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Chapter I: Beach Reads
Perfect for summer, these drinks are effervescent and light – although they do pack a punch!
The Mystery at Lilac Inn $14
The real secret is how this drink can be both so striking and so delicious.
Empress 1908 Gin, Aperol, St Germain Elderflower, Lemon, Soda – 1.75oz
Beatrice and Virgil $14
Those who carry a knife and a pear (and this tasty cocktail) are never afraid of the dark.
Four Roses Bourbon, Pear, Lemon, Honey-thyme, Soda – 2OZ
The rum diary $14
A beachy mash-up of a Pina Colada and a Dark ‘n’ Stormy.
Coconut-infused mount gay & havana club rum, pineapple shrub, ginger beer – 2oz
Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine $14
One of our favourite heroines meets one of our favourite drinks.
Prosecco, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lemon, Simple syrup – 4oz
Chapter II: Adventures
Shaken, citrus-y and inventive, these cocktails will take you on a tasty trip!
Still Life With Woodpecker $15
Tastes like a fairytale for nihilists.
Strawberry infused Cazadores Tequila, Vanilla Liqueur, Lemon, Egg White, Root Beer Bitters – 2oz
***Contains egg white***
Razor Girl $14
Equal parts nutty, sweet, and edgy – just like Carl Hiaasen’s loveable Merry Mansfield.
Appleton Estate Signature Rum, Amaretto, Cocchi Americano, Citrilized OJ, Chocolate Bitters – 2oz
The History of Bees $14
A modern and complex interpretation of a classic Bee’s Knees.
Citadelle Gin, Drambuie, Citrilized OJ, Buckwheat Honey, Camomile Bitters – 2oz
Everyone brave is forgiven $14
This book, set during the Blitz inspired what may be the most quintessentially English cocktail we’ve ever created.
Earl Grey Infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Lavender – 2oz
Chapter III: Epics
Stirred and spirit-forward, these sippers combine crowd-pleasing classics with some wild new twists!
The Echo Wife $15
Layered, nuanced, and with a hint of bitterness, just like Sarah Gailey’s speculative sci-fi.
Akvavit, Tromba Blanco Tequila, Cynar, Lillet Blanc, Amaro Lucano, Lemon Zest
Kafka On The Shore $14
Like Murakami’s work, this one is ‘easily accessible, yet profoundly complex’.
Havana Club 7 YR Rum, Pisco, Benedictine, Sake, Sacred Earth Bitters – 2oz
FAHRENHEIT 451 $14
“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” Our take on an old-fashioned.
FORTY CREEK COPPER POT WHISKEY, MAPLE SIMPLE SYRUP, ANGOSTURA BITTERS, ORANGE ZEST – 2oz
City on Fire $16
Smoky and complex with a very loooong finish (the book and the drink).
ARDBEG 10 & JOHNNY WALKER BLACK SCOTCH, LOS SIETES MISTERIOS MEZCAL, COINTREAU, BITTERS, SIMPLE SYRUP – 2oz
Chapter IV: Anthologies
Pitcher-sized and perfect for sharing! (5-6 cocktails per pitcher)
Utopia Avenue $45
Inspired by a folk singer named Elf, this riff on a classic punch recipe has a David Mitchell-worthy twist.
Rum, Brandy, Peach, Citrus, Tea
The Garden Party $55
“Isn’t life…?” To which we say, emphatically: “YES”.
VODKA, ST GERMAIN, AMARO, MANGO, MINT, CUCUMBER, SODA
Chapter V: YA
Of course grown-ups can read YA novels, and we can all enjoy these booze-free alternatives.
THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET $10
“We are tired of being beautiful”…but this bright and tropical drink sure isn’t!
SEEDLIP GROVE, MANGO JUICE, ELDERFLOWER, RHUBARB BITTERS
THE LIGHTNING THIEF $10
Everybody, even monsters, needs the attention delivered by this herbaceous NA cocktail.
SEEDLIP GARDEN, PEAR JUICE, LEMON, HONEY-THYME SYRUP, WALNUT BITTERS
*CONTAINS WALNUTS*
DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE $6
A spicy mocktail fit for an angel (or a chimera).
PINEAPPLE-ROSEMARY SHRUB, SIMPLE SYRUP, HELLFIRE BITTERS, SODA
*CONTAINS A TRACE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL DUE TO THE HELLFIRE BITTERS*