Cocktail Menu - The Ritz

Lobby Bar
A Classic Cocktail Club
In 1919, the 18th Amendment was passed, followed
by 13 years of folly that was known as Prohibition.
The Noble Experiment lasted from 1920 to 1933.
During this time, it was illegal to sell alcohol, so
people completely stopped drinking. Not Quite! They
actually drank more than ever, even though the
cocktails weren’t exactly top notch….
Lobby Bar
A Classic Cocktail Club
the ritz-carlton, south beach
Barkeeps had limited access to good booze, so they
used sweeteners and juices to cover up the taste of
the rough hooch. Quite a few cocktails from the era
survived, having been lovingly restored in some of
the best mixology houses around the country.
We invite you to allow our bartenders to share some
of our favorite Classic Pre and Post Prohibition Era
cocktails with you.
Cheers to 1933, the repeal of the 18th and the end
of prohibition.
- The Bar Team
“Once during Prohibition, I was forced to go days on
nothing but food and water!” – W.C. Fields
Lesser Known Classics
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Time Tested
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SideCar
Remy Martin V.S-Cointreu-Lemon
Created at the Hotel Ritz Paris sometime during or just
following WWI. Especially popular in England and France,
where ex-pats like Hemmingway would sip Sidecars at the bar.
Manhattan
Bourbon-Sweet Vermouth-Bitters
1800’s - When New York City was only Manhattan and this
cocktail was the boss of all drinks.
Sazerac
Rye-Absinthe-Sugar-Bitter
Born in the 1800’s at 13 Exchange Alley now the official
cocktail of New Orleans and said to be Americas first cocktail.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon-Bitters-Sugar
Popularized in the 1880’s at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Bar
in New York City where it became the favorite cocktail
of President Truman.
Negroni
South Side
Gin-Lemon-Mint
1866 ‘ish, Southside Sportsmen’s Club on Long Island,
New York where this variation on the Mint Julep was
born. (Well that’s one story anyway…)
Tuxedo #2
Dry Gin-Absinthe-Vermouth-Maraschino-Bitters
An adaptation of Harry Johnson’s ‘Bartenders’ Manual’
first published in 1882. Commonly thought to have been
created at the Tuxedo Club of Tuxedo Park, New York.
Corpse Reviver
Gin-Cointreau-Absinthe-Lemon-Cocchi Americano
Traditionally consumed as a “hairs of the dog”
drink to refresh you after a heavy night.
The Last Word
Gin-Chartreuse-Lime-Maraschino Liquor
1920’s Detroit where it was served at the Detroit Athletic Club.
Pimms Cup
Pimm’s No. 1-Lemon
What the Mojito is to Cuba and the Mint Julep is to
America, the Pimm’s Cup is to England A refreshing
seasonal sipper that’s both a symbol of national pride
and an international infatuation.
Campari-Gin-Vermouth
Early 1900’s created by a Florentine aristocrat, Count
Camillo Negroni when he asked his bartender to add a bite
to his Americano. An international favorite for more than
a century.
Aviation
Daiquiri
French 75
Rum-Lime-Sugar
Early 1900’s Cuba more of a connoisseur’s classic – one for
the true rum aficionado.
Tom Collins
Gin-Lemon-Sugar
Named after a legendary hoax that took over New York City
in 1874 that involved looking for a fight with a fictitious
Tom Collins.
Gin-Lemon-Maraschino-Crème De Violet
Early 1900’s, created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender
at the Hotel Wallick in New York.
Gin-Lemon-Champagne
Early 1900’s Paris. Said to have been created
for returning WWI fighter pilots and named
after an artillery gun called
the French 75.
Bubbles
The Martini
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Due to the readily available Gin of the time the Martini was
traditionally a Gin based cocktail. And always stirred.
