the loft menu e-version 260319...the drinks we present you today at the lo˜ are inspired by the old...
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CERTAIN GENTLEMEN OF OTHER DAYS,
WHO MADE OF DRINKINGONE OF THE
PLEASURES OF L IFE –NOT ONE OF ITS EVILS:
WHO ACHIEVED CONTENT LONG ERE
CAPACITY WAS REACHED OR OVERTAXED;
AND WHO, WHATEVER THAY DRANK,
PROVED ABLE TO CARRY IT ,KEEP THEIR
HEADS AND REMAIN GENTELMEN.EVEN
IN THEIR CUPS THEIR EXAMPLE IS
COMMENDED TO THEIR POSTERITY
Albert Stevens Crockett,
The Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book
R E C A L L I N G
The dr inks we present you today at The Lo�
are inspired by the Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book,
wr i tten by histor ian Albert Stevens Crockett.
From the t ime when the Waldorf Astor ia Hotel
was just the Waldorf and i t stood where
the Empire State Bui lding in New York stands today.
The Waldorf Bar was an “American Bar”
serving mixed dr inks and known as the water ing
hole for the robber barons of the late nineteenth
and ear ly twentieth centur ies.
We have studied Mr. Crockett’s recipes, went back
in t ime and adjusted some of the recipes to the palate
of today. Within our menu we take you on a journey
to discover the dr inks once served at the Old Waldorf Bar,
f rom Cocktai ls , Smashes, Cups to F izzes.
Michele Montauti
Bar Manager
D R U N K A T T H E O L D W A L D O R F B A R
Brooklyn Gin,House Blend Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Bols Dutch Genever, Dol in Dry Vermouth, La Quint inye Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Michter’s Bourbon, Thai Basi l - Mancino Sweet Vermouth,Chocolate Bitters, Cardamom - Maple
Michter’s Rye, Di Baldo Ital ian Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters, Cherry Brandy
‘The Balance’, for May 13, 1806, descr ibes the cocktai l as “a s imulat ing l iquor, composed of spi r i ts of any k ind, sugar, water and bitters – i t i s vulgar ly cal led bittered s l ing” and is supposed to be an excel lent elect ioneer ing potion. (Old Waldorf Bar Book, P.13)
Our cocktai ls are st i r red dr inks with a heavy spir i t base, accompanied by sweeteners and bitters
‘Smash: To �atten; in tennis , to bat, etc.; in s lang a smash is something of extraordinary abi l i ty.Somewhere in these l ies the or igin of the term as “a beverage of spi r i tuous l iquors, with mint, water, sugar and ice.” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 99)
Cups go far back in t ime and have their or igin in social dr inking. Cups could feature wine,beer or both. Nowadays they might not be essent ial in mixed dr inks, but in the ear ly 1900’sthey were essent ial . Lower in alcohol, refreshing and a true ‘sess ion beverage’something you can st ick with al l n ight.
Yet, whi le the cocktai l i s an American invention, i ts der ivat ion and �rst date of appl icat ionare hazed by anecdote and fancy. Take, for example, a story once heard in the Orient.“A cocktai l?” “Yes” “But why the name?” “Dr ink i t and you wi l l �nd the rooster feathersgrowing on you” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 12)
450
450
450
550
Martel l Cognac, Bordeaux Wine Reduction,Dry Curacao, Maraschino,Tropical Fruits , L ime, Soda
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Ka�r L imeSherbet, Green Apple Cider, L ime Juice
Tangerine Juice, Banana Syrup, Pineapple,L ime Juice, Mulberry Soda
480
480
280
Chivas 18, Chrysanthemum Tincture,Tangerine Sherbet, Mint Leaf, L ime Juice
520
C O C K T A I L S
S M A S H E S
C U P S A N D S O C I A L D R I N K S
A S T O R I A
B R O N X
W A L D O R F
W A L D O R FC L A R E T C U P
C I D E R N E C T A R
M I N E H E A R T( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )
M A N H A T T A N
W H I S K E Y S M A S H
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
Great King Street Scotch, Sa�ron – Dry Vermouth, Nutmeg T incture, Aromatic Bitters, L ime Juice, Egg White, Ginger Ale
I ron Bal ls Gin, Mulberry Syrup, Cass is L iquor, L ime Juice, Ginger Ale
Diplomatico Exlus iva Rum, Pierre Ferrand Cognac,Rose Syrup, L ime Juice, Egg White, Vani l la Soda
Fizzers and Sours were served dur ing the Golden Age of American Dr inking (1850-1900);Many mixed dr inks were inspired by either showfolk, l ike Ms. Taylor – an opera s inger, or by Chorus gi r l s – in this case referr ing to the gir l s in �rst successful Broadway Musical of the 20th century “F loradora”.
