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560 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-474-0932

COMMON GOOD

COCKTAIL HOUSE

Mon–Thurs: 5pm–11pm

Fri–Sat: 5pm–1am
Sunday: closed

Our Menu Heading

Spritz - Refreshing - Frozen Cocktails

24k Spritz

Pear & Fino Sherry Switched Bitter Bianco, Basil Thai Americano, Champagne Style Cider

No better setting for an autumn full of GEMs

[Harvest Fruit, Herbaceous, Delicate]

Lady Ann’s “T” Time

Reposado Tequila, Mirto Verde, Cassis, Green Apple, Maple, Lemon

Lady Ann’s teacup has more than tea in it today

[Wry, Fruity, Not Sweet]

Triple Apple Surprise

Honeycriped Bahnez Mezcal, Martinelli's Apple Juice, Cranberry, Black Cardamom, Lemon, Manzanita Sol

Just when you thought there weren't enough apples on this
menu, we made it happen.

[Apple, Pomme, Manzana]

Swineapple Express

Roasted Pecan Infused Bacon Fat Washed Chardonnay Cask Aged Rum, Ginger Cinnamon Chipotle Pineapple Syrup, Lemon

Because it’s just nutty to put pineapple and bacon on a pizza or
in a cocktail, right?

[Flavortown, Rebellious, Balanced]

Hawaiian Shirt Hippie Healer

Overproof Rum, Heavy Rum, Crème de Cacao, Turmeric, Porcini, Beet, Coconut, Lime

A blender and swizzle stick for drinks, a bag of holistic
remedies… sometimes he gets them mixed up…

[Earthy, Tropical, Rum Forward]

Sarava’s Stakes

Bourbon, Madeira, Honeycrisp, Black Walnut, Horseradish, Lemon, Egg White

Sometimes an unknown longshot takes the crown.

[Nutty, Bright, Spicy Finish]

Is This It?

Saffron Infused Wild Turkey 101, Coffee Pecan, Clove, Nutmeg, Macadamia Milk, Abano, Lemon, Egg White

Can’t you see I’m trying to limit myself to one reference from The Stroke’s debut/best album with this cocktail?

[Dry, Nutty, Spiceful]

Improved Old Spanish

Chard and Artichoked American Aperitivo, Campari, Meyer Lemon Olive OIl Washed Aperitivo, Olive Infused Bonal, Lambrusco

The guys at the office told you it was a cool drink, this time they meant it.

[Complex, Bittersweet, Totally A Thing]

Fall of the Autumn-Man Empire

Wild Camel Hump Infused Tequila, Uncharted Rhapsody, Combier Orange, Za’atar, Quince, Persimmon, Lime, Pineapple

“Imma get-get-get-get you drunk, get you love drunk off my
humps … my hump, my hump, my lovely...
**checks notes**
Wait what? It’s actually CAMEL HUMP???”

[Herbaceous, Luxurious, Hump-Day]

Kasamá La Mode

Honeycrisped Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Carciofo, Brown Sugar, Apple Butter, Lemon

Sometimes the simplicity of the flavors can speak for
themselves.

[Orchard Escape, Nostalgic, Un-Forced Smiles]

Booster Shot

Genmaicha Islay Scotch, High West Campfire, Ginger Cinnamon Bay Leaf Maple, Lemon

Penicillin used to be “cool,
” but now we need stronger
drugs for a cocktail to stay
“fire.”
*Don’t take it while pregnant.

[Fuego Spiced, Nuevo Classic, Huevos Growing]

Zanzibar Swap

Parsnip, Fennel, and Riesling Switched Gin, Helgoland Liqueur, Orange Peel, Cumin, Cinnamon, Lemon, Egg White

A complex bouquet of flavors that would have you coming out ahead in any trade.

[Savory, Bittersweet, Herbaceous]

Muad’Dib’s Melange

Roasted Carrot Infused Mezcal, Ras el Hanout Vanilla Honey, Lemon, Maplewood Stout, Egg White

You don’t need to be a Mentat to peer through the impenetrable Dune references; one sip and you ’ll know this cocktail follows the old Arrakeen proverb: “The Spice Must Flow.”

