This menu is an ode to New York City.
The one with the bright lights and sleepless nights, filled with dream chasers. Whether you flew here or grew here, this concrete jungle is where you put yourself to the test.
Like New York City, this cocktail collection is a melting pot of personality. Highlighting New York spirits, we’ve combined modern techniques and traditional practices to create drinks that express simplicity and uniqueness.
At Madame George, our love language is cocktails. Consider the libations within these pages our love letter to the city we call home.
STALWARTS OF A CERTAIN AGE
Neon colored back lit bars with bottles shining as bright as the Empire State Building; drinking culture in the 80’s was all about that flare & not so much of the quality in the ‘martini glass’. Allow us to pull our suspenders back over our shoulders & focus on what’s in your glass. We think these cocktails will remind you of a time of drinking past... & show you, like New York City, it is always evolving.
AS IF
MONKEY 47 GIN, LYCHEE BLACK TEA INFUSED BLANC VERMOUTH, GIFFARD LICHI LI, BLANC VERJUS
A more traditional take on a 90’s favorite, this variation will have you saying “as if” till you’re clueless.
BIG APPLE
CHRISTIAN DROUIN LE GIN, NY DISTILLING PERRY TOT GIN BLANC VERMOUTH, CLARIFIED GRANNY SMITH APPLE JUICE, SALINE, PEAR BRANDY AROMA
Leave the neon colors to Times Square, this variation is all apple & no pucker.
NY BODEGA SOUR
BACON WASHED BREUCKELEN 77 RYE, LEMON, MAPLE, ORANGE BITTERS, EGG WHITE*, EVERYTHING BAGEL AROMA
Reminiscent of a morning visit to your local bodega, no matter what borough you’re in.
AT THE DISCO
HOUSEMADE MELON LIQUEUR, SINGANI BRANDY, LIME, LEMON, CUCUMBER, EGG WHITE*, SODA
Our take on a Midori Sour. First introduced to NYC & America at Studio 54 in 1978.
TriBecO
BOOTLEGGERS VODKA, HOUSE MADE CRANBERRY CURACAO, CLARIFIED LIME CORDIAL, BLANC VERJUS
Someone tell Carrie Bradshaw her favorite citrus based classic has been flipped on it’s head.
MANHATTAN AVE
MCKENZIE BOTTLED IN BOND BOURBON, CYNAR 70, ITALICUS, COLA REDUCTION, ANGOSTURA, CARDAMOM BITTERS, MANHATTAN SPECIAL ESPRESSO SODA
Martini no more. Caffeinated cocktail, meet the high ball.
CONEY ISLAND
Coney Island was once called “Heaven at the end of a subway ride.” It was the home of the first enclosed amusement park, & it continues to be an oasis away from the skyscrapers & bustling streets. Through the generations, Coney Island has had many personalities, but allow the following cocktails to take you to days of paradise, sunshine, & one-piece bathing suits for all.
SURF AVENUE HIGHBALL
IICHIKO SILHOUETTE, NEVERSINK GIN, CLARIFIED PEAR, GINGER BITTERS, FORCE CARBONATED
A refreshing highball that pairs a japanese barley distillate & a local apple -based gin with warming flavors.
GRAVESEND HIGHBALL
DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL, 6 O’CLOCK BRUNEL GIN, TOMATO BELL PEPPER WATER, CLARIFIED LIME CORDIAL, CELERY BITTERS, FORCE CARBONATED
Savory, salty, with notes of smoke & cumin. This highball is like running through a garden.
GREETINGS FROM
SUNTORY ROKU GIN, NIGORI SAKE, ACID ADJUSTED GRAPEFRUIT, MIDNIGHT ROSE AGAVE, YUZU BITTERS
Bright, floral, citrusy, & refreshing.
FORGOTTEN BOROUGH SOUR
OLD DUFF GENEVER, ANGOSTURA, DEL MAGUEY CHICHICAPA MEZCAL, ACID ADJUSTED PINEAPPLE, DEMERARA, SESAME & PEYCHAUD, EGG WHITE*
This umami forward sour pays homage to those often forgotten; Genever & Staten Island.
OVER THE FALLS
KOLA NUT INFUSED OLOROSO SHERRY, REPOSADO, PIMENT D’ ESPELETTE, LIME, 5 SPICE, L.E. CHARRED PINEAPPLE SODA
Much like the boardwalk, you‘ll get lost in all that this cocktail’s offerings.