Memorial ized by poets and painters, credited with hal lucinogenic powers, and feared by many. Contrary to popular misconception… the only drug in absinthe is alcohol.
“Lal la Rookh is the name of a play in poetry wr i tten by Thomas Moore and publ ished in 1817. L ike Mamie Taylor and Florodora, we can conclude: dr inks and show bizz go hand in hand”
650
420
450
Dist i l led Water, Lemongrass Syrup, L ime Juice, Sweet Soda
280
La Fontaine Absinthe, Pear L iquor, Homemade Almond Syrup, L ime Juice
Parnesse Absinthe, Crème de Cacao,Egg White, Peychaud’s Bitters, Pandan Syrup
480
480
F I Z Z E S A N D S O U R S
A B S I N T H E
M A M I E T A Y L O R
F L O R O D O R A
L A L L A R O O K H
D U M M Y D A I S Y( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )
M O N T B L A N C
S U I S S E S S E
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
S I G N A T U R E C O C K T A I L S
C l e v e r H i p p i e 480Absolut Elyx, Galiano, Lime Juice, Lemongrass Syrup, Green Apple Juice Thai Basil Leaf, Egg White
B e s p o k e 480Diplomatico Rum, Frangelico, Coconut Syrup, Chocolate Bitter, Soda
H a b a n e r o W h i s k e y P u n c h 600Michter’s Sour Mash, Dry Chilli, Pineapple Jalapeno, Coconut Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
E s p r e s s o M a r t i n i 480Grey Goose, Khalua, Orange Reduction, Espresso Shot
T h e S t r a n g e r 420Chalong Bay Ka�r Lime, Angostura Bitter, Tangerine Infused White Wine, Pomelo Soda Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
B i l lecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve, NV 1,100 4,750Champagne France
Bi l lecart-Salmon Brut Rose, NV 1,200 5,250Champagne France
Gramona, La Cuvee Gran Reserva Brut, 420 3,100 Catalonia, Spain, 2013
Pierre Gimonnet&Fi ls , B lanc de Blancs 4,650Cuis 1er Cru NV, Champagne France
Jacquesson Avize, 2005 13,750Champagne France
Txomin Etxaniz Getar iako Txakol i , 2016 450 1,800Basque, Spain
Nikolaihof,Vom Stein Federspiel ,R ies l ing 2015 650 2,600Wachau, Austral ia
Churton, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 540 2,350Malborough, New Zealand
Nals Margr ied, Punggl, P inot Gr igio. 2017 625 2,500Alto Adige, I taly
Sandhi Wines, Chardonnay, 2014 790 3,300Santa Barbara County, United States
Domaine Faiveley,Pinot Noir , 2016 850 3,600Burgundy, France
Fontodi, Chiant i Class ico DOCG, 2014 650 2,900Tuscany, I taly
Achaval Ferrer, Malbec, 2017 620 3,000Mendoza, Argentina
Jamsheed Harem La Syrah, 2016 570 2,300Yarra Val ley, Austral ia
Honig, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 1,420 5,500 Napa Val ley, United States
Marchesi Di Barolo, Nebbiolo, 2015 7,100 Piedmont, I taly
Château Faugeres, 2011 7,500 Bordeaux, St . Emi l l ion, France
Chateau D' Armai lhac, 2010 12,250 Bordeaux, Paul l iac, France
Opus One, Overture, Bordeaux Blend, 2018 14,520Napa Val ley, Cal i fornia
