10.00Golden Gate FogRhum clement creole schrub, fresh mint & white peach puree sit at the base as a kubler absinthe frappe floats above representing the fog above the golden gate bridge, garnished w/ a mint sprig,.5oz rhum clement creole schrubb, 1oz kubler absinthe, 1oz ice water 2oz white peach puree (fresh & organic when possible; perfect puree or boiron (frozen) or funkin purees (shelf stable) work well), 3-4 mint medium leaves, 1 pretty top of a mint sprig, swizzle stick, in a mixing glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves. Top w/ peach puree, lime juice & creole schrubb. Stir well & set aside. In a small mixing cup mix kubler absinthe & ice water. Fill a large bucket glass w/ fresh ice & strain the peach mixture over the ice. Then pour the absinthe mixture over the back of a bar spoon & float over the peach mixture, creating the “fog over the golden gate”. Garnish w/ the mint sprig & swizzle stick, & serve.Options:
Boiron (frozen), Funkin purees (shelf stable) work well)
10.00Fort Point CollinsThe exotic pineapple was an iconic symbol of early san francisco as it passed through the golden gate & by fort point. Square one organic basil vodka, pineapple, lemon & simple; instantly carbonated w/ a perlini & served tall & over ice. Nav* - pineapple juice, muddled basil, soda water, tall & over 8 1.5oz square one basil organic vodka, 3oz pineapple juice,.5oz lemon juice,.5oz simple syrup, place all ingredients in a perlini canister, fill w/ ice, close & shake, carbonate & shake again, let rest 10 seconds, open & serve over fresh ice & tall w/ a pineapple frond garnish.Options:
Pineapple juice (8.00)
, Muddled basil (8.00)
, Soda water (8.00)
, Tall (8.00)
, Over (8.00)
12.00Blackie & ShortieA 1-2 punch of a shot of leopold’s fernet & a small anchor steam beer back. Named for famed team of shorty & his horse, blackie, who swam across the golden gate in 1938, despite the new bridge! 1.5Oz leopold’s fernet in a shot glass 3-4oz anchor steam
12.00The Mission IrishAn irish old fashioned in honor of the mission-based irishmen who built the bridge. Wild geese rare irish whiskey, clover honey syrup, chocolate bitters & an orange twist, 2oz wild geese rare irish whiskey,.5oz clover honey syrup (1:1) 2 dashes chocolate bitters, orange twist, build in a double old fashioned glass, add ice, stir & garnish w/ a wide orange twist
Presidio Punch No.2Barsol pisco quebranta, barsol pisco italia, cranberry juice, might leaf chamomile citrus tea syrup, & lemon juice, shaken & served over w/ a lemon twist nav - same without pisco 8. 1Oz barsol pisco quebranta,.5oz barsol pisco italia, 1.5oz cranberry juice, 1oz mighty tea leaf chamomile tea syrup.5oz lemon juice in a mixing glass, add all ingredients, fill w/ ice, shake for 10 seconds, strain over ice & garnish w/ a wide lemon twist. *To make syrup, brew mighty leaf chamomile tea at bag per 6oz water & mix at a 1:1 ratio by volume w/ sugar (6oz tea to 6oz sugar). To make larger quantities, multiply as needed.Options:
With pisco (10.00)
, Without pisco (8.00)
12.00Pimm's PrimaveraPimm’s no.1 cup, g’vine flouraison gin, lemon juice, simple syrup; instant carbonated w/ perlini & garnished w/ cucumber & strawberry. 3Oz pimm’s, 1oz g’vine flourasion, 1oz lemon juice, 1oz simple syrup, cucumber strip, strawberry. Build all liquid ingredients in a perlini canister, add ice, close & shake, carbonate, shake again & let sit 10 seconds, open & serve tall & over w/ cucumber & strawberry garnish
10.00Gigantes CaipirinhaHouse barrel-aged leblon cachaca, grand marnier, st. elizabeth’s allspice dram, valencia orange, lime juice; built in a dbl old fashioned. 2Oz leblon cachaca,.5oz grand marnier,.5oz lime juice,.5oz simple, 2 dashes st. elizabeth’s allspice dram ½ of a valencia orange cut one half of a valencia orange into pieces & place in a mixing glass. Muddle well & add the cachaca, fresh lime juice, simple syrup & allspice dram. Fill the mixing glass 3/4full w/ ice & shake lightly for 5 seconds. Dump the contents into a double old fashioned glass & scream go giants!
