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Inkwell | Bar in NE & IL

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    • We have reimagined classic recipes to bring you an experience unlike any other. Welcome to Inkwell.

    Hours and Location

    Inkwell Nebraska

    8716 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68114

    Inkwell Chicago

    1039 West Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

    Menu

    Happy Hour Menu: $5 Bar Mix, $5 Olives, $12 Cocktails including Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Irish Coffee, Margarita

    Old Fashioned

    Old Fashioned

    Elijah Craig Bourbon, Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters, Citrus Expression

    $16

    Old Fashioned 451

    Lucky 7 Workhorse and New Yorker Bourbon, Smoked Demerara Syrup, Orange and Angostura Bitters

    $30

    Kick Push

    Cherry-Infused Hennessy VS, Planteray Pineapple Rum, Angostura Bitters, Lemon Expression

    $16

    Not An Espresso Martini

    Coffee-infused vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Lemon Expression

    $16

    Andalusian (Lo)

    El Maestro Siera Amontillado Sherry, El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Chocolate Bitters, Lemon Oleo

    $18

    Sour

    Daiquiri

    Bacardi Rum, Lime, Cane Syrup

    $15

    Killer Bees

    Fords Gin, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Hot Honey, Lactic Acid Solution, Lemon Expression

    $16

    Tijuana Brass

    Divino Maguey Mezcal, Lime, Agave Syrup, Cucumber Espuma

    $18

    Little Edie's Garden (No)

    Lyre's n/a Gin, Arugula syrup, Lemon, Mint, Cucumber Espuma, El Guapo Cucumber, Lavender Bitters

    $16

    Bajan Sour

    Goslings Black Seal Rum, Lemon, Egg White, Angostura Bitters

    $16

    Daisy

    Margarita

    El Tequileno Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime

    $16

    Rosa Infernal

    Divino Mezcal, Aperol, Hot Honey, Fruiful Ginger Liqueur, Jalapeno, Orange-Strawberry Shrub, Lime

    $16

    Saturn

    Fords Gin, Falernum, Orgeat, Passionfruit, Lemon

    $18

    Sloe Daze

    Ten to One White Rum, Lemon, Smith + Cross Rum, Hayman’s Sloe, Falernum, Orgeat, Peychauds Bitters

    $16

    Oaxacan Folklore

    Divino Mezcal, Montenegro, Batavia Arrack, Agave, Lime, Orange Bitters

    $16

    Flip

    Irish Coffee

    Paddy Irish Whiskey, Strong Coffee, Sweet Cream

    $15

    Syllabub

    Claque-Pepin Calvados, Pommeau, Lemon, Cream, Baking Spices

    $16

    Sherry Flip

    La Maestro Sierra Oloroso Sherry, Rich Demerara, Egg, Nutmeg

    $16

    Death Flip

    El Tequileno Reposado Tequila, Fernet Branca, Strega, Egg, Nutmeg

    $18

    Rum n' Raisin

    Raisin-Infused Planteray Dark Rum, Cream, Lemon

    $16

    Martini

    Manhattan

    Sazerac Rye, House-Blended Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

    $16

    Bonded Palomino

    Rittenhouse Rye, Amaro Nonino, Amontillado Sherry, Orange Bitters

    $20

    Caviar Martini

    Belvedere 10 Vodka, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Brine, Orange Bitters, Caviar Stuffed Olives

    $50

    Caprese Puzo

    4 Pillars Olive Leaf Gin, White Balsamic, Basil Infused Vermouth, Tomato Water

    $16

    Manhattan Lite (Lo)

    Lyre's Aperitif Rosso, Sazerac Rye, Angostura Bitters

    $16

    Long Drink

    Moscow Mule

    Wheatley Vodka, Home-Made Ginger Beer, Lime

    $16

    7-Spiced Mule

    Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mint, House-Made Spiced Ginger Beer

    $18

    Grape(fruit)s of Wrath

    Absolut Citron Vodka, Lemon, St. George Green Chile Vodka, Arugula Syrup, Grapefruit Soda, Chazalettes Dry Vermouth

