘The Original Wheated Bourbon’ 12 Year . . . 7 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Weller Antique ‘William Larue’...... 19.5 , Frankfort, Kentucky

Pappy Van Winkle, 12 Year ...... 42 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Four Roses...... 5 Bourbon, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Booker’s Bourbon...... 14 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Clermont, Kentucky

Benchmark...... 4 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Buffalo Trace ...... 5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky

Elijah Craig ‘Single Barrel’ 18 Year ...... 19.5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown, Kentucky

12 ‘9 Year’ ...... 6 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Clermont, Kentucky

Makers Mark ...... 6 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Loretto, Kentucky

Bulleit ...... 6 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Louisville, Kentucky

Basil Hayden ...... 7 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Clermont, Kentucky

Woodford Reserve ...... 7.5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Woodford County, Kentucky

Angels Envy ...... 8.5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Louisville, Kentucky

Blood Oath, Pact No. 6...... 16 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bardstown, Kentucky

George Dickel ‘Superior #12’ ...... 5.5 Whiskey, Tullahoma, Tennessee

Michter’s, Single Barrel, 10 Year...... 18 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Louisville, Tennessee

1792 Bourbon, 12 Year...... 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bardstown, Kentucky

Elmer T. Lee, Single Barrel ...... 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfurt, Kentucky

Baker’s, Single Barrel ...... 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfurt, Kentucky

Jack Daniels ...... 5 , Lynchburg, Tennessee

Belle Meade Reserve ...... 10 Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey, Nashville, Tennessee

Lone Elm Single Barrel ...... 11 Red Wheat based Whiskey, Forney, Texas

13 Rye Can refer to two different (yet related) types: American or Canadian. American rye whiskey, which is similar to bourbon, must be distilled from at least 51% rye grain. Whereas , which is often referred to as rye whisky for historical reasons, may or may not actually include any rye grain.

Old Overholt ...... 5 Rye Whiskey, Clermont, Kentucky

Rittenhouse ...... 6 Rye Whiskey, Louisville, Kentucky

Bulleit ...... 6 Rye Whiskey, Louisville, Kentucky

E H Taylor ...... 10 Kentucky Straight Rye, Frankfort, Kentucky

Whistlepig, 10 Years Old ...... 12 Rye Whiskey, Shoreham, Vermont

Kings County ...... 18 Rye Whiskey, , New York

Japanese Whisky A style of Whiskey developed and produced in . Broadly speaking, Japanese Whiskey is more similar to Scotch Whiskey than any other major styles.

Eigashima Shuzo ‘Akashi’...... 8 , Kobe Bay, Japan

Suntory Whisky ‘Toki’...... 6.5 Japanese Whisky, Yamazaki, Japan

14 Scotch Scotch whiskey, made in Scotland, must be made in a manner specified by law. There are two basic types of , from which all blends are made: single malt, and single grain.

Famous Grouse ‘Naked’...... 6 Whiskey, Highland, Scotland

Compass Box Whisky ‘Glasgow Blend’...... 6 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Islay, Scotland

Glenlivet 12 year ...... 9 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Moray, Scotland

Glenlivet 15 year French Oak ...... 14 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Moray, Scotland

Macallan 12 Year ...... 15 Scotch Whiskey, Moray, Scotland

Laphroaig Triple Wood...... 16 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Islay, Scotland

Johnny Walker ‘Black’...... 7 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Islay, Scotland

Johnny Walker ‘Blue’ ...... 40 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Islay, Scotland

Irish Whiskey Made on the island of , is one of the earliest distilled drinks in Europe, arising around the 12th century. Currently, there are just over 30 distilleries in operation in Ireland. However, many of these have been only recently established and have not yet aged their own spirits for sale.

