IN 1919, THE EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT WA S PA S S E D , W H I C H P R O H I B I T E D THE TRANSPORTATION AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. HOWEVER, THE PROXIMITY OF SARANAC LAKE TO CANADA ALLOWED THE REGION TO BECOME A KEY PLAYER IN THE UNDERGROUND EXCHANGE OF ILLEGAL GOODS.
SPEAKEASIES OPENED AROUND SARANAC LAKE, AND WERE FREQUENTED BY P E O P L E O F A L L WA L K S O F L I F E I N C L U D I N G LOCALS, TOURISTS, TUBERCULOSIS PA T I E N T S A N D G A N G S T E R S .
I N 1 9 2 7, I N T H E M I D S T O F T H I S P R O H I B I T I O N E R A , H O T E L S A R A N A C WA S B U I LT. T O D A Y, T H E G R E AT H A L L B A R I S INSPIRED BY THOSE ROARING TIMES.
COCKTAILS
HOT SARA – 10 An Iconic Gin Cocktail with Blood Orange Juice
SAZERAC – 16 Knob Creek Bourbon, Absinthe Rinse, Bitters and Syrup
NEGRONI – 14 Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Twist
CHOCOLATE ORANGE – 13 Crown Royal, Cointreau, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
THE JOHNNY RYE – 13 Bulleit Rye, Copper King’s Apple Brandy, Lemon, Syrup
EMBERS – 14 Scotch, Lemon, Honey, Ginger
CRANNY ELDER – 12 Barr Hill Vodka, St. Germain, Cranberry
GREAT HALL FLAPPER – 13 Hendrick’s Gin, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Simple
SNOWFALL – 12 Oyo Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Crème de Cacao, Cream
HARD CIDER & BEER
HARD CIDER Citizen Cider - Burlington, VT 5.2% – 6 Lake George Cider Project - Lake George, NY 5.8%
–6
DOMESTIC BEER Coors Light - Golden, CO 4.2%
–5
Bud Light – St. Louis, MO 4.2% – 5 Budweiser
– St. Louis, MO 5.0% – 5
Michelob Ultra
– St. Louis, MO 4.2% – 5
Yuengling Lager – Pottsville, PA Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Blue Moon
4.5% – 5
– Chico, CA 5.6% – 6
– Golden, CO 5.4% – 6
IMPORTED BEER Labatt Blue - London, Ontario, Canada 5% – 5 Labatt Blue Light - London, Ontario, Canada 4% – 5 Heineken – Amsterdam, 5%
–6
Stella Artois – Belgium, 5.2% – 6 Corona – Mexico, 4.6% – 6 Guinness - Dublin, Ireland 4.2% – 7 CRAF T BEER Allagash White – Portland, ME
5.2% – 6
Big Slide IPA – Lake Placid, NY UBU Ale – Lake Placid, NY Saranac Pale Ale – Utica, NY
7% – 6
7% – 6 5.5% – 6
Lagunitas IPA – Petaluma, CA 6.2% – 7
S PA R K L I N G
ROSE, DOMAINE CHANDON – 12 (single serve)
Ripe Strawberry, Juicy Watermelon, and Fresh Red Cherry Fruit Aromas and Flavors PROSECCO, LA MARCA - 11 Veneto, Italy (single serve)
Juicy Flavor and Crisp Acidity, Terrific Floral Notes with a Delicate Finish BRUT C UVEE PRESTIGE, TAIT TINGER CHAMPAGNE – 85 Toasted Almond, Jasmine, Citric Acidity and Buttery Finish BRUT, VUEVE CLIQUOT CHAMPAGNE - 145 Strength and Silkiness in Perfect Balance with Aromatic Intensity and Freshness
WHITES
PINOT GRIGIO, SANTI - 9/32 Veneto Italy
Gala Apples, Citrus Notes, Stony Base RIESLING, DR. KONSTANTIN FRANK - 12/42 Finger Lakes, NY
Lively Notes of Lemon and Green Apple SAUVIGNON BLANC, KONO - 10/36 Marlborough, New Zealand
Good Acidity with Notes of Lime and Pineapple CHARDONNAY, L OUIS JADOT MACON VILLAGE UNOAKED - 12/32 Burgundy, France
Fruity, unoaked Chardonnay Wine with a Floral Scent and a Hint of Lemon CHARDONNAY, SHOOFLY - 9/34 South Australia
Guava, Ripe Grapefruit, Touch of Oak CHARDONNAY, KENDALL JACKSON - 14/52 Santa Barbara, California
Delicate Fruit Palate, Aromas of Honey and Vanilla, Toasted Oak with a Buttery Finish
REDS
RED BLEND, WARRIOR RED, THOUSAND ISLAND WINERY - 9/32 Alexandria Bay, New York
French Hybrid Grapes Create an Easily Drinkable Fruit Forward Red Wine RED BLEND, COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES - 10/36 Columbia Valley, WA
Aromatic Notes of Chocolate and Dark Cherries, Velvety Finish PINOT NOIR, ERATH - 11/40 Oregon
Bing Cherry, Caramel, Sandalwood, Long Finish MALBEC, TERRAZAS - 8/29 Altos de Plata, Argentina
Intensely Floral and Fruity, Flavors of Ripe Black Cherry, Plum, Black Pepper and Chocolate ZINFANDEL, 1000 STORIES B OURB ON BARREL AGED - 12/42 California
Intense Red Fruits, Black Pepper, Cloves and Dried Herbs CABERNET SAUVIGNON, HORSEPLAY - 14/52 Paso Robles, California
Rich Mouthfeel, Bold Red and Black Fruit, Smooth Tannins, Warm Finish CABERNET SAUVIGNON, JOSH - 14/49 California
Baked Plums, Cinnamon, Clove and Vanilla, Finishing Long with Round, Soft Tannins
AFTER DINNER
LIQUEURS AND CORDIALS Grand Marnier
8
Amaretto Disarrano Drambuie Kahlua
8
9
8
Baileys Irish Cream Frangelico
8
8
Southern Comfort
7
COGNAC Hennessy VS
12
Courvoisier VSOP
16
Remy Martin XO
22
WHISKIES & B OURB ONS Glenfiddich 12-year
11
Glenfiddich 15-year
13
Glenlivet 12-year
11
Macallan 12-year
14
Crown Royal
10
Bulleit Bourbon
9
Hudson Baby Bourbon
12
Basil Hayden Bourbon
11
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
9
Knob Creek Bourbon
10
B I L L O F FA R E
CHEESE B OARD - 16 Chef ’s Selection of Artisan Cheese, Red Onion Jam, Apple Butter, Maple Grain Mustard, Grilled Bread BACON SHALL OT BRUSSEL SPROUTS - 9.5 Red Wine Dijon CHEF’S SOUP DU JOUR - 6 Housemade Seasonal Soups Selected Daily GRILLED BREAD & F ONDUE - 10 Spinach and Local Goat Cheese Dip, Grilled Bread, Campfire Chips MEIER’S CHEESE C URDS - 9.5 Hand Breaded and Fried, Maple Grain Mustard Dip FRENCH ONION SOUP - 8 Caramelized Onions, Vermont Cheddar, Croustade CAMPFIRE CHILI - 9 Ground Venison and Beef, Hearty Tomato and Beans
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness