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COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY USING HYPER-LOCAL INGREDIENTS
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Smokey Paloma 12SE BUSCA JOVEN MEZCAL
Q GRAPEFRUIT SODA LIME JUICE • SMOKING ROSEMARY
This play on a Paloma pairs tequila’s smokey cousin, Mezcal, with one of Coachella Valley’s biggest crops, the grapefruit, to make a refreshing sparkling cocktail.
Agua Caliente 13HERRADURA SILVER TEQUILA
CHAREAU ALOE VERA LIQUEUR • AGAVE SYRUP FRESH LIME JUICE • HINT OF JALAPEÑO
Entering the Coachella Valley 200 years ago, you would find the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians who have inhabited the area for over 2000 years. They cultivated and traded crops such as aloe vera, agave and citrus fruits. These items, along with a hint of jalapeño, are combined beautifully in this play on a traditional Margarita.
Want to EXPLORE more?Visit the Coachella Valley History Museum at 82616
Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92210 - 7 miles from here.
Sofia’s Chavela 10:COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING MEXICAN LAGER
CLAMATO • CHOLULAAlso known as the Mexican Bloody Mary, this drink has been popular in the area since the 1940s as it is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day.
On This Date 13:HOUSE BLEND WOODFORD RESERVE
LOCAL MEDJOOL DATE SYRUP ANGOSTURA BITTERS
Medjool date palms are ubiquitous in Coachella Valley. They were originally brought to the area in 1927 from Morocco in an effort to save the date palms from extinction as a rare disease was destroying the Moroccan crop. The Medjool date is now one of the most popular varieties in the United States and the yearly International Date Festival is held here in the valley every February.
Want to TASTE more? Visit Shield’s Date Farm at 80225 Highway 111, Indio,
CA 92201 – 4.5 miles from here.
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Cocktails influenced from Hollywood’s Golden Age from the late l920s to the late 1950s, when the studios forbade actors to travel more than 120 miles from
Los Angeles during film production which helped develop our valley as a celebrity getaway
Cocktails influenced from Hollywood’s Golden Age from the late l920s to the late 1950s, when the studios forbade actors to travel more than 120 miles from
Los Angeles during film production which helped develop our valley as a celebrity getaway
CHAPTER 2:
DON Q SILVER RUM MARASCHINO LIQUEUR
PINEAPPLE JUICE • GRENADINE
A classic cocktail and the favorite of the silent film star. This cocktail was created for her on a trip to Havana with Charlie Chaplin.
Want to See more?You can visit her on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars
in downtown Palm Springs or visit the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City and see first-run movies in a
classic theater setting.
JACK DANIEL’S SINATRA SELECT DRY & SWEET VERMOUTH
SWISH OF COINTREAU NOIR ANGOSTURA BITTERS
A Manhattan made “Our Way” with only the best ingredients including the highest end Jack Daniel’s, named after Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Jack Daniel’s and Sinatra have a long history. Jack Daniel’s was a small, regional brand in the ‘50s when Frank caught on to the extraordinary quality of the whiskey. Since then, the premium brand has become a household name.
Want to Explore more?You can visit Frank Sinatra’s grave (yes, he was buried
with a bottle of Jack) at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City – 13 miles from here.
Want to Hear more?Listen to Frank welcome you to Wolfson Park in
Rancho Mirage (look for the cement post near the bus stop) 9 miles from here.
The Chairman 20
Mary P ickford 11
PLANTATION PINEAPPLE RUM COINTREAU • ORGEAT
ORANGE JUICE • LIME JUICE MYERS’S RUM FLOAT
Tiki culture is alive and well in the Valley! This cocktail features a delicious pineapple rum and fresh juices.
Want to Sip more?Visit the Tonga Hut, established in 1958,
the oldest Tiki Bar in Palm Springs. Ask about the secret room (you didn’t hear it from us).
HENDRICK’S GIN • APEROL DRY VERMOUTH
DASH OF ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER
This cocktail pays homage not only to the crooner’s enduring influence in the Coachella Valley, but also to his love of the Martini and an orangey variation that he was reputed to prefer, called the Flame of Love.
Want to Tour more? Take the Palm Spring Celebrity Home Grand Tour
and visit Dean’s old home and many others.
The Tiki on Vacation 14
The Dean Martini 15
Summer HomeMEDITERRANEAN
Fresh, modern cocktails with a Mediterranean flair
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Lavender Lemonade Mojito 13
Flor De Cana Silver Rum Fresh Mint
Housemade Lemonade Lavender Syrup
Welcome to your Mediterranean summer home! Many crops that grow well in Mediterranean climates grow well here also, including lemons and lavender.
Want to SMELL more?If you are joining us in late May through early June, make sure to catch the Lavender Festival in nearby
Cherry Valley.
Mediterranean Mule 14
Upgrade to a souvenir copper mug +6
Figenza Vodka Housemade Limoncello
Ginger BeerA harmonious mix of spicy ginger beer and fig vodka make for an exquisitely robust and floral refresher. Made with Chef Alon’s homemade limoncello for a citrus kick
Spanish Gin & Tonic 14
The Botanist Gin Q Spectacular Tonic Water
Rosemary • Citrus OilsThe Spanish style, unlike the English one, is a beautiful mix of gin, tonic, herbs, fruit and citrus peels displayed in a wide-rimmed glass to better showcase the aromas as well as the colorful ingredients. It’s refreshing and bright.
