Big Jones features cocktails, wine by the bottle and glass, local beers, brunch cocktails, and after-dinner drinks. Try Half-Price Wine Night on Mondays.
New Fall '09 cocktails!
WHISKEY & BRANDY
Elk's Own
Kentucky Rye, Warre's Ruby Port, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White 10
Sazerac Rye
Sazerac Rye, Absinthe, Peychaud's Bitters, Cane Syrup 11
Ma' Louisianne
Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey, Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Peychaud Bitters 9
Winter Sangria
Darby Cabernet, Curacao, Cherries, Orange Royales, Club Soda 9
Calvados Sidecar
LeCompte Calvados, Curacao, Fresh Squeezed Sidecar, Orange Bitters, Egg White 11
VODKA & GIN
The Death of St.-Germain
Death's Door Gin, St.-Germain, Curacao, Lemon 10
A Sage Old Broker
Brokers London Dry Gin, Fresh Sage, Galliano, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Club Soda 9
Charleston Mule
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, House Ginger Beer, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Soda 10
True North Cherry Coke
True North Cherry Vodka, Coca Cola 8
RUM & TEQUILA
Dark & Stormy
Cruzan Blackstrap Rum with house ginger beer and lime 8
Agave Julep
Zapopan Reposado Tequila, Agave Nectar, Mint, Club Soda, Crushed Ice 10
Daiquiri
Cruzan Silver Rum, Hand-blended with the flavor of your choice 8
Margarita
Zapopan Reposado Tequila, Hand-blended with the flavor of your choice 8
Daiquiri and Margarita Flavors
Traditional Lime, Desert Pear, Framboise, Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Peach, Pomegranate, Violet, Fresh Market Fruit
WHITE WINE BY THE GLASS
2008 Colombelle, Producteurs Plaimonte, Cotes de Gascone, France 5
2008 Torrontes, Alta Vista, Mendoza, Argentina 6
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands, Marlborough, New Zealand 7.5
2008 Pinot Grigio, Colterenzio, Alto Adige, Italy 8
2008 Chardonnay, O'Reilly's, Yakima Valley, Washington 9
RED WINE BY THE GLASS
2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Collemorino," Barba, Abruzzo, Italy 6
2007 Minervois, Chateau Peraza, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 7
2007 Pinot Noir, Tortoise Creek, Languedoc, France 7.5
2007 Malbec, Marguery "Casa," Mendoza, Argentina 8
2004 Blaufrankish, Heinrich, Burgenland, Austria 9
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Montoya, Napa, California 9.5
WHITE WINES BY THE BOTTLE
2007 Macon-Villages, Domaine Jean Touzot, Macon, France 28
2003 Riesling Kabinett "Hattenheimer Nussbrunen," von Simmern, Rheingau, Germany 30
2006 Pinot Gris, Arcturos, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 33
2005 Chateau Graville-Lacoste, Graves, France 36
2007 Sauvignon Blanc, John Anthony "Church Vineyard," Carneros, California 39
2005 Riesling Kabinett, "Wehlener Sonnenuhr," Studert-Prum, Mosel, Germany 40
2007 Arneis, Palmina "Honea Vineyard," Santa Ynez Valley, California 41
2007 Gruner Veltliner, Schmelz "Pichl Point," Wachau, Austria 43
2005 Cotes du Thongue, Domaine de la Croix Belle "No. 7," languedoc, France 46
2006 Pinot Blanc, Marcel Deiss "Bergheim," Alsace, France 49
2005 Chablis Premier Cru, Simonenet-Febvre, Chablis, France 55
2004 Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, Nicholas Joly, Loire, France 68
2003 Riesling "Steinterrasen," Franz Hirtzberger, Wachau, Austria 79
ROSE WINE
2008 Rioja Rose, Cortijo, Rioja, Spain Bottle 29 / Glass 7.5
2008 Tavel Rose, Chateau Triquevedel, Rhone France 36
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
2007 Chianti DOCG, Gini, Tuscany, Italy 27
2006 Massaya "Classic," Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 30
2007 "The Rook" Cabernet-Syrah-Merlot, Corvidae, Columbia Valley, Washington 31
2007 Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge, Perrin & Fils, Rhone, France 33
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Lehmann, Barossa, Australia 36
2006 Chateau de Parenchere, Bordeaux Superieur, France 38
2006 Barbera d'Asti, La Spinetta "Ca' di Pian," Piedmont, Italy 40
