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WELCOME
to The Velvet Tango Room
Please, take as much time as you like to peruse our offerings. Ask us any questions that you may have. We love to talk about what we do.
And please know this, every cocktail is made completely fresh and made from scratch. Your drink may take a moment to arrive, but true craft takes time and your patience will be rewarded.
Unless otherwise noted, our cocktails are $20.
Happy Hour
Monday through Friday
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$12 Specialty Cocktails:
Classic Manhattan
Tango Manhattan
Cactus Flower
Sidecar
Lemon Drop
Rangpur Gimlet
French 75 (Brandy/Gin)
Classic Daiquiri
Champagne Charlie
*All remaining cocktails on our menu are $15*
Jazz Trio: John James, Bradford and Skip 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday.
Bites
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Olives and Almonds
A medley of warm olives complemented by sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, orange zest, chili flakes, and a handful of smoked almonds for a delightful, savory snack.
$12
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Warm Goat Cheese Dip
Whipped goat cheese adorned with candied bacon, dates, and a drizzle of hot honey. Served with crispy crostini for the perfect bite.
$13
Boards
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Charcuterie
An exquisite selection of Italian meats paired with vibrant giardiniera, olive tapenade, and zesty mostarda. Presented with crostini and fingerling potato chips for a complete tasting experience.
$21
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Cheese
A curated assortment of fine cheeses served alongside pickled nuts, zesty mostarda, and seasonal fresh fruit. Accompanied by cripsy crostini.
$19
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Mediterranean
A vibrant platter of fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, and tangy tzatziki. Served with warm, soft pita bread for dipping.
$15
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Smoked Salmon
Delicate smoked salmon paired with herbed cream cheese, capers, cucumber slices, and pickled red onions. Served with everything bagel chips for a harmonious blend of flavors.
$18
Desserts
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Homemade Seasonal Desserts
Indulge in our delightful homemade season desserts. Please ask your server about our current selection.
Price Varies
Classics
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Boulevardier 1927 / Paris
Knob Creek Bourbon, Campari, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
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Classic Manhattan 1870's / New York City
Rittenhouse Rye, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, VTR Bitters
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Lion's Tail 1937 / London
Basil Hayden Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Lime
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New York Sour 1880's / New York City
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Cabernet, Sauvignon Float, Egg White
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Old Fashioned 1860's / Kentucky
Maker's Mark Bourbon, VTR Bitters, Orange Bitters, Cherry, Sugar
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Perfect Manhattan 1874 / New York City
Maker's Mark Cask Strength, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, VYA Dry Vermouth, VTR Bitters
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Sazerac 1870 / New Orleans
Sazerac Rye, D'Ussé VSOP, Sugar, Peychaud's Bitters, Absinthe Rinse
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VIEUX CARRÉ 1937 / NEW ORLEANS
A. Overholt Rye, D'Ussé VSOP, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud's Bitters, VTR Bitters
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Whiskey Sour 1872 / Peru
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Egg White
Contemporary Classics
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The Classic Manhattan
Classics remain classic for a reason. Vermouth, VTR bitters, and Makers Mark.
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The Tango Manhattan
Made with VTR's house made red wine reduction, Makers Mark, and VTR bitters. A touch sweeter, a touch more nuanced.
