baby its cold outside!

All this and more happening over the winter months...

Live Music from

The Big Easy2 6 t h Nov e m b e r

Dr Butlers Medicine Hatstand Band

3 r d D e c e m b e r

Bare Bones Blues Band

1 7 t h D e c e m b e r

André Rostaing Band 3 1 s t D e c e m b e r

As well as brand takeovers, Christmas menus, New Years Eve celebrations and

much more.Ask our friendly staff for further details.

? Thursday,

1st November,

2016

Where oh where did that year go? Winter is once again upon us and we are delighted to be celebrating our 2nd birthday with you wonderful Altrincham folk.It’s been a fabulous year, with our most exquis i te tast ing event to date, the El Dorado. We have had some fabulous guest bartenders in our takeover evenings, cocktail competitions a plenty, fabulous live music and our course the arrival of little Henry!

For our autumn/winter menu to warm you up and stop you lamenting that the summer has passed we bring you a plethora of delicious recipes perfectly suited to those long, cold evenings. We bring back some old winter favourites along with some new creations and don’t forget as always, if you don’t see your favourite on the menu…all you have to do is ask.

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Bring the bar to you, you can hire our unique mobile bar & bartenders to bring vintage cocktails & mixology magic to your private party.

Ask the staff for more details today or email:

enquiries@riddlesbar.com

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RIDDLES NEWS & EVENTS

BOILERMAKERS(Be e r & Cha s e r )

Coors Light &

Jim Beam 5 .00

Peroni Red&

Montenegro Amaro 5 .50

Anchor Porter &

Wild Turkey 101 5 .50

Anchor Lager &

Devils Cut 90 6 .00

Goose Island 312 &

Four Roses 6 .10

Magnum IPA &

Rittenhouse Rye 7 .20

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SnacksSOUR CREAM & CHIVE PRETZELS

1.80

SOURDOUGHPRETZELS

2.10

CHILLI NUTS1.80

SALTED PEANUTS 1.50

VERONICA’S HAIR

A delightful take on the classic Manhattan, infused with the w a r m i n g t a s t e o f c i n n a m o n and orange zest .

Jim Beam Bourbon, M a r t i n i R o s s o Vermouth, Orange and Cinnamon and Aromat i c Bi t t e r s .

7 .50

PARADISE LOST

A u n i q u e marrying of flavours that takes you r t a s t e bud s to a whole other place. A must try.

Jim BeamBourbon, Basil, Strawberries, Ba l s ami c Gl a z e , L i m e , M a r t i n i Ro s s o Ve r mou th , O ra n g e B i t t e r s .

7 .90

L'ORANGE ACIDE

Roughly translates as Orange Sour, this is light, refreshing and simply delicious.

Cointreau, Byrrh, Lemon , Egg Whi t e . 7 .90

NATIVE NEW YORKER

Our version of the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, clean and crisp.

Lime , Cranbe r r y Juice, Cointreau,Skyy Vo d k a , F l a m e d Orang e . 7 .50

PEACH & CHONG 

A funny duo indeed but perfectly suited. The delicate taste o f p e a c h w i t h a s h a rp k i ck o f bourbon and ginger.

Peach, Ginger Syrup, Creme d e Pê ch e , Lime, Wild Turkey B o u r b o n . 7 . 9 0 

GINTELLIGENCE . You make a smart move if you order this drink. A delicate long cocktail that is both sweet and refreshing, how clever! G r e e n a l l s G i n , Crème d e Pè ch e s , Va n i l l a S y r u p , Ro s emar y Sy r up , L e m o n , O ra n g e B i t t e r s . 8 . 2 0

WINTER SOLSTICE A sweet winter treat. A long cocktail that fuses fresh fruity flavours with warm spicy notes. Chairmans Spiced R u m , L i m e , Pineapple , Frai se , Absente Abs inthe , Aromat i c Bi t t e r s .

SWISS 47

A drink that captures the warming taste of autumn. An earthy, herby warming drink that compliments the 47 botanicals in the s loe g in .

Suze 1889, Monkey 4 7 S l o e G i n , G r e e n a l l s G i n , Cherry Brandy. 7.90

A SHOULDER TO RYE ON

A s t r o n g , d a r k a n d interesting cocktail that will wash all your troubles away.

Ri t t enhou s e Ry e , D a s h C h o c o l a t e Bitters, Black Walnut Bi t t e r s , Mo la s s e s Gomme, Basil Leaves, Black Pepper. 7.90

LANIQUE AND LIME

Made with the unique taste of Lanique, Rose Petal Liqueur. Fragrant and delicate flavours fused together in an old fashioned style.

Lan iqu e , Ye l l ow Chartreuse, Lime. 8.20

END OF THE RAINBOW

Almost as good as a pot of gold. This old fashioned style whiskey cocktail is full of warmth and spice. A real treasure t o come a c ro s s . Ja m e s o n’ s I r i s h Whi ske y,Tio Pepe Sherry, Lemon, Ginger Syrup, Marmalade, N u t m e g . 7 . 9 0

MEXICAN STAND OFF

A r e f r e s h i n g l y fruity drink that p a c k s a p u n c h .

