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Waterways

Spring 2026

Michigan's rivers, lakes, and waterways — each cocktail named for a body of water that shaped the state. Illustrated menu by Sugar House Detroit.

Soo Locks $10

Casamara Club Isla, Seaweed Infused Rice Wine Vinegar, Masala

A non-alcoholic option inspired by the engineering marvel connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron.

Tiki on the Tawas $14

El Dorado 8yr, Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva, Apricot Liqueur, Dry Curacao, Lime Juice, Vanilla Walnut Orgeat, Blue Spirulina

A tropical split-base rum drink named for the resort town on Lake Huron.

Grand Travers Fizz $16

Beefeater London Dry, Creme De Cassis, Lemon Juice, Demerara, Egg White, Lemon Bitters, Topo Chico

A gin fizz riff named for the bay that defines Traverse City.

Superior Highball $21

TSH Single Barrel Proof Jack Daniels Rye, Faygo Rock & Rye, Peychaud's, Topo Chico

Our house barrel pick rye meets a Detroit soda classic. Named for the biggest lake.

Grand River $19

Los Vecinos Espadin, Averna, Ancho Spiced Piloncillo, Amaretto, Lime Juice, Aromatics, Tepache

Smoky mezcal with fermented pineapple tepache, named for Michigan's longest river.

Crossing Lake Michigan $16

Malort And/Or Cynar (Your Choice), Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Demerara, Mint

Choose your bitter adventure — Malort or Cynar — for this citrus-forward refresher.

Au Sable $16

Laird's Straight Apple Brandy, Creme De Cacao, Passionfruit, Pineapple Cocoa Nib Bitters, Lime Juice

Apple brandy meets tropical fruit, named for the river that winds through Grayling to Lake Huron.

Torch Lake $16

Buffalo Trace, Amaro Di Angostura, Grind Espresso Rum, Cynar, Cold Brew, Lemon Juice, Demerara

A bourbon-and-coffee cocktail with bitter complexity, named for the lake with Caribbean-blue water.

Le Griffon $14

Corazon Blanco, Cocchi Extra Dry, Liquore Strega, Ancho Reyes Verde, Grapefruit Cardamom Bitters, Muddled Tomatillo, Salt

Tequila and tomatillo with our house Grapefruit Cardamom Bitters. Named for the first ship to sail the Great Lakes.

Edmund Fitzgerald $17

Bulleit 10yr Bourbon, Bluecoat Barrel Aged Gin, Amaro Nonino, La Verger, Demerara, Aromatic Bitters

A bourbon-gin split base with Italian amaro. Named for the legendary freighter lost on Lake Superior.

Jobbie Nooner $14

Grand Marnier, Plantation Cut & Dry, Clement Barre, Creme De Cacao, Creme Half & Half

A creamy, dessert-leaning cocktail named for the infamous Lake St. Clair boat party.

Manistee Maiz $14

Roasted Corn Infused Straight Corn Whiskey, Nixta Corn Liqueur, Lime Juice, Jalapeno, Ginger, Aromatic Bitters

Corn whiskey with corn liqueur and a spicy kick. Named for the river and town on Lake Michigan.

"Every seasonal drink is built around what's fresh and what we're into right now. If something catches your eye, try it — it won't be here forever."

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