    $18

    Carousel Splash

    Cynar 70, Strawberry-Orange Shrub, Lemon, Honey, Seltzer

    $16

    Shrub n' Soda (No)

    Choice Of House Shrub With Seltzer (Spiced Pineapple or Strawberry-Orange)

    $10

    Happy Hour Daily from 4pm-6pm

    Happy Hour Menu: $5 Bar Mix, $5 Olives, $12 Cocktails including Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Irish Coffee, Margarita

    Food

    Bar Mix

    Marcona almonds, chocolate, dried sweet cranberry

    $7

    Olives

    Cerignola olives with olive oil, Calabrian chili, citrus

    $8

    Caviar Service from Astrea Caviar*

    Served with Lay’s, crème fraiche and capers

    $65

    Salumi selection, Certified Piedmontese and Incontro Cured, Lincoln, Nebraska

    A selection of beef and pork salumi and one cheese with toasted sourdough, mustard and pickles

    $21

    Honey Whipped Ricotta

    Toasted sourdough, pistachio, fig jam

    $13

    Grilled Cheese

    Muenster and Tillamook sharp cheddar on sourdough, duck fat toasted

    $12

    Crab Toast

    Crab with lemon, crème fraiche, Old Bay, and shallot

    $17

    Chocolate Lava Cake

    Warm chocolate cake with molten chocolate center, served with Grand Marnier

    $9

    Lemon Tartlets

    Meyer lemon tartlets, served with Limoncello

    $9

    Old Fashioned

    Old Fashioned

    Evan Williams Bourbon, Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters, Citrus Expression

    Sazerac

    Rittenhouse Rye, Peychauds Bitters, Absinthe Rinse

    Gingerbread O.F.

    Dewars Scotch , Gingerbread Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Saline

    Oaxacan O.F.

    Illegal Mezcal Joven, Corazon Reposado Tequila, Agave Syrup, Orange Bitters

    Manhattan

    Manhattan

    Rittenhouse Rye, House-Blended Sweet vermouth, Angostura Bitters

    Boulevardier

    Rittenhouse Rye, Campari, House-Blended Sweet Vermouth

    Vesper

    Brickway Gin, Titos Vodka, Lillet Blanc

    Martinez

    Brickway Gin, Luxardo Liqueur, House-blended Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

    Sour

    Daiquiri

    Plantation 3 star rum, lime, sugar

    Tijuana Brass

    Illegal Mezcal, Lime, Agave, Cucumber Whip

    Cinnamon Daiquiri

    Rittenhouse Rye, Lemon, Honey-Cinnamon Syrup, Angostura Bitters

    Amaretto Rum Sour

    Luxardo Amaretto, Rich Rum, Lemon, Egg White

    Long Drink

    Tom Collins

    Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, lemon, sugar, seltzer

    Pama Spritz

    Pama, Ginger Liqueur, Prosecco

    Death in the Afternoon

    Prosecco Clouded with a Healthy Dose of Absinthe

    Moscow Mule

    Tito’s Vodka, Lime, House-made Ginger Beer

    Daisy

    Sweet Passion

    Corazon Blanco Tequila, Licor 43, Passionfruit Puree, Lime, Nutmeg

    Cosmo

    Absolut Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry and Lime Juice

    Margarita

    Corazón Blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime

    French Bramble

    Bourbon, Creme de Mure, Lemon, Absinthe, Blackberry

    Flip

    Espresso Martini

    Vanilla Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Strong Coffee

    Martini Del Noche

    Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Agave, Strong Coffee, Ancho Reyes

    Irish Coffee

    Paddy Irish Whiskey, Strong Coffee, Sweet Cream

    Death Flip

    Corazon Blanco Tequila, Strega, Fernet Branca, Whole Egg

    About Us

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      Tyler Schaeffer

      Tyler Schaeffer, owner, leads the charge when it comes to designing the drink menu and directing the bar’s beverage program.

      Tyler has curated a wide selection of libations for Inkwell, including the beloved classics as well as trendsetting recipes. Wine and beer lovers are sure to be pleased …

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