The Sirens 13
House Blend Woodford Reserve Amaro Delle Sirene Fresh Strawberries
Fresh LemonStrawberries are a connection that the Coachella Valley shares with Mediterranean area like the Amalfi Coast of Italy. The Sirens drew sailors to the coast, and this cocktail with our custom-blended bourbon and a beautiful Amaro from the Italian coast will draw you back too.
Want to PICK more?Berry season is February – July in Temecula, California
which is a very scenic 2-hour drive from here.
Wine BeerSELECTIONS
Celebrate! gl btl
Mionetto Prosecco, Veneto, IT 10 45
Le Grand Courtage Sparkling 187ml, FR 14
Mumm Prestige Brut, Napa, CA 50
Moet Chandon, Champagne, FR 75
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, FR 130
Refreshing Whites gl btl
Fleur de Mer Rosé, Provence, FR 10 45
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 11 48
Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 45
Pighin Pinot Grigio, Friuli, IT 12 50
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA 11 48
Paco & Lola Albariño, Rias, SP 48
Opulent Whites gl btl
Snoqualmie Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA 10 45
Caymus Conundrum White Blend, CA 50
Copain Tous Ensemble, Mendocino County, CA 14 55
Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma County, CA 60
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 85
Juicy Reds gl btl
Drumheller Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA 11 48
Matanzas Creek Merlot, Sonoma County, CA 52
Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot, Sonoma County, CA 16 65
Bonterra Organic Equinox Red Blend, CA 12 50
Achaval-Ferrer Malbec, Mendoza, ARG 48
Mohua Pinot Noir, NZ 12 50
Cherry Pie Three Vineyards Pinot Noir, CA 13 53
Rex Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 62
Bold Reds gl btl
Sledgehammer Cabernet, CA 11 48
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet, WA 14 55
Ferrari-Carano Cabernet, Alexander County, CA 20 80
Quilt Cabernet, Napa Valley, CA 18 75
Justin Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA 70
Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, IT 48
Viña Pomal Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, SP 11 48
Draft BeerKarl Strauss Red Trolley 5.8% 8
LaQuinta Brewing Even Par IPA 7.2% 8
LaQuinta Brewing Seasonal 9
LaQuinta Brewing Poolside Blonde 4.8% 8
Coachella Valley Brewing Mexican Lager 5% 8
Blue Moon Belgian White 5.4% 7
Stella Artois Lager 5.2% 8
Karl Strauss Boat Shoes Hazy IPA 7.2% 8
Bottled BeersPabst Blue Ribbon 4.7% 7
Michelob Ultra 4.2% 7
Bud Light 4.2% 7
Coors Lights 4.2% 7
Samual Adams Boston Lager 5.0% 8
Corona Extra 4.5% 8
Corona Light 4.1% 8
Heineken 5.0% 8
Modelo Especial 4.4% 8
Karl Strauss Wreck Alley Imperial Stout 9% (22oz) 14
O’Doul’s NA 7
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GREEK QUESADILLA 15Sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh basil, feta + Oaxaca cheese
BAKED NACHOS 18Carne asada, jalapeño, pickled onion, chile verde, crema pico, guacamole, cilantro, Oaxaca cheese
CITRUS-MARINATED MANZANILLA OLIVES & MARCONA ALMONDS 9
ZA'ATAR CHEDDAR BISCUITS 6Made fresh in-house daily, with medjool date butter
DUCK FAT PARMESAN FRIES 10Lemon pepper chicken chicharrón, housemade garlic aioli
ISRAELI HUMMUS 13Naan, crispy garbanzo beans
BUFFALO WINGS 14Ranch or blue cheese
WAGYU SLIDERS 18Sun-dried tomato + horseradish aioli, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese
HOUSEMADE POTATO CHIPS 7Housemade rosemary onion dip
AVOCADO FRIES 12Housemade chipotle ranch
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HARISSA FISH TACOS 16Grilled sustainable catch, cucumber + pickled onion slaw, sun-dried tomato tahini, amba crema, tortilla strips
CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS 14Chile verde, cilantro, diced onion
CAMPBELL RIVER SEARED SALMON 30Turmeric cauliflower couscous, roasted squash, blistered heirloom tomatoes, English peas, saffron-lemon vincotto glaze
BASQUE ROASTED HALF CHICKEN 28Spanish chorizo, duck fat peewee potatoes, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, red onion, citrus pan jus
CHILE LIME QUINOA BOWL 14Jalapeño + Anaheim chile slaw, radish, pepitas, avocado salsa, roasted corn, queso fresco, tortilla strips
Add grilled chicken +3Add Laughing Bird shrimp +5
SENSE OF PLACE SALAD 12Iceberg wedge, medjool dates, prosciutto, smoked almonds, Gorgonzola, raspberry vinaigrette
Add grilled chicken +3Add Laughing Bird shrimp +5
STEAK FRITES 29Grilled prime hanger, truffled garlic fries
CHICKEN SHWARMA 17Naan, avocado tahini, pickled onion, cucumber, amba crema, cilantro
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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET 9Warm housemade cookie, vanilla bean ice cream
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE 10Raspberry compote
WARM BUTTER CAKE 9Vanilla bean ice cream
REESE'S SUNDAE 9Vanilla ice cream topped with Reese's peanut butter cups, peanut butter cream, whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce
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