Cocktails

Whenever possible, we use local and organic ingredients and fresh house juices in our cocktails. We hand-infuse many of our liquors and make all of our mixers from scratch. We offer all classic martinis and drinks; just ask your server or bartender for your favorite, fixed just the way you like it.

The Dogwood, Springtime

our signature cocktail: citrus-infused Prairie vodka, couintreau, splash of Campari, agave nectar, pomegranate juice and a splash of fresh lemon juice, topped with Prosecco, garnished with a cucumber round and a lemon twist, served over ice, sangria-style in a wine glass, 10

Sparklers and Starters

Death in the Afternoon
the perfect amuse bouche: sparkling Cava with 21st century absinthe, in honor of Ernest Hemingway and the Pamplona running of the bulls he made famous. (Viva la celebracion!), 9

The Phoenix
prosecco, splash of vodka, splash of St-Germaine Ederflower liqueur, garnished with a sprig of organic thyme (To second chances and to rising from the ashes), 9

Vertigo
Averna italian liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ginger ale, 9

Bourbon and Whiskey

Sage Advice
sage-muddled and sage infused Bulleit flavored with chartreuse, Grand Marnier, shaken and topped with fresh squeezed orange juice, and zest, over ice, 10

Vodka & Gin

Vanilla Mule
with a ginger kick: Vanilla vodka, bruised mint leaves, lime, ginger beer, served over ice, garnished with fresh mint. (A fresh look at the classic Moscow Mule.), 9

Mark Adams
spicy and dirty: Serrano pepper-infused vodka, shaken and served up and dirty, garnished with olives & pickled okra. (Not for the faint of heart.), 9

Earth Mother
fresh and earthy: G’Vine Gin de France, yellow chartreuse, freshly squeezed lemon juice, coarse black pepper, garnished with tarragon, 12

Blueberry Lemonade
Van Gogh blueberry vodka, housemade sour (drink it with a straw!), 9

Tequila

Galen’s Margarita
a Dogwood favorite: Patron Anejo, housemade sour, fresh lime, finished with Grand Marnier, 10

Coffee & After

The Dogwood Irish Coffee
traditional Irish Coffee, made with Jamesons, local Zeke’s Hippie Blend coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream (After Buena Vista’s original), 9

The Chocolate O’Donnell
Bridget’s family recipe for a Chocolate Martini (one of the first drinks she made for Galen), Godiva liqueur, vanilla vodka, dark cacao, crème, & the secret Irish ingredient, 10

Beers

Miller Lite, Coors Light, Budweiser 3.50

Amstel Light, Heineken 4

McHenry Lager, Murphy’s Stout Draught Can, Stella Artois, Buckler NA, Abita Purple Haze, Brooklyn Pilsner, North Coast Acme IPA, Troegs Pale Ale  5

Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Victory Golden Monkey 5.75

Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale (22 oz) 14

Wines by the Glass

Different (Which We Love)

Anthilia Donnafugata Ansonica and Cataratto 2008 (Sicily, Italy) 10/34
Steele Vineyards Shooting Star 2008 Blue Franc (Lemberger, Blaufrankisch) (Yakima Valley, Washington State) 8/31

White

Bubbly
Fantinel Prosecco (Splimburgo, Italy) 10/38
Segura Viudas Cava (Torrelavit, Spain) 7/21
Laurent Perrier Brut .375 (Champagne, France) 32

Medium Dry with Ripe Fruit
Wurtz Rheinhessen Riesling Potate 9/33

Crisp & Citrus
Chateau Calabre Montravel: Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle (Dordogne, France) 6/25
Primaterra Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie, Italy) 7/26
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, N.Z.) 7/25

Crisp Palate of Apples and Pears
Biohof Pratsch Gruner Veltliner (Niederosterreich, Austria) 8/42 (liter)
White Hall Pinot Gris (White Hall, Virginia) 8/36

Light  French Oak, Mineral Finish
Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay (Loire, France) 8/30

Buttery, Balanced California Oak
Ferrari Carano Tre Terre Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, California) 11/39

Bright, Tropical Fruit, Hints of Floral and Citrus
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier (Oakville, California) 8/32
Bonterra Roussane (Mendocino County, California) 8/34

Rose

Crisp & Refreshing
Crios de Susana Balbo Rose of Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) 8/30

Red

Medium Body, Good Fruit, Easy Finish
Le Clos Merlot Blend: Merlot, Carignan, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon (Languedoc, France) 6/24
14 Hands Merlot 2007 (Washington State) 6/26

Earthy with Subtle Fruit Tones
Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir (Mendoza, Argentina) 8/35
Fleur Petit Sirah (North Coast, California) 10/35
Hangtime Pinot Noir (Napa, California) 11/38

The New Cabernet?
Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) 9/32

Dark Fruit
Lander Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet (St. Helena, California) 6/28
Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz (McLaren, Australia) 8/28
Four Vines Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel (Paso Robles, California) 8/37
Twenty Rows Cabernet (Napa Valley, California) 11/42

Deep Earth (Terroir) and Bold Dark Fruit
Saint-Damien Cotes du Rhone (Gigondas, France) 11/40
Rachhus Reserve Blend Cabernet, Syrah, Petit Sirah, Merlot, Malbec 2005 (Sonoma Valley, California) 10/34