Some ‘lil thoughts
Drunk Trump Cocktail Menu
Hello lovelies
When we opened this little bar in the wonderful small town of Beloit Wisconsin, this was our debut menu. Our inaugural menu if you will.
5 drinks recapping the 4 year presidency of Donald Trump
The idea wasn’t to be an aggressive progressive, but to play around with something relevant to the time of our opening, that wasn’t food.
Why on Earth did we pick Trump? We never know, don’t waste your time on that question. What you should be asking is “When can I get these?”
April 1 2023 till April 20 2023, when we drop our 420 Menu.
Original Drunk Trump Instagram post here
Original Drunk Trump blog post of the menu here
The MAGA-Rita itself
The goal here is to poke some fun and see these drinks as satire, a culinary-commentary of the former US President Donald Trump. We took some of the news stories involving him and turned them into tasty drinks. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did and do.
We built our own small walls (yes, we paid for it) and place the tequila on the other side. You gotta hop the fence *wink
MAGA-Rita $14
0.5oz Del Maguey Mezcal on the side, 1.5oz Corazon Blanco, 0.5oz agave, 0.5oz lime juice, 1oz Topo Chico (Mexico), 4 saline drops
This cocktail is served with the promise of a shot of mezcal coming, but when it arrives it’s still on the other side of a fence. Why do we need a fence? Beats us, hop that fence and tango with us, pour some mezcal into that margarita. You can drink the mezcal as-is and enjoy it on the side, or take a nice sip and drop the shot into the drink, its all up to you, no rules.
If Donald Trump described the drink:
The taste balances a lot of things, it’s a very good balance, the best balanced flavor ever. No one can balance so much flavor in one drink. And look, there’s the wall I promised, didn’t I tell you we’d make it?
We broke the cotton candy machine, so this one won’t be on the menu right now, sorry.
Im-Peach-Mint (Not available at this time, cotton candy machine MIA)
2oz Appleton Rum, 0.75oz lime juice, 0.75oz lime skin syrup, 5oz soda, 5 muddled mint leaves, peach cotton candy comb over, a single (term) straw
The aromatic-contradiction, looking down from the top it’s a pile of sweet peach aroma. When you take a sip you’ll instantly feel the carbonic acids tip-toe across your tongue carrying small pieces of mint. The flavor is nothing of peach, though that’s what you read, see, smell, even expect. You’re welcome. Ready to order four more (years)?
The cotton candy is perched on a dried orange disc so it doesn’t dissolve. Pull the dried up old orange and the peach will drop in and flavor the drink itself.
If Trump described it:
You’ll never find a cocktail with better hair. Wow. Just look at it. I want to grab it right now.
A blend of both rum and Jack Daniels, it actually works pretty well.
Dark & Stormy Daniels $130,000 / 10,000 ($13)
1oz Jack Daniel’s, 1oz Gosling Black Strap Rum, 0.5oz lemon juice, 0.5oz blonde sparkling turmeric blend, roughly 4oz house-made ginger beer
We personally consider the Dark & Stormy as original Moscow Mule, here is our own riff on the Dark & Stormy. Inspired by the 2018 Stormy Daniels porn star and Trump sex scandal.
When we made this one, we didn’t know it would be the pinpoint that got Donald Trump indicted, wild.
If Trump described it:
The $130,000 non-disclosure agreement prevents me from an official comment at this time.
We love coffee cocktails here
The White House Russian $9
1.5oz non-Russian Vodka, 0.5oz Kapali Rum, 2oz Diet Coke, served with a straw
Time Magazine (link) posted this little insight about Trump’s love of Diet Coke, 12 per day? Incredible. There’s also some rumors about Russians having a video, or something about auto-bots on Facebook? Anyways, the Kapali covers up the Diet Coke aspartame aftertaste, a little bubbles are nice, aren’t they? We did it with cold brew and liked it, but our Diet Coke fans (3 present) actually didn’t, so, we took it out. Also the cream wasn’t really needed, so, here we are.
If Trump described it:
Once you taste this drink you’ll always call White Russians by the new name, the better name, we’ll all call them White House Russians. Look, we all do now, there’s no question or need for an investigation, I’d know. Everyone does it. People can’t help but be Putin in orders for more. It’s Facebook official. This is the best drink on the menu. I drink 12 per day, hold the vodka.
