Post on 06-Feb-2021
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REIMAGINING HISTORY ICONIC COCKTAILS FROM HISTORY, REVISITED
The First Martini
One of the Knickerbocker’s most fabled legends is that the
martini was invented in its ornate barroom. British writer John Doxat
interviewed a guest who visited the Knickerbocker bar in 1912 and was served
an unfamiliar cocktail by the bartender, “a shadowy figure” supposedly named
Martini di Arma di Taggia.
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS 20
THE KNICKERBOCKER MARTINI Botanist Gin, Dry + Rouge Vermouth, Orange + Citrus Bitters The Knickerbocker Hotel is rumored to be the birthplace of the martini, so this is our version of the iconic cocktail. BLACKHAWK Davenport, Iowa 1910s Knob Creek Bourbon, Sloe Gin, Zwack, Lemon
SINGAPORE SLING Raffles Hotel, Singapore 1910s Plymouth Gin, Benedictine, Violette, Lime, Pineapple
George M. Cohan
The Knickerbocker’s most famous resident was Broadway superstar George M.
Cohan. An actor, singer, dancer, composer, playwright, and producer. Cohan was an
entire talent show unto himself. Just 29 years old, with song writing credits like “Give My
Regards to Broadway” already under his belt, he was dubbed “the boy owner of the
American flag” by the New York Sun.
RUM CANNONBALL Hotel Citroen, Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004 Avua Cachaca, Brugal 1888, Orgeat, Ferrand Curacao, Lime HANKY PANKY The Savoy, London 1930s Botanist Gin, Coffee Vermouth, Patron XO, Fernet Branca PUNCH Hotel Trianon, The Comedians 1966 Barbancourt 5 Star, Allspice Dram, Orange, Lime, Falernum, Angostura Bitters
VESPER Duke’s Hotel, London 1953 Gin, Tito’s Vodka, Orange Honey Americano
ADVOCAAT Overlook Hotel, The Shining 1980 Remy Martin VSOP, Custard, Peychauds Bitters FRENCH 75 Ritz Carlton, Paris 1910s Remy 1738, Cointreau, Lemon, Ginger Limoncello
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald lived at the Knickerbocker in 1919, writing his short story “Mr. Icky” in his room
upstairs. His wife, Zelda Sayre, frequented downstairs in the dining room. While
drinking, Scott was known to throw $20 and $50
bills around the bar like confetti.
FROM THE KITCHEN
BITES BEST SHARED MAINE LOBSTER ROLL 19 Buffalo Milk Burrata, Cherry Tomato Confit, Basil
“CUBAN CIGARS” 18 Roast Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, House Pickles Each additional cigar $3.50
HAND CRAFTED DUMPLINGS 19 Vegetable, Shrimp, and Beef served with Soy Each additional dumpling $3 TOSTONES 15 Guacamole, Red Chiles GRILLED FLATBREAD 18 San Marzano, Basil, Mozzarella or Pepperoni, Parmesan, Arugula or Hen of the Woods, Goat Cheese, Onion FRIED CHICKEN 17 Chipotle, Paprika TOMATO BRIOCHE 16 Avocado, Basil Puree, Gruyere, Brioche Each additional toast point $3
KOBE BURGER 24 Maple Glazed Bacon, Comte Cheese, Pickled Onions, Steak Sauce Mayo CHARCUTERIE 24 Coppa, Soppresata, Salumi, Speck, Vermont Cheese, Crackers, Olives, Marcona Almonds
CRAFT CIDERS
DOC’S “ORIGINAL” 350ml 10 Apples, Medium-Dry. Pine Island, New York
AARON BURR, APPINETTE 375ml 22 Apples + Grapes, Natural Fermentation, Dry. New York. AARON BURR, FORAGED ELDERBERRY 750ml 55 Apples + Elderberry, Natural Fermentation, Dry. New
BOTTLED BEER
DEAD GUY ALE 10 German Maibock. Rogue Brewing Company, Newport, Oregon
TWO HEARTED ALE 9 Indian Pale Ale, Bell’s Brewery, Michigan
SESSION LAGER 8 Pale Lager, Full Sail Brewery, Oregon
FREUDIAN SLIP 8 Barley Wine (Strong Ale). Evil Twin Brewing Company, Connecticut
PRIMA PILS 7 Pilsner. Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
BELLS STOUT 9 Stout, Kalamazoo, Michigan
GRAPEFRUIT-SCULPIN 7 Infused-IPA. Ballast Point, California
“SAISON” *750ml 35 Classic Saison, Blackberry Farms, Tennessee
WINES BY THE GLASS glass/bottle
BUBBLES
Prosecco, Bollicini, Italy NV 15/70
Brut Rosé, Chandon, Yountville, California NV 20/95
Champagne, Perrier-Jouet, Grand Brut, Champagne, France 24/115
WHITE
Pinot Grigio, Bertani “Velante” 14/65
Vermentino di Sardegna, Sella & Mosca La Cala, Sardinia, Italy 14/65
Chenin Blanc-Viognier, Terra d”Oro, Clarksburg, California 14/65
Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand 14/65
Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, "Eroica," Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 15/70
Sancerre, Jean Paul Balland, Loire, France 16/75
Chardonnay, Landmark Vineyards Overlook, Sonoma County, California, 2014 17/80
ROSE
Gerard Bertrand, Cotes de Roses, Languedoc, Sud de France, 2016 14/65
Chateau d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Rose 2016 16/75
RED
Tempranillo, Herederos del Marques de Riscal, Rioja, Spain 2014 12/55
Grenache & Syrah, M. Chapoutier, “Belleruche,” Côtes du Rhone, France 2013 14/65
Pinot Noir, Cline, Sonoma County, California 2013 17/80
Malbec, Salentein Killka, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 18/85
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, 2014 20/95
Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Promis, Tuscany, Italy 2014 26/125
The Prisoner Red 2015 28/135
SPIRITS
VODKA Tito’s, Texas 16
Absolut, Sweden 14
Stoli, Russia 15
Stoli Ohranj or Lemon, Russia 15
Grey Goose, France 16
Belvedere, Poland 16
Ketel One, Netherlands 16
Chopin, Poland 18
Elyx, Sweden 18
GIN + GENEVER Beefeater, England 12
Hayman’s Sole Gin, England 14
Fords, England 14
Dorothy Parker, New York 14
Bols Genever, Amsterdam 14
Hendrick’s, Scotland 17
Tanqueray, England 14
The Botanist, Scotland 16
Brooklyn Gin, New York 16
Queen’s Courage, New York 16
Tanqueray 10, England 16
SPIRITS
RUM Sailor Jerry Spiced, Caribbean 14
Bacardi Superior, Puerto Rico 14
El Dorado, 12 Year, Guyana 14
Cruzan, Black Strap, St. Croix 14
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Guatemala 16
Brugal 1888, Ron Gran Reserva, Dominican Republic 22
BRANDY/COGNAC Calvados, Domaine De Montreuil Pays d' Auge 16
Hennessy VS 20
Hennessy Privilege VSOP 28
Grand Marnier 18
Cognac, Pierre Fernand 1840 18
Grand Marnier, Centenaire Cuvee 35
Pear Williams 14
Remy Martin 1738 24
ARMAGNAC Larressingle VSOP, France 19
PISCO + CACHAÇA Portón Acholado Pisco 16
Avuá Cachaça, Pratta 15
Avuá Cachaça, Amburana 16
Avuá Cachaça, Oak 20
MEZCAL Los Amantes 14
Vida 15
SPIRITS
TEQUILA BLANCO
Sauza Blue 13
Herradura, Silver 14
Avion Silver 15
Don Julio Blanco 16
Patron Silver 18
Clase Azul Plata 18
Patron Gran Platinum 55 REPOSADO
Herradura, Reposado 16
Don Julio Reposado 20
Patron Reposado 22
Clase Azul Reposado 22
AÑEJO
Herradura, Añejo 18
Don Julio Añejo 23
Don Julio, 1942, Añejo 45
Grand Patron Piedra 75
Grand Patron Burdeos 90
SPIRITS
WHISKEY / BOURBON RYE This whiskey has to have a mash content of at least 51% rye (which means it can’t be called bourbon) and, if aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels, it earns the term of ‘straight rye’.