[Market Spice, Roasty, Robust]

Slow-Sipping Cocktails

Japanese Connection

Japanese Mizunara Cask, Martinelli Apple and Fino Switched Scotch, Perilla Infused Honey, Cherry Kombu Bitters

Two nations bound on the journey toward perfect malt whiskey bring this cocktail to bear.

[Delicate, Dry, Rumor of Smoke]

Fading Light’s Insight

Oolong and “Tears of Vulcan” Orange Wine Switched Mezcal, Cardamaro, Suze, Amaro Casoni, Damfwerk Helgolander

Tastes like slowing down and reflecting on the bittersweetness of a day full of regret and accomplishment.

[Reflective, Layered, Golden-Brown]

Ain’t That Just The Way

Rosemary, Lemon Peel infused Gin, Old Tom Gin, Smoked Pineapple Distillate, Cherry Heering, Amaro Nardini, Bitters

Great for those crisp fall ghost story parties in your local graveyard or a journey into the Unknown, just beware the Beast!

[Light-But-Heavy, Fall-Yet-summer, Turt-Burgling]

One More Turn at 4AM

Cinnamon, Cacao, and Instant Coffee Infused Rum, Charanda, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Gran Classico

When “one more turn” was six hours ago and now you’re realizing you need a bittersweet pick-me-up to get you through the next day.

[Bittersweet, Chocolatey Coffee, Cinnamon]

Hamiltonian Heretic's Punch

Chardonnay, Papaya, and Guava Switched Neisson Blanc Rhum, Lime and Grapefruit Peel, Cinnamon, Clarified Lime

We used Ed’s rhum but didn’t follow his instructions for a true Ti Punch.

[Grassy, Citrus Oil, Light Spice]

Corso’s Pick

Budweiser Switched Bourbon Infused with Cheddar and Pork, Malort, American Aperitivo, Vermouth, Marjoram Coriander Honey

Not so fast my friend! Saturday ’s are for the boulevardier riffs.

[Reflective, Layered, Golden-Brown]

Pumpkin 2 Conclusionz

Roasted Pumpkin Gin, Artichoke Amaro, Maraschino, Fernet Branca, Purple Shiso Spray

What you have to do is use your mind! Like the pet rock idea! You see this is a great idea - a “pumpkin 2 conclusionz” cocktail. It has choices your cocktail can pumpkin to!

[Caramelized, Bitter Buddy, Cornucopic]

Autumn Moonlight on Lake Michigan

Burnt Orange Peel Infused Buffalo Trace, Dead Brown Wines (Madeira, Sherry, Rancio), Vermouth, Kombu Cherry Aromatic Bitters

As the world around us dies every autumn and prepares for the cold sleep of winter, we midwesterners are annually awed by the beauty of this transformation. This cocktail celebrates ingredients whose flavors shine through such transitions.

[Rich, Haunting, Mysterious]

Greatest Hits [$14]

DTF: DOWN TO FIESTA

Tequila, Falernum, Lime, Mango-Chili-Cardamom Syrup

This cocktail was down in Summer 2020. It still is, if you are.

(Fruity, Spicy, Refreshing)

OAXACAN WINE

Bahnez Mezcal, Brandy, 5yr Madeira, Aperitivo, Cherry-Walnut Bitters

Winter 2019 luxurious throwback. This is a sexy, smokey, balanced, boozy sipper.

(Smokey, Medium Bodied, Sweet Front & Bitter-dry Finish)

CHAPERONE'S DAY OFF

Tequila, Brovo Pink, Sauvignon Blanc, Ginger, Rhubarb, Lime, Lemon

Our not-so-recent "greatest hit" comes from 2023 and highlights that feeling when you get a day off from your responsibilities, and the sun decides to shine all day.

