C O C K T A I L S
Old Old Fashioned
B E E R
1. 8th Wonder Brewery, Rocket Fuel 7
Vietnamese Coffee Porter, Houston, 4.6% abv, pint
Subtle sweetness balanced by pleasantly robust dark roast
cold brew coffee from Greenway.
2. Brash Brewery, Cali Green 7
IPA, Houston, 7.0% abv, Pint
This West coast style IPA is bitter, has a nice malt back
bone, candied citrus, creating a piney hop finish.
3. Oskar Blues Brewery, Ten fidy 8
Russian Imperial Stout, Colorado, 10.5% abv, snifter
This titanic, immensely viscous stout is loaded with inimitable flavors of chocolate-covered caramel and coffee
9
Bourbon / Turbinado Sugar / Angostura Bitters /
Orange peel
Give me that old fashioned whiskey. It was good enough
for my grandpa, it’s good enough for me.
Hemingway Gin & Tonic 9
Dry Gin / Q Tonic /Fresh Lime / Angostura Bitters
Hemingway had diabetes so he took his daiquiris with less
sugar. Following that pattern, this G&T uses dry gin, dry
tonic, and bitters, just like he liked it.
Moscow Mule
10
Vodka / Fresh Lime / House Ginger Beer / Angostura
Bitters
A relative latecomer to the world of classic cocktails, the
Mule was popularized in the 50’s. Also Oprah’s favorite
cocktail, so...
La Diabla
Dry Cider, Austin, 5% abv, Pint
It’s dry and light, fresh and fruity, the perfect cider any
time of year.
11
Blanco Tequila/ Mezcal/ Ancho Reyes/ Crème de mure/
Agave/ Fresh Lime
Don’t be fooled by this drink’s lady-like color. Ancho chili
liquor gives this little devil some real kick!
5. Karbach Brewing Co.Weissa Versa 7
4. Austin EastCiders, Original Dry 7
Sparkling Wine W I N E
GL/BT
Cremant de Bourgogne, Simonnet-Febvre, Burgundy, France, NV 10 / 33
A crisp and clean blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown right outside the Champagne region.
Champagne Brut, Gaston Chiquet “Tradition”,
France, NV (375ml) 25 / 50
In a region run by giant companies, this is made by
the same farmer who grew the grapes.
White & Rosè Wine GL/ QT/ BT
Ugni Blanc, Domaine Guillaman, Cotes de Gascogne, France, 2014 6 / 8 / 20
Grapes from this area are more commonly used for Armagnac, but luckily for you, they also make great wine.
Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie Vielles Vignes
Chateau de la Ragotiere , Loire, France, 2014
10 / 14 / 37
Lean, tight and rocky are the best descriptors. Complex
and mineral which match up nicely with Sea Food.
Cognac French 75
Wheat, Houston, 5.3%abv, Pint
This local wheat beer features coriander and citrus peel that
make it easy to drink.
11
Cognac / Fresh Lemon/ Champagne
A truly “French” French 75. Served tall, over ice. Legend
has it that the French 75 was named for a 75mm cannon.
Sauvignon Blanc, Jean-Francois Merieau, “L’Arpent
des Vaudons”, Touraine, France, 2013 11 / 14 / 37
We think this area grows the best Sauvignon Blanc on
Earth. Grapefruit and fresh herbs, ideal for summer.
6. Hops and Grains The one they call Zoe 7
Might as Well 11
Riesling, Schloss Schönborn, Estate Dry, Rheingau, Germany, 2013 11 / 14 / 38
This wine is dry, not sweet, and comes from an
estate that has been family owned for 670 years!
Pale lager, Texas, 5.2% abv, Pint
Brewed in a mildly traditional manner, it’s very similar to
many of the German lagers of the old world but dry-hopped
to add an extra layer of complexity.
Dry Gin / Basil / Cucumber / Vanilla / Fresh Citrus /
House Ginger Beer
“Want another? Might as well..” A Down House classic,
perfect for sunny day.
7. Ballast Point Brewery, Calico 7
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club 11
White Rum/ Orange Liqueur / Velvet Falernum / Fresh
Lime
Official house cocktail of one of the oldest sailing clubs in
the world. The Club was given the “Royal” moniker after
a visit from Prince Albert, one of history’s most notorious
drinkers, so you know it’s good.
Amber Red Ale, California, 5.5%abv,Pint
Four types of malts give it a bold complexity, and our proprietary yeast strain lends it a fruity, madeira-like richness.
8. Adelberts Breweery, Tripel B 7
Tripel, Austin, 9.3%abv, snifter
This complex, straw-colored ale has clove and pear aromas.
A marriage of spicy and fruity flavors help perfectly balance
its elegant malt profile
9. Firestone Walker, 805 7
American Blonde Ale, California 4.7% abv, Pint
A light, refreshing blonde ale with subtle malt sweetness is
balanced by a touch of hops,creating a versatile beer with a
clean finish.
10. Clown Shoes, Space Cake 7
DIPA, Massachusetts, 9% abv,Snifter
utilizing citrusy Mosaic hops and an immaculate West
Coast style malt backbone. Dude... Chill out. Enjoy some
Space Cake.
11. Rahr & Sons Brewery, Iron Thistle 8
Scottish Ale, Fort Worth, 8%abv, Pint
This dark, Scottish ale has a bold taste dominated by
a smooth, sweet maltiness balanced with a low, hoppy
bitterness.
12. Down House Ginger Beer 4
House Recipe, Non-Alcoholic
We make this in-house and force carbonate it in
kegs. It is really good.
Helderberg Sour 10
Cabernet Sauvignon / Bourbon / Fresh Lemon /
Turbinado Sugar / Jerry Thomas Bitters
Can’t make up your mind on Liquor or Wine?
We’ve got you covered with this two for one cocktail.
Queen B 11
Dry Gin / Champagne / Fresh Lemon / Violet Liqueur
A Down House classic: floral, bubbly, and delicious. Definitely our prettiest cocktail.
Tuxedo No. 2
12
Dry Gin / Dry Vermouth / Luxardo Maraschino /
Absinthe Rinse / Orange Bitters
The stuff of speakeasies and spy novels, it’s named after a
suit which tells you everything you need to know. This is
what it means to drink like a grown up.
Remember the Maine
12
Rye Whiskey / Sweet Vermouth / Cherry Heering /
Absinthe Rinse
A classic rye cocktail named after the battle cry that
launched the Spanish-American War, let that be a warning. Perfect for Manhattan drinkers.
Whiskey Daisy 12
Rye Whiskey / Yellow Chartreuse / Fresh Lemon
We think this may be the best way to drink whiskey in
the Houston summer. Refreshing with a complexity from
Chartreuse, the only herbal liqueur with a color named
after it.
Rosé blend, Dead Flowers Rose, Yellow City
Cellars, Lubbock, Texas, 2014 11/ 14 /37
This Rosé blend is a subtle red, with light minerality,
stone fruit tasting notes and beautiful acidity, that is
versatile with any food pairing.
Chardonnay, Banshee, Sonoma Coast, California,
2014 12 / 15 / 40
Grown in the cool climate of Sonoma Coast, this wine
has ripe tropical fruit, with mouthwatering acidity.
Red Wines
GL/QT/BT
Aglianico, Mastroberardino “Mastro”, Campania, Italy, 2014 10 / 12 / 33
This grape tends to grow best around volcanoes, so
we put it on the menu.
Carignan, Domaine Val Auclair, “Les Barras”
Vallee du Paradis, IGP, 2010 10/ 12 / 33
Tastes like the great outdoors. Rustic, savory, and
funky in the best way possible.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Helderberg Wijnmakerij,
Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2013 11 / 14 / 37
“Helderberg” means “clear” or “bright” mountain,
and sits right off False Bay.
Malbec, Ernesto Catena, “Tahuann,” Mendoza,
Argentina, 2013 12 / 15 / 40
Delicious, juicy, mountain wine from some of the
highest altitude vineyards in the world.
Roero Nebbiolo, Matteo Correggia, Piedmont,
Italy, 2011 15 / 18 / 50
Named after the nebbia (fog) in the Langhe hills,
we believe this is Italy’s most exciting red grape. A
boon for Pinot Noir fans.
Pinot Noir, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 2013 10/ 13/ 40
Hawkes Bay isn’t known for Pinot Noir, but given
proper site selection, the wine shows soft, velvety
tannins, forest-floor and earthy characters with
bottle age.