1800 Tequila, Lime, Sugar, Orange Juice. Passion Fruit, Chilli Ti n c t u r e . 7 . 9 0

SLOE GIN RICKEY

This is a classic drink with a clean and fruity taste. The rich taste of sloe berries is balanced perfectly with crisp lemon and soda.   Hayman's Sloe Gin, Lemon juice, Sugar a n d S o d a . 7 . 5 0

GOT THE BLUES

C r e a m y, s w e e t , decadent and blue! Despite what its name suggests, this drink is bound to make you smile.

G re e n a l l s G i n , Crème de Violet te , Eg g Whi t e , L ime and Suga r. 7 .50 AFTER EIGHT

A p e r f e c t s l o w sipping indulgence. Forget dessert, this is far more luxurious.

Bai l e y s , Crème de Menthe, Cointreau, Skyy Vodka, Crème d e C a c a o a n d C h o c o l a t e . 7 . 90

THE EYE OF THE CHAIRMAN

Fresh, fruity and fragrant with a subtle spiciness.

Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum, Cognac, P e a c h B i t t e r s , Cho co l a t e Ch i l l i Ti n c t u re , L i m e , Ging e r Al e . 8 .50

THE PAPER PLANE

Inspired by M.I.A’s song ‘Paper Planes’ this modern classic i s we l l -ba lanced and b i t te r sweet .

TinCup Bourbon, Aperol ,Ramazzot i A m a r o , L e m o n J u i c e . 7 . 5 0

AMARO SOUR

Riddles delectable v e r s i o n o f t h e unusual Jagerita.

Ramazzoti Amaro, Cointreau, Lime. 7.50

THIS SEASON'S Cocktails

JACK ROSE

Grenad in e , Lemon, Applejack, Lemon Twi s t 7 .20

T H E L A S T WO R D

Portobello Road Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, Lime Juice. 7.50

POLOMA Lime, Casco Viejo Tequila, Grapefruit and Soda. 7.20

MILK & HONEY

Benedict ine , Milk and Cinnamon. 7.50

BEE’S KNEES

Gre e n a l l ' s G i n , Lemon, Honey 7.90

SAZERAC

Ry e , Pe y c h a u d ' s B i t t e r s , S u g a r, L e m o n R i n d , Absinthe Wash. 7.90

BRANDY CRUSTA

Courvoisier V.S.O.P, Brown Sugar, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Peychaud’s Bitters 7.20

Please Note:

We wo u l d b e delighted to make any classic cocktail of your choice off menu, providing we have the ingredients. However, with so many recipes for these classics around, they may va r y between bartenders so please specify how you like your cocktail if ordering off menu.

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Sparkling COCKTAILS

If you would like anything off menu made to your preferred taste, please ask our expert bartenders when ordering.

For the traditionalists among you. Vintage cocktails from years gone by, here we pay homage to the bartenders before us and those classic ingredients used to create these timeless drinks.

You should recognise a few of these.

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR

Hazelnut Syrup, Apple Juice, Lemon, Goji Tincture. 4.50

VIRGIN ESPRESSO MARTINI 

Mint , Lime Ju i c e , C o f f e e , Va n i l l a Syrup, Cacao. 4.50

BITTER TONIC T W I S T

Grape f r u i t Ju i c e , Lemon Juice, Sugar, Soda Water, Mint. 4.20

VIOLET BEAUREGARDE

Violette is a floral liqueur that perfectly complements the s w e e t a n d d r y palate of a cr isp prosecco. A must try!Crème de Vio le t te , P r o s e c c o . 7 . 9 0

C H A M B O L I C

The perfect blend of black raspberry liqueur and prosecco make this our most popular sparkling

cocktail to date. Chambord ,

P r o s e c c o . 7 . 9 0

F R E N C H R E VO LU T I O N

S w e e t n e s s o f s t r awbe r r i e s and peche with the sharp bitterness of Suze 1889. Un Bois Fantastique! Suze 1889 , Créme d e Pê ch e s , Fra i s e , P r o s e c c o . 7 . 9 0

OLD FASHIONEDOur favourite drink and our known speciality. We are so proud of our classic old fashioneds and always recommend you try different bourbons every time you order. We also like to create new and exciting variations of the classic by adding different infusions and syrups to give a different taste palate. So if you love an Old Fashioned, we dare you to work your way through our list…

OLD FASHIONED

Bourbon, Gomme, Aromat i c Bi t t e r s , Flamed Orange. 7.90

FUNNY GIRL

Otherwise known a s He l ena’s Old F a s h i o n e d . I n loving memory of our wonderful staff membe r He l ena Thurm who was never on time but will never be forgotten. And boy did she make us laugh. Wild Turkey 101, Chocolate Bitters, Salt, Orgeat Syrup. 8.20

BOURBON SPLIT

Wild Turk e y 81 , Banana Ex t ra c t , C a ra m e l S y r u p , A n g o s t u ra a n d Chocolate Bitters. 8.20

OLD FASHIONED LOVE AFFAIR

G i n g e r S y r u p , Cinnamon Syrup , Angos tura Bit ter s , Jim Beam Bourbon. 8 .20

PASSEO TINTO, 2014 PORTUGAL

B l e n d o f t h e f ine s t g r ape s to Port production, m e d i u m b o d y, fruity aromas and lingering aftertaste.