Remember at this time we were still in lockdown and voting via mail, served in a coupe now
Absinth-Tea Ballot $11
1.5oz jasmine green tea infused with Aviation Gin, 1oz Chinese pear puree, 0.25oz lime juice, 4oz soda, absinthe mist, served in a collins glass
This is the favorite cocktail on the menu this month. The jasmine really has a chance to shine and take center stage along side the Aviation Gin.
These are Levi’s tasting notes from the gin and why it was selected this year, over the lovely Botanist Gin. Tasting notes: crisp, juniper alongside delicate (it is gin) floral sweetness, violets, a touch of citrus peel and some green vegetal notes in there too, with a pinch of spice (finishing alcohol flavor). You can tell why this pears (pun) so well with the pear and jasmine infusion.
Did you know Aviation Gin is made in Portland, OR?
#MakeAmericanGin lol
Did we try to source Goya Pear? You bet your bridges we did…
If Trump described it:
The best thing to come out of China. We actually grow the pears here in the USA. They grow better here, so much more flavor. People love them, they say “Wow, what else can we grow in the USA?” because they're so good. And I don’t really know, can we grow more things? *looks over shoulder for help* I think the economy can grow here. Yeah, let’s grow more food though, I think. Everyone eats food, so that’s great, very good. We can even grow our own gin, I think. Let’s get someone really amazing on growing our own gin, maybe a celebrity or someone important? What is that Ryan Reynolds fella up to these days?
May The Pours Be With You • May 2021
In honor of the Star Wars sagas, because the phrase “May the 4th be with you” we decided to focus on the movie as the theme. We got a bit carried away and completed 10 total cocktails for this month.
Each one inspired by a Star Wars character, and arranged by the Rebellion and the Empire.
Double sided menu, depending on your mood
Our first 10 cocktail menu
The C3Pisco Sour has a dash or 2 of turmeric powder and some salt. We use a ‘dry shake’ technique to help the egg white to mix in the best (in our opinion). Another popular way to enjoy Pisco Sours is blended with ice.
We created 2 different Saber Sodas. Co-owner Derrick has a birthday that lands in April, as chance would have it he was gifted a set of light up light sabers that we used as a garnish
The Boba Tea Fett was a fun challenge. We experimented with boba tea but found it far too challenging to use at this time. So our Lead Bartender asked the simple question “Would cherries on bottom work?” Which was amazing, because the finished cocktail was a little short, by adding in 12 cherries to the bottom of the mug the whole liquid rose to the brim. We liked the idea of a red to green gradient, so we used a 50/50 mix of coconut milk and cherry juice. Top matcha top provided 2 primary outcomes (1) it allowed for tea which was in the name, and (2) it completed the color we needed to look like Boba Fett himself.
The Princess Lillet cocktail was inspired by the name first. But after a little research we discovered that Carrie Fisher wrote a book called Wishful Drinking. We floated a white rose pedal on top, then expressed orange oils as the garnish to resemble her iconic white gown.
Huge shout out to Beth Singer from Hypnotic Eye Tattoo for creating the Virgin Mary + Princess Leia mash up.
Many have asked where we got all the vintage Star Wars toys. Well, we were fortunate to find a box of random Star Wars toys for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A large amount of our decor has come from Facebook Marketplace. For all of May we set out several toys and let people play with them as they wished, we were fortunate no one stole the figurines.
The idea with our Jaba The Hut Juice was to create something green and goopy like the character itself. To achieve the goop we blended aloe vera and cactus, it was truly goopy.
We had to filter it a few times. After the a few pulse blends with tequila, Midori a melon liqueur, lime juice, salt, and one small amount of mint created a great balance. The garnish was a kiwi fruit, something tart and tasty but which also has a repulsive exterior.
Herbaceous 4/20 • April 2021
Having a little too much fun “experimenting with herbs” this month.
Some of these we can still make if we have the herbs, some are easy enough to re-create at home, cheers
Quarantini Menu • March 2021
How the time flies……
Each drink is based on an event in 2020, too many to count, but here are our selected 5 events. Laid out chronologically on a menu-timeline of sorts.
Brush Fire $15
Four Roses Bourbon, lemon juice, egg white. Shaken and served up with a eucalyptus garnish.
Why this cocktail: in remembrance of the extreme fires in Australia. A play on a whiskey sour using a sage syrup.
Quarantini $8
Chambord, heavy cream, vanilla vodka, simple syrup, EmergenC powder garnish.
