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BAR PHILOSOPHY

This cocktail bar was founded on the belief that sharing food and drink is a fundamental human experience and instrumental to the well-being

of a community. With this in mind, we have created a cocktail list in the spirit of community

and collaboration.

Our inspiration for these cocktails is drawn from the literature we love. We have created

an homage to the characters, themes and prose within these masterworks. We desire to

capture, through our craft, the manner in which these works have affected our lives. Like in all

art, we have borrowed from others and included our interpretation, to create an original piece

through the art of the cocktail.

We are pleased that you have chosen to join us when there are many incredible options in our

greater community. We are grateful, and humbly at your service. Welcome to Proof.

ACTION & ADVENTUREACTION & ADVENTUREBULLS ON PARADE 21 /4oz $14

The Sun Also Rises – Ernest HemingwayBuffalo Trace Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Quinquina Rouge,

Apple Demerara, Wormwood, Grapefruit Oils

CHO OSE LIFE 2oz $18 Trainspotting – Irvine Welsh

Michter’s Sour Mash, Bénédictine, Strega, Tonic Syrup, Effervescence

KIRA 21 /4oz $13

Death Note – Tsugumi OhbaNorthern Keep Vodka, Soju, Quinquina Blanc,

Acidified Green Tea, Carbonation

A SAN JUAN TRYST 2oz $16

The Rum Diary – Hunter S. ThompsonPlantation OFTD, Bacardi 8yr, Branca Menta, Banana Liqueur,

Acidified Guava, Grapefruit, All Spice

CALL ME ISHMAEL 21 /4oz $16

Moby Dick – Herman MelvilleSombra Mezcal, Punt e Mes, Yellow Chartreuse,

Peychaud’s, Cinnamon Smoke

SCI-FI & FANTASYSCI-FI & FANTASYCONCERNING HOBBITS 21 /4oz $15

The Lord Of The Rings – J. R. R. TolkienAntica Formula, Oloroso Sherry, Peated Scotch,

Cynar, Grapefruit

LITTLE NANCY 21 /4oz $16

Sin City – Frank MillerOld Grand-Dad, Cognac, Ancho Verde, Brown Butter Apple,

Lemon, Hops, Chili, Crystal Ice, Apple Smoke

THE HIGH CASTLE 21 /4oz $16

The Man In The High Castle – Philip K. DickWild Turkey 101, Plum Wine, Pear Eau De Vie,

Yuzu, Grapefruit & White Pepper Oleo

UNDER HIS EYE 21 /4oz $17

The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret AtwoodBulldog Gin, Campari, Bénédictine, Orange,

Lemon, Cinnamon, Szechuan, Whites

PILLARS OF FIRE 21 /4oz $13

War Of The Worlds – H. G. WellsAquavit, Cocchi Americano, Peach, Grapefruit, Hot Pepper

LETTERS TO LOLITA 2oz  +  1oz Sparkling $17

Lolita – Vladimir NabokovCalvados, Quinquina Blanc, Cointreau, Campari,

Aubergine Shrub, Liquid Tannin, Sparkling Wine, Lavender Mist

THE RED RO OM 21 / 2oz $13

Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L JamesJameson, Peach, Maraschino, Sour Cherry, Lemon

AN ENGLISH EDUCATION 2oz $17

Anna And The King Of Siam – Margaret LandonTanqueray Malacca, Plum Wine, Thai Infusion,

Pineapple Ferment, Ginger, Angostura

THE COUNT & CONDUCTOR 21 /4oz $14

Anna Karenina – Leo TolstoyŻubrówka Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Peach, Cucumber, Lemon,

Grape Gastrique, Peychaud’s

JAMU 21 /4oz $15 Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert

Tromba Blanco, Silver Cachaça, Apricot Brandy, Grape Masala, Lime, Jalapeño, Cardamom, Volcano Salt

ROMANCEROMANCE

FAIRY TALES & FABLESFAIRY TALES & FABLESBAG O’ BONES 21 /4oz $17

Hansel and Gretel – Brothers GrimmLot 40 Rye, Port, Raspberry, Vanilla, Blueberry Miso,

Mascarpone, Chai, Whole Egg

BE OUR GUEST 21 /4oz $15 Served Hot or Cold

Beauty & The Beast – Gabrielle-Suzanne De VilleneuveCognac, Drambuie, Plum Wine, Ginger Liqueur,

Thai Tea, Lemon

STREET RAT 2oz $14

Arabian Nights – Collection Of Folk TalesGin, Aquavit, Maraschino, Acidified Green Tea,

