Houston Private Events Menu
Download PDFPrimo Famiglia - Family Style or Buffet
Your platter choices are served family style and passed from guest to guestPrimi
Host pre-selects one option.-
Grotto Salad
Italian home-style salad
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Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, garlic croutons, homemade dressing
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Tomato Caprese
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
Add $3 per person
Secondi
Host pre-selects two options | Served with Italian bread and foccacia-
Spaghetti con Marinara
Spaghetti with homemade marinara
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine with a creamy cheese sauce
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Rigatoni Aglio e Olio
Large tubed pasta, olive oil, garlic
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Vegetable Platter
Green beans, sautéed broccoli or roasted potatoes
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Rigatoni della Sansoni
Rigatoni, meat sauce
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Penne al Forno
Baked penne, Italian cheese, tomato sauce
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
Garlic, wild mushrooms
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Homemade four-cheese ravioli
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Host pre-selects one option (Second entrée option additional $6 per person)
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Eggplant Parmigiano
Baked with mozzarella and marinara
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Chicken Grotto
Sautéed chicken scaloppine, mushrooms, white wine sauce
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Beef Tenderloin
Medallions of beef in a Barolo wine sauce
Add $12 per person
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine sauce
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Veal Kickerillo
Parmesan-crusted veal scaloppini, mushrooms and white wine sauce
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Salmon Griglia
Grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, caper lemon white wine sauce
Add $5 per person
Dolce
Host pre-selects two options - Duo of miniature homemade desserts (Dinner Menu Only)-
Mezzanotte
Dark chocolate cake, chocolate filling, chocolate ganache icing, semi-sweet chocolate curls
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Strawberry Cassata
Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries
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Cheesecake
Traditional New York style cheesecake
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Tiramisu
Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, raspberries, chocolate swirl
Bevi
Fresh-brewed iced tea, soft drinks and coffee | Biscotti and tre-colore cookies placed on each table, compliments of Grotto-
34 per guest for lunch
(Includes Minature Mezzanotte – 1 per person)
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44 per guest for dinner
Ultimo Famiglia Dinner – Dinner or Buffet
Your platter choices are served family style and passed from guest to guestAntipasti
Host pre-selects two options-
Crispy Ravioli
Served with sugo rosa
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Miniature Italian Meatballs
Served with marinara
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Bruschetta Grotto
Round toast, tomatoes, feta cheese, balsamic glaze
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Calamari
Served with marinara
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Funghi Ripieno
Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sausage and bianco sauce
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Pepe al Provolone
Cherry peppers stuffed with salami and provolone cheese
Primi
Host pre-selects one option | Served with Italian bread and focaccia-
Grotto Salad
Italian home-style salad
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Tomato Caprese
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
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Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, garlic croutons, homemade dressing
Secondi
Host pre-selects two options | Served with Italian bread and foccacia-
Spaghetti con Marinara
Spaghetti with homemade marinara
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce
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Penne al Forno
Baked penne, Italian cheese, tomato sauce
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Penne Amatriciana
San Marzano tomatoes, sweet onion, pancetta
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Rigatoni Aglio e Olio
Large tubed pasta, olive oil, garlic
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Homemade four-cheese ravioli
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Vegetable Platter
Green beans, sautéed broccoli or roasted potatoes
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Host pre-selects one option (Second entrée option additional $6 per person)
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Eggplant Parmigiano
Baked with mozzarella and marinara
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Chicken Grotto
Sautéed chicken scaloppine, mushrooms, white wine sauce
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine sauce
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Salmon Griglia
Grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, caper lemon white wine sauce
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Veal Kickerillo
Parmesan-crusted veal scaloppini, mushrooms and white wine sauce
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Snapper Siciliano
Capellini-crusted, Roma tomatoes, garlic, shrimp sauce, green beans, jumbo lump crabmeat
Add $3 per person
Dolce
Host pre-selects two options - Duo of miniature homemade desserts-
Mezzanotte
Dark chocolate cake, chocolate filling, chocolate ganache icing, semi-sweet chocolate curls
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Strawberry Cassata
Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries
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Cheesecake
Traditional New York style cheesecake
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Tiramisu
Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, raspberries, chocolate swirl
Bevi
Fresh-brewed ice tea, soft drinks and coffee-
54 per guest
Sicily Menu
Guests select one option per course at the time of the eventInsalata o Zuppa
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Grotto Italian Salad
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Caesar Salad
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Tomato Basil Soup
Pranzo
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Homemade four-cheese ravioli
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Rigatoni della Sansoni
Rigatoni, homemade meatballs, meat sauce
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne al bosco
Pane
Italian bread and focacciaDolce
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Cheesecake
Traditional New York style cheesecake
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Tiramisu
Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, raspberries, chocolate swirl
Bevi
Fresh-brewed iced tea, soft drinks and coffee | Biscotti and tre-colore cookies placed on each table, compliments of Grotto-
45 per person
Naples Menu
Guests select one option per course at the time of the eventInsalata o Zuppa
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Caesar Salad
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Grotto Salad
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Tomato Basil Soup
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Bisque
Pranzo
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne al bosco
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Veal Kickerillo
Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, lemon, fettuccine Alfredo
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Snapper Siciliano
Capellini-crusted, roma tomatoes, garlic, shrimp sauce, green beans, jumbo lump crabmeat
Pane
Italian bread and focacciaDolce
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Tiramisu
Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, raspberries, chocolate swirl
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Strawberry Cassata
Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries
Bevi
Fresh-brewed iced tea, soft drinks and coffee | Biscotti and tre-colore cookies placed on each table, compliments of Grotto-
51 per person
Rome Menu
Guests select one option per course at the time of the eventInsalata o Zuppa
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Grotto Salad
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Caesar Salad
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Tomato Basil Soup
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Lobster Bisque
Pranzo
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne al bosco
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Salmon Romano
Grilled salmon, capers and oven-roasted tomatoes in a white wine sauce with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes
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Filet Alla Griglia
Center-cut 6oz. filet, Barolo wine sauce, Italian roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Homemade four-cheese ravioli
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Veal Kickerillo
Parmesan-crusted scaloppini with mushrooms, lemon, fettucci
Dolce
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Strawberry Cassata
Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries
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Mezzanotte
Dark chocolate cake, chocolate filling, chocolate ganache icing, semi-sweet chocolate curls
Bevi
Fresh-brewed iced tea, soft drinks and coffee | Biscotti and tre-colore cookies placed on each table, compliments of Grotto-
62 per person
Piccoli Piatti
Appetizers
The following selections can be served stationary or passed | Minimum order of 25 pieces of each selection-
Mini Meatballs
Served with marinara
per piece $2.50
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Mini Bruschetta
Tomatoes, garlic and basil
per piece $1.50
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Italian sausage with melted cheese
per piece $2.50
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Tomato Caprese Skewers
Tomato, basil and cheese
per piece $2
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Antipasti Skewers
Salami, olive and cubed cheese
per piece $2.50
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Salmon Carpaccio
Toast point with smoked salmon, fennel and capers
per piece $3
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Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto
per piece $3.25
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Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Prosciutto
per piece $3
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Crispy Raviolis
Lightly breaded, four cheese
per piece $2
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Calamari
per person $3.50
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Crocchette di Patate
Mini potato cakes with goat cheese and marinara
per piece $3
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Spiedini di Manzo con Pomodoro
Mini spiedini beef skewers
per person $3.50
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Mini Romano Panini
per person $6
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Scampi Grotto
per piece $3
Antipasti Platters
Option 1: Table platters at $18 each, serves 6 to 8 people | Option 2: Displayed platter at $75, serves 35 people-
Asparagus
Extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan
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Assorted Cheeses
Cubed Mozzarella wrapped in salami and mild pepper stuffed with provolone cheese
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Sautéed Broccoli
Garlic and olive oil
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Roasted Sliced Carrots
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Sautéed Green Beans
Roasted red peppers and garlic
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Oven-roasted Red Bell Peppers
Sprinkled with Italian breadcrumbs
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Imported Salami
Served with Kalamata olives
Mixed Appetizer Platters
Price is $12 per person. Choose 3 selections. Served family style at the table.-
Mini Meatballs
Served with marinara
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Calamari Toto
Served with marinara
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Crispy Ravioli
Homemade four-cheese ravioli with vodka sauce
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Crab Claws Scapricciatiello
(Seasonal item) Marsala, garlic, herbs, tomatoes
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Mussels Marechiaro
White wine, garlic, fresh tomatoes
additional (pp) $1
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Scampi Grotto
Shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, white wine, lemon
additional (pp) $1
Mini Homemade Desserts
Minimum order of 25 pieces of each selection excluding the Profiteroles, which have no minimum-
Profiteroles
each $2.50
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Strawberry Cassata
each $3.75
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Mezzanotte Chocolate Cake
each $3.75
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Key Lime Pie
each $3.75
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Grotto’s New York-Style Cheesecake
each $3.75
Lunch Menu
Available 11:00 am to 3:00 pmInsalata o Zuppa
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Grotto Italian Salad
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Caesar Salad
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Tomato Basil Soup
Pranzo
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Sicilian Roasted Chicken Salad
Romaine, iceberg lettuce, strawberries, grapes and candied walnuts
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce
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Pollo Francese
Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne al bosco
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Salmon Paillard
Thinly-pounded Atlantic salmon, arugula, Roma tomatoes, light lemon, olive oil dressing
Dolce
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Miniature Mezzanotte
(1 per person)
Bevi
Fresh-brewed iced tea, soft drinks and coffee | Biscotti and tre-colore cookies placed on each table, compliments of Grotto-
32 per person
Alba Breakfast Menu
Available Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 11:00 am-
Blueberry Muffins
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Banana Muffins
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Assorted Fruit
Bevi
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Fresh-squeezed orange juice
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Hot tea
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Decaffeinated and regular coffee
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Milk
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$15 per person
Mattina Plated Breakfast Menu
Available Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 11:00 am-
Host to choose one entrée | Served with Italian bread and whipped homemade butter
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Uovo alla Colazione
Scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers, bacon, roasted potatoes
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Uovo alla Grotto
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, amatriciania sauce, roasted peppers
Bevi
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Fresh-squeezed orange juice
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Hot tea
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Decaffeinated and regular coffee
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Milk
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$28 per person
Beverage Menu
Charges based upon consumption. Please select six liquors to create your own personalized bar | Groups of 30 people and above require one bartender at a flat rate of $150 | Groups of 75 and above require at least two bartenders at a flat rate of $300Gold
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Vodka
Absolut
Skyy
Stolichnaya
Tito’s Handmade
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Gin
Beefeater
Bombay
Tanqueray
Citadelle
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Rum
Bacardí
Captain Morgan
Malibu
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Tequila
Jose Cuervo
1800 Reposado
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Scotch
Dewar’s
J & B
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Cognac
Hennessy VS
Courvoisier VS
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Whiskey
Canadian Club
Jack Daniel’s
Jameson
Seagram’s 7
Southern Comfort
Wild Turkey
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Other
Baileys
Campari
Disaronno
Jägermeister
Kahlúa
Sambuca Romano
Piave Grappa
Platinum
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Vodka
Grey Goose
Ketel
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Tequila
Don Julio Blanco
Ambhar Reposado
Patrón Silver
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Rum
Bacardí 151
Myers’s Dark Rum
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Cognac
Courvoisier VSOP
Hennessy VSOP
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Scotch
Glenfiddich
Glenlivet
Johnnie Walker Black
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Other
Drambuie
Cointreau
Sambuca Black
B & B
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Whiskey
Baker’s
Crown Royal
Gentleman Jack
Knob Creek
Maker’s Mark
Bulleit
Woodford Reserve
Bulleit Rye
Diamond
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Vodka
Belvedere
Chopin
Cîroc
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Scotch
Glenmorangie
Macallan 12
Dewar’s Aberfeldy 12
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Whiskey
Crown Reserve
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey
Basil Hayden’s
Booker’s
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Gin
Hendrick’s
Waterloo
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Tequila
Don Julio Añejo
Patrón Reposado
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Cognac
Rémy Martin VSOP
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Other
Grand Marnier