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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 AND FAMOUS

$19

Russell's Reserve Bourbon, Bumbu xo 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

Spritzes

6

APEROL SPRITZ

$14

CAMPARI SPRITZ

$14

ITALICUS SPRITZ

$14

HUGO SPRITZ

$14

LAVENDER & LEMON SPRITZ

$14

*ask your server about the n/a versions!

Liquid Luxury

9

VALET SERVICE

$22

Courvoisier VSOP and Garrison’s Honey Bourbon meet with this delicate and velvety cocktail to surely awake your taste buds. Crafted with egg white, honey and cinnamon, lemon.

"THE DIPLOMATIC" MOJITO

$17

Diplomatico Planas Rum, mint tea and lemongrass, with Cointreau, lime juice and sugar cane

PERLA BLU

$27

Our elevated take on a dirty martini. Gorgonzola infused Cirrus Vodka, caper or olive brine.

CARINA IN ROSA

$18

Gray Whale Gin, Ramozzatti Hibiscus Liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice, Cointreau, simple syrup, topped with rosé prosecco

THE "GRANDIOSE ESPRESSO"

$22

Coconut and espresso washed Cirrus Vodka, housemade vanilla bean syrup, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, topped with a smooth, light, banana foam

ITALIAN LOVER

$17

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

NAPLES IS CALLING

$18

Olive oil washed Cirrus Vodka, basil, and tomato-infused dry Vermouth, with caper juice. Stirred, not shaken.

VERDE & ORO

$17

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

SPRITZ STRAORDINARIO

$17

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

Affogatos

3

BOURBON ESPRESSO AFFOGATO

$15

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

CARAMEL AFFOGATO

$15

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

PISTACHIO AFFOGATO

$15

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

MINT TO BE INNOCENT

$14

White cranberry juice, mint, lemon, and elderflower, topped with a splash of tonic water

BLUEBERRY LAVENDER NO-JITO

$14

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

FRIEND ZONE

$15

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

CHINOTTO MULE

$13

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

SUMMER TIME FIZZ

$13

Cranberry juice with lime and a honey cinnamon syrup, topped with 00 Prosecco

APPLE BUTTER ESPRESSO MARTINI

$15

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

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

Created for Carbonara by Beverage Director Katherine 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.

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

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