Beyond the Bookcase
Cocktail Menu
The Author's Cocktails
Thompson (Old Fashioned)
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Raw Sugar, Fresh Lemon Peel
$14
Steinbeck (Jack Rose)
Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy, Fresh Lime Juice, House Grenadine, Lime Wheel
$11
Fleming (Vesper)
Hendrick’s Gin, Mile High Elevate Vodka, Cocchi Americano, Lemon Twist
$14
Fitzgerald (Gin Rickey)
Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, Lime, Soda, Lime Wedge
$14
Capote (Screwdriver)
Woody Creek Vodka, Orange, Honey, Soda Water, Orange Slice
$12
St. Vincent Millay (Between the Sheets)
Copper & King Brandy, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Diplomatico Planas Rum, Lemon, Flamed Orange Peel
$14
Faulkner (Mint Julep)
Four Roses Bourbon, Mint, Simple, House Barber’s Bitters
$13
Hemingway Part 1 (Daiquiri)
Planteray 3 Stars Rum, Lime, Simple, Lime Wheel
$10
Hemingway Part 2 (Death in the Afternoon)
Leopold Bros Absinthe Verte, Agave, Prosecco
$18
The Stories
Pachinko
Charred Shishito Infused Toki Whiskey, Amaro Nonino, Ginger Infused Falernum, Lime Bitters
$17
Iron Lady
Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean Cask Scotch, Giffard Banane du Bresil, Licor 43, Pineapple Bitters
$25
Oni
Bounty Rum, Novo Fogo Cachaça, Cucumber Melon Juice, Dolin Genepy, Lime, Meletti Anisette
$14
Xquidxe Cata
Mezcal Vago Elote, Emperical Soka, Lime, Mango Puree, Xtabentun, Agave, Kiwi Bitters
$17
Strawb-Wasab-Yee
Tres Agaves Blanco, Strawberry Shrub, Strawberry Infused Campari, Yuzu, Fresh Wasabi
$16
Squared Away
Spirit Hound Colorado Honey Whiskey, Cappelletti Aperitivo, Poli Miele, Koval Chrysanthemum and Honey Liqueur, Honey Comb
$20
Oishii Ume
Haku Vodka, Umeboshi Syrup, Emperical Plum, Shiso Bitters, Plum Eau de Vie
$14
Billionaire's
Rotating Barrel Proof Whiskey, Grenadine, Lemon, Simple, Absinthe Rinse
$18
Echo Of Beethoven
Leopold Bros Summer Gin, Clarified Pineapple Juice, Emperical Symphony 6, Pineapple Bitters
$15
Fiesta de Casa
La Venosa Tabernas Raicilla, Combier Kummel, Strongwater Nordic Tonic, Fresh Dill
$14
Low ABV Spritz
Cappelletti Spritz
Cappelletti Aperitivo, Prosecco, Fresh Grapefruit
$10
Nonino Spritz
Amaro Nonino, Prosecco, Orange Juice
$13
Lillet Spritz
Lillet Blanc, Prosecco, Lemon, Simple
$9
Zero ABV Offerings
Snacks
Turn the Page
At The Bookcase and Barber, our cocktail menu is more than a curated list — it’s a narrative. Crafted with precision and inspiration, each drink tells its own tale, balancing timeless flavors with bold innovation.
Just like our hidden entrance, our cocktails invite curiosity and reward connection. Whether you’re a local or just stopping through Durango, come share a piece of your story and join us beyond the bookcase.
Signature Stories in a Glass
Behind our bookcase lies a carefully curated cocktail list, unique to Durango’s only speakeasy. Each original drink is designed to transport you.
Our bartenders are as much storytellers as they are craftsmen, blending ingredients with intention to create a memorable sensory experience. Whether it’s a whiskey-forward classic with a twist or a seasonal botanical creation, our cocktails highlight premium spirits, house-made syrups, fresh herbs, and local ingredients when possible. There’s a purpose behind each pour, and a plot behind every pairing.
Classics, Reimagined
We honor the tradition of speakeasies through foundational classics — the Old Fashioned, the Sidecar, the French 75 — but reinterpreted through The Bookcase lens. Expect familiar names with curious new identities, and for those seeking comfort in a classic, we’re proud to serve the best of the essentials with elegance and care.
The elegance comes with more than hand-crafted cocktails. Come join us for a stylish cut at our barbershop and explore before taking a peek beyond the bookcase.
Ask the Bartender — Then Turn the Page
Every cocktail tells a story — some well-known, others whispered behind closed doors. Our bartenders are keepers of these liquid legends, ready to craft something classic or spin a tale that’s never been told. Ask your question, raise your glass, and let the next chapter begin.
Join us behind the bookcase and raise a glass to 10 years of unforgettable moments, hidden doors, and exceptional drinks.