The GIN’S
Hayman’s Old Tom
A botanically intensive and delicately sweetened and
balanced style
Martin Millers
Silky, sweet, floral
No. 3 London Dry
A traditional London dry gin with Juniper at its heart
Hendricks
A fine balance of Juniper, Bulgarian rose and cucumber
Tanqueray
A London style dry gin balancing four botanicals, Juniper,
Coriander, Angelica and Liquorice
Nolet
Floral and fruit forward dry gin
Plymouth
A softened Juniper flavor and slightly less dry than the
common London style gin
HOW DO YOU LIKE IT
GLASS BOTTLE
Lamberti Extra Dry 26 110
Mumm Napa, Brut 15 62
Mumm Napa, Brut Rose 17 65
370
Perrier Jouët, Brut “Grand”, Champagne
26 110
Perrier-Jouët, Brut Rosé 52 200
Prosecco Italy, NV
Napa Valley, California, NV
Napa Valley, California, NV
Nicolas Fuillatte, Palmes D’or France, NV
France, NV
“Blason de France”
Moët & Chandon, Brut “Impérial”, Champagne
120
France, NV
Traditional
Veuve Cliquot, Brut, “Yellow Label” Dirty
“Grand”, Champagne
Gin and a touch of dry Vermouth with lemon or olive
Olive Brine
50/50
Equal parts gin and dry Vermouth
Gibson
A traditional martini with cocktail onion
Perfect
A traditional martini with
equal parts sweet and
dry Vermouth
160
France, NV
Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne France, 2002
450
Louis Roederer, Brut 550
“Cristal”, Champagne
France, 2004
Wines
Whites
Alois Lageder, Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, Italy, 2009
Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc GLASS BOTTLE
14 52
14 52
St. Clement “Carneros” Chardonnay 16 68
Louis Jadot, Pouille Fuisse 80
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
Napa Valley, California, 2009
Burgundy, France, 2009
Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay Napa Valley, California, 2009
28 135
Scotch
Blended Scotch
Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year Old 55
Dewar’s 12 Year Old 15
Dewar’s Signature 40
Johnnie Walker Black 14
Johnnie Walker Blue 65
Single Malt
Dalwhinnie 15 Years 12
Reds
Glenfiddich 15 Years 17
Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, “Meiomi” 16 68
Glenfiddich 18 Years 22
Killka, Malbec 14 54
Glenlivet 15 Years 17
Glenmorangie 10 Years 12
Ferrari Carano, Merlot 16 68
Glenmorangie 18 Years 28
Louis M. Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon
16 68
Lalagvulin 16 Years 18
Laphroaig 10 Years 18
Ravenswood, Zinfandel, “Lodi” 15 Macallan 12 Years 18
Macallan 18 Years 45
Rose
Macallan 25 Years 190
Château Minuty, Rosé “Moments”
Oban 14 Years 18
Talisker 10 Years 20
Santa Barbara Counties, California, 2009
Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Sonoma County, California
Napa Valley, California, 2008
Napa Valley, California, 2009
Provence, France, 2009
Chateau d’Esclans, Rosé “Whispering Angel”
Provence, France, 2010
20
14 65
85
60
Whiskey
Cordials
Bourbon / Rye
Maker’s Mark Hudson Baby Bourbon Hudson Manhattan Rye Blanton’s Woodford Reserve Bookers Knob Creek Gentleman Jack Buffalo Trace Basil Hayden Eagle Rare Single Barrel George T. Stagg Pappy Van Winkle 20 Years
Bulliet Bulliet Rye 12
Grand Marnier Centenaire Grand Marnier Cent-Cinquanteraire
14
18
18
14
13
14
16
20
20
35
Imported
From the Kitchen
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13
The Perfect Pour 18
42
22
18
60
255
20
50
1/2oz. 90, 1oz. 185, 2oz. 375
Brandy
Cardenal Mendoza Gran Duque D’ Alba
18
18
8
Guiness
Heineken
Peroni
Stella Artois
Newcastle Brown Ale
Ceviche 14
Crispy Florida Shrimp 16
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio 16
Angus Beef Sliders 15
Chihuahua Cheese Quesadilla
14
Caribbean white fish, lime, tomato and avocado
Courvoisier VSOP Courvoisier XO Delamain XO Hennessy VSOP Hennessy XO Hennessy Paradis Remy Martin VSOP Remy Martin XO Remy Martin Louis Xlll
50
Beer
14
14
35
Sriracha mayonnaise, lime, yuzu
Avocado, cilantro, lime, pickled shallot
On a home made brioche bun with pickles
Chihuahua cheddar cheese
add chicken 6 steak 9 shrimp 11
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SOUTH BEACH
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