Tea & Brandy

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Tea by day, brandy by night. The Southwest’s largest brandy selection, poured at a marble bar under red light. Tea service is offered every afternoon.

A Brandylion cocktail

Classic Cocktails

Timeless cocktails showcasing cognac, calvados, pisco.

Vieux Carre$20
Spirit forward, aromatic, rich
Hennessy VS, rye, aged sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud’s, Angostura, orange twist
Pisco Sour$16
Balanced citrus, smooth body
Pisco, fresh lemon, simple, plant-based cocktail foam, Peychaud’s corona
Brandy Milk Punch$18
Creamy, warmly spiced, clarified
Hennessy VS, over-proof rum, Benedictine, allspice liqueur, black tea, fresh lemon, peach nectar, demerara (clarified through heavy cream)
Sidecar$16
Citrus forward, refined
Cognac (VS), Magdala orange liqueur, fresh lemon, sugar rim
Metropolitan$18
Elegant, vermouth-rich, deep
Hennessy VS, sweet vermouth, simple, Angostura, brandied cherry
Sazerac$18
Rich, spirit forward, aromatic
Cognac (VS), rye, demerara, Peychaud’s, absinthe rinse, lemon twist

Contemporary Riffs

Refreshing additions to familiar classics.

Hugo Rose$17
Floral, crisp, refreshing
Laird’s applejack, Waterloo rose gin, fresh lemon, grenadine, hibiscus syrup, plant-based cocktail foam, orange medallion and hibiscus flowers
Levantine Cadaver$20
Deep, full-bodied, complex
Stravecchio, orange liqueur, aged sweet vermouth, Xila and Ancho Reyes rinse, saline, orange twist
Chilcano Maracuya$13
Vivid, spicy, effervescent
Pisco, fresh lime, passion fruit puree, ginger beer, Scrappy’s Fire Bitters, lime wedge and mint sprig
1775$17
Crisp, effervescent, apple-forward
Calvados, fresh lemon, sugar cube, Angostura, bubbles, lemon twist
Coctel Japones *$17
Floral, earthy, rich
Cognac (VS), chocolate-washed brandy (VSOP), fig puree, orgeat, fresh lemon, fresh orange, mole bitters, saline, plant-based cocktail foam, almond garnish
Cosmo-Pear-Litan$16
Tart, playful, bright
Pear eau-de-vie, vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, fresh lime, saline, candied pear wheel in glass

New World Originals

Staff originals and 21st-century favorites.

Brandylion MK II$18
Festive, rich, layered
Pisco, spiced pear liqueur, amaretto, noyau de poissy, blackberry preserves, fresh orange, Angostura, saline, plant-based cocktail foam, blackberry and fat orange twist
Fortified Float **$22
Creamy, nostalgic, spiced
Butter-washed brandy (XO), allspice liqueur, orange and mint piloncillo syrup, molasses bitters, egg, craft rootbeer, chocolate shavings
Quince Bramble$16
Stone fruit, nutty, bright
Butter-washed brandy (XO), apricot liqueur, quince preserves, noyau de poissy, fresh orange, fresh lemon, saline, plant-based cocktail foam, apricot wheel on spear
Singani City$20
Herbaceous, floral, spirit forward
Singani 63, Cocchi Americano Bianco, grapefruit bitters, grapefruit peel medallion float
Cafe de Jerez$18
Roasted, chocolatey, rich
Brandy de Jerez, Asbach coffee liqueur, espresso liqueur, chocolate bitters, espresso bean
Sonoran Sundown$17
Zesty, herbal, bittersweet
Laird’s applejack, Suncliffe Arizona dry gin, dry curacao, fresh lemon, simple, plant-based cocktail foam, Averna float

Brandy Old Fashioneds

Innovations on a timeless form.

Presidio Old Fashioned$15
Citrus oil, silky, robust
Butter-washed or chocolate-washed E&J brandy, demerara, mole bitters, saline, expressed orange peel
The John Bird$12
Fruity, refreshing, Wisconsiny
E&J VS brandy, muddled cherries and orange, demerara, Angostura, lemon-lime or grapefruit soda, brandied cherries
The Musketeer$17
Rustic, leathery, warm
St-Vivant Bas-Armagnac, demerara, transatlantic aromatic bitters, saline, expressed lemon peel
Bras Arme$18
Bold, aromatic, refined
Hennessy VS cognac, demerara, Aztec chocolate bitters, West Indies orange bitters, saline, clear ice and orange flag
The Waterhouse$15
Stone fruit, bright, delicate
Blume Marillen apricot eau-de-vie, mesquite honey, black walnut bitters, saline, dried apricot and lemon flag
The Pomona$15
Pear blossom, walnut, gentle warmth
Maraska pear Williams eau-de-vie, mesquite honey, burlesque bitters, saline, glass pear

Not Brandy

Maybe not brandy, but we’re still proud of them.

Blue Juniper$14
Botanical, sweet, refreshing
Dry gin, prickly pear syrup, plant-based color adjustment, fresh lemon, fresh lime, club soda, juniper berries, dehydrated lime wheel and lime twist
Nordes Gin Tonica$18
Briny, herbal, aromatic
Nordes Atlantic gin, Albarino white wine, Angostura, dehydrated grapefruit, dried salicornia, frozen red grapes, tonic
Watermelon Hibiscus Marg$16
Juicy, tart, floral
Nosotros Blanco tequila, Magdala orange liqueur, Xila, hibiscus syrup, watermelon puree, fresh lime, hibiscus salt rim, Tajin, watermelon wedge
Carajillo$13
Coffee-forward, chocolatey, smooth
Licor 43, house brew, espresso liqueur, Aztec chocolate bitters, orange bitters, chocolate shavings
Rumkitten$17
Vivid, tart, floral
White rum, over-proof rum, quince liqueur, hibiscus syrup, demerara, saline, Tempus Fugit cherry and lime wheel on spear
Whiskey Sour$15
Silky, bright, perfected
Bourbon, fresh lemon, demerara, Angostura, plant-based cocktail foam
Jasmine Sparkles$14
Floral, smoky, effervescent
Jasmine green tea-infused mezcal, Bruto Americano, grapefruit cordial, fresh lime, club soda, dehydrated grapefruit wedge

Tasting Flights

Guided journeys through the brandy world.

The Presidio Tour$22
Three flags over Tucson – 3 x 1 oz
Tomers 10 Gran Reserva, Presidio’s Solera, Laird’s Bottled in Bond.
Copa America$22
A tour of New World brandy – 4 x 1 oz
Capel Alto del Carmen, Presidio’s Solera, Singani 63, Laird’s Bottled in Bond.
Waters of Life$48
A tour of eau-de-vie – 4 x 1.5 oz
St. George Pear, plus a rotating selection of fruit brandies.

Brandy & Spirits

The Southwest’s largest brandy selection, by the pour. Each price is 1 oz / 1.5 oz / 2 oz; a dash means that pour is not offered.

Cognac

Meukow VS– / $12 / $16
Hennessy VS– / $17 / $21
Courvoisier VS– / $19 / $25
Baardseth VSOP– / $17 / $21
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP– / $21 / $27
Hine Rare VSOP$18 / $27 / $32
Branson Royal$19 / $28 / $36
Branson VSOP$19 / $28 / $35
Deux Familles Madeira$17 / $25 / $33
Hennessy MBS No. 5$22 / $33 / $42
Kelt Blenders Expedition CS$39 / $59 / $79
Frapin Fontpinot XO$28 / $42 / $56
Kelt XO Tour du Monde$34 / $51 / $68
Kelt XO Blender’s Reserve 100PF$46 / $70 / $91
Hennessy XO$42 / $63 / $84
Branson XO$50 / $75 / $95
Navarre Vieille$47 / $71 / $95
Martell Cordon Bleu$50 / $75 / $93
Remy Martin XO$55 / $80 / $107

Armagnac

St-Vivant– / $13 / $17
Janneau VS Rare– / $14 / $19
Gaspard de Malliac, Distiller’s Cut– / $15 / $20
Gaspard de Malliac, Blanche– / $16 / $21
Millet VSOP– / $19 / $26
Lacquy Reference– / $19 / $25
PM Spirits VS Overproof– / $19 / $25
Millet XO Hors d’Age$18 / $26 / $35
Lacquy Hors d’Age$22 / $33 / $44

American Brandy

Butchertown Reserve Casks– / $23 / $28
Germain-Robin 7YR$25 / $38 / $50
Germain-Robin XO$37 / $55 / $73

American Apple

Laird’s Bottled in Bond– / $12 / $16
Laird’s 7 1/2 Year– / $19 / $24
Laird’s 10th Generation– / $20 / $26
Laird’s 12YR Rare$30 / $45 / $60

Calvados

Christian Drouin– / $15 / $20
Roger Groult 18YR$27 / $40 / $53

Brandy de Jerez

Lustau Solera Reserva– / $12 / $16
Cardenal Mendoza$18 / $26 / $31
Lepanto 12 Year– / $23 / $28

Brandy del Penedes

Torres 10 Reserva– / $12 / $16
Torres 20 Year– / $23 / $31
Torres 30 Jaime I$30 / $45 / $60

Italian & German

Stravecchio Branca– / $12 / $16
Asbach Uralt 5YR– / $12 / $16

Eau-de-Vie

Cobratre Raisin– / $19 / $23
Blume Marillen– / $13 / $17
Etter Kirsch AOP– / $22 / $29
Etter Raspberry– / $22 / $29
St. George Pear– / $19 / $26
Bahnez Mango– / $21 / $28
Reisetbauer Carrot$46 / $70 / $92

Peruvian Pisco

Capurro Acholado– / $12 / $16
Capurro Quebranta– / $12 / $16
Barsol Acholado– / $13 / $17
Barsol Quebranta– / $14 / $19
Vinas de Oro Italia– / $13 / $17
Vinas de Oro Quebranta– / $13 / $17

Chilean Pisco & Singani

Mistral Nobel– / $12 / $16
Gobernador– / $13 / $17
Singani 63– / $13 / $17

Grappa & Central European

Nonino Moscato$21 / $31 / $36
Nonino Merlot$21 / $31 / $36
Jelinek Gold 7YR– / $12 / $16
Jelinek Silver Kosher– / $13 / $17
Maraska Slivovitz– / $12 / $16
Maraska Pear– / $13 / $17

Wine & Bubbles

By the glass and bottle.

Bubbles

Freixenet Cava$12
Crisp, apple-forward, dry
Remi & Nathalie Larroque, Petillant Naturel Gaillac (2022)$68
Rustic, apple-forward, lively

Whites

Olivier Gessler, Cotes de Gascogne (2024)$13 / $40
Zesty, citrusy, light
Chateau La Dame, Bordeaux Blanc Sec (2024)$70
Crisp, grassy, stone fruit
Tacherons, Vin de France Haute Vallee Chardonnay Blanc (2024)$17 / $52
Lean, flinty, unoaked
Queen of Cups, Viognier, New Mexico (2024)$90
Lush, floral, aromatic

Rose

Christophe Avi, Agenais IGP Rose (2024)$14 / $45
Crisp, berried, pale
Sacha Lichine, The Pale, Var IGP Rose$12 / $40
Dry, peachy, aromatic

Reds

Queen of Cups, “Into the Future” Grenache & Touriga Nacional, Sonora (2023)$100
Ripe, peppery, full-bodied
La Bete Noire, Cahors (2024)$19 / $60
Inky, peppery, structured
Le Puy, Duc des Nauves, Vin de France Rouge (2023)$92
Elegant, restrained, earthy
Clos Petit-Corbin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (2021)$100
Velvety, structured, dark fruit

Beer & RTD

Mexican, domestic, and local cans.

Modelo Especial$7
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$7
Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea$8
Brewed downtown
Slow Body Tall Boy Cans, Rotating$9
Brewed in Armory Park

Tea Service

Full loose-leaf service, afternoons. A selection below.

White

White LightningFujian, China
Malabi White PeonySri Lanka

Green

Jasmine Dragon PearlsChina
Arakai Estate Pan-RoastedAustralia
Yunnan Green SnailChina

Black & Beyond

Dragonclaw Eau de DragonVietnam
Hardendong Twisted LeafIndonesia

* Contains tree nuts  ·  ** Contains egg

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