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CERTAIN GENTLEMEN OF OTHER DAYS,

WHO MADE OF DRINKINGONE OF THE

PLEASURES OF L IFE –NOT ONE OF ITS EVILS:

WHO ACHIEVED CONTENT LONG ERE

CAPACITY WAS REACHED OR OVERTAXED;

AND WHO, WHATEVER THAY DRANK,

PROVED ABLE TO CARRY IT ,KEEP THEIR

HEADS AND REMAIN GENTELMEN.EVEN

IN THEIR CUPS THEIR EXAMPLE IS

COMMENDED TO THEIR POSTERITY

Albert Stevens Crockett,

The Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book

R E C A L L I N G

The dr inks we present you today at The Lo�

are inspired by the Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book,

wr i tten by histor ian Albert Stevens Crockett.

From the t ime when the Waldorf Astor ia Hotel

was just the Waldorf and i t stood where

the Empire State Bui lding in New York stands today.

The Waldorf Bar was an “American Bar”

serving mixed dr inks and known as the water ing

hole for the robber barons of the late nineteenth

and ear ly twentieth centur ies.

We have studied Mr. Crockett’s recipes, went back

in t ime and adjusted some of the recipes to the palate

of today. Within our menu we take you on a journey

to discover the dr inks once served at the Old Waldorf Bar,

f rom Cocktai ls , Smashes, Cups to F izzes.

Michele Montauti

Bar Manager

D R U N K A T T H E O L D W A L D O R F B A R

Brooklyn Gin,House Blend Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Bols Dutch Genever, Dol in Dry Vermouth, La Quint inye Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Michter’s Bourbon, Thai Basi l - Mancino Sweet Vermouth,Chocolate Bitters, Cardamom - Maple

Michter’s Rye, Di Baldo Ital ian Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters, Cherry Brandy

‘The Balance’, for May 13, 1806, descr ibes the cocktai l as “a s imulat ing l iquor, composed of spi r i ts of any k ind, sugar, water and bitters – i t i s vulgar ly cal led bittered s l ing” and is supposed to be an excel lent elect ioneer ing potion. (Old Waldorf Bar Book, P.13)

Our cocktai ls are st i r red dr inks with a heavy spir i t base, accompanied by sweeteners and bitters

‘Smash: To �atten; in tennis , to bat, etc.; in s lang a smash is something of extraordinary abi l i ty.Somewhere in these l ies the or igin of the term as “a beverage of spi r i tuous l iquors, with mint, water, sugar and ice.” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 99)

Cups go far back in t ime and have their or igin in social dr inking. Cups could feature wine,beer or both. Nowadays they might not be essent ial in mixed dr inks, but in the ear ly 1900’sthey were essent ial . Lower in alcohol, refreshing and a true ‘sess ion beverage’something you can st ick with al l n ight.

Yet, whi le the cocktai l i s an American invention, i ts der ivat ion and �rst date of appl icat ionare hazed by anecdote and fancy. Take, for example, a story once heard in the Orient.“A cocktai l?” “Yes” “But why the name?” “Dr ink i t and you wi l l �nd the rooster feathersgrowing on you” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 12)

450

450

480

550

Martel l Cognac, Bordeaux Wine Reduction,Dry Curacao, Maraschino,Tropical Fruits , L ime, Soda

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Ka�r L imeSherbet, Green Apple Cider, L ime Juice

Tangerine Juice, Banana Syrup, Pineapple,L ime Juice, Mulberry Soda

500

480

280

Chivas 18, Chrysanthemum Tincture,Tangerine Sherbet, Mint Leaf, L ime Juice

520

C O C K T A I L S

S M A S H E S

C U P S A N D S O C I A L D R I N K S

A S T O R I A

B R O N X

W A L D O R F

W A L D O R FC L A R E T C U P

C I D E R N E C T A R

M I N E H E A R T( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )

M A N H A T T A N

W H I S K E Y S M A S H

* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge


Great King Street Scotch, Sa�ron – Dry Vermouth, Nutmeg T incture, Aromatic Bitters, L ime Juice, Egg White, Ginger Ale

I ron Bal ls Gin, Mulberry Syrup, Cass is L iquor, L ime Juice, Ginger Ale

Diplomatico Exlus iva Rum, Pierre Ferrand Cognac,Rose Syrup, L ime Juice, Egg White, Vani l la Soda

Fizzers and Sours were served dur ing the Golden Age of American Dr inking (1850-1900);Many mixed dr inks were inspired by either showfolk, l ike Ms. Taylor – an opera s inger, or by Chorus gi r l s – in this case referr ing to the gir l s in �rst successful Broadway Musical of the 20th century “F loradora”.

Memorial ized by poets and painters, credited with hal lucinogenic powers, and feared by many. Contrary to popular misconception… the only drug in absinthe is alcohol.

“Lal la Rookh is the name of a play in poetry wr i tten by Thomas Moore and publ ished in 1817. L ike Mamie Taylor and Florodora, we can conclude: dr inks and show bizz go hand in hand”

650

460

470

Dist i l led Water, Lemongrass Syrup, L ime Juice, Sweet Soda

280

La Fontaine Absinthe, Pear L iquor, Homemade Almond Syrup, L ime Juice

Parnesse Absinthe, Crème de Cacao,Egg White, Peychaud’s Bitters, Pandan Syrup

480

480

F I Z Z E S A N D S O U R S

A B S I N T H E

M A M I E T A Y L O R

F L O R O D O R A

L A L L A R O O K H

D U M M Y D A I S Y( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )

M O N T B L A N C

S U I S S E S S E


S I G N A T U R E C O C K T A I L S

C l e v e r H i p p i e 480Absolut Elyx, Galiano, Lime Juice, Lemongrass Syrup, Green Apple Juice Thai Basil Leaf, Egg White

B e s p o k e 480Phraya Rum, Frangelico, Coconut Syrup, Chocolate Bitter, Soda Water

H a b a n e r o W h i s k e y P u n c h 600Michter’s Sour Mash, Dry Chilli, Pineapple Jalapeno, Coconut Syrup Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

E s p r e s s o M a r t i n i 480Grey Goose, Khalua, Orange Reduction, Espresso Shot

T h e S t r a n g e r 420Chalong Bay Ka�r Lime, Angostura Bitter, Tangerine Infused White Wine, Pomelo Soda Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup

I l l u s i o n 460Hendrick’s Gin, Lemongrass Syrup, Peach Liquor, Clari�ed Lime Juice Pandan Home-made Soda

O r i g i n 460Monkey Shoulder, Lemongrass Shrub, Lime Juice, Pandan Vanilla Soda


B i l lecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve, NV 1,100 4,750Champagne France

Bi l lecart-Salmon Brut Rose, NV 1,200 5,250Champagne France

Gramona, La Cuvee Gran Reserva Brut, 620 3,100 Catalonia, Spain, 2013

Pierre Gimonnet&Fi ls , B lanc de Blancs 4,850Cuis 1er Cru NV, Champagne France

Jacquesson Avize, 2005 13,750Champagne France

Txomin Etxaniz Getar iako Txakol i , 2016 450 1,800Basque, Spain

Nikolaihof,Vom Stein Federspiel ,R ies l ing 2015 650 2,600Wachau, Austral ia

Churton, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 590 2,350Malborough, New Zealand

Nals Margr ied, Punggl, P inot Gr igio. 2017 625 2,500Alto Adige, I taly

Sandhi Wines, Chardonnay, 2014 950 3,800Santa Barbara County, United States

Domaine Faiveley,Pinot Noir , 2016 975 3,900Burgundy, France

Fontodi, Chiant i Class ico DOCG, 2014 725 2,900Tuscany, I taly

Achaval Ferrer, Malbec, 2017 750 3,000Mendoza, Argentina

Jamsheed Harem La Syrah, 2016 570 2,300Yarra Val ley, Austral ia

Honig, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 1,375 5,500 Napa Val ley, United States

Marchesi Di Barolo, Barbera D’Alba, 2015 7,100 Piedmont, I taly

Château Faugeres, 2011 7,500 Bordeaux, St . Emi l l ion, France

Chateau D' Armai lhac, 2010 12,250 Bordeaux, Paul l iac, France

Opus One, Overture, Bordeaux Blend, 2018 14,520Napa Val ley, Cal i fornia

Glass Bott le

C H A M P A G N E& S P A R K L I N G

W H I T E W I N E

R E D W I N E


AMERICAN WHISKY

BourbonBu�alo Trace United States 45.0% 280 3,500

El i jah Craigh 12 Years United States 47.0% 400 4,900

El i jah Craigh Pr ivate Barrel United States 47.0% 950 12,000

Evan Wi l l iams 1783 United States 43.0% 280 3,300

Evan Wi l l iams S ingle Barrel United States 43.0% 400 5,500

Je�erson’s Ocean United States 45.0% 1,350 14,500

Je�erson’s Reserve United States 45.1% 700 9,300

Maker’s Mark United States 45.0% 350 5,000

Maker’s 46 United States 47.0% 450 6,100

Michter’s S ingle Barrel 10 years United States 47.2% 950 11,500

Michter’s US*1 Smal l Batch United States 45.7% 450 5,800

Rebel Yel l Kentucky Straight United States 40.0% 350 3,600

Van Brunt St i l lhouse United States 40.0% 900 6,500

Woodford Reserve United States 43.2% 400 5,500

Rye

Michter’s 10 Years United States 46.04% 980 11,500

Michter’s US*1 S ingle Barrel United States 42.04% 450 5,800

Rebel Yel l Smal l Batch United States 45.0% 350 4,200

Rittenhouse 100 Proof Straight United States 50.0% 300 4,100

St i l l The One No. 4 United States 45.0% 580 8,500

Tennessee

Jack Daniel’s S ingle Barrel United States 45.0% 500 6,800

S P I R I T S

Glass Bott le


WORLD WHISKEY

AsiaAkashi , White Oak Japan 40.0% 550 4,900

Hibik i Japanese Harmony Japan 43.0% 880 11,000

Hibik i 12 years Japan 43.0% 4,800 51,500

Hibik i 17 years Japan 43.0% 4,200 47,000

Yamazaki 12 years Japan 43.0% 2,350 28,000

Blended ScotchBig Peat, Douglas Laing Scot land 46.0% 860 10,000

Chivas Regal 18 years Scot land 40.0% 550 7,300

Great King Street, Compass Box Scot land 43.0% 860 7,500

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Scot land 40.0% 450 5,400

Johnnie Walker B lue Label Scot land 43.0% 1,650 20,600

Monkey Shoulder Scot land 40.0% 350 4,300

Spice Tree, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 1,050 12,200

The Peat Monster, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 780 9,200

S ingle MaltArdberg 10 years Scot land 46.0% 550 6,300

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Scot land 57.1% 950 11,500

Auchentoshan Three Wood Scotland 43.0% 700 8,000

Balvinie 12 Double Wood Scot land 40.0% 550 7,200

Balvinie 21 Port Wood Scot land 40.0% 2,600 31,000

Bowmore 12 years Scot land 40.0% 650 7,800

Bowmore Sherry Cask 15 years Scot land 40.0% 950 10,600

Glenl ivet 15 years Scot land 43.0% 680 9,000

Glenl ivet 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,100 11,800

Highland Park 12 years Scot land 40.0% 700 8,300

Highland Park 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,750 20,800

Laphroaig 10 years Scot land 40.0% 750 9,200

Laphroaig 12 years Scot land 43.0% 2,000 23,300

Lagavul in 16 years Scot land 43.0% 820 12,100

Macal lan 12 years Scot land 40.0% 790 11,000

Macal lan 18 years Scot land 43.0% 2,650 30,500

Tal isker 10 years Scot land 45.8% 660 8,000

Tal isker 18 years Scot land 45.8% 1,500 20,300

I r i sh WhiskeyJameson I re land 40.0% 280 3,000

S P I R I T S

Glass Bott le


AGAVE

Mezcal Al ipus San Andrés Mexico 47.5% 340 4,900

Al ipus San Luis B lanco Mexico 47.5% 340 4,900

Tobala Pierde Almas Mexico 47.0% 580 8,500

Tequi la BlancoCabeza Mexico 43.0% 320 4,200

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 350 3,100

Olmeca Gold Mexico 40.0% 280 2,600

Patron Mexico 40.0% 460 5,500

Tequi la ResposadoCasa Noble Mexico 40.0% 550 6,800

Don Jul io Mexico 38.0% 550 7,500

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 480 4,000

Tequi la Anejo

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 780 7,200

Herradura Mexico 46.2% 550 6,700

Tequi la Extra Anejo

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 1,050 13,000

SUGARCANE SPIRITS

CachacaAbelha Brazi l 39.0% 300 3,500

L ight RumCana Brava Panama 43.0% 250 3,100

Chalong Bay Rum Thai land 40.0% 320 2,400

Havana Club 3 Years Cuba 40.0% 280 2,300

Plantat ion 3 Stars White Mult i – Is lands 41.2% 280 2,300

Dark RumAppelton 12 Years Jamaica 43.0% 280 3,500

Bacardi 8 Years Puerto Rico 40.0% 360 4,900

Diplomatico 2001 Venezuela 43.0% 750 10,150

Diplomatico Reserva Exlus iva Venezuela 40.0% 380 3,700

Don Papa 10 Years Phi l ippines 43.0% 320 3,700

Flor de Cana 18 Years Nicaragua 40.0% 580 7,800

Havana Club 7 Years Cuba 40.0% 340 3,000

Mount Gay Barbados 40.0% 340 3,000

Plantat ion Jamaica 2002 Jamaica 42.0% 420 5,300

Zacapa 23 Guatemala 40.0% 520 7,400

F lavored RumThe Kraken Spiced Mult i – Is land 40.0% 380 3,800

S P I R I T S

Glass Bott le


VODKAAbsolut E lyx Sweden 42.0% 400 4,800

Aylesbury Duck Canada 40.0% 360 3,600

Beluga Russ ia 40.0% 400 5,000

Belverdere Poland 40.0% 380 4,400

Grey Goose France 40.0% 380 4,800

Grey Goose VX France 40.0% 800 10,000

Ketel One Nether lands 40.0% 360 3,200

Lanna Thai land 40.0% 300 3,000

Stol ichnaya El i t Russ ia 40.0% 440 5,800

Tito’s United States 40.0% 280 3,000

AROMATIZED WINE

VERMOUTH

DryDol in Dry France 17.5% 280

La Quint inye Royale Extra Dry France 17.0% 320

Mancino Secco I taly 18.0% 280

MediumDolin Blanc France 16.0% 280

La Quint inye Royale Blanc France 16.0% 320

Mancino Bianco I taly 16.0% 280

Sweet Di Baldo 721 Rosso I taly 17.0% 580

Dol in Rouge France 17.5% 280

Carpano Antica I taly 16.5% 340

La Quint inye Royale Rouge France 17.0% 320

Mancino Rosso I taly 16.0% 280

Fort i�ed WinesVan Zel lers , Ruby Port Portugal 20.0% 370

S P I R I T S

Glass Bott le

Glass


Glass

GIN

American & DryBeefeater 24 Br i tain 45.0% 390 3,600

Bitter Truth Pink Germany 40.0% 460 4,800

Boodles Br i tain 40.0% 400 3,100

Blue Coat American Dry USA 47.0% 460 5,800

Botanist Scot land 46.0% 460 4,800

Brooklyn USA 40.0% 540 6,800

Citadel le Blossom France 45.6% 440 5,600

Elephant Gin Germany 45.0% 580 5,200

Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Germany 44.0% 850 7,400

Fords Br i tain 45.0% 320 3,200

Four Pi l lars Rare Dry Austral ia 41.8% 520 5,500

G’vine Nouaison France 40.0% 450 5,200

Gin Mare Spain 42.7% 450 5,100

Hendrick’s Scot land 41.0% 480 5,600

Iron Bal ls Thai land 40.0% 380 3,500

Kinobi Japan 45.7% 670 7,400

Nº3 London Dry Br i tain 46.0% 580 7,800

Mart in Mi l ler’s Westbourne Br i tain 45.2% 550 5,700

Rock Rose Navy Straight Scot land 57.0% 580 7,900

Roku Japan 43.0% 420 4,500

Star of Bombay Br i tain 47.5% 380 5,100

Tanqueray Br i tain 47.3% 380 3,200

GeneverBols Nether lands 40% 480 5,600

Old TomOld Tom Gin Br i tain 40% 390 3,600

*Gin is served with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic or Fent imans Connoisseurs Tonic Water

S P I R I T S

Bott le


BRANDY

Apple Brandy

Laird’s Applejack United States 40.0% 380 3,600

Pere Magloire Calvados France 40.0% 380 3,600

Vecchia Romagna i taly 40.0% 380 3.400

CognacHine VSOP France 40.0% 460 5,400

In�nity Yue Minjuen France 40.0% 2,000 28,000

Martel l VSOP France 40.0% 580 6,200

Martel l XO France 40.0% 1,550 20,000

Martel l Cordon Bleu France 40.0% 1,350 18,500

Pierre Ferrand 1840 France 45.0% 540 5,800

Remy Mart in VSOP France 40.0% 460 5,000

Grappa

Segnana I taly 50.0% 380 4,800

PiscoDemonio de los andes Peru 40.0% 300 2,800

BITTERS

Aperit i fAperol I taly 11.0% 280

Campari I taly 25.0% 280

Cynar I taly 16.5% 280

Ricard France 45.0% 280

Rinomato I taly 14.0% 280

Digest iveAmaretto Disaronno I taly 28.0% 340

Averna I taly 29.0% 280

Branca Menta I taly 39.0% 320

Fernet Branca I taly 39.0% 320

Jagermeister Germany 35.0% 280

Mal ibu Barbados 21.0% 280

Khalua Mexiceo 20.0% 300

S P I R I T S

Glass Bott le

Ahi Tuna TartarFennel, Apple, Miso, French Baguette

Smoked Burrata Tomato, Basi l , Country Bread

Lobster Rol l Tobiko Aiol i

Beef Tartar Capers, Quai l Yolk, Country Bread

Jamon “Joesel i to Gran Reserva” ( 25 g) Manchego, French Baguette

T iger Prawn Cocktai lSmoked Sr i racha Cocktai l Sauce, Lemon

Kr istal Gold (30g)Chive Bl in i , Crème Fraiche, Accompaniments

Kr istal Gold (100g)Chive Bl in i , Crème Fraiche, Accompaniments

4,000

12,800

NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE Smoked Vani l la Ice Cream, Blueberry

S’MOREMarshmal low Flu�, Chocolate biscuit

MITCHERS BOURBON PANA COTTAWhite chocolate, Spiced Orange, Pecan

320

320

320

650

450

1,250

650

450

750

1,800

2,300

1,750

940

1,200

900

Six or Twelve Oysters “Special” No.3Gil lardeau

Six or Twelve Oysters “Royale” No.2David Herve

Six or Twelve Oysters “Boudeuse” No.4David Herve

Served with B&B Signature Smoked mignonette

1,350700THE LOFT CHEESE BOARD

CAMEMBERT, GORGONZOLA,

CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL, BRIE, MIMOLETTE

Baguette, Port Poached Pear, Quince Paste, Smoked Walnuts

1,350CHARCUTERIE SELECTION

FOIE GRAS PATE, PAVE WITH SPICE, SAUCISSON

A LA PERCHE, DUCK RILLETTES

French Baguette, Cornichons

Half Dozen Dozen

3 piece 5 piece

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