Welcome to the Half Moon Cocktail Lounge.

The Half Moon proudly take its place alongside the great hotel bars of the world. A long-standing member of The World’s Best

Bars, the Half Moon Lounge has been crafting fine cocktails for over 60 years.

Our cocktail menu reflects both the bar’s heritage and contemporary cocktail trends. Showcasing cocktails from other iconic bars from around the globe alongside very own creations.

This classic bar takes its name from a ship, a model replica of which proudly adorns the bar itself, that sailed in 1609 from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam; a recently established settlement in the new

world that go on to become New York City. This is not the only connection between these two great towns, here at the Half Moon

Cocktail Lounge we continue to craft cocktails that reflect the drinks culture of New York whilst also staying true to local

ingredients such as Genever.

Daily opening times: 10:0am until 1:00amFood service from: 12:00 till 10:30pm

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Half Moon CocktailsSherry Cobbler Our very own recipe inspired by the first Dutch-Americans who are credited with the invention of the Sherry Cobbler as well as many mixed drinks when they first arrived in New Amsterdam. Muddled citrus fruit with a touch of sugar and a large measure of Amontillado Sherry, churned with crushed ice and served in a golden julep cup.

White Lady Featured in the Savoy Cocktail Book written by Harry Craddock in 1930, a drink made famous at their American Bar on The Strand, London. Gin, fresh lemon, Cointreau and egg white double shaken and served straight up.

Singapore Sling Created in 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar, Raffles Hotel, Singapore and has remained in our cocktail conscience ever since. A long, fruity, refreshing combination of gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, pomegranate syrup and Angostura bitters.

Hemingway Daiquiri Created for the renowned author by Constante Ribailagua, owner of the famous La Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. Gold rum shaken with maraschino liqueur, pink grapefruit juice and fresh lime, served straight up.

Boulevardier Created at Harry’s New York Bar, Paris by owner Harry MacElhone for the editor of Le Boulevardier magazine Erskine Gywnne. Effectively a Bourbon-based Negroni, this sees American Whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred and served over ice.

Bellini Created by Guiseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice, supposedly inspired by Italian artist Giovanni Bellini as his use of soft pastel colours, drawing comparisons to this combination of peach puree and Prosecco.

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Half Moon CocktailsBronx A favourite at the old Waldorf-Astoria, New York. Gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and freshly squeezed orange juice, shaken together and served straight up.

Royal Highball Our tribute to this classic cocktail created at the Ritz Hotel, Paris, for King Alphonso XII of Spain in the 1920’s. Champagne, Cognac and pureed strawberries combined and served long.

Bloody Mary The drink made famous by Fernand Petiot of both Harry’s New York Bar, Paris and the King Cole Bar at the St Regis Hotel, New York. Vodka, tomato juice and spices served tall and cool.

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WhiteProspetti, Pinot Grigio, Venice, ItalyThe Pick, Chardonnay, AustraliaConnoisseur, Sauvignon Blanc, France

RedJeantet, Côtes du Rhône, FranceDeakin, Pinot Noir, Australia Ibericos Crianza, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

Rose Domaine Gordonne, Les Gravières, Rosé, France

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Fermented Grapes Glass Bottle

Sparkling Fantinel Prosecco Superiore “Matiu” Pommery Apanage Brut Pommery RoséMoët & Chandon Brut ImpérialDom Pérignon, Vintage 2009

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A Whisky Tour of Scotland Highlands Oban 14 years Dalwhinnie 15 years Glenmorangie very rare 18 year old Cambeltown/ Lowlands Glenkinchie 12 year old Springbank 10 year old Auchentoshan 12 year old Auchentoshan Threewood Speyside The Glenlivet 12 year old The Glenlivet 18 year old Glenfiddich 12 year old Monkey Shoulder Macallan Rare Cask The Balvenie Doublewood 12 year old Islay Laphroaig 10 year old Laphroaig 18 year old Caol ila 12 year old Lagavulin 16 year old Ardbeg 10 year old Isle of Skye Talisker 10 year old Isle of Orkney Highland Park 12 year old Highland Park 18 year old

Rum Bacardi Diplomatico Reserva Diplomatico Planas

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From the Barrel Whisk(e)y and Blend Scotland Ballantine’s Finest Chivas Regal 12 years Chivas Regal 18 years Johnnie Walker Black Johnnie Walker Blue

Tennessee/Bourbon Jack Daniels Bulleit Bourbon/Rye Woodford Reserve Maker’s Mark

Ireland Jameson Roe & co

Canada Canadian Club Crown Royal

Cognac VS Martell VSOP Martell Remy Martin XO Martell

Super XO Louis XIII Louis XIII tasting 10ml Brandy Vecchia Romagna

Calvados Busnel Hors d’Age

Grappa Vespaiolo Poli Brig del Gaian, Berta

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Local Draught Heineken small 25 cl Heineken pint 50 clSeasonal small 25 clSeasonal pint 50 cl

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VodkaABSOLUTABSOLUT ElyxKetel One/ CitroenBelvedere Grey Goose

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Bottled Beer Dutch IPA Brouwerij ‘t IJ

BelgiumDuvel Alcohol free beerHeineken 0.0%

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Cold drinks

Softdrinks

Coca Cola Fanta OrangeSpriteGinger AleGinger BeerFever Tree TonicClub Soda

Fruit Juices

Orange juicePineapple juiceTomato Juice

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Water Acqua Panna 25 clSan Pellegrino 25 clAcqua Panna 75 clSan Pellegrino 75 cl

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Hot Drinks

Espresso Coffee Tea Hot ChocolateMacchiato Cappuccino Double espresso Latte Macchiato Caffe LatteExtra shot

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SnacksOlives Kalamata, Taggiasche, Bella de Cerignola

“uit Zuyd fries” Truffle mayonnaise, Indonesian peanut sauce, plum ketchup

Reypenaer cheese ‘Zaanse’ mustard

The King of Bitterballen Maas-Rijn-Ijssel beef, ‘Zaanse’ mustard

Coco-Thai Bitterballen Thai curry vegetables, sweet chilli sauce

Ossenworst De Wit Amsterdam speciality: a semi-cured, lightly smoked beef sausage

Halve Maen hot snacks (good to share) Coco-Thai bitterballs, Indonesian dim-sums, shrimps,chicken sate, krupuk

Pata Negra Paleta Ibérica Joselito (70 gr.), pan tomate

Sushi Maki: California, tuna, cucumberNigiri: Japanese omelette, prawn, salmon

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Sandwiches & Burgers Tosti Double-decker toasted sandwich (white or brown) With beenhamWith beenham & Reypenaer cheeseWith Reypenaer cheese

Broodje kroket A Dutch snack: veal ragout croquette on bread

The 1962 Club Sandwich Roasted chicken, bacon, fried egg, tomato, lettuce, “uit Zuyd fries” Classic white bread or Dinkelberger spelt whole-wheat bread The Half Moon Lounge Black-Bean Hamburger Black bean burger, avocado mash, “uit Zuyd” fries add Reypenaer cheese

The Half Moon Lounge Hamburger Grilled Scottish Angus beefburger, “uit Zuyd” friesadd Reypenaer cheese and/or bacon

Bar Meals

Tomato soupRoberto’s recipe, with croutons

Henry Hudson Caesar Salad Baby gems, tomato, radish, avocado, Grana cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing150 gr of grilled chicken 3 grilled prawn tails

Salade Niçoise Grilled yellow-fin tuna, haricots verts, new potatoes, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, boiled egg

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Fruits de mer 6 David Hervé oysters, ½ Canadian lobster, Dutch North sea wild shrimps, 6 scallops, bulots. Lemon mayonnaise, horseradish cocktail sauce, Sherry vinegar with shallots

Tagliatelle Al Ragú BologneseAl Pomodoro

Lasagnetta Beef ragú, béchamel and Parmesan

Asparagus Hollandaise Lightly grilled, with Hollandaise sauce

Smoked wild salmon Potato salad, soft boiled egg

Steak Tartare Classic recipe prepared with grass-fed Uruguayan entrecote (160 gr.), fried egg yolk and “uit zuyd” fries

Grilled Canadian Lobster With herb butter and “uit zuyd” fries

Halibut “en papillote” With fennel, tomatoes, Boullabaise sauce and Rouille

Entrecote SteakGrilled grass-fed Uruguayan sirloin, avocado mash, chimichurri and “uit zuyd” fries

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Something Sweet

The Holtkamp Apple Pie With whipped cream? Or without?

New York Cheesecake With berry topping

Dame Blanche DuBois Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramelized bananas

Fruit platter Sliced fruits with cottage cheese

American Brownie Double-chocolate, plus melted 75% chocolate sauce

Strawberries Romanoff Dutch strawberries with Grand Marnier cream

Italian Cheeses Pecorino sardo, Taleggio Lombardo, Gorgonzola piccante, Antigorio al Prunent

VegetarianPlease ask our waiter if you have any special dietaryneeds or food allergies.

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