Classic American CocktailsCreated by Harry Cipriani in 1948 at Harry’s Bar in Venice. Named after the 15th-century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini who’s works seemed to have a “pink glow” which is reproduced in the drink.
This drink was invented and named by the fictional secret agent James Bond in the 1953 novel Casino Royale.
The original recipe for this cocktail dates back to 1862. Here we use an adaptation found in W.J. Tarling’s 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book.
Made famous at Shoemaker’s Restaurant in Washington, DC during the 1890’s.
Said to have been invented by a WWI French flying ace who believed his creation had the kick of a powerful French 75mm howitzer artillery piece. This is one of those great drinks that is sure to stir up controversy over its ingredients. The oldest recipe we found dates back to 1930 and is what we use here.
Originally called blanc-cassis, the drink is now named after Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon in Burgundy, who was revered fro his work in the French Resistance during WWII. He popularized the drink by offering it at receptions to visiting delegations after the war. If
you prefer white wine, try the Kir.
This is one of the world’s finest drinks. Supposedly created in 1919 by Count Negroni by asking an Italian bartender to substitute Gin for soda water in his Americano.
Named for a customer who would travel to his favorite “little” Parisian Bar (Hotel Ritz) in a
sidecar during the First World War.
House Creations
Canton Ginger Liquor / Jameson Irish whiskey / apricot preserve / Grand Marnier / fresh lemon juice.
Served up with a twist.
Calvados (Apple Brandy) / muddled green apples & cranberries / maple syrup / freshly squeezed
lemon juice.
Served on the rocks.
Orange infused Vodka / Campari / honey syrup / Peychaud's bitters / Orange twist. Served up.
Tito's Handmade Vodka / fresh grapefruit juice / St. Germain / Regan’s bitters. Served on the rocks.
Malibu Coconut Rum / Bacardi Light / muddled mint / freshly squeezed lime juice / soda water.
Makers Mark / strawberry preserve / balsamic vinegar / raw sugar / soda water. On the rocks.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka / St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur / freshly squeezed lemon juice /
muddled basil. Served up with a sugared rim.
Ciroc Vodka (distilled with French grapes) / aged Sauternes. Served up with frozen grapes.
Citrus infused vodka / Pama Pomegranate liqueur/ freshly squeezed lemon juice / simple syrup /
fresh mint leaves, Shaken and served up, topped with Champagne.
Hennessy “Paradis Extra” Cognac / Grand Marnier Cent Cinquantenaire 150th Anniversary Edition /
freshly squeezed lemon juice / freshly squeezed lime juice. Served in a gold-flake rimmed
martini glass and topped with Perrier Juet Brut Champagne.
Gran Patron Silver Tequila / 150th Anniversary Grand Marnier Cuvee Speciale Cent
Cinquantenaire / freshly squeezed lime juice / simple syrup. Shaken, strained into
a decanter, and served tableside.
Artisinal Beer Selection
Here, at Bin 54, we hold our beers to the same standards we hold our wines:
valuing small production, hands-on quality over massive production quantity and availability.
Cold Mountian Winter Ale
Asheville's first brewing company, Highland Brewing Company rolled out its first beer in December of 1994. The original brewery was located in downtown Asheville and was built almost entirely of retrofitted dairy equipment. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina, Highland Brewing Company brews the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast. For fifteen years, they have produced an impressive array of ales, from the best-selling Gaelic to their popular winter seasonal, Cold Mountain Ale.
Cold Mountain Winter Ale is their version of an ever-changing spiced winter seasonal. It is typically malty in body, lightly hopped, and rounded out with spices that they vary from year to year.
| Heineken Light - Heineken Brewery | Amsterdam, Holland 5 |
| Amstel Light - Amstel Brewery | Amsterdam, Holland 5 |
| Belgian White - Allagash Brewing Co. | Portland, Maine 6 |
| Boont Amber Ale – Anderson Valley Brewing Co. | Mendocino, California 6 |
| 90 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery | Milton, Delaware 6 |
| Stone Pale Ale - Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego, California 6 |
| Brooklyn Brewery - Brown Ale | Brooklyn, New York |
| Gaelic Ale - Highland Brewing Co. | sheville, North Carolina 6 |
| Eight Ball Stout - Lost Coast Brewery | Eureka, California 6 |
| Duvel Belgian Golden Ale – Duvel/Moorgat Brewery | Puurs, Belgium 8 |
| Buckler Non Alcoholic Lager - Heineken Brewery | Amsterdam, Holland 5 |
| Burbon and Scotch Selections | |
Makers Mark 7 Woodford Reserve 10 Knob Creek 10 Basil Hayden 11 Bakers 11 Blantons 14 Bookers 15 |
Glenlivet 12 yr Cragganmore 12 yr Macallan 12 yr Dalwhinnie 15 yr Talisker 10 yr Oban 14 yr Macallan 18 yr Macallan 25 yr |
Brandies
Remy Martin VSOP Cognac 11
Courvoisier XO Cognac 30
Martell “Cordon Bleu” Cognac 27
Hennessy “Paradis Extra”Cognac 50
Remy Martin “Louis XIII” Grande Champagne Cognac 80 oz.
Cordials and Liqueurs
Amaretto Di Saranno 7
B&B 10
Drambuie 9
Godiva Dark Chocolate 9
Navan Madagascar Vanilla 10
Grand Marnier 10
Grand Marnier Cent Cinquantenaire 150th Anniversary Edition 35
*Items are subject to availability and may vary from what is listed.