Glass Bott le
C H A M P A G N E& S P A R K L I N G
W H I T E W I N E
R E D W I N E
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
AMERICAN WHISKY
BourbonBu�alo Trace United States 45.0% 280 3,500
El i jah Craigh 12 Years United States 47.0% 400 4,900
El i jah Craigh Pr ivate Barrel United States 47.0% 950 12,000
Evan Wi l l iams 1783 United States 43.0% 280 3,300
Evan Wi l l iams S ingle Barrel United States 43.0% 400 5,500
Je�erson’s Ocean United States 45.0% 1,350 14,500
Je�erson’s Reserve United States 45.1% 700 9,300
Maker’s Mark United States 45.0% 350 5,000
Maker’s 46 United States 47.0% 450 6,100
Michter’s S ingle Barrel 10 years United States 47.2% 950 11,500
Michter’s US*1 Smal l Batch United States 45.7% 450 5,800
Rebel Yel l Kentucky Straight United States 40.0% 350 3,600
Van Brunt St i l lhouse United States 40.0% 900 6,500
Woodford Reserve United States 43.2% 400 5,500
Rye
Michter’s 10 Years United States 46.04% 980 11,500
Michter’s US*1 S ingle Barrel United States 42.04% 450 5,800
Rebel Yel l Smal l Batch United States 45.0% 350 4,200
Rittenhouse 100 Proof Straight United States 50.0% 300 4,100
St i l l The One No. 4 United States 45.0% 580 8,500
Tennessee
Jack Daniel’s S ingle Barrel United States 45.0% 500 6,800
S P I R I T S
Glass Bott le
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
WORLD WHISKEY
AsiaAkashi , White Oak Japan 40.0% 550 4,900
Hibik i Japanese Harmony Japan 43.0% 880 11,000
Hibik i 12 years Japan 43.0% 4,800 51,500
Hibik i 17 years Japan 43.0% 4,200 47,000
Yamazaki 12 years Japan 43.0% 2,350 28,000
Blended ScotchBig Peat, Douglas Laing Scot land 46.0% 860 10,000
Chivas Regal 18 years Scot land 40.0% 550 7,300
Great King Street, Compass Box Scot land 43.0% 860 7,500
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Scot land 40.0% 450 5,400
Johnnie Walker B lue Label Scot land 43.0% 1,650 20,600
Monkey Shoulder Scot land 40.0% 350 4,300
Spice Tree, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 1,050 12,200
The Peat Monster, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 780 9,200
S ingle MaltArdberg 10 years Scot land 46.0% 550 6,300
Ardbeg Corryvreckan Scot land 57.1% 950 11,500
Auchentoshan Three Wood Scotland 43.0% 700 8,000
Balvinie 12 Double Wood Scot land 40.0% 550 7,200
Balvinie 21 Port Wood Scot land 40.0% 2,600 31,000
Bowmore 12 years Scot land 40.0% 650 7,800
Bowmore Sherry Cask 15 years Scot land 40.0% 950 10,600
Glen�ddich 12 years Scot land 40.0% 450 5,500
Glenl ivet 15 years Scot land 43.0% 680 9,000
Glenl ivet 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,100 11,800
Highland Park 12 years Scot land 40.0% 700 8,300
Highland Park 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,750 20,800
Laphroaig 10 years Scot land 40.0% 750 9,200
Laphroaig 12 years Scot land 43.0% 2,000 23,300
Macal lan 12 years Scot land 40.0% 790 11,000
