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MEX
ICO

Along the border of Texas is the city of Chihuahua, which is the indigenous
home of ‘The Desert Spoon’, better known as Sotol.
The earliest uses of Sotol were primarily for eating rather than distilling.
The first known productions of Sotol into a fermented beverage trace back
to the indigenous Raramuri tribe and today’s final product is the result of
European distillation techniques brought to the region by the Spanish.
Once thought to be a spirit for the lower-class, Sotol has become
increasingly sought after internationally for its vegetal and rich flavors
that are enhanced by long droughts in the Chihuahuan desert.

Sotolito
$12

Sotol Blanco Tepache Pomelo Canela

(Sotol, Tequila Blanco, Tepache, Grapefruit, Cinnamon)

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MEX
ICO

With the spotlight falling squarely on agave, a sugarcane based spirit

called Charanda is an unlikely star rising out of Mexico.
The city of Uruapan is recognized as a prominent agricultural hub
and is well-known for its “red volcanic soil” for which Charanda gets its
namesake. The spirit is a hybrid of sorts, using sugar cane juice distilled
in a copper pot still and molasses distilled in a French-style column still.
The resulting flavor profile is a silky-smooth rum with balanced earth tones
and great floral notes. A testament to how the category of aguardiente
can be influenced by their terroir.

Senora Gonzalez
$12

Charanda Sandia Lima Sal Volcanica

(Charanda Blanco, Watermelon, Lime, Volcanic Salt)

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MEX
ICO

Though all Tequila is Mezcal, not all Mezcal is Tequila. In fact, Mezcal
can be produced from hundreds of species of agave.
Terroir, weather, and man-made processes make Mezcal distinct and
individual. A chameleon, if you will, with the ability to express itself boldly
alone or blend seamlessly into a cocktail with fruits and herbs that
embody the intention of the Mezcalero.

Camaleon
$14

Mezcal Piña Lima Zacate Limon Flor de

Jamaica

(Mezcal, Pineapple, Lime, Lemongrass, Hibiscus)

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BRAZ
IL

Brazil’s most fashionable distilled beverage, Cachaça, can be easily

described as an aguardiente de caña - the blanket term for spirits
distilled from sugarcane juice. Most just call it ‘Brazilian Rum’.
Similarities exist between Rum and Cachaça but they are inherently
different because of the base used for fermentation.
Though we have been familiarized with Cachaça through cocktail
culture, as it stands, only 1-2% is actually exported out of Brazil which
is a testament to how beloved this spirit is amongst its people.
The most common brands we see are generally colorless but Brazil is
home to the largest rainforest in the world, The Amazon, and produces
thousands of indigenous oak types that make amazing vessels for
aging Cachaça.

Carioca
$13

Leite de Coco
Cachaça Camote Orchata Limao
Coco Raspado
Torrado
(Cachaça, Roasted Coconut Milk, Ube, Orgeat, Lime, Shaved Coconut)
(nut allergy)
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PERU

The Amazon provides 20% of the oxygen on the planet.

Tapping into the resources and plant life that it has to offer was bound
to produce unique spirits with beautiful characteristics that speak to the
essence of the rainforest and the unique plumage that prospers there.
Peru, in the cocktail world, is most closely associated with Pisco.
However, traditional spirit categories transcend this region and with the
help of the fruitfulness of the region, fun iterations of classic spirits are
finding a new home in this country.

Amazonica
$14

Ginebra Miel de Flor

Pepino Sacha Inchi Menta
de Perú de Naranja

(Peruvian Gin, Orange Blossom Honey, Cucumber, Sacha Inchi, Mint)

(nut allergy)
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CHILE

The debate on who created the first version of Pisco will always remain, but
the beauty in each country’s version will never fade. The Limari Valley has been
a quintessential home for growing grapes for Pisco. Vines in the region date
back to the 16th century and the long history of winemaking has afforded
producers the best quality grapes bred in mineral-rich soil.
They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and the water drip
down effect into the Limari Valley that naturally regulates the water intake of
the vines is evidence of this philosophy.

Ambrosia
$15

Pisco Licor de Espuma de

Canela Lima Piña
de Chile Mandarina Maracuyá

(Chilean Pisco, Mandarin Liqueur, Cinnamon, Lime, Pineapple, Passionfruit Foam)

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BO
L IVIA

Singani is Bolivia’s Muscat of Alexandria grape distilled spirit that grows

in the high elevation of the Andes mountains - at 1600m or higher to
be precise. When it comes to grape growing, high elevation will always
translate to floral notes on the nose and palate.
Singani has been produced since the 16th century as the sacramental wine
used in religious ceremonies and today it has risen into the spirits scene as
a unique and playful base for classic Latin cocktails.