Small (17.5cl) 4.80Large (25cl) 6.40Bottle (75cl) 18.00

MALBEC, PORA PYA ,

2014 ARGENTINA

Cherry in colour, with good fruit and soft tannic finish.

Small (17.5cl) 6.20Large (25cl) 8.20Bottle (75cl) 24.00

CHARDONNAY, CARTA VIEJA, 2015 CHILE

Un o a k e d , l i g h t and zesty with a Citric drying finish.

Small (17.5cl) 4.80Large (25cl) 6.40Bottle (75cl) 18.00

CHENIN BLANC, FONTEIN RIDGE,

2015 SOUTH AFRICA

One of SA's most famous grapes gives a tropical fruit profile and hints of pineapple.

Small (17.5cl) 5.40Large (25cl) 7.30Bottle (75cl) 21.00

PICPOUL DE PINET,

2015 FRANCE

Produced in a small corner of the Rhone Valley, a delicate wine with floral undertones and a dry f inish

Bottle (75cl) 26.00

WHITE Wine

red Wine

SMOKED GIN BOARD

Smoked Portobello Road Gin, Creole Bitters, Fentimans Tonic, Pink Grapefruit. 6.20

BROCKMANS BOARD

Brockmans Gin, Red Berries, Rose Lemonade, Rose Petals. 6.50

ABSINTHE BOARD

Double measure of Absinthe served with Sugar Cubes and ice cold Water. 9.20

BOURBON CHILLI BOARD

Smoked Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Sugar cubes, Bitters and chopped fresh Chilli. 6.90

riddles special servesSimple yet scintillating alcohol and mixer recommendations with added infusions and garnishes. For those who want a traditional spirit and mixer but with added

extras that you can build yourself.

RIDDLES 1601A refreshing, crisp golden and clean

lager. (4%)Half 1.80 | Pint 3.60

BROOKLYN LAGER

Malty body and floral hop character. (5.2%)Half 2.35 | Pint 4.70

COORS LIGHTC o o r s L i g h t i s a lways l ight and refreshing, with subtle fruit notes of apple and banana. (4%)B o t t l e ( 3 3 0 m l )

3.30

PERONI REDBrewed using the finest spring barley mal t s and hops , the taste is slightly b i t t e r . ( 4 . 7 % )B o t t l e ( 3 3 0 m l )

3.30

ANCHOR PORTERRich chocolate, toffee and coffee flavours, and fu l l - bod i ed smoothness. (5.6%)B o t t l e ( 3 3 0 m l )

4.00

GOOSE ISLAND 312 URBAN WHEATSp i c y a r o m a o f cascade hops followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavour. (4.2%) B o t t l e ( 3 3 5 m l )

3.90

SNAKE DOGWhen you fancy something big and bitter. (7.1%) 5.00

STUBBORN MULE MAGNUM IPA

D a r k a m b e r i n appearance the three hop varieties give a powerful, complex, yet balanced flavour and aroma. (7.2%)B o t t l e ( 3 3 0 m l )

5.00

STUBBORN MULE SINGLE HOP IPA

Strength h idden beneath its smooth caramel notes. (5.7%)Bottle (335ml) 4.00

STUBBORN MULECREAM ALE

This pilsner/ale hybrid i s a re f reshingly l i g h t a n d c r i s p beer. (5.5%) 4.50

EINSTÖKIcelandic Witbier ( W h e a t B e e r ) , including orange peel and corriander. 4.80

THISTLY CROSS CIDER

Scotland’s award winning farmhouse c ider s , ba lanced f l a v o u r b y fe rment ing wi th Champagne yeast then maturing for s i x m o n t h s . Simply delicious.

Available flavours:B o t t l e ( 5 0 0 m l )

- App l e -- Eld e r f l owe r -- St rawbe r r y -

B o t t l e ( 3 3 0 m l )-Whi s k e y Ca sk -

4.50

SOUTHWEST ORCHARDS

CIDERMade with fresh apple juice from a blend of the finest We s t C o u n t r y Cider apple. 4.80

BEERs and

CIDer

SPARKLINg WINEPROSECCO

SANTA ELENI DOC

Fresh and fruity P r o s e c c o , w i t h aromas of c i t rus and green apple. Glass (12.5cl) 4.70Bottle (75cl) 24.90

GUEST CHAMPAGNE

Please ask one of our staff about our

current Champagne selection

COULEUR DE ROSE,

2015 FRANCE

Mix of Cinsault and Syrah grapes forming a beautifully dry rose with a peppery finish.

Small (17.5cl) 4.70Large (25cl) 5.90Bottle (75cl) 17.00

WHITE ZINFANDEL

SIERRA CREEK, NAS, USA

H a r v e s t e d i n Ca l i fo rn i a , e a sy drinking with red berry fruit flavours.

Small (17.5cl) 5.00Large (25cl) 6.60Bottle (75cl) 19.00

rose Wine