New Orleans Cocktail List (2oz for $5)

Sazerac

tale – one of the oldest known cocktails with it’s origins in pre-civil war New Orleans,

the Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans.

Alberta Springs 10yr rye, Peychaud bitters, simple syrup, lemon peel

New Orleans Fizz AKA Ramos Gin Fizz

tale – invented in New Orleans at Meyers Restaurant by Henry C. Ramos. It became so popular,

the bar manager had to hire “shaker boys” just to shake this cocktail.

Bombay Sapphire, cream, egg white, lemon, lime, simple syrup, orange flower water, soda

“The Rose”

tale – circa Hotel Roosevelt, a Sazerac Bar inspired cocktail.

Hendriks Gin, lemon, basil, muddled cucumber, rose water, elderberry flower syrup

Old Fashioned

tale – arguably the first cocktail to be called a “cocktail”, served in a 8-12 oz glass known as an old-fashioned glass.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, orange slice, kirsch cherry

Curious spirit advocates who can’t make it down to Refuel, can read about Rob Scopes adventures at the Refuel blog.

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About refuel neighbourhood restaurant & bar: Refuel restaurant & bar serves affordable, casual Northwest cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. This Kitsilano restaurant encourages diners to relax, have fun and enjoy simple, honest food. Gather around a table with friends in the dining room or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a classic cocktail and enjoy music styled by the experts at Zulu Records. Refuel is open daily from 11:30am – late with special brunch features on the weekends and is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit:    www.refuelrestaurant.com

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