Spring Drink List
$8 – Jack Rose – Lairds Applejack, Lime, House Grenadine
The only thing “the Situation” and this drink have in common is that they’re both from New Jersey.
$10 – La Fiebre – Gin, Chili de Arbol Vodka, St Germaine, Lime, Agave, Barrel Aged Orange Bitters (0-4 stars)
Feels like warm spring sunshine shining in your mouth..
$10 – Purple Rain – Haymans Old Tom Gin, Briotett Crème de Cassis, Soda, Lime, Honey, House Satsuma Bitters
Inspired by the Collins as a tribute to Seattle and the Purple One himself.
$11 –Singapore Sling – Gin, Cherry Heering, Cointreau, Benedictine, Pineapple, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
If Hunter S. Thompson mentions it – it must be good!!
$9 – Fuzzy WallBanger – Single Silo Chai Vodka, Peach Wine, Galliano, Orange, Buddha Hand Bitters Prosecco
Ladies – after a couple of these, the name will make sense – just maybe not in this order.
$10 – Focus Tea – Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Triple Sec Lemon, Soda, and House made Cola Syrup, Ginseng Bitters
Yes, all of us! Inspired by the Long Island made better by the Backdoor
$10 – Zombie – Rum, Apricot Liquere, Pineapple, Mango, Grenadine
Don’t let the Rum fool you – there’s plenty of rum in this cocktail.
$12 – Polynesian Princess – Rhum JM, Goslings, Crème de Cassis, Pineapple, Lime, Orgeat, House Satsuma Bitters, Ginger Beer
Can you guess whose sweet bosom this drink was named after?
$10 – Aphroteasiac – Aphrodisiac infused Vodka, Cherry Heering, Lemon, Poicion de Amore bitters, Ginger Beer.
Ever need a little tea to get you in the mood? Neither do we… but drink this anyways.
$12 – Pina Colada – Rum, Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Egg White, Tropical Syrup, Buddha Hand Bitters
Blenders for 8 weeks… get them while you can…
$12 – Orange Julius – Your choice of Booze, Aperol, Orange, Lemon, Egg White, Barrel Aged Orange Bitters
Yup – your childhood Orange Julius is all grown up.
$12 – Blue Hawaiian – Rum, Tequila, Blue Curacao, Pineapple, Lemon, Coconut Syrup
If only we were in Hawaii and still had Elvis. Guess this will do.
$9 – Irish Lad – Irish Whiskey, Lime juice, Soda, Sugar and Sarsaparilla Bitters
As a wee Irish lad I yearned only for my whiskey and my sarsaparilla soda; now I have both.
$10/15/20 Ya gotta have Faith
Give your bartender a base spirit and direction – and let him do the rest..
Backdoor Seattle Favorites
$10 – Apres Vous – Rum, Damiana, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Pocion de Amor Bitters, Prosecco
Jayson Cottam, Backdoor – Fremont
Sure to become a Date favorite: an herbal, delicious blend of booze and aphrodisiacs known to put a woman in the mood.
$12 – Death Poem – Bulleit Rye, Zaya Rum, Aperol, Grapefruit, Lemon, Cinnamon Syrup, Angostrura Bitters
Erik Carlson, Bastille – Ballard
Who ever thought death could be poetic, savory and spicy?
$10 – Modern – Bulleit Rye, Luxardo, Orange and Aromatic Bitters
Jayson Cottam, Backdoor – Fremont
A fresh play on an Old Fashioned.
$11 – Kipling – Bombay Sapphire, Dolin Rouge, Crème de Cacao, Lime, Grenadine, Fig Bitters
Kim Bruso, Backdoor –Fremont
Kim’s take on a Floridita, to be sipped on a verandah in the sun.
$10 – Ryan Gosling – Rye, Goslings Rum, Crème de Casis, Grapefruit, Honey, Lemon, topped with Bubbles
Jayson Cottam, Backdoor – Fremont
Hey girl… Adrian had the idea, Jayson came up with the drink, and Ryan will never get an Oscar – we had to give him some props.