Lado Oscuro de la Luna

$15

Jerez Crema Amargos

Singani Acerola Guayaba
Fino de Banano de Nuez

(Singani, Fino Sherry, Acerola Cherry, Creme de Banana, Guava Juice, Walnut Bitters)
(nut allergy)
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UR
UG
UA
Y

Uruguay has the second 2nd highest whisky consumption behind France.
It is also the number one country in consumption of Yerba Mate.
However, the country contains no whisky distilleries and Yerba Mate is not
grown there! Scotch whisky is imported into the country from Scotland and
has very diverse flavor profiles that can manifest easily in cocktails with
richness and vanilla or peat and smoke notes. Yerba Mate is imported
from Argentina. Brewing and enjoying Yerba Mate in Uruguay is a sacred
social ritual. The cebadores are the ones in charge of expertly brewing
and serving the tea.
As with any other beverage, never drink a Mate alone!

Yerbatero
$13

Whisky Yerba Mate Miel de Jengibre Limon

Curcuma

(Scotch Whisky, Yerba Mate, Turmeric Honey, Ginger Juice, Lemon)

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REPUBLICA
DOMINICANA

Morir Soñando is a staple in the Dominican Republic consisting of

evaporated milk, orange juice, and vanilla which literally means ‘to die
dreaming’. The beverage is traditionally served as a non-alcoholic
breakfast drink. Darnell Holguin submitted his alcoholic version of one
of his fondest childhood memories to the ‘2017 Bacardi Legacy Global
Cocktail Competition’.
“My mother would feed my brother and I that [Morir Soñando] every
morning with breakfast. She was an immigrant single mother raising two
first generation Dominican-American sons in the Bronx. This drink for me
symbolizes the hustle for the American dream.”-Darnell Holguin

It Was All a Dream

$16

Morir Soñando
Ron Añejo Naranja Amaro Malagueta
de Chinola

(Aged Rum, Orange, Passionfruit Morir Soñando, Amaro, Allspice Dram)

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REPUBLICA
DOMINICANA

In June 2019, Serenata Bar Director, Andra ‘AJ’ Johnson had the
opportunity to compete in the Brugal 1888 ‘Nearly Neat Global
Competition’ in the home of Brugal, the Dominican Republic.
Rum in the Dominican Republic is almost as important as water and is
said to be the essence of the Dominican spirit. Mamajuana is a delicious
drink that generally consists of rum, red wine and honey which is then
soaked in a bottle with special indigenous blend of roots and tree bark.
The native Taino originally made Mamajuana as an herbal tea, but the
addition of alcohol is said to enhance the healing properties.
For the best Mamajuana, use Dominican rum!

Duende Tango
$16

Ron Añejo Mamajuana Aperol Whisky Amargos de Aceituna

Naranja

(Aged Rum, Mamajuana, Aperol, Scotch Whisky, Orange Bitters, Olive)

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CUBA

Cuban rum production has been a core part of Cuba’s national

identity. With strains on foreign relations between the U.S and Cuba,
having limited access to the rum has created a forbidden fruit appeal
to the spirit. In order to make it more accessible, some companies have
added distilleries in other parts of the Caribbean. Cuban rum is primarily
distilled with molasses and goes through column still distillation. Cuba set
itself apart as the premier Aguardiente or ‘firewater’ producer by adding
refining techniques to their rum making process. Instead of a harsh, sharp
product, Facundo Bacardi, and his partners perfected the process of
rum distillation that set a new standard for the taste of ron blancos
throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Miranda
$14

Ron Blanco Pisco Guanabana Flor de Orgeat Licor de

Naranja Marrasquino

(Blanco Rum, Pisco, Soursop, Orange Blossom, Orgeat, Maraschino Liqueur)

(nut allergy)
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CURAÇAO

Curaçao is a small Dutch colony off of the coast of Venezuela with a

long history of distilling. Most recognizable is the liqueur which it lends
its namesake to. The native Laraha Orange (which is actually green)
is used to produce Curaçao. Though you can produce Curaçao
anywhere in the world, like most things, it is at its most authentic and
delicious at home.
Created in 1896 by Haim Mendes Chumaceiro and Daniella’s great
uncle, Edgar Senior, Curaçao has remained a staple in Caribbean
and Latin cocktail recipes. Blue Curacao is used to impart all of the
essence of the Laraha Orange while giving cocktails that ethereal
hue, transporting imbibers to the cool blue Caribbean Sea.