2007 Cotes de Brouilly, Chateau Thivin, Beaujolais, France 41
2005 Cabernet Franc, Arcturos, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 45
2006 Zinfandel, Davis Family "Old Vine," Russian River Valley, California 48
2003 Nebbiolo, Azelia, Langhe, Italy 51
2005 Tinto Crianza, Bodegas Callejo, Ribero del Duero, Spain 55
2007 Pinot Noir, J. Christopher, Dundee Hills, Oregon 61
2005 Syrah, Culler "Griffin's Vineyard," Sonoma Coast, California 70
2004 Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Bussola, Veneto, Italy 78
2000 Pannobile (Blaufankish-Zweigelt-St. Laurent,) Heinrich, Burgenland, Austria 88
SPARKLING WINE
NV Brut Rose, Nicholas Feuillatte, Champagne, France 96
NV Brut Blanc de Blanc, Compte Audoin de Dampierre, Champagne, France 85
2006 Reginato Brut Blanc de Blancs, Mendoza, Argentina Bottle 37 / Glass 7
NV Cava Rose, Mont Marcal, Penedês, Spain 32
NV Hard Cider, Seeling, South Haven, MI 30
FORTIFIED WINE
Yalumba Antique Tawny Port, South Australia 8
Warre 2000 Vintage Port 11
Warre Ruby Port 8
Valdespino Pedro Jiminez 8
Rare Wine Madeira, "Charleston Sercial" 9
AMERICAN WHISKEY
Willett Single Barrel Bourbon 9
Parker's Heritage Gold Anniversary Bourbon 22
Jefferson's 17 Year Presidential Bourbon 17
Old Pogue Master's Select Bourbon 9
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon 9
Templeton Small Batch Rye (Iowa) 8
Russell's Reserve Kentucky Rye 8
Buffalo Trace Bourbon 7
Sazerac Kentucy Rye 8
Ri1 by Jim Beam Kentucky Rye 9
Maker's Mark Bourbon 7
Knob Creek Bourbon 8
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon 10
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon 6
Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey 5
Death's Door White Whiskey (WI) 7
SCOTCH WHISKEY
Suntory Yamizake Scotch Style Whiskey 8
The Glenrothes Reserve, Single Speyside Malt 10
The Glenrothes 1991 Vintage, Single Speyside Malt 14
Glenmorangie 10 Year, Single Highland Malt 10
Aberfeldy 12 Year, Single Highland Malt 10
The Bowmore 12 Year, Single Islay Malt 9
Dewar's White Label Blended Malt 7
Chivas Regal Blended Malt 8
LOCAL or ARTISINAL SPIRITS
Death's Door White Whiskey (WI) 7
Death's Door Gin (WI) 7
Death's Door Vodka (WI) 7
Grand Traverse Distillery True North Rye Vodka (MI) 6
Grand Traverse Distillery True North Cherry Vodka (MI) 6
Templeton Small Batch Rye Whiskey (IA) 8
Koval Kosher Organic Rye Vodka (Chicago, IL) 9
Divine Vodka (MI) 9
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka *Wadmalaw Island grown tea* (SC) 7
Randsom Old Tom Gin (OR) 9
BEER
Three Floyd's Alpha King Pale Ale
Robust, malt flavor with a medium body with a quick, dry finish 4.25
Three Floyd's Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale
A huge, chocolaty ale described as a 'Liquid Heath Bar' with a big malt body and a lingering finish 4.25
Two Brothers Ebel's Weiss
Traditional hefe-style beer, unfiltered with sweetness, and soft vanilla, clove, and banana aromas 4.25
Two Brothers French Country Ale
Amber ale with caramel, toasty, and fruity characteristics, and a gentle floral finish with a touch of spice 4.25
Lakefront River West Stein Beer
Traditional German amber lager - light, clean, and refreshing 4.50
Founders Red Rye
Spectacular crimson red with a creamy tan head, spicy, citrusy, and slightly sweet 4.25
Lakefront Organic XS Bitter
Classic English-style bitter with a mild amount of hops 4.50
New Holland Full Circle
Traditional Kolsch-style brew, bright straw gold, lightly hopped, and ultimately refreshing 4.25
Abita Turbodog
A dark brown ale from Louisiana with a rich body and a sweet, chocolate-toffee flavor 4.50
Abita Purple Haze
Belgian-Style wheat beer infused with fresh raspberries. Sweet, tart, and refreshing 4.50
Metropolitan Flywheel Bright Lager
A German-inspired lager locally brewed on the north side of Chicago 5
Pabst Blue Ribbon 3
Cocktails and some beers are seasonal so our list changes from time to time. Please ask your server or bartender. List and prices are subject to change, and our web site may not be up to date.