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Wicked (Sour patch Marg) $17
A spellbinding margarita with the perfect balance of sour and sweet.
Sour Patch Kid-infused Tequila, Benedictine, Lime, Sugar Rim
Coraline $17
Indulge in a not-so-dark fantasy with this deliciously Autumnal Bourbon Sour.
Four Roses, Montenegro, Citrilized OJ, Housemade Pumpkin Spice syrup, egg white, Angostura
Snacks
Salted Mixed Nuts $6
Cashews, Almonds, Pecans, Brazil Nuts, Macadamia Nuts
Greek & Spanish Olives $6
Chapter I: Beach Reads
Tall and refreshing, this collection of approachable, thirst-quenching cocktails will make you dream of sun-drenched days. Guaranteed to be light, effervescent and delicious.
NEW! LA CONFIDENTIAL $16
Keep it classified. This tangy, tropical take on a Paloma is coming to you off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush.
Tequila, Cachaca, Donn’s Mix, Lime, Soda
NEW! THE DHARMA BUMS $15
Jack Kerouac drank sherry wine with soda, so we’d like to think this cobbler would be right up his alley.
Vodka, Sherry, Blueberry, Mint, Soda
THE MYSTERY AT LILAC INN $15
The real secret is how this drink can be both so striking and so delicious.
PURPLE GIN, APEROL, ELDERFLOWER, LEMON, Soda
Beatrice and Virgil $16
Those who carry a knife and a pear (and this tasty cocktail) are never afraid of the dark.
BOURBON, PEAR, LEMON, HONEY-THYME,
TIKI BITTERS, SODA
THE LIFE OF PI $15
This bubbly treat may help with the selective transforming of reality.
MANGO, ELDERFLOWER, ORANGE, PROSECCO, RHUBARB BITTERS
Chapter II: Adventures
Shaken, bright and citrus-y, this collection of best-sellers and inventive new creations will
leave you wanting more!
NEW! THE LOST APOTHECARY $17
Revenge is a dish best served deliciously, like this fruity, frothy sour
Strawberry-infused Bombay Sapphire gin, Elderflower, Pisco, Lemon, Hibiscus, Egg white
***Contains egg white***
NEW! GONE BAMBOO $16
Anthony Bourdain once asked “Is it good? Does it give pleasure?” and the answer is yes – to both this tropical sour and the novel that inspired it.
Coconut-infused rum, mango, lime, Nigori Sake
NEW! CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS $16
Complex, dynamic and nuanced, just like Sally Rooney’s debut novel.
Peach-infused Writers’ Tears, basil Becherovka,
Lemon, Pear bitters
I’LL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE $16
If you see the ghost of Hank Williams, the Doc prescribes this south-of-the-border riff on a Penicillin.
CAZADORES TEQUILA, MEZCAL, CRANBERRY SHRUB, LEMON, GINGER
Everyone brave is forgiven $15
This book, set during the Blitz, inspired what may be the most quintessentially English cocktail we’ve ever created.
EARL GREY INFUSED GIN, LILLET BLANC, LEMON, LAVENDER
Chapter III: Epics
Stirred and spirit-forward, these cocktails will take you on a journey. Created to be sipped and savoured, they’re perfect any time of year.
NEW! STRANGE WEATHER IN TOKYO $17
Off-beat, quirky, and unexpected – this drink, like its namesake book, defies description.
Morel infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Draft Sake,
Marsala, bitters, thyme
IT’s BACK! DON QUIXOTE $18
When life itself seems lunatic, it’s time for one of
these bright, boozy, earthy creations.
Mezcal, Akvavit, Fino Sherry, Benedictine, Citric Acid, Simple Syrup, lemon oils
MIDNIGHT MAGIC $18
This Manhattan reveals rich, autumnal complexities
hidden under its straightforward demeanor.
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Coconut, Calvados,
Sweet Vermouth, Spiced Bitters, Cherry
CASINO ROYALE $15
Place your bets with this brightly verdant take on a classic Martini. May the odds be in your favour.
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Affino, Dry Vermouth,
Absinthe, Orange Bitters, Rosemary oil
FAHRENHEIT 451 $15
“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” Our take on an old-fashioned.
COPPER POT CANADIAN WHISKEY, MAPLE SIMPLE SYRUP,
ANGOSTURA BITTERS, ORANGE ZEST
*A gratuity of 20% (pre-tax) will be added to parties of 6 or more.*
Chapter IV: First Editions
Here are the drinks we’ve poured our hearts and souls (and our most ultra-premium spirits) into. Using advanced techniques and house-made ingredients, we’re delighted to share some of our most special creations with you.
NEW! DEMON COPPERHEAD $24
Barbara Kingsolver’s re-telling of David Copperfield hits all the right notes; just like this beautiful riff on a Vieux Carre.
Writers’ Tears Red Head Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey, Belle de Brillet, Bonal, Bitters
NEW! GREAT EXPECTATIONS $36
Every new release from this incredible Barbados distillery is the stuff of legend (like Pip!), and we’re proud to share it with you in this perfectly balanced rum cocktail.
Foursquare Rum, Appleton 15 year Rum,
yellow chartreuse, lemon oils
NEW! BRIDESHEAD REVISITED $24
Step into some nostalgia with this rich and luxurious Brandy Alexander inspired Flip, created with a special Cognac finished in bourbon barrels.
Blue Swift Cognac, house-made chocolate liqueur,
whole egg, nutmeg and xocolatl bitters
***Contains egg white***
City on Fire $23
Smoky and complex with a very loooong finish (the book and the drink).
10 YEAR ISLAY AND 12 YEAR BLENDED SCOTCH, MEZCAL,
COINTREAU, BITTERS, SIMPLE SYRUP, ORANGE ZEST
Chapter IV: Young Adults & Non-Alcoholic
Here at FLW we put as much care and attention into making our mocktails as we do with their boozy counterparts. And although these may technically be books for kids, we loved them as grown-ups too.
NEW! HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE $12
Check in with this delicately spiced and citrus-forward highball inspired by the glamour of the Belle Epoque
Non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, Donn’s Mix, Lime, Soda
NEW! HOLD FAST $12
Inspired by Kevin Major’s Newfoundland coming-of-age novel, this drink tastes like summer in St. John’s.
Non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, Blueberry, Mint, Soda
THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET $12
“We are tired of being beautiful”…but this
bright and tropical drink sure isn’t!
Non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, MANGO JUICE, ORANGE JUICE,
ELDERFLOWER, RHUBARB BITTERS
THE LIGHTNING THIEF $12
Everybody, even monsters, needs the attention
delivered by this herbaceous NA cocktail.
Non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, PEAR JUICE, LEMON,
HONEY-THYME SYRUP, WALNUT BITTERS
***Contains walnuts***