MOTEL SPRING/SUMMER MENU 2012
МОТЕЛ СПРИНГ/СУММЕР МЕНУ 2012
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS Kарибский кризис
Anejo Highball Dale de Groff’s tribute to the Cantineros (bartenders) of Havana. Cuban rum, cointreau, bitters, gingerbeer, lime
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National Cocktail From the famous Hotel National in Cuba, whose white-jacketed barmen inspired the uniform of the bartenders behind the stick right here at Motel (for the last time, we’re not scientists!). Cuban rum, pineapple juice, sweet vermouth, pink peppercorn tincture. 15
Nyet, Comrade! Cuba was only a pawn in this international muscle-flexing competition; the real aggressor was the reds in Moscow, making an undeniable challenge by installing nuclear weapons 100 miles from the Florida coast.
A twist on the El Presidente cocktail, and the wildcard cocktail winner from this year’s Havana Club Grand Prix in Cuba. Cuban rum, dry vermouth, espresso, apricot liqueur
Russian vodka, Beetroot-infused Bianco Vermouth, Bols peach liqueur and lemon juice.
The National Razor
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and quince syrup.
Russian Agricultural Expo
The Nuclear Option
Moscow sent several Nuclear scientists and engineers to Havana under the guise of an agricultural exposition, to advise the Castro government on the installation of strike-class thermonuclear warheads.
With repeated attempts at coups, invasions and assassinations supported by the US government, Castro had no choice but to turn to Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev for protection.
Russian vodka, elderflower, celery syrup, lime and lavender bitters, swizzled.
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Wray and Nephew overproof rum, yellow Chartreuse, Pineapple, Angostura Bitters, bruleéd coconut foam.
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Or try a flight of Cuban Rums: Havana Club Anejo Blanco, Ron Varadero 5yo and Ron Varadero 15yo - Three 20ml servings
House of Cohiba, Siglo 1 According to apocryphal legend, the personal favourite of Fidel Castro himself. Nutmeg and heady spice give way to floral and black pepper expressions in the finish. 49 *Full cigar list available upon request.
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MK-ULTRA The codename of the top-secret CIA project that attempted to use hypnosis and psychotropic drugs to create mindcontrolled sleeper-agents. Did it work? No. But they did come up with a little chemical compound we know today as LSD.
BETTER DEAD THAN RED
Maker’s Mark bourbon, peach liqueur, smoked apricot bitters, lemon juice and sugar, swizzled and served with a pipette of acid to ‘dose’ your own drinks. 18
Maker’s Mark bourbon, manuka smoked lemonade and bitters.
As the US and Soviet warships lined up off the coast of Florida, and negotiations stalled once more, the Doomsday Clock was moved to 11:59pm, signifying how close the world was to a catastrophic nuclear war. Gin, bacon-fat tincture, bianco vermouth and a rinse of smoky whiskey, served up.
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the mccarthy A Manhattan variation named for renowned commie hunter Joseph McCarthy, who chased the man in red from Washington to the Hollywood hills. Pecan-infused rye whiskey, bianco vermouth, benedictine, calvados and smoked apricot bitters. 17
Or try the Air Force One flight of American Whiskeys:
H UPPMAN CORONAS JNR The personal favourite of none other than John F Kennedy. As the story goes, Kennedy ensured his staff in Cuba stockpiled a few cases for him before the trade embargo was put in place. Lighter in style with a creamy mouth feel and nutty aroma predominant. 32 *Full cigar list available upon request.
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the loud american
the eleventh hour
Makers Mark Bourbon, JFK rye whiskey and Knob Creek 9yo - Three 20ml servings
With the Iron Curtain looming in Europe and the spread of Communism in Asia and South America, no-one wanted to appear to kowtow to commies, least of all JFK.
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Inspired by Sweet Mother’s Kitchen’s famous peanut-butter milkshake, this decidedly more adult take on a creaming soda is all things American. USA! USA! USA! JFK Rye whiskey, amaro, peanut butter, condensed milk, egg, soda 17
The Chicago Knicker-Dropper Glory Another adult take on an American classic, this is an old style ice cream float that recalls simpler times of soda jerks and malt shops. JFK rye whiskey, sarsaparilla, spiced apple bitters and an ice cream float. 20
wine sparkling
white Lowlands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Sea Level Gewurztaminer Nelson
Beach House Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay
9/40 11/50 14/60
red Evenwood Shiraz Barossa, Australia
Barren Rock Pinot Noir Central Otago
9/40
Palais de Versailles Blanc de Blanc
10/45
Laurent Perrier Brut (Half Bottle)
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Pol Roger Brut
175
Veuve Clicquot (Magnum)
325
Krug Vintage 1988
550
Salon Vintage 1997
750
beer & cider
14/60
Estola Reserva La Mocha, Spain
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Quilmes 355ml It's not Cuban, but neither was Che Guevara.
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Argentinian Lager.
Emersons Pilsner 500ml
food
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Crisp and hoppy Kiwi brew, it’s what all the cool kids are drinking.
Budweiser 355ml
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Martini Olives
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Cheese
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Popular with those who are fans of the German maibock style, and for some reason Grateful Dead fans. Spicy, hoppy and dry.
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Tuatara Porter 355ml
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Amstel light 355ml
Marinated in a continuous gin, vermouth and spices brine.
Rogue Dead Guy Ale 600ml
Selection of Artisan Cheeses & extras.
Smoked Meat Platter Cheese is for sissies. A selection of cured flesh to gnaw on & extras.
Rustic Pork Terrine Pork, bacon, pork fat, pistachios and orange with rye toast.
Popcorn Sugar and Cinnamon/Salt and Cayenne Pepper
Like making love in a canoe.
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Pours black as pitch and gives flavours of coffee, licorice and sweet crystal malt.
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Because we legally have to.
Rochdale Cider 355ml Cider? I hardly know ‘er.
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