Jameson ...... 6 Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland

Tullamore Dew ...... 6 Single Malt Irish Whiskey, , Ireland

RedBreast ‘12 Year’ ...... 11 Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 15 Brandy/Vermouth/ Cocktails We are continually changing our cocktail offerings based on new & interesting finds, plus, what is growing on our Farm

The Morning After...... 12 Campari, Prosecco, Citrus Mix, Bitters, Topo Chico ☼

French Maid...... 12 Cognac, Velvet , Ginger, Lime, Cucumber, Mint

Vermouth Spritz...... 12 Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco, Angostura, Topo Chico, Olive

The Bamboo Cocktail ...... 12 Fino , Dry Vermouth, Angostura and Orange Bitters, garnished with lemon wedge

Sparkling Lemonade ...... 10 Prosecco, Organic Texas Lemons, Topo Chico

Seasonal Agua Fresca ...... 13 Prosecco, Seasonal Fruit Juice, Topo Chico

Mimosa ...... 10 Prosecco, Freshly Squeezed Seasonal Juice

Brandy Spirits

Capel ...... 4 Grape Brandy, Northern Chile

Salignac V.S...... 4 Cognac, Jarnac, France

Hine ‘H’VSOP ...... 7.5 Cognac, Jarnac, France

D’usse VSOP...... 9 Cognac, Chateau de Cognac, France

16 Dessert Cocktails We’re here to take care of you with a combination of classics and spritely, seasonal libations.

Sierra Campfire ...... 12 Cynar 70, Madeira, Egg, Cardamom, Date Sugar 讀 ☼

Toasted Walnut ...... 12 Cognac, Oloroso Sherry, Half & Half, Egg White, Cinnamon 讀 ☼

Almond Dreams...... 12 Bourbon, , Half & Half, Chocolate Bitters 樂 ☼

YES PE-CAN! ...... 16 Pecan infused Bourbon, Allspice Dram, Disaronno, Pecan Praline, Cinnamon, Date Sugar 樂 ☼

Turtle Pie ...... 15 Pecan infused Bourbon, , Cream, Pecan Praline, Cinnamon 拏 樂 ☼

Sidecar...... 14 Salignac Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon

Brandy Alexander...... 14 Salignac Cognac, Creme de Cacao, Cream, Nutmeg 拏

None but the Brave...... 14 Salignac Cognac, Allspice Dram, Lime Juice, Ginger, Topo

Chocolate Martini...... 14 Vodka, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Brown Sugar, Cream 拏

Grasshopper Martini...... 14 Vodka, Crème De Menthe, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Cream 拏

Chocolate Covered Martini...... 14 Vodka, Crème De Banana, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Cream 拏

17 Liqueur A Liqueur is an composed of distilled spirits and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs and spices. Often served with or after dessert and are typically heavily sweetened.

Fruit Liqueur

Mathilde Framboise...... 5 Raspberry Liqueur, Ars, France

Giffard Banane du Brésil...... 5 Banana Liqueur, Loire Valley, France

Luxardo ...... 7.5 Maraschino Liqueur, Romana, Italy

Grand Marnier...... 7 Orange Liqueur, Paris, France

Cointreau ...... 6 Liqueur, Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, France

Flower Liqueur

Marolo “Milla”...... 7 Chamomile , Alba, Italy

St Germain ...... 7.5 Elderflower Liqueur, Paris, France

Giffard ...... 5 Violet Liqueur, Loire Valley, France

Nut Liqueur ...... 5 Hazelnut Liqueur, Piedmont, Italy

Disaronno ...... 6.5 Amaretto Liqueur, Saronno, Italy

18 Amaros/Aromatized/Herbal Liqueur Chartreuse Green ...... 9 Herb Infused Liqueur, Voiron, France

Chartreuse Yellow ...... 9.5 Herb Infused Liqueur, Voiron, France

Aperol...... 5 Italian Bitter Liqueur, Padua, Italy

Campari Apertivo...... 6 Italian Liqueur, Novara, Italy

Fernet-Branca...... 7 Amaro, Milan, Italy

Tempus Fugit Gran Classico...... 6 Bitter Aperitif Liqueur, Turin, Italy

Pimm’s ‘No. 1’ ...... 5.5 Gin, Redwood Valley, California

Misc. Liqueur Bailey’s ...... 5 Irish , , Ireland

Trader Joe’s...... 4 Chocolate Liqueur, Emeryville, California

Kahlua Coffee...... 4.5 Coffee Liqueur, Veracruz, Mexico

Giffard Menthe Pastille...... 5 Mint Liqueur, Loire Valley, France

John D. Tayler ‘Velvet Falernum’ ...... 3 Spiced Liqueur, Barbados

Giffard Rhubarb...... 5 Rhubarb Liqueur, Loire Valley, France

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