cover page Eau-de-Vie PRESENTS Cocktail Theatre The all-star cast and crew of Eau de Vie are devoted to celebrating tasteful drinking and the theatre associated with it. We have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to compose a list of cocktails inspired by theatres of the world and flavours associated with their country of origin. In collaboration with Star of Bombay, let us take you back to this time in cocktail culture and exquisite trolley service, to treat you to the very best martini. Whether your selection is wet or dry, with a Sicilian olive or a crisp lemon twist, or perhaps one of our signature serves, please sit back, relax and enjoy your favourite martini at Eau- de-Vie this evening served from our liquid-nitrogen-powered martini trolley. $24 each, or a flight of four 'half size' tasters for$50 MAGDA MARTINI Star of Bombay, Grey Goose, French Earl Grey infused Lillet Blanc, black pepper bitters Served with stuffed green olives & atomized lemon oil THE EDWARDIAN Star of Bombay, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Braulio, orange oils Served with orange blossom Persian fairy floss CAPTAIN RITZ Star of Bombay, calvados, dry curacao, citrus Served with dehydrated apple & crushed coriander seed SIMPSON MARTINI Star of Bombay, samphire & saltbush infused Maidenii dry vermouth, honeyed apricot & smoked hickory bitters Served with Australian Arbequina olives FGllavouryphs Key aperitif sour bright & tart & fresh zesty fruity savoury lively & spicy & sweet vegetal decadent digestif rich & herbal & indulgent earthy non-alcoholic full flavour minus the booze Introducing the Cast BEHIND THE WAISTCOATS, BOWTIES, MAKEUP AND IMPROMPTU ONE- LINERS YOU’LL FIND A STAFF WHO’VE SPENT MANY YEARS CRAFTING THEIR TECHNIQUE. THIS SECTION WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME OF THEIR FINEST CREATIVE MOMENTS. Francesco Turro Turrini Our General Manager put his italian touch on this great classic, fitting some of his favourite spanish sherry, apricot and reach and indulgent truffle... VAMOS GIN FIZZ...22 Truffle honey, apricot and Olmeca blanco Tequila, everything enriched with cream and rounded with egg white and Fino sherry, served fizzed. Paolo “Pablino” Scarcella Sweet and spicy like the man himself. Inspired by South America with a hint of the Italian Homeland.. DESPICYTO 21 Spiced Havana 7 rum, habanero infused Amaretto di Saronno, Vecchio Amaro del Capo & a splash of passion fruit. Dian Koev “Having a good time and looking to experience life to its fullest” that‘s the meaning of gozadera. What better way to enjoy life than with a drink in your hand? ... LA GOZADERA 22 Thyme infused Beefeater gin, yellow Chartreuse, mandarine reduction, yuzu juice and agave, served up. Danilo “Silvione” Migliorini Funny and always smiling ”Silvione” earned his nickname through countless hard-working hours and telephone numbers. If he is not here you can find him around the world spreading his love for Disaronno... TRIP TO MEXICO 22 Amaretto Disaronno, Vida Mezcal, Olmeca blanco Tequila, agave and grapefruit essence, served up. Jonathan “Jono“ Willis Being born in rural Australia, I learned a thing or two about being Aussie. We have a passion for rum, whiskey