the menu
The Bar at BLACK BAND proudly sources from some of the finest growers and producers in the Midwest:
Janie’s Mill
Henry’s Farm
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
Kilgus Farmstead
Trefzger’s Bakery
As a result, our menus are seasonal and change often. Below are samples of recent menu offerings.
BATCH COCKTAILS
EARL GREYHOUND
earl grey infused vodka, grapefruit, lemon, vanilla
SUNSHINE GREEN DREAM
pomegranate green tea infused vodka, peach, lemon
PULP FICTION
bourbon, blood orange, lemon, lime, simple
QUEEN OF HEARTS
gin, orange-beet juice, white cranberry, blueberry, Allspice liqueur
MANHATTANS
CLASSIC
whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters
PERFECT
whiskey, sweet & dry vermouth, Angostura bitters
BLACK
whiskey, Averna, orange bitters
GINGER
rye, ginger liqueur, Angostura bitters
OLD FASHIONED
TRADITIONAL
bourbon, Angostura bitters, Demerara
DRAGON’S BREATH
bourbon, honey, Angostura bitters, Peychaud’s bitters, orange bitters, torched orange
MORNING
bourbon, maple, coffee liqueur, nutmeg, candied bacon
SMOKE BREAK
whiskey, bourbon-barrel-smoked Demerara, Turkish tobacco bitters, orange bitters
CRAFT COCKTAILS
GINGER SNAP
rye, ginger liqueur, cinnamon, lemon, cocoa
THE CAPTAIN
straight wheat whiskey, dry vermouth, bell pepper, pineapple, honey
FILTHY MARTINI
vodka or gin, Black Band house marinated olive brine
SAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
gin, pear, sage, lime, grapefruit bitters
PINK PONY
white whiskey, Aperol, strawberry, blood orange, lime
FEATHERED SERPENT
bourbon, honey, lemon, Aztec chocolate bitters, mint
FIRE FLOWER
vodka, ginger liqueur, hibiscus, lavender, lime, spicy bitters
EDIE’S GAME ROOM
whiskey, grenadine, Peychaud’s bitters, lemon, lime seltzer
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
WHISKEY CITY MULE
whiskey, ginger beer, lemon
AVIATION
gin, maraschino liqueur, violet liqueur, lemon
NEGRONI
gin, Campari, sweet vermouth
PEORIA MULE
vodka, ginger beer, lime
BLACK BAND MARTINI
the perfect way to taste our organic vodka or gin garnish with bleu cheese olives or a twist of lemon
PAPER PLANE
bourbon, Aperol, Averna, lemon
DE LA LOUISIANE
rye, benedictine, absinthe, peychaud's bitters, sweet vermouth
BEER & WINE
MILLER HIGH LIFE
BUSCH LIGHT
MODELO
DESTIHL DEAD HEAD IPA
DESTIHL BLACK ANGEL STOUT
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DONATI FAMILY
Paso Robles, California
PINOT NOIR, AVERAEN
Willamette Valley, Oregon
SAUVIGNON BLANC, PEJU
Rutherford, California
MAISON L'ENOVOYÈ, CHARDONNAY
Burgundy, France
FLIGHTS
ORIGINAL FLIGHT
Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye + your choice of liqueur
WHISKEY FLIGHT
Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye
NIGHT CAPS
THE NEOPOLITON
vodka, strawberry, creme de cacao, cream, cocoa bitters
SPUMONI
vodka, Ameretto, pistachio, maraschino liqueur, chocolate walnut bitters
COFFEE MARTINI
vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla, cream, cocoa bitters
PUMPKIN LATTE MARTINI
vodka, coffee liqueur, pumpkin, maple, cream
ALCOHOL-FREE
MEXICAN COCA-COLA
MEXICAN SPRITE
LIME SELZER
ICED TEA
NA ESPRESSO MARTINI
coffee, vanilla, cream
NA MULE
ginger beer, pear, lemon
NA FLOWER POWER
hibiscus, lavender, vanilla, lemon, club soda
NA EDIE'S PLAYROOM
grenadine, lemon, lime seltzer
SNACKS
FRIED DILLY BEANS
pickled green beans, smoked Thai Chili Aioli
NASHVILLE DEVILED EGGS
bread & butter pickle egg farce, spicy chicken skin
FROG LEGS
lemon, arugula, in house remoulade
CHERRY WOOD SMOKED WINGS
Carolina Gold BBQ or Cajun dry rub
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
assorted cheeses & charcuterie, pickles & preserves, griddled bread
MEDIUM
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
lime crema, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, chili threads, pine nuts, chive
SAN FRAN NOODLES
garlic parmesan udon noodles, beef heart bulgogi, scallions, Thai peppers, peanuts, sunflower shoots
CHEVRE DUMPLINGS
kale, hen of the woods mushroom, scallion, cultured cream
LARGE
BLACK BAND SMOKED BURGER**
Creek Stone beef, brioche bun, Miller High Life mustard, pork belly confit, baby arugula, pickled red onions
SWEET POTATO CURRY
micro cilantro, lime yogurt, parsley, rice, chickpea
SHRIMP & GRITZ
crawfish gravy, cheesy grits, micro wasabi
BRAISED BEEF "POZOLE"
boneless short rib, hominy, purple cabbage, jalapeno, radish, lime, toasted corn tortillas
OSSO BUCCO
pork shank, black-eyed peas, pork jus, sage butter, escarole, fava
DESSERTS
BLACK BAND TIRAMISU
BLACK BAND coffee liqueur, chocolate curls
MAPLE GINGER CREME BRULEE
candied ginger
SNICKERDOODLE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE
berry whipped cream, cinnamon, sugar
SCOOP FLIGHT
three single scoops of our in house sorbets and sherbets
AFFOGATO
single scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a 1 oz pour of coffee or ginger liqueur
BAR SNACKS
SPICED PECANS
MARINATED OLIVES
FRIES
BBQ DUCK FAT POPCORN