$12 – Eight Stabs – Light Rum, Demerara Rum, Raspberry Gomme, Pineapple, Lime, Lemon, Float of 151 rum
Will Popko, Ocho – Ballard
A nod to classic Tiki drinks from our favorite bartender in Seattle.
$12 – El Hombre – Sombra, Punte Mes, Green Chartreuse, Bitters
Alex Negranza, Liberty – Capitol Hill
A smoky, bitter, delicious mans drink…
$9 – Katie May – Vodka, St. Germaine, Grapefruit, Bubbles
Jason Crume, Toulouse Petit – Queen Anne
Sweet and tangy with a hint of lychee – girls love this drink!!
$11 – Paul Revere in Seattle – Pepper Rye, Canton, Lemon Maple Syrup, Apple, Egg White, Barrel Aged Apple Bitters
Ernie Pino, Fork – Philadelphia
Ernie turned me on to this drink he had in Philly – me and some friends took it to another level… enjoy!!
$10 – Hot Charlotte – Gin, St. Germaine, Lemon, Cucumber, Tabasco
Murray Stenson, Zig Zag – Downtown
A refreshing citrus and cucumber open with a little kick in the finish.
$8 – Baby Doll – Vodka, Grapefruit, Honey Syrup, Lavender Bitters
Jayson Cottam, Backdoor – Fremont
A Backdoor first and one of the favorites: named after my Baby Doll.
All standard well cocktails (you know, your Margarita, Cosmo, Martini, Manhattan types): only $8
Ask about our Seasonal Infusions, Barrel Aged Cocktails, and House made Bitters and Tinctures (Look at the Bar or our “Wall of Flavors”)
Backdoor Beer List
Domestic Draft
Pabst Blue Ribbon $3.50
Manny’s – Georgetown, WA $5
Hales Rotating Tap – Fremont, WA – Ask your Server $5
Anchor Steam – San Francisco, CA $5
HUB Hopworks Organic IPA – Portland, OR $6
Backdoor Rotating Tap – Ask your Server $6
Bottled Beer (Domestic)
Bud Light (Budweiser) $4
High Life (Miller) $4
Whistle Pig Hefeweizen (Leavenworth Biers) $5
Dales Pale Ale – Can (Oskar Blues) $5
Mama’s Lil Yella Pils – Can (Oskar Blues) $5
Back in Black CDA – Can (21stAmmendment) $5
Ellie’s Brown Ale (Avery Brewing) $6
Kilt Lifter (Pike) 6.5%ABV $6
Organic Porter (Eel River Brewing) $6
Old Rasp Russian Imp Stout (North Coast) 9% ABV $7
Lenny’s RIPA Double Rye IPA (He’Brew)10% ABV $8
Hennepin (Ommegang) 7.7% ABV $8
Brother David’s Triple (Anderson Valley) 10% ABV $9
Aprihop Ale (Dogfish)7% ABV $10
2011 Old Stock Ale (North Coast Brewery) 11.9% ABV $11
Doggie Claws Barley Wine (Hair of the Dog) 11%ABV $11
Supplecation Sour Ale (Russian River Brewery) 7% ABV $16
Consecration Sour Ale (Russian River Brewery)10%ABV$16
Bottle Beer (Imported)
Tecate $4
Stella Artois $4
Guinness $5
Bottled Not Beer
Granny Smith Hard Cider (Woodchuck) $4
Apricot Dry Cider (Tieton) 17 oz $14
Backdoor Wine List
Bubbles:
Cristalino, Jaume Serra – Bottle Fermented from Spain in the classical style. $7/$26
Prosecco, Riordo – A sweet sparkling Italian favorite. $8/$30
Whites:
2008 Chardonnay – $9/$34
Vineyards
Sourced from both Walla Walla AVA and Wahluke Slope AVA vineyards
Tasting Notes
The blend of these two Chardonnays makes a delicious melon and peach bomb. With a balance of fruit and acidity and just a touch of French Oak.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc – $9/$34
Vineyards
100% Yakima Valley. Otherwise, mum’s the word.
Tasting Notes
Concentrated citrus, passion fruit, and tropical fruit finishing with a perfectly balanced and layered minerality.
