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The Spirit of Jazz Cocktail Menu

Mack the Knife

Champagne, Orange, Apricot and Anise syrup
a twist on the Mimosa

Mack the Knife by Ella Fitzgerald was initially a song Bobby Darin made his own; Ella Fitzgerald made the song Legendary by forgetting the words and making up her own. The epic engrossing Vocals of this live performance of Mack the Knife in Berlin won Ella Fitzgerald a Grammy.

Ella's improvised, spontaneous new lyrics added to the story.

One O'Clock Jump 

Old Monk Rum, Rosso, Lemon Juice, Peach and Cinnamon Syrup, Orange bitters

A twist on the Cohasset Punch

 Count Basie and his Orchestra hit song One O'Clock Jump was the big band masterpiece that launched Count Basie's career in 1937, a powerful piano sound with horn riffs blasting. The song became Basie's theme and made the body want to dance. One O'Clock Jump was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1979. 

Strange Fruit 

Banana Infused Bacardi Rum, Cointreau, Curry Leaf, Coconut Cream, Pineapple lime Juice and Angostura Bitters.

A twist on a Pina Colada

Strange Fruits, initially performed by Billie Holiday in 1939, is an emotional, Chilling protest song that sends a chill down your spine.

The Billie Holiday version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1978.

Strange Fruit has been covered by Robert Wyatt, UB40, and Annie Lennox.

What A Wonderful World

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Orange, Watermelon, Rosemary, Bergamot Tonic, Kaffir Lime tart

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is one of the most uplifting songs in the history of Humanity; it has become a part of the fabric of Society. Bob Thiele and George David Weiss' classic was original and definitively recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967, and it was also a Number 1 hit single.

Take Five

Old Monk rum, Amaretto, Hazelnut Syrup, Black tea, Tonka Bitters, topped with a Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam

Take Five is a Dave Brubeck Quartet jazz song written by the band's saxophonist Paul Desmond first appeared on Dave Brubeck Quartet's 1959 album Time Out. Take five is e biggest selling Jazz single of all time.

Round Midnight

Vodka, Raspberry, Elderflower Syrup, Lime, Apple Juice and Soda

Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk is believed to be the most recorded jazz standard recorded by a jazz musician. The Piano played by Thelonious Monk on Round Midnight reinvigorated the Piano in the Jazz world and inspired many future Pianos inspired Jazz standards. 

The Girl From Ipanema

Jim Beam Bourbon, lemon, Angostura bitters, Apricot, Rosemary, sugar, egg whites

A twist on a Whiskey Sour

The Girl from Ipanema by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto with vocal by Astrud Gilberto is the second-most recorded song in history, after The Beatles' "Yesterday." Brazilian Astrud Gilberto's Sultry, sensual vocals pull heartstrings as she sings in Duet with then-husband Joao Gilberto. The Original 1963 version, The Girl from Ipanema, was sung in Portuguese; however, the 1964 global smash hit was sung in a mix of Portuguese and English. 

Song For My Father

Chivas Regal 12-year-old Whisky, Alphonso Mango and Thyme

Song for My Father by Horace Silver is Built on a loping bass line. Stolen to become a mega Rock/pop hit in 1974 by Steele Dan for the song "Rikki Don't Lose That Number". This classic jazz song by pianist Horace Silver was recorded in 1963, featuring one the greatest saxophone solos of all time by Joe Henderson.

Moanin

Vodka, Lemoncello, Basil, Lemon.

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers –' The signature number of drummer Art Blakey's long-running but ever-changing "Hard Bop Academy," 1958's "Moanin'" was written by the band's then pianist Bobby Timmons, with help from Benny Golson. Its gospel cadences were an early example of what came to be known as soul-jazz. 

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Tanqueray Ten Gin, Grapefruit, Camomile Tea, Japanese Green Melon Syrup, Frangipani Tonic, Chrysanthemum Bitters

My Baby Just Cares For Me by Nina Simone was a minor hit when originally released in 1961. Nina Simone's career was basically over when in 1987, Chanel started to use the song to promote Chanel Number 5 perfume. Nina Simone Career had a remarkable Renaissance.


Fever

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Olive Rind, with a Baked Brie, Garlic, fennel and lemon Shrub

A twist on a Dirty Martini

In 1958, Minnesota Peggy Lee took R&B singer's Little Willie John's R&B chart-topper Fever from two years earlier, added some new verses and transformed it into a smouldering jazz groove that hit the Top 10 of the US Billboard 100. The song is notable for its minimal instrumentation; bass, occasional drum flourishes, and finger snaps.  

Georgia On My Mind

Glenfiddich 12-year-Old single Malt Whisky, Pear, Lemongrass, Elderflower Syrup and Ginger Beer

Ray Charles is a God of Soul and a God of Jazz. Georgia On My Mind was written Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930, However, When Ray Charles sang it in 1960 his sublime jazz Vocals sent Georgia on my mind to Number 1 topping the US Billboard 100.

Unforgettable

Martell VS Cognac, Char-grilled Pineapple Syrup, Angostura bitters, coffee beans, 

Unforgettable is the Duet of Natalie Cole, and Dead Jazz Icon Father Nat King Cole is as it is named Unforgettable. The singing of father and Daughter is Elegant and Beautiful; the fact that Natalie is singing a duet with a father who died almost 30 years earlier gives this song a deep stirring emotional depth. @ generations of Jazz Legends. 

Fly Me To The Moon

Pecan Infused Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey a hint of Laphroig 10-year-old Single Malt Whisky, Creme De Cacao, Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and a Twist of lemon.

Frank Sinatra was as famous as a musician can be; fly Me to the Moon, Originally penned by Bart Howard in 1954, was also recorded by Nat "King" Cole, Peggy Lee and more. In 1964 Frank Sinatra sang the definitive version. Jack Daniels popularity is also primarily due to Frank Sinatra always having a Bottle of Jack on stage. Frank Sinatra was the most famous singer of his generation, singing songs like "My Way," "Moonlight Serenade," and more. 

Minnie The Moocher

Vanilla infused Patron Silver tequila, Espresso,  demerara sugar, Mint

In 1931  Minnie The Moocher by Cab Calloway sold over a million copies; however, it is best remembered for Cab's performance of the song in the 1980 Cult classic hit movie the Blues Brothers 






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