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The Perfect Manhattan (Barrel Aged)
Held in American white oak casks for a month, using both Bookers and Makers. The result is smoother, oakier, and smokier. (not always available. upcharge of $2)
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Black Manhattan 2005 / San Francisco
Knob Creek Bourbon, Amaro Averna, Black Walnut Bitters, Orange Bitters
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Final Ward 2007 / New York City
A Overholt Rye, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo and Lemon
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Oaxaca Old Fashioned 2007 / New York City
Lunazul Reposado, Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Agave, Chocolate Mole Bitters
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Paper Plane 2007 / Chicago
Basil Hayden Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon
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Trinidad Sour 2009 / New York City
Rittenhouse Rye, Amaro di Angostura, Orgeat, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
VTR Originals
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Champagne Charlie
Basil Hayden Dark Rye, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Cointreau, Lime, Sugar, Rhubarb Bitters
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Ninth Ward
Basil Hayden, St-Germain, Falernum, Lime
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Tango Manhattan
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Red Wine Reduction, VTR Bitters
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The Long Forever
Basil Hayden Dark Rye, D'Ússé VSOP, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Black Walnut Bitters
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Ultimate Amaretto Sour
Marker's Mark Cask, Disaronno Amaretto, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Egg White
LIST
BOURBON
Angel's Envy 18
Basil Hayden 18
Blanton's 25
Booker's True Barrel 25
Buffalo Trace 20
Eagle Rare 25
E.H. Taylor Small Batch 25
Elijah Craig 18
Elmer T. Lee 25
Four Roses Single Barrel 18
Knob Creek 16
Larceny 18
Maker's Mark 18
Maker's Mark 46 20
Marker's Mark Cask Strength 22
Weller Special Reserve 25
Weller Full Proof 30
Woodford Reserve 18
Redbreast 12yr 20
RYE
A. Overholt 20
Angel's Envy 18
Basil Hayden Dark 18
Elijah Craig 18
Redemption 14
Rittenhouse 18
Sazerac Rye 18
Templeton 18
Woodford Reserve 18
Classics
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Blood and Sand 1930's / New York City
Johnnie Walker Black Label, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Heering, Orange
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Scotch Sour 1880's / New York City
Johnnie Walker Black, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Egg White
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Smoke and Mirrors / Lost Origin
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Campari, Fernet-Branca, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, Orange
Contemporary Classics
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Penicillin 2005 / New York City
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Laphroaig 10 yr, Ginger, Honey, Lemon
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The Conclusion 2007 / New York City
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo, Lime
VTR Originials
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Misfits
Johnnie Walker High Rye, Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Fernet-Branca, Maple, Orange Bitters
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Youngstown Johnnie
Johnnie Walker Black Label, St-Germain, VYA Sweet Red Vermouth, VTR Bitters
LIST
The Balvenie 12yr 25
Dalwhinnie 15 yr 18
Dewar's 12yr 20
Glenmorangie 10yr 18
Glenmorangie La Santa 20
Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 20
Glenmorangie The Nectar 20
Johnnie Walker Black Label 18
Johnnie Walker High Rye 20
Johnnie Walker Blue Label 75
Lagavulin 16yr 25
Laphroaig 10yr 25
The Macallan 12yr 28
The Macallan 15yr 45
The Macallan 18yr 80
Classics
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Dirty Martini 1901 / New York City
Grey Goose, VYA Dry Vermouth, House Olive Brine
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Espresso Martini 1983 / London
Ketel One, St. George Coffee Liqueur, Madagascar Vanilla, Cold Brew, Sea Salt
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Lemon Drop Martini 1970 / San Francisco
Ketel One Citroen, Caravella Limoncello, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White
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Moscow Mule 1941 / New York City
Stoli, Ginger, Lime, Ginger Beer
Contemporary Classics
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Bucket List 2011 / Paris
Ketel One Citroen, Génépy de Alpes, Honey, Lemon
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Greyhound's Tooth 2010 / New York City
Grey Goose, Bénédictine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Grapefruit Bitters
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Italian Mule 2007 / New York City
Stoli, Limoncello, Ginger, Lemon, Gingerbeer
VTR Originals
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Death By Chocolate
Stoli Vanilla, Meletti Cioccolato, Crème de Cacao, Madagascar Vanilla, Cherry, Half and Half
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Raspberry Beret
Ketel One, Giffard Crème de Framboise, Lime, Sugar
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Rouge Awakening
Belvedere, Campari, Falernum, Lime, Rhubarb Bitters
