Sapphire Hotel
(503) 232-6333

5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR | Directions   97215

45.511928 -122.611372 View Website

Menu for Sapphire Hotel
Food Menu
Starters
Greens add tandoori spiced chicken for $4, grilled prawns for $6, grilled steak for $6, seared tuna for $6
Entrees
Special Entree ask your server about todays special
Platters
Sweets
Drinks
Wines
Libations
Libations
Seasonal
Sparkling
Classics
The Manhattan an ode to our favorite cocktail. french vermouth: dolin or cocchi; italian vermouth: punt e mes, dolin or carpano antica
Manhattan Cocktail bourbon, italian vermouth, angostura bitters. stirred well and served up with a cherry
Manhattan Cocktail (sweet) bourbon, italian vermouth, bokers bitters. stirred well and served up with a cherry
Manhattan Cocktail (dry) bourbon, french vermouth, italian vermouth. stirred well and served up with a cherry and lemon twist
The Martini here we shake our vodka and stir our gin. 12-to-1: a teaspoon of french vermouth; 8-to-1: 1/4 oz. of french vermouth; 4-to-1: 1/2 oz. of french vermouth. dirty: olive brine; dry: no vermouth; perfect: equal parts french and italian vermouth; gibson: garnished with a cocktail onion. french vermouth: dolin or cocchi; italian vermouth: punt e mes, dolin or carpano antica
Gin
Vodka
Vermouth
N/a
Wine/beer
Wine - Rouge
Wine - Blanc
Wine - Sparkling
Beer - Bottled
Beer - Draught
Rotating Tap 2
Beer - Special Bottled
Glossary And Catalogue
Glossary
Absinthe a generic term for a distilled spirit containing wormwood anise, fennel and other herbs. once banned in several countries due to the myth of the chemical thujone causing hallucinogenic effects
Amaro Cio Ciaro originally produced in 1873, amaro cio ciaro is a bittersweet liquor. the botanical recipie is a closely gaurded secret but it is believed to be based on bitter orange
Aperol originally created in 1919, its main ingredients are bitter orange, rhubarb and cinchona. aperol is sweeter, lighter and has a lower alcohol content than its sister campari
Averna an italian digestif, averna gets its name from its inventor salvatore averna. created in 1868 this liquor is made on the island of sicily. averna is sweet, thick and has a gentle herbal bitterness
Benedictine a herbal liqeur developed by alexandre le grande in the 19th centrury and produced in france. the recipe is a closely gaurded secret and only ever known to three people at one time
Carpano Antica antonio benedetto carpano is credited for creating the first vermouth back in 1786. this sweet vermouth is his original formula and is more bold and complex than most of todays vermouths
Chartreuse a liquor made with 130 different alpine herbs whose recipe has been only known to three monks at a time since 1605. each monk guards the recipe with a vow of silence
Cocchi Americano an apertif wine from the asti province of italy. developed in 1891 by giulio cocchi, this liquor is considered to be the nearest thing to the original recipe for kina lillet
Calisaya a bittersweet italian liqueur derived from cinchona bark, enhanced with selected botanicals and flowers
Drambuie a scottish liqueur, drambuie is made from malt whiskey, herbs, honey and spices. it is thought that the name is derived from scottish gaelic phrase ‘an dram buideach’ meaning ‘the drink that satisfies'
Falernum a rum-based spiced syrup used in caribbean drinks. ours is made from almond, ginger, cloves, lemon, and demerara sugar
Fernet a bitter italian aromatic spirit. fernet contians a collection of herbs and spices, especially myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and saffron
Grog Batter a sinful combination from the glory days of the tiki. butter, honey, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla
Liquore Strega an italian liquor produced since 1860. strega’s yellow color comes from the saffron in its recipe. it has about seventy ingredients the main ones being fennel and mint. strega is considered a digestif
Maraschino Liquor used mostly as a mixer, this white liquor is made with black marasca cherries and pits. a truly classic cocktail mixer known for its fresh flavor
Orgeat a sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar and orange flower water. it has a strong almond taste
Punt E Mes an italian vermouth that is more herbaceous in nature, rather than sweet or dry. punt e mes literally means “point and a half”
St. Germain a french liqueur made with elderflowers harvested once per year in the alps and delivered by bicycle
Torani Amer an apertif made in the style of amer picon, a french apertif that is impossible to find in the united states. torani amer is made with orange, gentian and cinchona bark
Vermouth a wine based apertif that is infused with herbs and fortified with brandy. it can be either italian (sweet) or french (dry)
Catalogue - Vodka
Catalogue - Gin
Catalogue - Tequila
Catalogue - Scotch
Catalogue - Whiskey
Catalogue - Bourbon
Catalogue - Rum
Catalogue - Brandy/cognac/ Armagnac
Catalogue - Cordials
Happy Hour Menu
To Eat
To Drink all well drinks $4

Best of Citysearch

Won for:
Romantic Restaurant (2013)
Romantic Bar (2007)
Nominations Nominated for:
Martini (2008)
Romantic Date Spot (2008)
Bartender (2005)
First Date Spot (2005)