and beer. Pair it with bacon and a bbq, she’ll be right! CUDDLING CUB 22 Havana 7 rum, Basil Hayden bourbon, beer reduction and bbq bitters, serve down with a crispy garnish Favourites YUZU MULE Wyborowa vodka, honey, lime juice, yuzu curd and our famous homemade ginger beer. This ridiculously refreshing number is served in a traditional copper mug. Choose from Wyborowa Vodka - $19 Olmeca Altos Plata - $21 Havana Club 7yr Anejo - $21 SMOKEY ROB ROY 24 Owner Sven Almenning’s signature drink. A fierce mix of Talisker and Highland whiskies, Zacapa rum, vermouth and orange bitters. Served under a cloud of wood smoke. ZACAPA BLAZER OR OLD FASHIONED 24 Once named one of the best cocktails in the world by Elite Traveller. This boozy blend of Zacapa rum, whisky, scotch ale and PX syrup can be served blazed and hot or served chilled over a super rock. – Henry V: Act 3, Scene 2 Tried and Tested. These Eau de Vie Classics come highly recommended. ESPRESSO ZABAIONE This is one fancy espresso cocktail. Your choice of vodka, rum or whisky, stirred down with coffee and maple syrup. Layered on top is a saffron & vanilla mousse, super chilled with liquid nitrogen to create a frozen cap. Crack through the cap and enjoy the goods. CHOOSE FROM: Wyborowa vodka - $20 Chivas Regal 12yo whisky - $20 Havana Club 7yo rum - $22 Absolut Elyx vodka - $22 – Henry V: Act 3, Scene 2 DON GIOVANNI 22 COSA NOSTRA 19 WYBOROWA VODKA, COCCHI MARTELL VS COGNAC, GRAPPA, ROSA, AMARO MONTENEGRO, MONTENEGRO, SICILIAN DESSERT WINE, LEMON; SPRITZED MARMALADE, ORANGE JUICE, ORANGE BLOSSOM, ORANGE BITTERS, CITRIC ACID, SERVED FROM A PICCOLO, THIS CHEEKY EGGWHITE, NUTMEG; SERVED UP. ITALIAN LIBATION IS A FIZZ OF EXCITEMENT FOLLOWED BY AN OVERTURE OF FLAVOURS. DON’T LET THE DESCRIPTION FOOL YOU, BEHIND CITRUS AND FLORAL NOTES FINISHING THE DELIGHTFUL SOFT FRUIT NOTES AND MANY WITH A STIMULATING ITALIAN BITTERNESS. SHADES OF ORANGE LIES A CONCOCTION THAT INTERPOL MAY BE COMING FOR. SICILIAN TILL THE END. TRY SINGING YOUR WAY OUT OF THIS ONE. CARMEN 23 HENDRICKS, FINO SHERRY, ROSEMARY, CUCUMBER, CITRUS, ROSEWATER; SWIZZLED. AN INCARNATION OF THE FAMOUS OPERA CHARACTER CARMEN. JUST LIKE CARMEN HERSELF THIS DRINK IS PACKED WITH CHARACTER. FLORAL, SOUR AND COMPLEX. SALUTE. Marshmallow Fizz 20 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, STRAWBERRY WINE, PINEAPPLE, MARSHMALLOW SYRUP AND EGG WHITE; SERVED FIZZED. JUST LIKE A BEAUTIFUL BURLESQUE PERFORMER YOU WILL BE MESMERIZED BY THE SOFT EMBRACE OF THIS SWEET, FLUFFY AND DECADENT COCKTAIL. FRENCH CONFECTIONERS HAVE BEEN INDULGING IN MARSHMALLOW TREATS FOR GENERATIONS AND YOU WILL BE TELLING YOUR GRAND KIDS ABOUT THIS ONE Kitty at theCocobongo 22 ABSOLUT ELYX VODKA, ELDERFLOWER, PASSIONFRUIT, CITRUS, VANILLA, EGGWHITE; SERVED UP. LIKE A SULTRY CARESS FROM A FEATHER BOA, THIS EAU DE VIE FAVOURITE WILL LEAVE YOU TANTALISINGLY TICKLED. Carnival Lady White Snake $24 Sipsmith gin, jasmine Sake, lemongrass, mandarin shrub, lemon oleo saccharum; Swizzled. A tangy, citric and uplifting combination influenced by Chinese Shadow-play legend, ‘white snake demon’. After devouring a river of Sake, she transformed into a beautiful woman, whom her future mortal husband found