Mar Caribe
SERVES 2; $30

Curaçao Dushi Aros Aire Sala Fruta

Róm Zjampana
Blou Lechi Rosa Tropikal

(White Rum, Blue Curacao, Horchata, Pink Salted Air, Tropical Citrus, Sparkling Wine)
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Cocteles Clasicos Latinos

$13

Best Ever Margarita El Capitan

Tequila Blanco, Mermelada de Serrano, Lima Pisco, Vermut Dulce, Vermut Seco, Angostura

Palomita Caipirinha
Mezcal, Pomelo, Soda de Toronja, Lima Cachaca, Cana de Acucar, Limao

Negroni Granada Chufaly

Mezcal, Granada-Vallet, Vermut Dulce Singani, Soda de Jengibre, Lima

Pisco Sour Fernandito

Pisco, Citricos, Aquafaba, Angostura, Jasmine Tea Fernet-Branca, Coca-Cola Mexicana

Presidente Canchanchara
Ron Solera, Curaçao, Vermut Seco, Granadina Ron Blanco, Miel, Lima
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Cocteles Clasicos Latinos

$13

Papa Doble Colada Royale

Mezcla de Ron Blanco Serenata, Licor de Marrasquino, Ron Blanco, Ron de Pina, Ron de Coco, Jugo de Piña,
Agua de Coco, Lima Vino Espumoso

Cuba Libre Mamajuana

Ron Añejo, Lima, Miel Ron Añejo, Miel, Raices Tainas

Mojito Super Mule

Mezcla de Ron Blanco Serenata, Menta Fresca, Lima Ron Solera, Soda de Jengibre, Lima

Airmail Ti Punch
Ron Solera, Lima, Miel, Vino Espumoso Rhum Agricole, Clairin, Caña de Azúcar, Lima
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Vinos
Espumoso Rosado
Casa Valduga ‘130’ Brut, NV $14 / $56 Herdade do Rocim Mariana Rose, 2018 $12 / 48
Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir, Brasil Touriga Nacional/Aragonez, Portugal

Blanco Tinto
Vicentin Blanc de Malbec, 2018 $12 / $48 Mas P’aca, 2018 $12 / $48
Malbec, Argentina Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon, España

1750, 2018 $13 / $52 Saurus, 2017 $16 /$68

Pedro Gimenez, Bolivia Pinot Noir, Argentina

Jordi Llorens Vdm Blan ‘5-7’, 2017 $15 / $64 Viña Maitia Aupa, 2017 $14 / $56
Macabeo/Parellada, España Pais/Carignan, Chile

Las Casas de Vaqueria 'Lago Sur' Aranjuez 'Duo', 2017 $11 / $44
Gran Reserva, 2017 $11 / $44 Tannat/Merlot, Bolivia
Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Botellas

Champagne Pierre Moncuit Grand Cru Casa Magoni ‘Origen 43’, 2016 $80
‘Pierre-Moncuit-Delos’, NV $160 Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese, Mexico
Chardonnay, Francia

4 Kilos Vinicola ‘Motor America!’, 2018 $80

Celler Escoda-Sanahuja Callet, España
‘Els Bassots’, 2008 $92
Chenin Blanc, España
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Seleccion de Sumellier
Rita Marques, Portugal

Conceito Branco
2009, Rabigato/Codega Blend, $25/$125

Conceito White is made every year, since 2006.

Fermented in used French oak barrels, is made from the best grapes from very old vineyards.
It’s a rich and concentrated wine, but with incredible seduction and subtlety. It ages in bottle
for at least 10 years and it pairs perfectly with delicate cooking fish and seafood dishes.

Conceito Tinto
2010, Indigenous Douro Grape Varietals, $25/$125

Conceito Tinto is made every year, since 2005.

Fermented in stainless steel vats, is made with an array of grape varieties from very old
vineyards. It defines as a classical Douro, of great seduction, a lot of precision in aromatics, a
unique natural freshness, silky texture, great balance and restrained sumptuousness. It ages
extremely well for at least 15 years. Pairs perfectly with oven roasts and noble meat cuts.

Bodegas Tradicion ‘Noviembre’ Fino

2017, Palomino, España, $18/$300
This wine is a maximal expression of fino.
It has been raised in old American oak casks for over a decade, substantially longer than
normal. It's very expressive and intense with complex notes of saline, dried herbs,
fine wine qualities all. A wine with great contemporary gastronomic potential,
combined with great history.
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Cervezas

Tecate
$7
Pale Lager, 4.6%, Mexico

Bank’s Caribbean Lager $8

Premium Pilsner, 4.7%, Guyana

Xingu Black $8

Schwarzbier/Black Lager, 4.6%, Brasil

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Cana
Leblon Cachaca Brasil 14

Facundo 'Neo' Bahamas 18

Facundo 'Exquisito' Bahamas 47

Brugal 1888 Dominican Republic 15

Ron Barcelo Imperial 'Onyx' Dominican Republic 16

Opthimus 15 year Dominican Republic 16

Opthimus 25 year Graham's Port Finish Dominican Republic 37

Tic Tack El Salvador 7

Damoiseau VSOP Rhum Guadeloupe 14

Vaval Clairin Haiti 14

The Funk Jamaica 9

Clement Blanc Rhum Martinique 11

Uruapan Charanda Blanco Mexico 9

Ron Abuelo 12 year Añejo Panama 15

Bacardi Superior Puerto Rico 10

Ron de Barrilito 3 Star Puerto Rico 15

Bacardi 4 Puerto Rico 10

Bacardi 8 Puerto Rico 13

Bacardi 10 Puerto Rico 16

Santa Teresa 1796 Venezuela 17

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Mezcal
Palenqueros Onofre Ortiz, Ensamble Bramaderos, Miahuatlan 25

Palenqueros Alberto Ortiz, Madrecuishe Bramaderos, Miahuatlan 25

Vago Mezcal ‘Elote’, Espadin Bramaderos, Miahuatlan 18

Mayalen 'Machetazo', Cupreata Candelaria Yegole 14

Donaji Joven, Espadin Guerrero 15

Derrumbes, Durangensis Las Margaritas 18

Banhez, Tepextate Nombre de Dios, Durango 35

Alipus, Espadin Blend San Agustin Amatengo, Ejutla 18

Rezpiral, Tobala San Andres 20

Rayu, Espadin San Baltazar Guelavila 10

Sombra, Espadin San Juan del Rio 12

Yuu Baal Pechuga, Espadin San Juan del Rio 18

La Niña del Mezcal, Tobala San Juan del Rio 35

Banhez Joven Ensemble, Espadin/Barril San Juan del Rio 10

Palenqueros Rey Arellanes, Tobasiche/Espadin San Miguel Ejutla 25

Montelobos Joven, Espadin Santa Catarina Minas, Ocotlan 20

Fidencio 'Unico', Espadin Santiago Matalan 14

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Tequila y Mas
TEQUILA

Don Abraham Single Estate Añejo Amatitan, Jalisco 19

Cimarron Blanco Atotonilco, El Alto 9

Grand Mayan Reserva Extra Añejo Guadalajara 33

Artenom Seleccion de 1579 Blanco Jesus-Maria, Jalisco 19

Milagro Blanco Los Altos, Jalisco 9

Artenom Seleccion de 1414 Reposado Los Altos, Jalisco 19

Cazadores Reposado Los Altos, Jalisco 11

Fuenteseca 2005 Los Altos, Jalisco 61

BACANORA

Ranch Tepua Blanco Aconchi, Sonora 13

SOTOL

La Higuera, Dasylirion Wheeleri Chihuahua 12

La Higuera, Leiophyllum Chihuahua 15

RAICILLA

La Venenosa, Sierra Sierra de Jalisco 22

BASE DE UVA

Rujero Singani Bolivia 11

Pisco 1615 Peru 11

El Gobernador Pisco Chile 13

Macchu Pisco Peru 12

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Botanas
Boquerones 1821 $9

Pickled White Anchovy, Chayote, Corn Crema, Mango, Herb Oil

Truffle Pan de Bono $10

Smoked Queso Fresco, Cassava Flour, Black Truffle

Arepitas de Mar $15

Sea Urchin, Queso De Mano & Squid Ink Arepas, Corn Flowers, Cultured Butter

Tostada Azteca $11

Corn Tostada, Avocado Crema, Heart Of Palm “Ceviche”, Mole Blanco, Chipotle
(nut allergy)

Mousse de Foie de Volaille $13

Chicken Liver Mousse, Rhum, Papaya Jam, Pickled Pineapple, Sour Dough, Mizuba

Pulpo a la Huancaina $14

Octopus, Purple Boniato, Huancaina, Puffed Quinoa, Citrus

Choripan $12
Chorizo, Charred Avocado, Chimichurri, Cilantro Aioli, Demi Baguette

Natilla de Mezcal $7
Mezcal Custard, Passion Fruit, Mango, Olive Oil & Chili Lime Zest

Brigadeiros $5

Condensed Milk Chocolate Truffles, Cacao Nibs, Shredded Coconut

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