[Zing-Zippy, Retro-Pink, Beach-75]

SIPPING SCHOLAR

High-Proof Bourbon Blend, 10yr Madeira, Amaro, Krauter, House Orange Bitters

This boozy hit from our opening menu in the Fall of 2018 is one of those we just can’t stop thinking about.

(Booze Forward, Elegant, Well-Traveled)

Milk-Punching - After Dinnering

Gobbler Goblet

Gin, Turkey Washed Sweet Potato Shochu, Cranberry, Beaujolais, Winter Savory, Lemon

Christian Girl Autumn

Bourbon, Creme de Cacao, Pumpkin Spice Tea, Pumpkin Imperial Stout, Lemon Juice

Sweet Provisions

Milk-Clarified Delicata Squashed Mezcal, Hazelnut Liqueur, Creme de Cacao ala Vanille, Carciofo, Sercial Madeira

High Tea Happy Hour

Milk Punched-Chai Switched Buffalo Trace, Spiced Caramelized Orange, Lemon

Missing Parachute

Roasted Walnut Green Tea Shochu, CG Barrel Select Bardstown Barrel Strength, Nigori Sake, Vanilla, Lemon, Coffee

¡Ay Carajo!

Apple Cinnamon Infused Cognac, Metric Cold Brew Concentrate, Licor 43, Demerara

Free-Spirited Cocktails [$8]

Front Lobby Protest
(What are you Durian?)

Durian, Cherry, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Lime, Palm Sugar, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom

Be Infamous.

[Funky, Fruity, Spiced]

Forest Fairy Disco

Strawberry Balsamic Shrub, Lemon, Super Bubbly Water

We just occasionally buy flowers for each other.

[Floral, Bittersweet, Changing]

Calderone’s Revenge

Tonic, Mint, Lime, Hoshizaki Water

Vice has no jurisdiction over this concoction.

[Herbaceous, Citrusy, Mojito-esque]

Post Holiday Doc

Huckleberry, Blueberry, Maple, Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice, Lemon

Common Good holiday classics can be enjoyed without booze too!

[Berried, Warming, Yum Yum]

Japanese Style Highballs

CLASSIC HIGHBALL

Jim Beam Bourbon, Lemon Oil

CORSICAN SODA

Botanivor, Corsican Aperitif, Herbs

CRANBERRY CRAVER

Cranberry-Infused Sudachi Shochu, Lime Oil

ALPINE HIGHBALL

Brovo Uncharted, Lemon Oil

GIN & TONIC

Roku Gin, House Made Tonic, Lime

ROTATING SEASONAL JAPANESE HIGHBALL

Hakushu 12

House Classics [$14]

Old Fashioned

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Caramelized Orange Triple Syrup, House Bitters [$14]

Black Manhattan

Your choice of American Alpine Liqueur from Brovo Spirits [$12]

Boulevardier

Bardstown Origin Bottled in Bond, Brovo Aperitivo, Campari, Carpano Antica [$14]

Martini

Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Brovo Witty, Orange Bitters [$14]

Daiquiri

A Select Blend of R(h)ums, Lime, Sugar [$14]

Manhattan

Elijah Craig Rye, Carpano Antica, House Made Cherry-Kombu Bitters, Lemon Twist [$14]

Sazerac

Sazerac Rye, Delord 25 Year Armagnac, Peychaud Bitters, Demerara, Jade 1901 Absinthe [$14]

Whiskey Sour

Maker's Mark Bourbon, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon Oil [$14]

Negroni

The Botanist Islay Gin. Kyro Pink Gin, Campari, Brovo Aperitivo, Gran Classico, Carpano Antica [$14]

Reserve Classics

RESERVE ROB ROY [$40]

1991 Auchriosk 23yr Cask Strength Single Malt, Carpano Antica, Aromatic Bitters

RESERVE SAZERAC [$18]

Starlight Calvados Finished Rye (CG Barrel Select), Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Peychaud Bitters, Jade 1901 Absinthe

RESERVE BOULEVARDIER [$16]

Starlight Port Finished Bourbon (CG Barrel Select), Campari, Brovo Aperitivo, Carpano Antica

