Bisous

Why this bar is here

Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:

1. Chicago magazine
   Best New Bars
   January 28, 2025
2. Eater
   The Best Places to Drink Cocktails in Chicago Right Now
   August 20, 2025
3. North America's 50 Best Bars
   North America's 50 Best Bars 2026: 1-100
   2026

Reviewed cocktail menu

Menu reviewed September 7, 2026. Source coverage: Complete published menu.

Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.

1. Toki & Tonic

   $10

2. Melon Crush

   $10

3. Strawberry Lemonade

   $10

4. Featured Cocktail - 50/50 Martini

   Broker’s Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lemon Twist / stirred, up

   $10

5. Olivette

   savory & lush

   Olive Leaf Gin, Stray Dog Gin, Cartron Vermouth, Saline

   $16

6. Vesper

   citrus & snappy

   Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle, Tanqueray, & Botanist Aged Gins, Wodka Vodka, Kinas

   $16

7. On Thin Ice

   rich & cooling

   Fords Gin, Norden Aged Aquavit, Lillet Blanc, Crème de Menthe, Absinthe

   $16

8. The Tuxedo No. 2.1

   round & intriguing

   Absinthe Rinsed, Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Maraschino

   $18

9. Ten To Midnight

   summer salad & briney

   Sipsmith Strawberry Smash, Moletto Tomato Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Bianco Vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, Pickled Tomato

   $18

10. Reverse: Summer '26 EDT.

    ripe & aromatic

    Pear Brandies, Vodkas, Basque Vermouth, Jasmine Essence

    $16

11. A Friend Recommends

    rotating selection done with a classic

    No. 3 Gin, Dry & Blanc Vermouth, choice of Lemon Twist, Olive, or Onion

    $16

12. L'Jardine - Freezer Martini

    floral & layered

    Aqua Perfecta Basil Brandy, CH Vodka, Cocchi Americano

    $16

13. Morning Blossom - Freezer Martini

    cold & curious

    Scofflaw Old Tom, Koval Gin, Smoked Mango Brandy, Blanc and Dry Vermouths

    $16

14. The French Seventy-Five

    Sparkling Wine with Gins, Brandies, & Citrus

    $16

15. Pink Squirrel

    Almond & Cocoa blended with our House-made Rum Cream, Orange Dust

    $15

16. Pastry War

    whirled, short (nut allergy, dairy allergy)

    Pistachio Cream, Agricole & Jamaican Rums, Grappa, Almond, Egg White*, Lemon, Nutmeg

    $16

17. Bait And Switch

    whirled, crushed

    Blueberry Cordial, Mezcal, Blanche Armagnac, Baking Spices

    $18

18. Counterpoint

    stirred, up

    Fig Leaf, Armagnac Duffau Napoléon, Yellow Chartreuse, Oscar.697 Rosso Vermouth

    $18

19. It Stems From...

    shaken, up

    Green Herbs, Poblano, Tequila Blanco, Green Key Herbal Liqueur, Piment, Basil Salt

    $18

20. Under The Cobblestones

    tall, crushed

    Raspberry, Fortified Wine Blend, Raspberry Eau de Vie, Red Bitter

    $16

21. Cheer From The Rear

    Elderflower, Gentians, Peach Soda

    $14

22. Picon & Bier

    'Picon', Ginger, APA Beer

    $14

23. Strawberry & Lemonade

    Strawberry and Pomegranate Aperitifs, Absinthe, Sicilian Lemonade Soda

    $14

24. Vieux Carré

    Chateau De Briat 15yr Armagnac,Rhum Clément XO, Cocchi Torino Vermouth, Benedictine, Mace Aromatics

    $40

25. Sazerac

    Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Stauning Danish Rye, Peychaud’s, Chicory, Persian Lime Scented St. George Absinthe

    $40

26. Faux 75

    Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, Classico Sparkling, Lemon

    $16

27. Mark it Zero

    Passion Fruit, Lyre’s London Dry, Orgeat, Lime, Ginger Beer

    $16

28. Songbird

    Pineapple-Serano, Seedlip Notas de Agave, Aperitivo, Pathfinder Herbal Root, Lime

    $16