2010 Viognier / Roussanne - $9/$34
Vineyards
Roussanne from the Yakima Valley AVA. Viognier from the Walla Walla AVA.
Tasting Notes
This playful blend of Walla Walla Viognier and Yakima Valley Roussanne boasts aromatics of honeysuckle, apricots, cinnamon, pineapple, and pear leading to a creamy mouth feel. Completely balanced and refreshing!
Reds:
2007 Malbec – $9/$34
Vineyards
100% Walla Walla Malbec from an undisclosed but premier vineyard.
Tasting Notes
One big juicy dark berry… you choose which one! A smack in the mouth of the rich acids that linger in this fruit. Explosive mid finishing with a chalkiness which I love.
2009 Sangiovese - $9/$34
Vineyards
75% Walla Walla Sangio with 25% Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon, this is our Super Tuscan.
Tasting Notes
Dark rustic fruit with gripping tannins.
2009 Walla Walla Cabernet Savignon – $10/38
Vineyards
100% Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon from Seven Hills and another baller vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Dark fruit forward, explosive mid with velvety finish. A beautifully complex Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bourbons
Basil Haydens -10
Black Maple Hill – 13
Blantons- 13
Bookers – 13
Buffalo Trace- 7
BT Experimental Oats -30
BT Experimental Rice – 30
Bulleit- 8
Elmer T Lee – 9
Evan Williams – 5
Ezra Brooks – 7
Elijiah Craig – 11
Fighting Cock – 7
Four Roses Small Batch – 8
Four Roses Single Barrel – 10
Jefferson 18 Year Select – 25*
Knob Creek – 9
Maker’s 46 – 10
Makers Mark – 7
Michters – 12*
Michters Small Batch – 13*
Michters 10 Year – 19*
Noah’s Mill – 13
Old Fitzgerald – 7
Old Fitzgerald Bonded – 8
Old Fitzgerald 12 Year – 11
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Yr – 35*
Prichard’s Dbl Barreled – 17
Rowan’s Creek – 10
Single Oak Project #8 – 30
Single Oak Project #108 – 30
Single Oak Project #136 – 30
Single Oak Project #152 – 30
Single Oak Project #163 – 30 Single Oak Project #170 – 30
Vintage 17 Year – 17
Willets Pot Still – 11
Woodford Reserve – 9
Wild Turkey -7
Ryes
Anchor Old Potero Rye – 26*
Bulleit Rye – 9
Catoctin Roundstone – 11
High West BouRye – 17
High West Double Rye – 11
High West Rendevouz – 14
High West Rocky Mtn – 35
Jefferson 10 Year Rye – 9*
Mastersons 10 Year – 18
McKenzie Rye -12
Michters Rye – 13*
Old Overholt Rye – 6
Redemption Rye -10*
Rittenhouse 100 Rye – 10*
Riverboat Small Batch Rye -7
Russells 6 Year Rye – 7*
Sazerac Rye – 7*
Stein – 10
Templeton Rye – 10
Thomas Handy Sazerac – 18*
Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye – 15
Willets 4 Year Rye – 12*
Scotch
Balvenie 12 Year – 12
Dewars White Label – 7
Glenlivet 12 Year – 10
Highland Park – 15
Jon Walker Black – 9
Jon Walker Green – 15
Jon Walker Red – 7
Kilkerran WIP #3 – 14
Laphroig 10 Year – 13
Macallan 12 Year – 13
Oban 15 Year – 15
Whisk(e)y
Dry Fly Wheat – 6
George Dickel – 7
George Dickel Select – 10
Hibiki 12 Year – 15