Honey, Peychaud’s

SLY FOX 21 /4oz $14

Fantastic Mr. Fox – Roald DahlEl Dorado 8 Year, Walnut Liqueur, Vanilla,

Cold Brew, Kola Nut, Almond Ice

PIP, FLITTER, FLAP 21 / 2oz $13

Stellaluna – Janell CannonAmontillado Sherry, Rye Whisky, Cassis,

Passionfruit, Peach

OLD JOHN TORRANCE 21 /4oz $16

The Shining – Stephen KingConfluence Gin, Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Sake,

Thyme, Olive Infusion

IT’S ALIVE 21 /4oz $16

Frankenstein – Mary ShelleyAquavit, Honey Medica, Midori, Mint, Cream,

Lime, Szechuan, Whites

CO OKED JUST RIGHT 21 /4oz $13

Lamb To The Slaughter – Roald DahlBlood Orange Gin, Rye Whiskey, Strega, Gentian Root,

Mint Jelly, Saffron & Mango

50 BOXES OF EARTH 21 /4oz $17

Dracula – Bram StokerJohnnie Walker Black, Yellow Chartreuse, Pimm’s No. 1,

Cherry, Pepper, Garlic Oil

LUCILLE IS THIRSTY 2oz $17

The Walking Dead – Robert KirkmanBacardi 10 Year, Gosling’s Black Seal, Lemon Hart 151, Amaretto,

Coconut Rum, Lime Juice, Pineapple

HORRORHORROR

GLOSSARYGLOSSARY

ACIDIFIED - Meaning acids such as citric or malic have been added to mimic the use of citrus.

AMARO - (Italian for “bitter”) is an Ital-ian herbal liqueur that is commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestive.

APERITIVO – (Italian for “Appetizer”) a drink meant to “prepare” your stomach for the meal.

AQUAVIT – Scandinavian in origin a neutral grain spirit flavoured with dill and caraway

BITTERS – The bartenders spice rack, used to add subtle layering flavours and balance to cocktails.

CACHAÇA - is a distilled spirit made from fer-mented sugarcane juice, most popular in Brazil.

CHARTREUSE - a French liqueur made by the Carthusian Monks since 1737. Distilled alcohol aged with 130 herbs, plants, and flowers.

CURAÇAO - a  liqueur  flavoured with the dried peel of the  Laraha  citrus (Curaçao Orange)  fruit, grown on the Dutch island of Curaçao.

CYNAR - is an Italian bitter liqueur of the am-aro variety. It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant amongst which is the artichoke.

COGNAC – Produced by twice distilling wines from the cognac region in France, also called Eau De Vie (water of life).

DRAMBUIE - liqueur made from Scotch whis-ky, honey, herbs and spices, a favourite modifi-er for Tiki style cocktails

FERNET - a type of amaro, often consumed neat as a digestive or as a mixing component.

GASTRIQUE – Made with a combination of roasted grapes, winter spices, vinegar, sugar and water.

GRAPPA - a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin.

LIQUID TANNIN – used in winemaking to bal-ance wines, used in cocktails to add tannic grip

MARASCHINO - is a  liqueur  obtained from the distillation of Marasca cherries. The small, slightly sour fruit of the Tapiwa cherry tree.

MEZCAL  -  is a Mexican distilled beverage made from  agave.  Due to the traditional  pro-duction technique, mezcal often has smoky characteristics. 

OLEO SACCHARUM – The process of extract-ing the oils from citrus peels to create an oily sugar syrup

PINEAPPLE FERMENT – A beverage created by slow fermenting pineapple with sugar and spices.

PIMM’S - a gin-based drink containing a secret mixture of herbs and liqueurs, used to aid di-gestion.

QUINQUINA – Corsican quininized aperitif tonic flavoured with various exotic herbs & spices.

SLOE BERRY – also called Blackthorn, is a berry from a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosacea.

SHRUB - a concentrated syrup that combines fruit, sugar, and vinegar

SOJU – Meaning ‘Burned Liquor’ is a tradition-al colourless Korean alcoholic beverage typi-cally made from rice, wheat or barley.

THAI INFUSION – Infusing the base spirit (Gin) with all the powerful flavours used in Thai cooking. Chilli, Thai basil, cilantro, soy and more.

UMESHU (Plum Wine) - is a  Japanese li-queur  made by  steeping  plums (while still unripe and green) in alcohol and sugar. It has a sweet, sour taste, and an alcohol content of 10–15%.

VERMOUTH - is an aromatized, fortified white wine flavoured with various botanicals and sometimes coloured.

WHITES – A fancier way to describe the egg white in a sour style cocktail.

YUZU - a citrus fruit and plant in the family Rutaceae. It is believed to have originated in central China.

REECE SOUTHERN REECE SOUTHERN

CARTER COOKCARTER COOK

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CALLUM JOHNSTONCALLUM JOHNSTON

WILSON MACDONALDWILSON MACDONALD

ERIN MILLERERIN MILLER

Michelle BeDdoeMichelle BeDdoe

ADRIEN ROQUEADRIEN ROQUE