10.00A Pear of RosesSquare one organic botanical spirit, organic pear juice, sonoma lavender syrup & meyer lemon juice, muddled rosemary; served up w/ a rosemary sprig, 1.5oz square one botanical,.5oz lemon juice (meyer when possible), 3 inches of rosemary leaves, 1oz of pear juice,.5oz sonoma syrups lavender syrup. Strip 3 inches of rosemary leaves into a mixing glass & muddle lightly. Add the remaining ingredients & fill w/ ice. Shake well & double strain up. Garnish w/ a rosemary sprig pulled through a meyer lemon wheel floating in the cocktail.
10.00BlackbeardRhum j.M. Blanc 80, brugal anejo rum, muddled blackberries & fresh mint, lime juice, agave nectar; instantly carbonated & served over ice w/ a mint sprig twist, 1oz rhum JM blanc 80 rhum agricol, 1oz brugal anejo rum, 4-5 blackberries, 2 sprigs of fresh mint, 1oz lime juice,.75oz agave nectar, soda water. Into a mixing glass, peel the leaves of two mint sprigs & reserve the top of one for garnish. Add blackberries & muddle until berries are well juiced. Add the rums, lime juice & agave nectar & fill w/ ice. Shake well for 10 seconds & double strain tall & over fresh ice. Top w/ soda water & stir. Slap the mint & garnish
10.00Emperor Norton's 2Nd MistressCyrus noble bourbon, tuaca, fresh strawberries; shaken & served tall, w/ a fresh strawberry, 1.5oz cyrus noble bourbon,.75 oz tuaca. 4 Medium size strawberries (california local strawberries start coming in mid-june & thrive for a few months, so this drink will be at peak flavor all summer! ) In a mixing cup muddle 3 strawberries to juice. Add bourbon & tuaca & fill w/ ice. Shake hard to dilute & hawthorne strain over fresh ice (allowing for bits of strawberry) in 10.5oz old fashioned. Slice one strawberry half way & place on rim to garnish.
10.00Kentucky PilgrimSee below, this cocktail is also great served hot hot house cider special hot, house-spiced apple juice mixed w/ your favorite spirit, or ask for the bartender’s choice
8.00Hot Buttered RumBrown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom & vanilla ice cream mixed w/ hot cider & zaya 12 year rum winter produce cocktails
Winter Cocktails
10.00Meyer Lemon Cucumber CollinsSquare one cucumber organic vodka, meyer lemon juice, agave nectar; instantly carbonated w/ a perlini system & served tall & over ice
12.00Old Sydney-Town PunchBols genever, st. elizabeth’s allspice dram, small hand foods pineapple gum syrup, lemon juice, orange juice; garnished w/ nutmeg
10.00Honey Kumquat CaipirinhaHouse barrel-aged leblon cachaca, velvet falernum, muddled kumquats, clover honey syrup, lime juice; built in a dbl old fashioned
12.00Punch in the Bloodshot EyeBanks five island rum, pineau des charentes, blood orange juice, clover honey syrup, bitterman’s tiki bitters; on the rocks w/ a blood orange twist
10.00A Pear of RosesSquare one organic botanical spirit, organic pear juice, sonoma lavender syrup & meyer lemon juice, muddled rosemary; served up w/ a rosemary sprig
10.00Kentucky PilgrimWild turkey 101 bourbon infused w/ cardamom, cinnamon & dried cranberry, luxardo maraschino, fresh lemon & demerara syrup; shaken & served up w/ a lemon twist
10.00Eve's Dirty Lil AppleEncanto pisco acholado, gala apple, apple juice, lemon juice, agave nectar; shaken & served over w/ fresh grated nutmeg
10.00The HomecomingRon zacapa 23 yr guatemalan rum, warre’s 10yr tawny port, pumpkin butter & lemon juice: shaken & served up w/ a speared luxardo maraschino cherry
12.00Elixir De CognacFerrand ambre cognac, crème de casis, lemon juice, small hand foods pineapple gum syrup, egg white; shaken & served up
10.00The KingstonSorrel tea (hibiscus, cinnamon, white rice, allspice, clove, ginger, orange juice, orange zest), orgeat, egg white, appleton estate reserve rum; shaken & served up w/ a hibiscus flower
12.00The ManchesterDomaine de canton ginger liqueur, great king street blended scotch whisky, clover honey syrup, lemon juice, rosemary & egg white; shaken & served up w/ a rosemary sprig
10.00Smoked AniseSwan’s neck vodka w/ the spice of anisette liqueur & a touch of smoke from laphroaig 10 year single malt scotch; stirred & served up w/ a star anise
10.00Celery Cup No. 1Square one cucumber organic vodka, muddled celery, cilantro & cucumber, pimm’s, lemon juice & agave nectar, shaken & double strained tall & over
10.00Tender KnobKnob creek bourbon, organic granny smith apples, hard cider, cinnamon & organic agave nectar, serve on the rocks & country-style in a pint glass
Try a PicklebackIt’s a shot of our buffalo trace bourbon or tezon blanco tequila w/ our house blended pickle brine as a back. Delicious!Options:
Buffalo trace bourbon, Tezon blanco tequila
4 Per bag4505 Meats ChicharronesNiman ranch pork skins. From our friend & neighbor, chef Ryan Farr
Summer
Cocktails
10.00Roses for a Peach4 Roses OBSQ bourbon, peach, sage syrup & peach bitters; built & served over
10.00Copa CaipirinhaHouse barrel-aged Leblon cachaca, muddled bing cherries, cointreau, St. Elizabeth’s allspice dram, Valencia orange, lime juice; built in a double old fashioned
10.00Country Thyme No.2Square one organic botanical spirit, muddled blueberries & lemon, fresh thyme; shaken & served over w/ fresh thyme
10.00Zapotec SourDel maguey vida mezcal, earl Grey tea syrup, lime juice, blackberries, egg white; double shaken & served up w/ an edible flower
10.00Emperor Norton‘S 2Nd MistressCyrus noble bourbon, fresh strawberries, tuaca; shaken & served tall, w/ a fresh strawberry
10.00Whatamelon No. 3Tapatio blanco tequila, st. germain elderflower, watermelon juice, lime juice, agave nectar, mint; served tall w/ fresh mint
10.00Eastern MarketBombay sapphire gin, muddle bing cherries, rosemary peppercorn syrup, lime juice; up w/ a rosemary speared bing cherry
Try a PicklebackIt’s a shot of our buffalo trace bourbon w/ our house blended pickle brine as a back. Delicious!
Pisco Punch on Tap
8 Per cupPisco Porton
8 Per cupLemon Juice
8 Per cupPineapple Gum
Cocktails
Classic Cocktails
Pisco PunchThis san francisco original has deep roots in our barbary coast history. Every bar in town should be making this cocktail…properly. 2oz pisco porton,.75oz small hand foods pineapple gum syrup. 1oz lemon juice; shaken & served short & over fresh ice
Rye Old FashionedThe name comes from the era when simple cocktails got fancy & people had to ask for cocktails the “old fashioned way” spirit, sugar, water & bitters 2 oz pikesvillerye, superfine sugar, angostura & a lemon twist (try it w/ several different ryes or bourbons to find your old fashioned)
Bronx Cocktail“Imagine a long bar w/ no stools, a cigar counter at one end & an oyster bar at the other, & wild bill hickok, in town for the wild west show, elbow to elbow w/ you at the big brass rail” –dale degroff 1.5oz aviationgin, barspoon each of sweet & dry vermouths,.75oz fresh squeezed orange juice & 2 dashes of angostura bitters; shaken, up, orange twist
John or Tom CollinsA mid-1800’s gin punch, it started w/ john(with geneverand later became popular as tom (with old tom). The formula is the same for each: spirit, lemon juice, powdered sugar & soda water; tall & overwith an orange slice & a maraschino cherry john collins:bols genever tom collins:hayman’s oldtom gin
Caipirinha (Pronounced Kai-Peer-Eee-Nya)2oz boca loca cachaca, lime, sugar, mmm….it doesn’t get more brazillian variation: try some other fruit in it. Ask your bartender what’s available
Daiquiri1.5oz appleton estate reserve rum, 1oz lime juice & 1oz simple syrup; shaken & servedup($7 during the elixir quiz, tuesdays from 9pm to midnightish)
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