Martinis & Cordials
—— The Martinis ——
| Apple-tini............................................................................................8 Tanqueray 10 infused with Granny Smith apples.
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| The Bikini Bottom ...............................................................................8 Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka, Cranberry & Orange.
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| Cajun Dirty..........................................................................................7 Our dirty martini spiced up with a Cajun seasoned rim.
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| The French..........................................................................................8 3 Olives Vodka, Chambord & pineapple juice served with a sugared rim.
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| The Italian Steakhouse.......................................................................8 Our traditional take of the slightly dirty martini. Made with Bombay Gin & accented with Gorgonzola Cheese stuffed Queen Olives.
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| Jalapeño & Cucumber.........................................................................7 Made with Hendrick Gin & sliced jalapeño peppers.
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| Lemon Drop........................................................................................7 Absolut Citron served with a sugared rim.
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| Make Your Mark Manhattan................................................................8 Maker’s Mark Bourbon with a splash of sweet vermouth.
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| The Marlin-tini.....................................................................................8 Stoli-Razberi, Chambord & a dash of sour.
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| Pomegranate......................................................................................8 Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka with a splash of citrus.
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| Silly Goose Visits the Cosmo...............................................................9
Made with Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Cointreau & a splash of cranberry juice.
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| Spicy Caribbean Shrimp Cocktail ......................................................12 Beleza Pura Brazilian Rum, Clamato juice & jumbo shrimp served with a Cajun seasoned rim.
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| Washington State Apple.....................................................................8 Crown Royal, sour apple & splash of cranberry.
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—— The Dessert Martinis ——
| Banana Foster....................................................................................9 A great liquid twist on a traditional dessert.
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| Chocolate............ ...............................................................................8 3 Olives Chocolate Vodka, smooth & clear. Need we say more!
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| Espressotini .......................................................................................9 Made with 3 Olives Vodka & Bailey’s Irish Cream with a kick of caffeine.
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| Liquid Canoli........................................................................................8 Faretti Biscotti Liquor with a splash of cream.
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History of the Martini
The martini was first known under the nom de guerre, Martinez; so named after the city in California where it was spotted shortly after the Civil War. Whether this elegant libation was born whole or invented may never be known, but like Jazz, it has become, by melding disparate cultures, a unique American art form. H.L. Mencken, the Baltimore Sun columnist, pronounced the martini “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet.”
By 1888 a cocktail called Martini was served in American bars; The ratio of gin to dry vermouth was about 3 to 1 and often made with bitters.
The Roaring Twenties turned stemmed champagne saucers (wide-mouthed holders of bubbly) into martini up glasses. By the end of Prohibition martinis were 4 to 1 in favor of gin.
In the old “Thin Man” series, Nick Charles (a man ahead of everybody with dry wit and gin) used a medicine dropper for the vermouth and a lot of gin in the glass. “Let’s get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini.”
After World War II, the famed Harry’s Bar in Venice introduced a version called the Montgomery; named after British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, who preferred odds of 15 British soldiers to 1 of the enemy before engaging in battle. Very dry.
The Vodka Martini, popularized in the 1960’s James Bond movies, gave rise to one of the most famous lines in cinema history — ”Shaken, not stirred.”
Or Thurston Howell the 3rd of Gilligan’s Island —“Lovey, martoonis!”
As far as the garnishes are concerned, the classicist insists on a lemon peel. Others prefer an olive, some like the tang of a white cocktail onion, and the more adventurous will try anything from Kumquats to jalapeño peppers. Whatever your preferences, we invite you to rediscover with us the Classic American Cocktail. Tonight, savor the sharp, cold sting of an …
...Dry
...Martini!
~~~ Single Malt Scotch ~~~
| The Balvenie “Founder’s Reserve” 10 year old (Speyside).................6 |
| The Balvenie “Doublewood” 12 year old (Speyside) ........................10 |
| The Balvenie “Single Barrel” 15 year old (Speyside).........................13 |
| The Balvenie “Portwood” 21 year old (Speyside)..............................17 |
| Bowmore 12 year old (Islay) ..............................................................7 |
| Glenfiddich 15 year old (Speyside) .....................................................8 |
| Glenfiddich 18 year old (Speyside)....................................................12 |
| The Glenlivet 12 year old (Speyside)...................................................8 |
| The Macallan 12 year old (Speyside)...................................................7 |
| Oban 14 year old (West Highland)......................................................8 |
~~~ Blended Malt ~~~
Blended scotch utilizes whiskies ranging in age from 15 years to as long as 60 years,
which emphasizes the distillers standard of excellence for scotch connoisseurs the world over.
