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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.

Anna Pavlova

In 1910, the most famous ballet dancer in the world—Anna Pavlova, the lithe prima ballerina of the Imperial Russian Ballet—stayed at the Knickerbocker while performing at the Metropolitan Opera House. “I feel happy that our art is appreciated in this country,” the dancer told a reporter.

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 10 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 33 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

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

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 Bacardi Superior, Puerto Rico 14

Cruzan, White, St. Croix 12

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

PISCO + CACHAÇA La Caravedo Pisco 14 Macchu Pisco 15

Campo de Encanto 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