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Cocktails

Signature old fashioneds, spritzes, affogatos and the espresso martini flight.

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Signature Old Fashioneds

4

THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN

$19

Russell's Reserve Bourbon, Espolon Reposado Tequila, Vermouth rosso, date & walnut reduction, Orange Bitters

THE RICH & FAMOUS

$19

Russell's Reserve Bourbon, Bumbu Aged Rum, plum/orange/clove housemade syrup, Cynar over a diamond cube crafted by “The Ice Queen” & smoked to perfection

BERGAMOT & BOURBON

$19

Maker's Mark steeped in earl grey, lifted with citrus oils, and aromatic bitters

THE BOLD & THE BARREL

$19

Jefferson's Ocean Reserve, red wine reduction, Cynar, and chocolate bitters

Liquid Luxury

6

SPRITZ STRAORDINARIO

$17

Aperol, Skyy Blood Orange Vodka, agave, blood orange & lemon juice, poured over prosecco

CARINA IN ROSA

$18

Gray Whale Gin, hibiscus, fresh grapefruit juice, Cointreau, simple syrup, topped with rosé prosecco

ITALIAN LOVER

$17

Grey Goose Le Citron, Aperol, lemon juice, egg white, Peychaud’s Bitters

VERDE & ORO

$17

Espolon Blanco Tequila, Luxardo del Santo, cucumber and basil with lemon juice and agave

LA VITE E BELLA

$17

Empress Rose Gin, ginger and rosemary syrup, lime juice, and a beet-citrus, raspberry foam

THE CAVALIERE

$18

Espolon Reposado Tequila, housemade chili and white peppercorn syrup, fresh lime juice, with a sriracha sea salt rim. *This cocktail is smoked*

Spritzes

6

*Ask your server about the N/A versions.

APEROL SPRITZ

$14

CAMPARI SPRITZ

$14

ITALICUS SPRITZ

$14

HUGO SPRITZ

$14

LAVENDER & LEMON SPRITZ

$14

SARTI SPRITZ

$14

Affogatos

3

BOURBON ESPRESSO AFFOGATO

$15

Russell's Reserve 10yr Bourbon, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Averna Amaro, espresso over housemade vanilla gelato

PISTACHIO AFFOGATO

$15

Vanilla vodka, pistachio butter cremè, espresso, and demerara over housemade pistachio gelato

CARAMEL AFFOGATO

$15

Vanilla vodka, housemade caramel mascarpone cream, banana liqueur, espresso over housemade vanilla gelato

Espresso Martini Flight

6

PISTACHIO ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

FERRERO ROCHER ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

S'MORES ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

TIRAMISU ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

DUBAI WHITE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

TURTLE CHEESECAKE ESPRESSO MARTINI

$17/$47

Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17

Mocktails

6

AUTUNNO SPRITZ

$14

Apple cider, mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, topped with blood orange ginger beer

FRIEND ZONE

$15

Coconut water, watermelon juice, cucumber, topped with 00 Prosecco

BLUSH AND HONEY

$14

Indigo 0.0, honey raspberry syrup, mint, and cranberry juice, topped with 00 Prosecco

BLUEBERRY LAVENDER NO-JITO

$14

Blueberry and lavender syrups with mint, lemon juice, topped with soda water

CHINOTTO MULE

$13

Ginger and rosemary syrup, lemon, lime, and pomegranate juices, simple syrup, topped with Chinotto Italian Soda

APPLE BUTTER ESPRESSO MARTINI

$15

Apple butter, honey/cinnamon syrup, and espresso (can be served with decaf espresso)

Don’t see your favorite past Carbonara cocktail? Just ask, we can make it!

Curated and executed by Beverage Director Kat Basile.

Items marked with an asterisk are served raw or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Some beverages may contain nuts or eggs — please tell your server about any allergies.

Carbonara — Old School Italian & Wine Bar

The second room. Handmade pasta, old-school New York, at Promenade Commons.

14081 Promenade Commons St
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 488-7461

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Saturday12 noon – 11pm
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