Jack Daniels – 7
Jack Daniels Single Barrel – 11
Rouge Single Malt – 8
Whipper Snapper – 7
Woodinville White Dog – 8
Yamazaki – 12
Gins
Aviation – 7
Bellringer – 6
Big Gin – 8
Bols Genevere – 9
Bombay Sapphire – 7
Brokers – 7
Corsair – 8*
Corsair Barrel Aged – 9*
Dry Fly – 7
Ebb n’ Flo – 8
Few – 9
Gordons – 5
Haymans Old Tom – 7
Hendricks – 9
No. 209 Gin – 9
Old Raj – 12*
Plymouth – 7
Ransom – 9
Tanqueray – 7
Uncle Val’s Botanical – 10
Tequilas and the like
Casa Noble Reposado – 12
Cazadores Reposado – 7
Chamucos Reposado – 9
Chinaco Anejo – 13
Corrido Reposado – 13
Don Julio Blanco – 12
El Tesoro Anejo – 11
Gran Centenario Anejo – 15
Hussongs Reposado – 8
Monte Alban Mezcal- 7
Patron Silver – 13
Sauza Hornitos Reposado – 7
Sauza Silver – 5
Sombra Mezcal- 10
Rums
51 Cachaca – 7
Cruzan Black Strap – 7
Cruzan White – 5
Depaz Amber Rhum – 11
Fleure de Cana – 9
Goslings – 7
Kraken Black – 7
Lemon Hart Demerara – 8
Lemon Hart 151 – 7
Malibu Coconut – 7
Matusalem 15 Year – 9
Meyers – 7
Novo Fogo – 9
Pampero Anniversario – 9
Rhum J.M. – 8
Ron Zacapa – 12
Sailer Jerrys – 7
Strohs 80 – 8
Zaya Gran Reserve – 11
Vodkas
Absolut Citron – 7
Absolut Mandarin – 7
Absolut Vanilla – 7
Belvedere – 8
Dry Fly – 7
Grey Goose – 8
Ketel One – 7
Monopolowa – 6
Pearl Carmel – 7
Pinnacle – 5
Pinnacle Cherry – 7
Pinnacle Whip – 7
Single Silo – 7
Single Silo Chai – 8
Single Silo 100 – 9
Stoli – 7
Titos – 7
Bitters
Amaro Nonino – 11
Aperol – 7
Averna – 8
Carpano Antica – 9
Campari – 8
Chartreuse Green – 15
Chartreuse Yellow – 15
Cynar – 7
Fernet Branca – 7
Gran Classico – 8
Jaegermeister – 7
Nardini Amaro – 14
Punte Mes – 7
Rabarabaro Zucca – 8
Ramazzotti – 7
Zwack – 7
Assorted Fancies
Absente Absinthe – 10
Alto Del Carmen Pisco – 7
Art in the Age Root – 9
Art in the Age Snap – 9
Baileys – 7
Batavia Arrak – 8
Benedictine – 7
Briottete Crème de Casis – 7
Calvados Apple Brandy – 12
Canton – 8
Capel Pisco – 7
Chambourd – 8
Cherry Heering – 7
Christian Brothers Brandy – 5
Cointreau – 9
Coochi Americano – 7
Crème de Apricot – 7
Crème de Violete – 7
Damiana – 7
Deky Cherry Brandy – 5
DiSarrono Amarreto – 7
Dolin Blanc – 7
Dolin Dry – 7
Dolin Rouge – 7
Drambuie – 10
Fireball – 7
Frangelico – 7
Galliano – 7
Gilka Kaiser – 7
Godiva – 8
Goldschlager – 7
Grand Marnier – 10
Helbring Keummel – 8
Hennesey VS – 8
Hennesey VSOP – 12
Kahlua – 7
Kubler Absinthe – 15
La Cosecha Moscatel – 7
Lairds Apple Jack Brandy – 7
Lazzaroni Amaretto – 7
Lillet Blanc – 7
Linea Aquavit – 7
Lucid Absinthe – 15
Luxardo – 7
M & R Dry Vermouth – 5
M & R Sweet Vermouth – 5
Martells – 10
Midori – 7
Noilly Prat – 7
Nux Alpina Walnut – 8
Obsello Absinthe – 14
Pama Pomegranite - 7
Pernod – 7
Pimms – 7
Porto Rocha Ruby Port – 6
Rumplemintz – 7
Sambuca – 7
Sandeman Tawney Port – 7
Sloe Gin – 6
Southern Comfort – 7
St Eliz Allspice Dram – 8
St Germaine – 9
Strega – 10
Tuaca – 7
Yukon Jack – 7
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