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Summer 2021 Cocktails & Spirits
Howdy!
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/Tequila Cocktails + Spirits. . . 9-10
Whiskey Cocktails ...... 11
Bourbon ...... 12-13
Rye + Japanese...... 14
Scotch + Irish...... 15
Wine Based Cocktails + Brandy Spirits . 16
Dessert Cocktails...... 17
Liqueuers...... 18-19
* Take home any cocktail 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 Cider, Ginger, Jalapeño, Pineapple, Peach,
2 Vodka Cocktails
Fire Cider Martini ...... 14 Vodka, Vermouth 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 Moscow Mule ...... 15 / 13 Titos Vodka, Lime, Ginger, Shaved Ice
Earl Grey Sour ...... 13 Earl Grey Infused Vodka, Lemon, Egg White 讀
Cosmopolitan ...... 14 Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Liqueur, Lime, Orange Peel
Lemon Drop ...... 14 Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Cointreau, 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 Wheat Based Vodka, Schiedam, Netherlands
BLK EYE...... 6 Black Eyed Pea Based Vodka, Fort Worth, Texas
Grey Goose...... 7 Wheat based Vodka, Cognac, France
4 Gin Cocktails
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 Sugar ☼
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 Beefeater Gin, Lime, Cucumber, Mint, Salt, Angostura Bitters, Rose Water
Seasonal or Classic Gimlet ...... 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, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth, Orange
French 75...... 14 Seersucker Gin, Cointreau, Lemon, Prosecco
Corpse Reviver #2...... 13 Seersucker Gin, Cointreau, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe 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 Oak 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, United States 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 Mezcal + 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 agave-based liquor. 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, Oaxaca, Mexico
Montelobos...... 6 Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico
Madre ...... 8.5 Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico
Olmeca Altos Plata...... 4.5 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Patron Silver ...... 8.5 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Don Julio ...... 8 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Corralejo ...... 5 Reposado Tequila, Guanajuato, 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, Barrel Aged Bitters ☼
Apple of my Rye...... 15 Applejack Brandy, Rittenhouse Rye, Turbinado, Bitters ☼ Porch Swing Tea ...... 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 Whiskey Sour ...... 13 Bourbon, Citrus Mix, Sugar, Egg White 讀
Death & Taxes ...... 13 Scotch, Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Orange Bitters
Whiskey Daisy ...... 13 Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, 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 Irish Coffee...... 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 barley, corn, rye and wheat. Typically aged in wooden casks generally made of charred white oak.
Balcones Pot Still ‘1’...... 5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Waco, Texas
Balcones ‘Single Malt’...... 8.5 Barley Whisky, Waco, Texas
Crown Royal ...... 5 Whiskey, Lake Winnipeg, Canada
Bourbon Distilled since the 18th century, a type of American Whiskey 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 Bourbon Whiskey, 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 Knob Creek ‘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 Tennessee 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 Sour Mash ...... 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfurt, Kentucky
Baker’s, Single Barrel ...... 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Frankfurt, Kentucky
Jack Daniels ...... 5 Tennessee Whiskey, Lynchburg, Tennessee
Belle Meade Cask Strength 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 Canadian whisky, 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, Brooklyn, New York
Japanese Whisky A style of Whiskey developed and produced in Japan. Broadly speaking, Japanese Whiskey is more similar to Scotch Whiskey than any other major styles.
Eigashima Shuzo ‘Akashi’...... 8 Japanese Whisky, 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 Scotch whisky, from which all blends are made: single malt, and single grain.
Famous Grouse ‘Naked’...... 6 Single Malt Scotch 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 Ireland, Irish Whiskey 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, Tullamore, Ireland
RedBreast ‘12 Year’ ...... 11 Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 15 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine 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 Falernum, Ginger, Lime, Cucumber, Mint
Vermouth Spritz...... 12 Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco, Angostura, Topo Chico, Olive
The Bamboo Cocktail ...... 12 Fino sherry, 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 Pisco ...... 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, Amaretto, 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, Chocolate Liqueur, 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 Banana Martini...... 14 Vodka, Crème De Banana, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Cream 拏
17 Liqueur A Liqueur is an alcoholic drink 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 Triple Sec Liqueur, Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, France
Flower Liqueur
Marolo “Milla”...... 7 Chamomile Grappa, Alba, Italy
St Germain ...... 7.5 Elderflower Liqueur, Paris, France
Giffard ...... 5 Violet Liqueur, Loire Valley, France
Nut Liqueur Frangelico ...... 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 Irish Cream ...... 5 Irish Cream Liqueur, Dublin, 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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