Why this cocktail: at the beginning of the quarantine alcohol sales skyrocketed. Sales of cocktail bitters went up 82% in the USA alone. Most of the foodservice industry was sent home and started experimenting with EmergenC and boom - the quarantini was created.
Killer Bee’s (Knees) $7
Gin, habanero honey syrup, lemon juice. Shaken and served up. Ask for it double hot and we will use our secret stash of extra hot habanero syrup
Why this cocktail: remember when the killer bees started to show up in the USA? No? Also a Bee’s Knees is an amazing classic cocktail.
Dalgona Coffee Cocktail $10
Coffee foam (sugar, coffee, Disaronno, gums, water) floated on top of spiced rum, milk, caramel sauce. Enjoy layered or mix it together for a boozy coffee.
Why this cocktail: as the quarantine extended more and more people started downloading TikTok and also making food at home. The Dalgona Coffee recipe first showed up in Japan, quickly spreading around the world. Think of this drink is almost a White Russian, but more well traveled. And, living in a digital world.
Fauci-Ouchi $10
Scotch, lemon juice, honey, 1 rinse of Laphroaig and 2 rinses of Averna.
Why this cocktail: its a take on The Penicillin cocktail, the name penicillin and the pairing with Dr Fauci had to be done. To make it special and Dr. Fauci themed we used a double dose of ‘mist shots’ instead of a float at the end. Here we used 2 different spirits, like the double vaccines. First with scotch as the cocktail calls for, but 2 sprays then with Averna, in reference to his painter father from Italy.
We hope you can look back on 2020 and remember the good things that happened. For us at 5BAR 2020 was an incredible year of growth. The 3.5 year long dream of creating a welcoming space was finally able to come to life, in the midst of so much chaos.
The 5 Love Languages Menu • February 2021
Based on the 5 Love Languages we created 5 cocktails that center around each preference. Order a drink that best pairs you, or your partner =]
As part of the decor and mood we will be playing songs with the word “love” in them or just some good ol’ motown.
Bring a loved one, make a new one. See you soon -levi
Hot Cocktails • January 2021
We thought a little focus on hot cocktails would be great for those cold Midwest nights.
London Fog | $5
1 oz New Amsterdam Gin
0.5 oz Infused Vanilla Earl Gray Tea Syrup
0.5 oz Cream
6 oz Hot Water (to top)
Drop additional Earl Gray tea bag to infuse over time
Express Orange Oils
Creamy vanilla, balanced with Earl Gray tea. A surprising combination when used with gin (our suggestion), but can also be made with vodka for a smoother treat.
Pairs well with: holding your loved one’s hands on a cold night.
Hot Toddy | $8
2 oz Four Roses Bourbon
0.5 oz Honey simple
½ Lemon juiced
6 oz Hot water (to top)
2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
1 Cinnamon stick
Classic hot cocktail, for those blistering cold winter nights. Soothe the throat with honey and bourbon, soothe the soul at the same time. Hard to see a Wisconsin winter pass without drinking at least one glass.
Pairs well with: shoveling sidewalks and driveways.
Cocoa-Vodka Hot Chocolate | $7
1.5 oz 360 Vanilla Vodka
10g Chocolate Paste
3 oz Milk
Steam and Texture Together, top with cinnamon powder
Warm and sweet. Exactly what a boozy cocoa should be like. Served with a marshmallow on top.
Pairs well with: pretzels, salty crunchy pretzels. Dip them in if you dare.
Hibiscus Coffee | $9
Hibiscus simple
Coffee
Orange Bitters
Rum
Orange peel
Tangy, fruity, with citrus aromatics
Pairs well with: deep conversations far too late into the evening.
Mo-Heat-O | $8
1.5 oz Mount Gay Rum
1 Mint tea bag
½ Lime juiced
0.5 oz simple syrup
Top with hot water, garnished with a fresh mint leaf
Riff on the classic Mojito, turning up the heat and the puns. We suggest a small splash extra tiny-little nip of Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum, brings up this salty/brine boosting the lime acidity. But that’s just how we like it...
Pairs well with: reminiscing about summer days at the beach.
Holiday Spirits • December 2020
It won’t take our guests very long at all to notice that we like drinks and puns, so this menu leans in from the very title itself. “Holiday Spirits” both of joy and love, and of bourbon and gin. Either way, more cause for cheer.
Hand written menu on a Christmas card
The instant favorites are the hand shaken Egg Nog (with a whole egg) and the Sleigh Rye.