LOOKIN’ AT LUNA PARK
COCONUT WASHED BANKS 5 ISLAND RUM, BLANC QUINQUINA, GIFFARD PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE TINCTURE & RHUM JM AGRICOLE 50%, BAIJU, CLARIFIED STRAWBERRY
Leaving the blender behind, this Miami Vice variation with transport you from basement to beach.
SUBWAYS
Listen close, & you can hear Sinatra singing “The city that never sleeps”... NYC’s original anthem. Though, natives know it’s the non-stop, inconsistent subway system that never sleeps. This category is inspired by the city’s underground pulse. The ingredients in these cocktails are stirred, creating minimal aeration, resulting in a richer mouth feel. We hope the flavors below invoke the New Yorker inside of you.
SUNSET STOOP
CILANTRO INFUSED MEZCAL, TAPATIO REPOSADO, DRY VERMOUTH, AVOCADO PIT ORGEAT, GINGER BITTERS
Cool breeze & the BQE in the distance will sound like songbirds while sipping this agave forward Manhattan riff.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
BOOTLEGGERS BOURBON, ST. GEORGE PEAR BRANDY, CLAIRIN PIGNON RUM, SHERRY VERMOUTH, BYRRH QUINQUINA, ANGOSTURA
This spirit forward, slightly bitter cocktail is as funky & fun as disco.
PICKPOCKET
FIG INFUSED SPEYBURN 10YR SCOTCH, PUNT E MES, PX SHERRY, ELOTE LIQUEUR, MADAGASCAR VANILLA RINSE
As warming as the 1 Train with no air conditioning.
IRON MAIDENS
OLD DUFF GENEVER 100% MALT, WHITE PORTO, DUBONNET ROUGE, LUXARDO MARASCHINO, FERNET BRANCA
A combination of a Martinez & Hanky Panky, now THAT’S the real Hanky Panky.
NUTS 4 NUTS
NY ROASTED NUT INFUSED IICHIKO SAITIN, NUTMEG LIQUEUR, CARPANO ANTICA, CHINA CHINA, LIME ZEST
A Manhattan variation, with a bit of NY street cart cred *peanut allergy.
NORTHBOUND TRACK
BARR HILL TOM CAT GIN, SUZE, BLANC QUINQUINA, LILLET BLANC, GRAPEFRUIT & PEYCHAD BITTERS, GRAPEFRUIT & FENNEL CITRUS FOAM
A barrel aged white negroni riff.
MADAME'S PUNCHES
“The monarch of mixed drinks”–David Wondrich. Often considered the earliest cocktail, the punch was first referenced in 1632. A solution to hosting for centuries, from aristocrats to sailors. Punches are built with a balance of spirit, citrus, sugar, spice, & a bit of circumstance. These ingredients may not be found in the bowls of the past, but we trust they’ll take you on a voyage to any port your heart desires.
SECOND PLACE FINISH
PISCO, GREEN CHARTREUSE, GIFFARD CREME DE CACAO, LIME, CHOCOLATE MINT CHIP ICE CREAM
An English milk-punch variation, utilizing mint chocolate chip ice cream instead of traditional methods.
CAREFREE WONDER
HENDRICKS GIN, LILLET ROSE, CUCUMBER JALAPENO CORDIAL, LIME, DAIRY, ROSE HYDROSOL AROMA
A mysterious, floral, effervescent, aromatic english milk-punch with a fan of floral aroma.
ACROSS THE HUDSON
LAIRDS BONDED APPLE BRANDY, ODVI ARMAGNAC, GIFFARD BANANE, LEMON, BANANA BLACK TEA
This punch will have you wishing you were poolside.
OFF THE VINE
ALB VODKA, CAMPARI, ST.GEORGE BASIL BRANDY, WATERMELON CORDIAL, LIME, SODA
A cooling punch that will take you to warmer weather, & grass under your feet.
BLUE QUARTER
TORRES 15YR BRANDY, PLANTATION OFTD RUM, GUAVA TEA, LEMON, SODA
A Tropical take on a traditional punch, paying homage to a short-lived beauty in the LES of Manhattan.
RUNAWAY
TEQUILA BLANCO, AQUAVIT, COGNAC, ORANGE, LEMON, RASPBERRY OLEO, SODA, CINNAMON, ANGOSTURA
Across all borders, these flavors combine to make a rich & complex palate.
CLASSIC NEW YORK
The following cocktails are a blend of classic cocktails & contemporary classics that have their roots tied to the pavement below our feet. Allow us to pay homage & showcase our appreciation for the bartenders before us, the New York icons, & their cocktails that we continue to learn from & adore.
ALGONQUIN COCKTAIL NO. 2
RITTENHOUSE BONDED RYE, DRY VERMOUTH, PINEAPPLE
A NY classic, a favorite of Dorothy Parker. Originated & served just one block south.
BRONX COCKTAIL
GREENHOOK GINSMITH GIN, DRY VERMOUTH, SWEET VERMOUTH, ORANGE, ORANGE BITTERS
Named after the then newly opened Bronx Zoo, printed in cocktail books since 1908.
BROOKLYN COCKTAIL
RAGTIME RYE BOTTLED IN BOND, DRY VERMOUTH, LUXARDO MARASCHINO, CHINA CHINA
This Manhattan variation was ironically created by a New Jersey resident circa 1908.
PENICILLIN
MONKEY SHOULDER BLENDED SCOTCH, LEMON, HONEY, GINGER, ISLAY SCOTCH FLOAT
This cocktail is now a New York classic, & the base of many variations. Created by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey.
GIN GIN MULE
FORDS LONDON DRY GIN, LIME, GINGER, MINT, SODA
Synonymous with the iconic Pegu Club, the cocktail destination that broke ceilings on Houston for nearly 15 years.
RITZ COCKTAIL
REMY MARTIN 1738 COGNAC, GIFFARD CURACAO, LUXARDO MARASCHINO, LEMON, BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Best known for his tenure at the Rainbow Room, Dale DeGroff created this beautiful cocktail with poise & showmanship.
NAKED MADAME GEORGE
The following cocktails are curated using non-alcoholic spirits & hand crafted ingredients. In this city, the beat never stops, & the grind never halts. If you are in need of libation & conversation, but want to leave the alcohol behind, you’re in the right place.
LITTLE ISLAND
LYRE’S SUGARCANE SPIRIT, LYRE’S APERTIVO, ACID ADJUSTED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, MIDNIGHT ROSE AGAVE
Will remind you of floating on an island in the Hudson River.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
SEEDLIP GROVE. LIME, CLARIFIED STRAWBERRY, GINGER, SODA
Summer park hang style of collins.
TO THE CORE
SEEDLIP SPICE, VERJUS, LYRE’S DRY VERMOUTH, CLARIFIED GRANNY SMITH APPLE JUICE
N/A spin on a apple martini, in the big apple.
OLMSTED‘S GARDEN
SEEDLIP GARDEN, LEMON, CARROT, GINGER, LYRE’S N/A PROSECCO
An architecturally styled French 75.
MULBERRY BEND
LYRE’S HIGHMAND MALT, LYRE’S AMARETTI, COLA, MANHATTAN SPECIAL ESPRESSO SODA
Warming almond notes, topped with refreshing espresso soda.
ST. AGRESISTS PHONY NEGRONI
BROOKLYN BASED N/A APERTIVO, N/A VERMOUTH, N/A BOTANICAL SPIRIT, SLIGHT CARBONATION
The cure to your bitter cravings, a refreshingly bitter n/a negroni.
BITES AND SHARES
MINI NEW YORK HOT DOGS $20
AMERICAN WAGYU BEEF, MUSHROOM KETCHUP, SAUERKRAUT, PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS, CHIVE, BRIOCHE BUNS
PASTRAMI CURED SALMON LOX $22
HERB CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE, CHIVE, SALMON ROE, ON EVERYTHING NY BAGEL CHIPS
GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN $22
PEPPER MELANGE, SHALLOT, BROCCOLINI, ORANGE SEGMENTS, BLACK GARLIC PASTE, TOASTED SESAME SEEDS (SUB TOFU FOR VEGAN OPTION)
ROCKAWAY OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER $23
ROTEL MORNAY, BBQ SAUCE, LEMON HERB PANKO, SMOKED SALT, BACON POWDER
MULLBERRY STREET MEATBALLS $24
PORK & VEAL MEATBALLS, VODKA SAUCE, GRATED PECORINO, PARSLEY, BRUSCHETTA TOAST
MOTT STREET BANG BANG SHRIMP $23
SHREDDED NAPA CABBAGE, THAI AIOLI, SCALLION
UNION SQUARE MARKET CRUDITÉ $18
ASSORTED VEGETABLES, GREEN GODDESS DRESSING, FLAKED SEA SALT, CHAMOMILE OIL
LEAVE THE GUN, TAKE THE CANNOLI $16
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE FILLED, GALLETE CRUMBLE, BLUEBERRY COMPOTE