Menus: Cocktails


We will be delighted to mix your favorite cocktail, but may we suggest these house specialties. We shake all our Martinis unless otherwise requested.


To drive away the blues

Blue Heron
Our signature cocktail is made with Magellan gin, Cointreau, Alizé, a hint of lime juice, garnished with a flamed orange peel.

Blue Goose
This bird of a different feather blends Grey Goose vodka, Alizé, and a splash of pineapple juice.

Blue Heron Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire is the foundation of our dry Martini, which is crowned by French picholine olives.

Dirty Bleu Martini
This Beefeater Martini, a variation on an F.D.R. favorite, basks in a bit of olive brine and is topped with a bleu cheese-stuffed olive.

Blue Heron Sazerac Old Fashioned
Rye whiskey was the basis for the original—and it still is here—over muddled fresh fruit, bitters, and a splash of soda.

Deborah’s New Fashioned
A classic reinvented, with Basil Hayden, straight up.

Blue Heron Manhattan
Our Manhattan is made as it was 125 years ago, with true rye whiskey. We use Wild Turkey Rye.

Blue Heron Margarita
Throw away the blender! This Herradura Margarita is served: cold, crisp, and straight up or with ice in a salt rimmed cocktail glass.

Blue Grand Patrón Margarita
Patrón Añejo, Grand Marnier…need we say more?

Please note that our delicious picholine olives do contain pits.


Other Heron Favorites

Vodkatini
We mix our dry vodka Martini with Absolut vodka.

Montgomery
Named for the British general who only did battle with his troops outnumbering the enemy 15 to 1, this bone-dry Martini is made with Plymouth gin.

Vesper (007)
Adapting James Bond’s instructions in Casino Royale, we shake Stoli, Tanqueray, Kina Lillet, and twist.

Too Hot to Trotsky
Not quite a Molotov Cocktail, our drink uses Absolut Peppar, vermouth, and a pickled jalapeño.

Pear Martini
Belle de Brillet pear cognac gilds this seductive drink, mixed with Grey Goose vodka.

Negroni Martini
Think Italian, think tart with Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth, topped with a flamed orange peel.

Makers Manhattan
A Southern counterpart, this Manhattan is a blend of Makers Mark, Sweet Vermouth, and bitters.

Blame It on Rio
In our take on Brazil’s national drink, the Caipirinha, cachaça is served over muddled lime wedges and sugar in a glass of cracked ice.

Cosmopolitan
Our classic Cosmo is made with Absolut Citron, and garnished with a flamed orange peel.

VIP
Using locally imported V1 vodka from Poland, we blend a hearty splash of “heart healthy” pomegranate juice in this Cosmo variation.

Rasmopolitan
Stoli Razberi gives this Cosmo its kick.

Lemon Drop
Absolut Citron, Cointreau, lemon juice, served in a lightly sugar–rimmed glass.

Mojito
Another Hemingway favorite, this Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is a blend of muddled mint sprigs, Bacardi Silver, fresh lime juice, and bitters.

Summer Rain
A Mojito redux, Rain vodka is mixed with Pama pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice, fresh lime, and soda, garnished with mint.


On the Lighter Side & After-Dinner Fare

Chocotini
Stoli Vanil vodka, Mozart liqueur, and a truffle make for a silken sipper.

Sleepless in Seattle
We blend Stoli Vanil with Starbuck’s coffee liqueur and a hint of crème de cacao.

Irish Coffee
A perennial Irish whiskey favorite with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Paris Is Burning
Warm Courvoisier, Chambord, and a twist is all it takes to warm the cockles.

Mudslide
This current favorite is a blend of vodka, Kahlúa, Bailey’s, and cream, served over ice.

Sombrero
A South of the Border nightcap of Kahlúa and cream.

Goodnight Moon
A creamy variation with Starbucks coffee liqueur, Starbucks cream, and Stoli Vanil.


Non-Alcoholic Fare

Cranberry Cooler
We take Massachusetts cranberry juice, a large splash of cold club soda, and lime juice for this pleasingly tart drink. Be daring and ask for a dash of bitters.

T & B
Short for Tonic and Bitters, this curiously refreshing drink, with a large helping of fresh lime, is one of our favorites.

Unfuzzy Navel
Orange juice and peach nectar, in lieu of schnapps, does count for a little fuzz here.

Virgin Mary
Our freshly made Bloody Mary mix is the basis for this heavenly, alcohol-free blend.


Just a Few of Our Classics
Our house spirits are all popular name brands, but we will substitute your choice favorites. Here is a list of just a few classic drinks in our repertoire:

Americano Black Russian Bloody Mary Brandy Alexander Cape Codder Daiquiri Fuzzy Navel Gin Rickey

Godfather Harvey Wallbanger Negroni Salty Dog Screwdriver Sea Breeze Sidecar Sloe Gin Fizz

Tequila Sunrise Tom Collins Whiskey Sour White Russian Gibson Gimlet Rob Roy Rusty Nail

We also have a fine selection of single-malt Scotch Whiskey as well as sherry, and after-dinner drinks.

Beer of Draft
DogFish Head 60 Minute, Harpoon IPA, Stella Artois, Guinness

Bottled Beer
Amstel Light, Heineken, Newcastle Brown, Buckler (non-alcololic), Corona, Negra Modelo, Boddingtons,
BBC Steel Rail EPA, BBC Coffeehouse Porter



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