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Drops of Jupiter
Grey Goose, Cointreau, St-Germain, Lime, Sugar, Orange Blossom Water, Blue Curaçao
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Katydid
Belvedere, Solerno, Galliano, Lime, Rhubarb Bitters
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Lady in Red
Ketel One, Red Wine Reduction, Lemon
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The Velveteen
Grey Goose, Yellow Chartreuse, Ginger, Crème de Violette, Madagascar Vanilla, Orange, Lime
LIST
Belvedere 16
Grey Goose 16
Grey Goose Le Citron 16
Ketel One 16
Ketel One Citroen 16
Stoli 16
Stoli Vanilla 15
Tito's 14
Classics
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Aviation 1916 / New York City
Citadelle Jardin d'Été, Luxardo, Crème de Violette, Lemon
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Bee's Knees 1921 / Paris
Nolet's Silver, Honey, Lemon
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Corpse Reviver No. 2 1920's / London
Bombay Dry, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon, Absinthe Rinse
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French 75 1915 / Paris
Bombay Sapphire, Lemon, Sugar, Champagne
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Lady in White 1929 / Paris
Hendrick's, Cointreau, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White
Contemporary Classics
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Left Bank Martini 2006 / London
Citadelle Jardin d'Été, St-Germain, VYA Dry Vermouth, Chardonnay
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Songbird 2009 / Chicago
Citadelle Jardin d'Été, St-Germain, Green Chartreuse, Lemon
VTR Originals
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India Lime Fizz
Tanqueray Rangpur, Mount Gay Eclipse, Lime, Sugar, Sparkling Water, Whole Egg
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Mrs. Robinson
Bombay Dry, Giffard Crème de Framboise, Aperol, Pernod, Lime
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Negroni in the Sun
St. George Terroir, Bruto Americano, VYA Red Sweet Vermouth, Rosemary
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The 515
Tanqueray Rangpur, Cherry Heering, Yellow Chartreuse, Orange, Lime, Sugar
LIST
Bombay Dry 16
Bombay Sapphire 16
Bombay Cru 18
The Botanist 18
Citadelle Jardin d'Été 16
Hendrick's 18
McQueen and the Violet Fog 20
Monkey 47 20
Nolet's Silver 20
St. George Terroir 18
Tanqueray Rangpur 18
Uncle Val's Restorative 16
Classics
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Amaretto Sour 1970's / United States
Disaronno Amaretto, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Egg White
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Grasshopper 1918 / New Orleans
Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe, Fernet-Branca, Half and Half
AMAROS/NIGHTCAPS
Amaro Averna 18
Amaro Montenegro 18
Amaro Nonino 18
Amaro Di Angostura 18
Amaro Meletti 18
Aperol 15
Bruto Americano 18
Campari 18
Cointreau 18
Cynar 70 18
Disaronno 18
Drambuie 18
Fernet-Branca 16
Frangelico 14
Galliano 18
Limoncello 15
Meletti Cioccolato 14
Sambuca 14
St. George Absinthe Verte 18
St. George Coffee Liqueur 18
Classics
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Cactus Flower
Lunazul Reposado, St-Germain, Lime, Cherry Bitters, Sugar
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Cereźa De Cal
Lunazul Reposado, Cherry Heering, Lime, Sugar, Rhubarb Bitters, Ginger Beer
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Hullet
Patrón Silver, Belvedere, Laphroaig 10yr, Lime, Sugar, Grapefruit Bitters
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La Niña
Patrón Silver or Ilegal Joven Mezcal, VTR Banana Cinnamon, Lime, Chocolate Bitters
LIST
Casamigos Blanco 18
Clase Azul Reposado 50
Don Julio Blanco 18
Don Julio Reposado 20
Don Julio 1942 50
Ilegal Joven Mezcal 18
Los Vecinos Del Campo Mezcal 18
Lunazul Reposado 16
Lunazul Silver 16
Patrón Añejo 25
Patrón Reposado 20
Patrón Silver 18
Wines
White Wines
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Pinot Grigio
Glass $15
Bottle $55
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Rosé
Glass $15
Bottle $55
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Chardonnay
Glass $15
Bottle $55
Red Wine
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Pinot Noir
Glass $18
Bottle $55
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass $15
Bottle $55
Sparkling Wine
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Chateau de Campuget 1753
Rhone Valley
Glass $15
Bottle $55
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Lunetta Prosecco
Split $16
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Moët & Chandon
Split $25
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Dom Perignon Champagne
Bottle $390
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Cristal Champagne
Bottle $490
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Moët & Chandon Rosé
Bottle $125
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Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow
Bottle $135
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Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé
Bottle $160
Beer
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Bottles
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Chimay Red Label
Belgium Dubbel
$18
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Thirsty Dog Blood
Orange IPA
$8
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Weihenstephan
Here Weissbier
$8
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Local Cans
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Jolly Scholar Cold Beer Here!