RESERVE DAIQUIRI [$28]

Hampden Great House Distillers Edition Rum, Martinique Cane Syrup, Lime

RESERVE OLD FASHIONED [$14]

Common Good Barrel Select Sazerac Rye, Black Sugar, Maple, House Bitters

RESERVE MANHATTAN [$20]

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (CG Barrel Select), Carpano Antica, Bitters

RESERVE WHISKEY SOUR [$16]

Maker’s Mark “First Lap” (CG Private Select), Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon Oil

Common Good Barrel Selections

MAKER'S MARK PRIVATE SELECT

Common Good "First Lap"

Kentucky Bourbon, 108.2 Proof

[$8/$16, Bottle: $75]

ELIJAH CRAIG FULL PROOF

Common Good Barrel Select

Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 129 Proof

[$11/$22]

STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Indiana Straight Rye Common Good Barrel Select

Indiana Straight Rye, 114 Proof

[$8/$16, Bottle: $55]

STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Rum Finished Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select

Straight Bourbon, 109.9 Proof

[$11/$22, Bottle: $80]

MAKER'S MARK PRIVATE SELECT

Common Good "Lap it Up"

Kentucky Bourbon, 108.2 Proof

[$8/$16, Bottle: $75]

STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Double Oaked Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select

Straight Bourbon, 114 Proof

[$8/$16]

STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Calvados Finished Rye Common Good Barrel Select

Indiana Straight Rye, 114 Proof

[$9/$18, Bottle: $72]

STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Port Finished Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select

Straight Bourbon, 113 Proof

[$10/$20, Bottle: $75]

Beer

ST BERNARDUS WIT [$7]

Witbier, 5.5%, 11.2 oz Can

STEIGL GRAPEFRUIT RADLER [$8]

Radler, 2.5%, 16 oz Can

MAPLEWOOD FAT PUG [$9]

Oatmeal Milk Stout, 5.9%, 16 oz Can

Pair with a shot of:

GAFFEL KOLSCH [$7]

Köslch, 4.8%, 16 oz Can

Pair with a shot of:

PIPEWORKS MINI UNICORN [$8]

Pale Ale, 5%, 16 oz Can

STEIGL GOLDBRAU [$8]

Lager, 4.9%, 16 oz Can

MAPLEWOOD SIDEWALK SURFER DOUBLE IPA [$9]

Double IPA, 8%, 16 oz Can

Pair with a shot of:

LA FIN DU MONDE [$8]

Belgium Tripel, 9%, 12 oz Can

Pair with a shot of:

Wine

SPARKLING

TENUTA SANTOMÈ, SANRICHARD CUOR DI RABOSO DRY SPUMANTE ROSSO

Italy

[Raboso]

[$16]

LE COLUTRE, PROSECCO BRUT ROSÉ MILLESIMATO

Veneto, Italy

[Glera, Pinot Noir]

[$13]

MAISON DE MADELEINE BRUT

France

[Chardonnay, Pinot Noir]

[$12]

WHITE

DOMAINE DAMIEN PINON, VOUVRAY TUFFO

Loire Valley, France

[Chenin Blanc]

[$15]

ASLINA WINES, CHADONNAY WESTERN CAPE

South Africa

[Chardonnay]

[$16]

RED

ERSTE & NEUE, SÜDTIROL ALTO ADIGE LAGREIN

Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy

[Lagrein]

[$15]

DOMAINE DE L'HARMAS, CÔTES DU RHÔNE

Rhone Valley, France

[Grenache, Syrah]

[$12]

ROSÉ

CHÂTEAU PIGOUDET, COTEAUX D'AIX-EN-PROVENCE PREMIÈRE ROSÉ

Provence, France

[Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault]

[$13]

Food

SNACK PACK

Choose 2 . . . $7

Choose 3 . . . $10

Served with Pan-Fried Onion Dip from Blackberry Market.

Dot’s Pretzels - V
Kernel Dan’s Kettle Corn - V, GF
Great Lakes Parmesan + