HOUSE SPECIALTIES
$20
Influenced by Georgia O’ Keeffe’s life and works, our menu highlights the Southwest spirits and flavors of her New Mexican community
By Head Bartender Alex Dominguez and team
1. Dulce Enchilado
Mezcal Ilegal, Chinola, Chamoy, Tajin, Cactus Brine
a playful take on a popular flavor profile commonly used in Mexican candies
2. Alfred’s Cut
Su Casa Mezcal, Dola Dira Rhubarb Liquer, Citric Ginger Syrup
el diablo cocktail variation in reference to O’keeffe’s husband having control over her life and artwork
3. Desert Water
Choice of Doce Mezcal, Codigo Blanco or Casa Lotos Sotol with Italicus, Basil, Cactus Juice
a refreshing cactus take on the Ranch Water
4. Dissenting Opinion
Harridan Vodka, Ume, Lavender, Prosecco
two powerhouse women owned spirits celebrate a third
5. Machu Picchu
Pisco Barsol, Midori, Aloe Vera, Citrus, Mint
inspired by the 1957 painting “Manchu Picchu” of the Inca citadel
6. Tomatillo Margarita
Patron Reposado, Ancho Verde, Tomatillo, Tajin
a tomatillo salsa turned into a cocktail
7. Savage Detective
Cardenxe Desierto, Tepache, Pineapple
a nod to Roberto Bolano’s novel “Los Detectives Salvajes”, whose protagonists venture deep into the Sonoran desert
8. What the Shrub?
Hendrick’s Infused with Bell Pepper and Cilantro, Shrub
not a bush
9. Calico Under Moonlight
Rosaluna Mezcal, Creme de Cacao, Manzanilla Sherry, Dragonfruit, Pannacotta
inspired by Bar Calico’s namesake O’Keeffe painting “Cow’s Skull with Calico Roses” - soft yet bold, simple at first glance but a truly complex piece of art at its core
10. Peach and Glass
Chamomile infused Angel’s Envy Borbon, Juliette Liqueur, M
our desert martini - crisp, clear and clean, reminiscent of the air of the Chihuahuan desert
11. Chihuahuan Martini
Cardenxe de la Sierra, Chareau, Combier
our desert martini - crisp, clear and clean, reminiscent of the air of the Chihuahuan desert
12. Around The Campfire
Old Forester 1920, Nocheluna, Flor del Desierto Cascabel, Walnut Bitters, Palo Santo
a palo santo smoked old fashioned in homage to the role played by Sotol during the Prohibition era
13. Prickly Pair
Elyx Vodka, Basil Eau de Vie, Prickly Pear, Lime, Orgeat, Egg White
prickly pear is paired with citrus and basil in ode to the creatively fruitful but notoriously contentious relationship between O’Keefe and her husband Alfred Stieglitz
14. The O’Keeffe Sour
Neversink Orchard Brandy, Shochu, Black Apricot Tea, Maple, Egg White
a variation of the New York sour, in homage to O’Keeffe’s life in 1920s NYC
15. Artist’s Retreat ($22)
Agua Magica Mezcal, Hennessy X.O., Peated Scotch,Nixta, Kola Nut Syrup
every artist needs inspiration from time to time - and need a break from their own mind by imbibing a strong cocktail
Prestige
City Oasis
Diplomatico Rum, Cardenxe Pradera Sotol, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple
A soft, understated interlude from city life
Premium Japanese Whisky Selection
Hibiki "Japanese Harmony" $50
The Yamazaki Aged 12 Years $40
The Yamazaki Aged 18 Years $40
The Hakushu Aged 12 Years $145
The Hakushu Aged 18 Years $145
Sotol
A Northern Mexican distillate made from a desert shrub, Sotol is smoky, earthy, and bright. Best served neat but also enjoy it on the rocks with our very own New Mexican chile salt and blood orange.
1. Sotol por Siempre $16
herbal and earthy with a bit of forest floor
2. Cardenxe del Desierto $16
similar to gin, bright, vegetal, floral and a touch sweet
3. Cardenxe Sierra $20
woody, piney, eucalyptus
4. Nocheluna $18
subtlely smokey, smooth, desert terroir
5. Flor del Desierto “Desierto” $18
clay, earthiness, dry
6. Flor del Desierto “Carnei” $22
made with venison pechuga, herbal, coriander
7. Flor del Desierto “Cascabel” $22
made with rattlesnake pechuga, smoky, meaty, reminiscent of bacon
8. Lamata Durango $25
from the state of Durango, sweet, charred tropical fruits, stone fruit
FLIGHTS
All flights served with nopal, pecans & blood orange
1. Three Flor del Desierto $35
“Desierto,” “Carnei”, “Cascabel”
2. The Three from the Desert $35
Cardenxe, Nocheluna, Flor del Desierto
3. The Three from the Forests $40
Cardenxe de la Sierra, Sotol por Siempre, Lamata
Non Alcoholic
Festival Quencher*
Housemade Tepache, Love Conquers All Sparkling Adaptogenic Elixir
*contains trace amounts of alcohol due to the fermented nature of the tepache
Zero Proof Mezcal Cactus Margarita
Cut Above Mezcal Zero Proof, Cactus Brine, Lime, Agave
Prickly Pair
Prickly Pear, Orgeat, Citrus, Mint
Curious AF Cucumber Gin & Tonic
Juniper, Quinine, Spritz of Lemon, Afterglow Botanical Extract
NA Beer & Wine
Surely Alcohol Removed Sparkling Brut Wine
Surely Alcohol Removed Sparkling Rose Wine
Peroni 0.0%
Athletic Brewing Company (Coming soon)
SMALL PLATES
From our friends at Comodo
Kitchen open 5 - 9:30pm daily
CARNITAS AL PASTOR TACOS $18
Shredded Pork, Grilled Pineapple, Cabbage, White Onion, Avocado, Cilantro, Lime, Al Pastor
drink recommendation: Naranja (orange wine) from Coahuila, Mexico
WILD MUSHROOM TACOS $15
Pickled Mushrooms, Habanero Ash Aioli, Oaxaca Cheese (3 per order)
drink recommendation: Cut Above Mezcal Margarita
VEGGIE EMPANADA $18
Spinach, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Manchego Cheese, Aji Amarillo, Habanero Salsa (1 per serving)
drink recommendation: anything with bubbles
LAMB SLIDERS $16
Pao de Queijo, Chipotle Crema (2 per serving)
drink recommendation: chihuahuan martini
PAO DE QUIEJO $11
Delicious, airy cheese bread
(3 per serving)
drink recommendation: tomatillo margarita
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLE $17
Coffee Cajeta Ice Cream, Choux Pastry
drink recommendation: Peach
BAR BITES
$8
Chips & Dip
Marinated Olives
Marcona Almonds
Popcorn
Acqua Panna $10
San Pellegrino $10
WINE — BY THE GLASS
Symphonie Rosé, Château Sainte Marguerite, Côte de Provence, FR 2020 $16/70
Riondo Prosecco, “Rustico” Veneto, IT $14/60
Emolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA $16/70
Crossbarn by Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA $18/80
Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2022 $19/85
Boen Pinot Noir, RRV, CA 2019 $18/80
Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA 2021 $19/85
Leviathan Red Blends, CA 2020 $22/100
Vivanterre Pink Petnat, Meursault, FR $18/80
RGMX, Scielo Tinto, Coahuila, 2020, Mexico MX $18/80
RGMX, Naranja, Coahuila, 2020, Mexico MX $18/80
WINE — BY THE BOTTLE
G.H. Mumm Brut NV, Reims, FR $120
Or any of the above, bottle price listed second
BEER
Modelo Especial $9
Corona $9
Brooklyn East IPA $9
Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner $9
Peroni $10
Bar Calico
23 Lexington Avenue, New York City
@barcaliconyc
Georgia O’Keeffe Hitching a Ride to Abiquiu
-Maria Chabot,
Ghost Ranch, 1944