Lager
$8
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Fat Heads Brewery Head Hunter
IPA
$8
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Working Class Brewery Aviator
IPA
$8.50
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Chimay
$15
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Stella Artois
$8
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Local IPA
$8
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Seasonals
$8
Classics
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Caipirinha 1918 / Brazil
Leblon Cachaça, Lime, Sugar
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Classic Daquiri 1921 / Cuba
Mount Gay Eclipse, Planteray 3 Stars, Sugar, Lime
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Dark and Stormy 1920's / Bermuda
Goslings Black Seal, Ginger, Lime, Ginger Beer
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Eggnog 1920 / England
Diplomático Reserva, D'Ussé VSOP, Madagascar Vanilla, Nutmeg, Orange, Sugar, Half and Half, Whole Egg
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Mojito 1927 / Havana
Plantation 3 Star, Lime, Mint, Sugar, Sparkling Water
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Mai Tai 1944 / Oakland
Diplomático Reserva, Planteray 3 Stars, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Orgeat, Lime
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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club 1947 / Bermuda
Goslings Black Seal, Cointreau, Falernum, Lime
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Undead Gentleman 1933 / San Francisco
Smith & Cross Navy Strength, Plantation 3 Star, Falernum, Grapefruit, Cinnamon Syrup, Lime, VTR Bitters, Absinthe Rinse
VTR Originals
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Bananas Foster
Goslings Black Seal, VTR Banana Cinnamon, Black Walnut Bitters, Nutmeg, Half and Half
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Old Cuban
Mount Gay Black Barrel, Lime, Sugar, Mint, VTR Bitters, Champagne
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Revised Hemingway Daiquiri
Mount Gay Eclipse, Giffard Crème de Pamplemousse Rose, Lime, Sugar, Grapefruit Bitters, Egg White
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Spicy Chica
Goslings Black Seal, Disaronno Amaretto, Ginger, Lime, Egg White
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The Brazilian
Leblon Cachaça, Ginger, Lime, Ginger Beer
LIST
Appleton Estate 8yr 16
Bacardi 14
Bacardi Reserva Ocho 16
Diplomático Reserva 18
Diplomático Planas 18
Goslings Black Seal 14
Leblon Cachaça 14
Mount Gay Eclipse 14
Mount Gay Black Barrel 18
Planteray 3 Stars 16
All Mocktails are $15
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Brandy Alexander
The classic version. Brandy with dark Créme de Cacao, cream, and fresh nutmeg. A perfect finish to the evening.
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Bananas Foster Cocktail
This savory rum based cocktail mimics the original dessert created at Brennan's in New Orleans in 1951. Made with rich dark rum, Black walnut bitters, our in-house made banana cinnamon syrup and creme. One of the very best night caps.
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Grasshopper
This cocktail is an oldie but a goodie. Created by a New Orleans native Philibert Guichet for a competition in New York in 1918, this mint, chocolate, and creme concoction has stood the test of time. It has held a spot on New Orleans Tujague's menu ever since.
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Death By Chocolate
This savory cocktail will delight the most indulgent chocolate lovers. Rich, creamy, and always classy. You have gone to heaven.
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Bananas Foster
Bananas, VTR Banana Cinnamon, Black Walnut Bitters, Half and Half
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Blood Orange Spritz
Abstinence Blood Orange Apértif, Lemon, Sparkling Water
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Dirty Bianco Martini
Roots Divino Bianco, Olive Brine, Lemon Twist
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Dirty Chai Martini
Seedlip Spice 94, Chai Tea, Cold Brew, Cream of Coconut, Black Walnut
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Old Fashioned
Spiritless Kentucky 74, Orange, Cherry, Sugar, VTR Bitters