Rittenhouse “Rye,” Kentucky 12
Wild Turkey 101 “Rye”, Kentucky 14
Bulleit “Rye,” Kentucky 14
Woodford Reserve, “Kentucky Straight Rye” 16
Black Maple Hill Oregon Straight “Rye” Whiskey 18
Hudson Whiskey, “Maple Cask,” New York 22
KENTUCKY BOURBON Kentucky Straight Bourbon has survived temperance, Prohibition and war, all the time refining its character and now enjoying a long-awaited renaissance. It must use 51-80% corn (supplemented by wheat, rye and/or barley); distill no higher than 80% abv; and put into new charred white-oak casks.
Maker’s Mark 16
Evan Williams 14
Bulleit, Kentucky Bourbon 14
Russel Reserve “10 Year”, Kentucky Bourbon 16
Four Roses, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 17
Woodford Reserve, Double Oak 17
Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon 18
Basil Hayden’s, Kentucky Straight Bourbon 18
SPIRITS
WHISKEY / BOURBON (CONTINUED)
TENNESSEE WHISKEY Often mistaken for a regular bourbon, this whiskey has a charcoal-smooth character and is also made from 51% corn. In addition, it must also be filtered through maple charcoal before being put in charred oak casks for maturation.
Jack Daniels, Black Label 14
Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack 17
George Dickel “No. 12” 14
CRAFT American whiskey-making is rediscovering its artisanal origins courtesy of the hundreds of craft distillers springing up everywhere from Washington State to Virginia. In the US, distilling is dynamic and exciting again.
High West Silver Oat Whiskey 14
High West “Campfire” Whiskey 17
Tin Cup, American Whiskey, Colorado 15
Hudson Whiskey, “Baby Bourbon Whiskey,” New York 17
Blade and Bow, Bourbon 18
Stranahan's, Colorado Whiskey 18
Hudson Whiskey, “Single Malt Whiskey,” New York 22
Orphan Barrel, “Rhetoric,” 21 Year 30
SPIRITS
SCOTCH + IRISH WHISKEY SCOTLAND
Dewar’s, White Label, Blended Scotch 14 Famous Grouse, Blended Scotch 14 Johnnie Walker Black, “12 Year,” Blended Scotch 19 Buchanan’s “18 Year,” Blended Scotch 35 Johnnie Walker “Blue,” Blended Scotch 65
ISLAY
Laphroaig “10 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 25
SPEYSIDE
Monkey Shoulder, Blended Scotch 12 Glenfiddich “12 Year” Single Malt Scotch 18
Glenlivet, “12 Year Old” Scotch Whiskey 18
Glenlivet “Nadurra 16 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 38
Mortlach, “18 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 84
Macallan “12 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 20
Macallan, “15 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 30 Macallan, “18 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 65 Macallan “Rare Cask” 70
Macallan “25 Year Old,” Sherry Oak Whiskey 300
HIGHLAND
Scotland’s largest whisky region boasts a dizzying array of styles, from rich and textured to fragrantly floral. In this area you’ll find some of whiskey’s most famous names.
Oban “14,” Single Malt, West highland 24 Highland Park “18 Year,” Single Malt Scotch 40
IRELAND
Jameson, Irish Whiskey 14 Red Breast “12 Year,” Irish Whiskey 24
SPIRITS
JAPANESE
Suntory Whisky Toki 15
Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year, Single Malt 15
Nikka Pure Malt Taketsuru Whisky 18
Suntory Hibiki “17 Year” 40
SPIRITS
LIQUERS Amaro, Nonino, Italy 22
Amaro, Montenegro, Italiano 14
Amaro, Foro 16
Amaro, Ramazzotti 14
Ancho Reyes, Ancho Chili Liqueur, Mexico 14
Aperol, Italy 14
Laird’s Applejack 14
Baily's Irish Cream 14
Benedictine, France 18
Campari, Italy 14
Chartreuse “Yellow”, France 18
Chartreuse “Green”, France 18
Cherry Herring 16
Cocchi Americano 14
Cointreau 14
Crème de Peche 14
Crème de Yvette 14
Cynar, Italy 14
Disaronno, Italy 14
Fernet Branca, Italy 12
Frangelico 12
Lejay Cassis 14
Lillet Blanc 16
Liquor 43, Spain 12
Luxardo Maraschino, Italy 14
Pimm's Original Cup No. 1, England 14
Pernod Absinthe, France 20
St. Germain, France 14
Zwack, Hungry 14