| Chivas Regal ......................................................................................6 |
| Chivas Regal Royal Salute ................................................................12 |
| Chivas Regal 18 year old...................................................................25 |
| Johnnie Walker Black..........................................................................7 |
| Johnnie Walker Blue............. ............................................................25 |
~~~ Small Batch Bourbon ~~~
Small batch bourbons are hand bottled & batch sampled bourbons. Each with its
own proof & degree of ageing. Unsurpassed in flavor, character and smoothness; these
extraordinary bourbons will appeal to those accustomed to enjoy the finest things in life.
| Knob Creek .......................................................................................6 |
| Maker’s Mark......................................................................................6 |
—— Whisky ——
| Crown Royal.......................................................................................6 |
| Crown Royal Reserve.........................................................................7 |
| Jameson Irish Whiskey.......................................................................6 |
~~~ Cordials ~~~
| Amarula...............................................................................................5 |
| Ameretto DiSaronna ...........................................................................6 |
| B & B...................................................................................................5 |
| Bailey’s Irish Cream.............................................................................6 |
| Chambord ...........................................................................................5 |
| Cointreau ............................................................................................5 |
| Danny DeVito’s Limoncello....................................................................6 |
| Faretti Biscotti .....................................................................................5 |
| Frangelico.............................................................................................5 |
| Galliano................................................................................................6 |
| Godiva..................................................................................................6 |
| Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge...............................................................6 |
| Grand Marnier Centenaire 100th Anniversary....................................17 |
| Grand Marnier Cinquantenaire 150th Anniversary.............................25 |
| Kahlúa..................................................................................................5 |
| Licor 43 “Cuarenta y Tres”...................................................................5 |
| Midori...................................................................................................5 |
| Navan by Marnier Lapostolle................................................................7 |
| Sambuca Molinari.................................................................................5 |
| Sambuca Romano Black........................................................................5 |
| Tia Maria...............................................................................................5 |
| Ty·Ku.....................................................................................................6 |
—— Cognac ——
| Courvoisier Napoleon.........................................................................9 |
| Courvoisier V.S.O.P.............................................................................7 |
| Kelt X.O.............................................................................................18 |
| Martell V.S.O.P....................................................................................7 |
| Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru........................................................................7 |
| Rémy Martin X.O................................................................................21 |
—— Dessert Wine ——
| Banfi Rosa Regale “Brachetto d’Acqui” (2007)....................................9 |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle “Horse Heaven Hills” (2005)...........................10 |
| Merryvale “Antigua”(NV).....................................................................9 |
—— Port Wine ——
Vintage
The rarest of ports, from a single harvest of recognized quality & exceptional characteristics. The wine spends two to three years in cask, then it spends many years maturing in the bottle, transforming into a superb wine.
| Churchill’s “Late Bottled Vintage” (2000)...........................................7 |
| Graham’s (2003)..............................................................................12 |
| Taylor Fladgate “Late Bottled Vintage” (2001)...................................7 |
Tawny & Ruby
Port that has been aged in wood casks for six or more years. Most of these are labeled with an indication of age; 10,20 or even 30 years.
| Fonseca 10 year old...........................................................................8 |
| Fonseca 20 year old..........................................................................10 |
| Graham’s “Six Grape”.........................................................................6 |
| Sandeman 20 year old......................................................................12 |
| Sandeman “founders Reserve”...........................................................7 |
—— Grappa ——
These unique Italian & Italian style Eaux-de-vie are produced from specific grape varietals. They are fresh, fragrant & smooth; a perfect digestive.
| Antinori “Tignanello”...........................................................................9 |
| Jacopo Poli “Pere di Poli”..................................................................15 |
—— Digestivo ——
| Averna................................................................................................5 |
| Campari..............................................................................................6 |
| Cynar..................................................................................................5 |
| Dubbonet............................................................................................6 |
| Green Chartreuse...............................................................................5 |
| Tuaca..................................................................................................5 |
—— Coffee & Tea Elixirs ——
| B-52....................................................................................................7 Kahlúa, Bailey’s Irish Cream & Grand Marnier.
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| Irish.....................................................................................................6 Jameson’s Irish Whiskey with a minty splash.
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| Jamaican..............................................................................................6 Brandy & Kahlúa with a hint of chocolate.
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| Keoke..................................................................................................6 Bacardi Rum & Tia Maria makes this a classic coffee drink.
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| Mexican...............................................................................................6 Sauza Tequila with an infusion of Kahlúa.
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| Nutty Irishman ....................................................................................6 An old traditional favorite with Bailey’s Irish Cream & Frangelico.
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| Hot Toddiez.........................................................................................7 Amaretto DiSarrona & Grand Marnier served with a sugared rim.
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