Macal lan 18 years Scot land 43.0% 2,650 30,500
Tal isker 10 years Scot land 45.8% 660 8,000
Tal isker 18 years Scot land 45.8% 1,500 20,300
S P I R I T S
Glass Bott le
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
AGAVETequi la BlancoCabeza Mexico 43.0% 320 4,200
Ocho Mexico 40.0% 350 3,100
Patron Mexico 40.0% 460 5,500
Tequi la ResposadoCasa Noble Mexico 40.0% 550 6,800
Don Jul io Mexico 38.0% 550 7,500
Ocho Mexico 40.0% 480 4,000
Tequi la Anejo
Ocho Mexico 40.0% 780 7,200
Herradura Mexico 46.2% 550 6,700
Tequi la Extra Anejo
Ocho Mexico 40.0% 1,050 1,300
GIN
DryBeefeater 24 Br i tain 45.0% 390 3,600
Bitter Truth Pink Germany 40.0% 460 4,800
Boodles Br i tain 40.0% 400 3,100
Botanist Scot land 46.0% 460 4,800
Brooklyn USA 40.0% 540 6,800
Citadel le Blossom France 45.6% 440 5,600
Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Germany 44.0% 850 7,400
Fords Br i tain 45.0% 320 3,200
Four Pi l lars Rare Dry Austral ia 41.8% 520 5,500
G’vine Nouaison France 40.0% 450 5,200
Gin Mare Spain 42.7% 450 5,100
Hendrick’s Scot land 41.0% 480 5,600
Iron Bal ls Thai land 40.0% 380 3,500
Kinobi Japan 45.7% 670 7,400
Nº3 London Dry Br i tain 46.0% 580 7,800
Mart in Mi l ler’s Westbourne Br i tain 45.2% 550 5,700
Nordés At lant ic Gal ician Spain 40.0% 400 4,100
Rock Rose Navy Straight Scot land 57.0% 580 7,900
Roku Japan 43.0% 420 4,500
Star of Bombay Br i tain 45.0% 380 5,100
Sipsmith Br i tain 41.6% 400 4,750
Tanqueray Br i tain 47.3% 380 3,200
GeneverBols Nether lands 40% 480 5,600
S P I R I T S
Glass Bott le
*Gin is served with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic or Fent imans L ight Tonic Water
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
VODKAAbsolut E lyx Sweden 42.0% 400 4,800
Aylesbury Duck Canada 40.0% 360 3,600
Belverdere Poland 40.0% 380 4,400
Grey Goose France 40.0% 380 4,800
Grey Goose VX France 40.0% 800 10,000
Ketel One Nether lands 40.0% 360 3,200
Stol ichnaya El i t Russ ia 40.0% 440 5,800
Tito’s United States 40.0% 280 3,000
SUGARCANE SPIRITS
CachacaAbelha Brazi l 39.0% 300 3,500
L ight RumCana Brava Panama 43.0% 250 3,100
Plantat ion 3 Stars White Mult i – Is lands 41.2% 280 2,300
Dark RumAppelton 12 Years Jamaica 43.0% 280 3,500
Bacardi 8 Years Puerto Rico 40.0% 360 4,900
Diplomatico 2001 Venezuela 43.0% 750 10,150
Diplomatico Reserva Exlus iva Venezuela 40.0% 380 3,700
Don Papa 10 Years Phi l ippines 43.0% 320 3,700
Flor de Cana 18 Years Nicaragua 40.0% 580 7,800
Havana Club 7 Years Cuba 40.0% 340 3,000
Mount Gay Barbados 40.0% 340 3,000
Plantat ion Jamaica 2002 Jamaica 42.0% 420 5,300
Zacapa 23 Guatemala 40.0% 520 7,400
F lavored RumThe Kraken Spiced Mult i – Is land 40.0% 380 3,800
S P I R I T S
Glass Bott le
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
Glass
AROMATIZED WINE
VERMOUTH
DryDol in Dry France 17.5% 280
La Quint inye Royale Extra Dry France 17.0% 320
Mancino Secco I taly 18.0% 280
MediumDolin Blanc France 16.0% 280
La Quint inye Royale Blanc France 16.0% 320
Mancino Bianco I taly 16.0% 280
Sweet Di Baldo 721 Rosso I taly 17.0% 580
Dol in Rouge France 17.5% 280
Carpano Antica I taly 16.5% 340
La Quint inye Royale Rouge France 17.0% 320
Mancino Rosso I taly 16.0% 280
Fort i�ed WinesVan Zel lers , Ruby Port Portugal 20.0% 370
BITTERS
Aperit i fAperol I taly 11.0% 280
Campari I taly 25.0% 280
Cynar I taly 16.5% 280
Rinomato I taly 14.0% 280
Digest ive
Averna I taly 29.0% 280
Branca Menta I taly 39.0% 320
Fernet Branca I taly 39.0% 320
Jagermeister Germany 35.0% 280
S P I R I T S
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge
Glass
AROMATIZED WINE
VERMOUTH
DryDol in Dry France 17.5% 280
La Quint inye Royale Extra Dry France 17.0% 320
Mancino Secco I taly 18.0% 280
MediumDolin Blanc France 16.0% 280
La Quint inye Royale Blanc France 16.0% 320
Mancino Bianco I taly 16.0% 280
Sweet Di Baldo 721 Rosso I taly 17.0% 580
Dol in Rouge France 17.5% 280
Carpano Antica I taly 16.5% 340
La Quint inye Royale Rouge France 17.0% 320
Mancino Rosso I taly 16.0% 280
Fort i�ed WinesVan Zel lers , Ruby Port Portugal 20.0% 370
BITTERS
Aperit i fAperol I taly 11.0% 280
Campari I taly 25.0% 280
Cynar I taly 16.5% 280
Rinomato I taly 14.0% 280
Digest ive
Averna I taly 29.0% 280
Branca Menta I taly 39.0% 320
Fernet Branca I taly 39.0% 320
Jagermeister Germany 35.0% 280
S P I R I T S
Ahi Tuna TartarFennel, Apple, Miso, French Baguette
Smoked Burrata Tomato, Basi l , Country Bread
Lobster Rol l Tobiko Aiol i
Beef Tartar Capers, Quai l Yolk, Country Bread
Jamon “Joesel i to Gran Reserva” ( 25 g) Manchego, French Baguette
T iger Prawn Cocktai lSmoked Sr i racha Cocktai l Sauce, Lemon
Kr istal Gold (30g)Chive Bl in i , Crème Fraiche, Accompaniments
Kr istal Gold (100g)Chive Bl in i , Crème Fraiche, Accompaniments
4,000
12,800
NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE Smoked Vani l la Ice Cream, Blueberry
S’MOREMarshmal low Flu�, Chocolate biscuit
MITCHERS BOURBON PANA COTTAWhite chocolate, Spiced Orange, Pecan
320
320
320
650
450
1,250
650
450
750
1,800
2,300
1,700
940
1,200
840
Six or Twelve Oysters “Special” No.3Gil lardeau
Six or Twelve Oysters “Royale” No.2David Herve
Six or Twelve Oysters “Boudeuse” No.4David Herve
Served with B&B Signature Smoked mignonette
1,350700THE LOFT CHEESE BOARD
CAMEMBERT, GORGONZOLA,
CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL, BRIE, MIMOLETTE
Baguette, Port Poached Pear, Quince Paste, Smoked Walnuts
1,350CHARCUTERIE SELECTION
FOIE GRAS PATE, PAVE WITH SPICE, SAUCISSON
A LA PERCHE, DUCK RILLETTES
French Baguette, Cornichons
Half Dozen Dozen
3 piece 5 piece
C A V I A R
D E S S E R T S
S M A L LB I T E S
O Y S T E R
C H E E S E
C H A RC U T E R I E
* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge