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REIMAGINING HISTORY ICONIC COCKTAILS FROM HISTORY, REVISITED
4.12.16
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.
THE KNICKERBOCKER MARTINI 18 Tanqueray 10, 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. THE ASTOR 400 28 Beluga Gold Line Vodka, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Kalamata Wash Named for Caroline Astor‘s Social Standing List
THE COOPERATIVE 16
Gin, Amaro Nonino, Noily Pratt Sweet Vermouth, Marmalade, An elegant Negroni
RASPBERRY ROYALE 22 Muddled Raspberries, Cassis, Piper Heidsiek Champagne
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.
SNOW CONE 18 Brugal 1888, Lillet Rouge, Mango Shrub
WOODEN KNICKEL 18 Mezcal, Zacapa Dark Rum, Lime, Orgeat, Curacao
THE STINGRAY 16 Bacardi, Ancho Reyes, Disorrono, Lemon
THE BLUSHING ROSE 18 Hendricks Gin, Lillet Rose, Lemon, Cucumber, Tonic
THE KNICKER SOUR 18 Botanist Gin, Pisco, Orgeat, Lemon, Egg White, Cabernet Float
WHEN IN “MANHATTAN” 17 Bulleit Rye, Rouge Vermouth, Cynar, Laphroaig 10 Year
THE FRENCH QUARTER 14 Bulleit Rye, Cognac, Peychaud‘s + Vanilla Bitters, Absinthe Rinse
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
DUCHESS DE BOURGOGNE 12 Belgian Sour Ale. Verheaghe Vichte, Belgium
GRAPEFRUIT-SCULPIN 7 Infused-IPA. Ballast Point, California
“SAISON” *750ml 33 Classic Saison, Blackberry Farms, Tennessee
WINES BY THE GLASS glass/bottle
SPARKLING WINE
Bollicini ,Prosecco, Italy NV 12/48
Agustí Torelló Mata, Cava, Brut Reserva, Spain 2009 15/60
Chandon, Brut Rosé, Yountville, California NV 18/72
CHAMPAGNE
Piper Heidsiek, NV 20/80
La Caravelle, Cuvee Niña NV 22/89
WHITE
Albarino, Quinta do Regueiro, Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal 2014 12/48
Riesling, Long Shadows, Poet‘s Leap, Columbia Valley, Washington 2014 14/56
Sauvignon Blanc, Paddle Creek, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014 14/56
Sancerre, Celestin, Loire Valley, France 2015 16/64
Chardonnay, St. Supéry, Oak Free, Napa Valley, California 2014 18/72
ROSE
Billete, Cotes de Province, France 2014 15/56
RED
Grenache/Syrah, Belleruche, Cote du Rhone, France 2014 13/48
Tempranillo, Tamaral, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2013 14/56
Pinot Noir, Cline, Sonoma Coast, California 2014 15/60
Claret, Newton, Napa County, California 2013 16/64
Malbec, BenMarco, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2013 17/68
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Supéry, Napa Valley, California 2011 19/75
Bordeaux Blend, Tour du Cauze, St Emilion, France 2012 16/64
FROM THE KITCHEN
TO SHARE
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER 13 Chili Garlic Tomato Chutney
FRIED ARTICHOKE 13 Lemon Aioli
GRILLED OCTOPUS 19 Saffron-Chili Foam, Roasted Cauliflower GRILLED FLATBREAD 16 Onion, Goat Cheese, Shitake Mushroom
SMOKED PORK BELLY 16 Cherry BBQ, Fresh White Peach TO DINE FRIED CHICKEN 17 Chipotle, Paprika KNICK BURGER Maple Glazed Bacon, Comte Cheese, Pickled Onions, Steak Sauce Mayo
SPIRITS
VODKA Tito‘s, Texas 16
Absolut, Sweden 14
Stoli, Russia 15
Stoli Ohranj or Lemon, Russia 15
Grey Goose, France 18
Belvedere, Poland 18
Ketel One, Netherlands 16
Chopin, Poland 18
Elyx, Sweden 18
GIN + GENEVER Beefeater, England 14
Hayman‘s Sole Gin, England 14
Fords, England 15
Dorothy Parker, New York 16
Bols Genever, Amesterdam 15
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 18
SPIRITS
RUM Bacardi Superior, Puerto Rico 14
Cruzan, White, St. Croix 14
El Dorado, 12 Year, Guyana 15
Cruzan, Black Strap, St. Croix 14
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Guatemala 16
Brugal 1888, Ron Gran Reserva, Dominican Republic 18
BRANDY/COGNAC Calvados, Domaine De Montreuil Pays d' Auge 16
Hennessy VS 20
Hennessy Privilege VSOP 28
Gran Marnier 18
Cognac, Pierre Fernand 1840 15
Gran Marnier, Centenaire Cuvee 49
Pear Williams 15
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 17
Patron Silver 17
Patron Gran Platinum 55 REPOSADO
Herradura, Reposado 16
Don Julio Reposado 20
Patron Reposado 22
AÑEJO
Herradura, Anejo 18
Don Julio Añejo 23
Don Julio, 1942, Añejo 45
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 14
Wild Turkey 101 ―Rye‖, Kentucky 14
Bulleit ―Rye,‖ Kentucky 15
Woodford Reserve, ―Kentucky Straight Rye‖ 16
Hudson Whiskey, ―Maple Cask,‖ New York 22
SPIRITS
WHISKEY / BOURBON (CONTINUED) 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); distil no higher than 80% abv; and put into new charred white-oak casks.
Maker‘s Mark 16
Evan Williams 14
Bulleit, Kentucky Bourbon 15
Russel Reserve ―10 Year‖, Kentucky Bourbon 16
Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon 18
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
George Dickel ―No. 12‖ 15
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.
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 The southernmost of its island chain, Islay is known as ‗The Queen of the Hebrides‘ – and is certainly the reigning monarch of a typically smoky, peaty style of single malt whisky.
Laphroaig ―10 Year,‖ Single Malt Scotch 25
SPEYSIDE Broadly speaking, Speyside whiskies can be classified as falling into one of two camps. At one end of the spectrum there are the light, grassy, ‗lunchtime whiskies‘ such as Glenlivet; at the other end lie the rich, sweet, sherried qualities of Macallan.
Monkey Shoulder, Blended Scotch 14 Glenfiddich ―12 Year‖ Single Malt Scotch 18 Macallan ―12 Year,‖ Single Malt Scotch 24 Glenlivet ―Nadurra 16 Year,‖ Single Malt Scotch 38 Macallan, ―18 Year,‖ Single Malt Scotch 48 Macallan ―Rare Cask‖ 98 Mortlach, ―18 Year,‖ Single Malt Scotch 84
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 38
IRELAND
Jameson, Irish Whiskey 14 Red Breast ―12 Year,‖ Irish Whiskey 24
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 14
Liquor 43, Spain 14
Luxardo Maraschino, Italy 14
Pimm's Original Cup No. 1, England 14
Pernod Absinthe, France 20
St. Germain, France 14
Zwack, Hungry 14