2oz Appleton Rum
0.5oz Chai 5:1
0.25oz DaVinci Gourmet Cinnamon Bark Syrup
3oz Oat Milk
Slight shake, pour back into glass and top with cinnamon dusted marshmallows. Serve with a red and green straw
“Its our sweeter and creamier drink. Can also be made hot, more like a chai latte with rum“
Sage Nicholas
2oz New Amsterdam Gin
0.5oz Campari
0.25oz Sage Syrup
Lemon Zest
Sleigh Rye
1.5oz Redemption Rye
1.5oz Port Wine
4 dashes Rhubarb Bitters
Clean pour
Light dusting cinnamon powder
Lime zest
Egg Nog
1 Whole Egg
1.5oz Heavy Whipping Cream
0.75oz Meyers Dark Rum
0.75 Four Roses Bourbon
2 dashes Nutmeg
3 drops Saline
Dry shake
Wet shake, clean pour
Light dusting nutmeg to finish
Do You Hear What Chai Beer?
0.5oz Chai 5:1
1 Oat Stout Can
Drunk Trump • November 2020
5 drinks recapping the 4 year presidency
Here we are in November of 2020, just after the USA election. We don’t know about you, but we feel its a pretty swell time to celebrate over a drink. The goal here is to poke some fun and see these drinks as satire, a culinary-commentary of the current US President Donald Trump. We took some of the news stories involving him and turned them into tasty drinks. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Original Instagram post here
MAGA-Rita
0.5oz side of Mezcal, 2oz Reposado, 0.75oz Cointreau, 0.75oz lime juice, 1oz soda, 2 saline drops
This cocktail is served with the promise of a shot of mezcal coming, but when it arrives it’s still on the other side of a fence. Why do we need a fence? Beats us, hop that fence and tango with us. You can drink it as is and enjoy the mezcal on the side, or take a nice sip and drop the shot into the drink, its all up to you, no rules.
If Trump described it:
The taste balances a lot of things, it’s a very good balance, the best balanced flavor ever. No one can balance so much flavor in one drink
Im-Peach-Mint
2oz Appleton Rum, 0.75oz lime juice, 0.5oz simple syrup, 5oz soda, 5 muddled mint leaves, peach cotton candy comb over, 1 single-term straw
The aromatic-contradiction, looking down from the top it’s a pile of sweet peach. When you take a sip you’ll instantly feel the carbonic acids tip-toe across your tongue carrying small pieces of mint. The flavor is nothing of peach, though that’s what you read, see, smell, even expect. You’re welcome. Ready to order four more?
If Trump described it:
You’ll never find a cocktail with better hair.
Dark and Stormy Daniels
1oz Jack Daniel’s, 1oz rum, 0.75oz blonde syrup, 0.5oz lime juice, 2oz ginger beer
We personally consider the Dark and Stormy as original Moscow Mule, here is our own riff. Inspired by the 2018 Stormy Daniels porn star and Trump (hell, and his lawyer too) sex scandal.
If Trump described it:
The $130,000 non-disclosure agreement prevents me from an official comment at this time.
The White House Russian
1.5oz vodka, 1.5oz coffee rum, 3oz golden foam, served with a straw
Remember the first decorating of the White House for Christmas, all the bloodred trees? That was wild. There’s also some rumors about Russians having a video, or something about auto-bots? Anyways, the hand shaken cream adds a nice light -hearted layer on top
If Trump described it:
Once you taste this drink you’ll always call White Russians by the new name, the better name, we call them White Houses. We all do. Everyone is now, it’s just what we do now. People can’t help but Putin in orders for more. It’s Facebook official. This is the best drink on the menu.
Absinth-Tea Ballot
2oz jasmine green tea infused with The Botanist Gin, 1oz Chinese pear puree, 0.25oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz lime, 1oz soda, absinthe mist
This is our favorite cocktail on the menu this month. The jasmine really has a chance to shine and take center stage. The pear puree takes it from martini territory into a fuller expression of satiation.
If Trump described it:
The best thing to come out of China. We actually grow the pears here in the USA. They grow better here, so much more flavor. People love them, they say “Wow, what else can we grow in the USA?” because they're so good. And I don’t really know, can we grow more things? I think the economy can grow here. Yeah, let’s grow more food though, I think. Everyone eats food, so that’s great, very good. We can even grow our own gin I think.