irresistible. Watermelon Bomba 20 Havana 7yo rum, pisco, hopped grapefruit & watermelon syrup, lime, honey, absinthe; Served down Vibrant fruit and floral notes bring a party to your senses like the traditional Fistful of Pesos 24 Bomba or 'dance of the slaves' from Havana 7yo rum, apricot, the 17th Century Caribbean. The workers sloe gin, eggwhite, hints on the Rum plantations used this dance style as a form of communication, of lapsang, hibiscus, cacao forming relationships and a carnival nib, coconut, kola; Served up. atmosphere wherever they were. If you've spent any time in the multicultural Caribbean, you will find flavours from Africa, Europe Sierra Madre 21 and Asia. These notes are mirrored Havana Club 7yr, Tonka infused in our house spiced rum. Textural with mezcal, vermouth, maraschino; a fiery surprise. Served up. Much like the disguised richness of this strong concoction. Humphrey Bogart’s 1920's film "Sierra Madre", tells the story of a gold prospector in search of a hidden fortune thought to be found in the north west of Mexico. QING BANDILLER DYNASTY O FASHIONED #2 JAMESON BLACK BARREL 22 WHISKEY, KILCHOMAN MACHIR BAY WHISKY, PINK, BLACK AND SZECHUAN PEPPERS, LAPSANG MONKEY SHOULDER BACON SOUCHONG; SERVED DOWN WHISKY, SWEET VERMOUTH,21 MARMALADE SYRUP, LEMON BEEFEATER GIN, MARASCHINO, SPICY, SMOKY, AND COMPLEX JUICE, CHERRY, SMOKE; SERVED RHUBARB AND JUNIPER20 PUREE, THIS DRINK WILL TRANSPORT YOU UP. TO THE WUYI MOUNTAIN DURING. FRESH LEMON; SERVED UP. Bringing together dark flavours of THE QING ERA WHERE THE SPICE An eccentric concoction that whisky, Cherry and smoke. This BA LOVING IMPERIAL ARMIES CRAVED would have pleased the famous NDILLER drink is brightened with a splash VAST AMOUNTS OF DRIED TEAS. director and Aviator Howard of citrus. A twist on the classic Hughes. An entrepreneur of many Blood and Sand cocktail named O forms including entertainment after the 1920’s movie starring and hospitality, he was also known sex symbol Rudolph Valentino. to be a lover of anything containing Rhubarb. Served with a plane BANDERILLER in candy-floss clouds. O OLMECA PLATA TEQUILA, CHORIZO MEZCAL, PINEAPPLE23 VINEGAR, APEROL, LIME, AND HABANERO BITTERS; SERVED UP. Unleash your inner bullfighter with this savoury tipple. Thankfully not as vicious as its namesake, but you can drink this smoky potion out of a horn. HENNESSY VS, CURACAO, FA CHOCOLATE, BUTTERED22 SHIONED #2 POPCORN, EGG; SERVED UP. EA U DO N’ T FAIL TO GE T IN ON OU R WH O’S WHO CO NTES T Take your seat while we dim the lights. Grab yourself a carton DE VIE Co nti nuous from 1 to 11 P.M BUTTER WASHED BACARDI24 6 - BIG - 6 of this, put your phone on silent OCHO RUM, SAFFRON, HONEY VAUDEVILLE ACTS and let us entertain you. A sweet SYRUP, CHOCOLATE BITTERS; FIRST RUN FEATURE PICTURE - COMEDY - NEWS WEEKLY and complex sipper. SERVED DOWN. T T 25A D THE CONCERT 15A D X E X E INCLUD INCLUD This twisted classic is the strongman of the troupe. (Good for Any Day This Week Including Saturday) ONE PAID WILL ENTITLE BEARER TO TWO SEATS AT Based on the classic from ADMISSION EITHER AFTERNOON OR EVENING SHOWS (War TBAax on Free Ticket) NDILLER the late 1800’s. Oaky & rich from the rum with lifted spices O and a smooth texture.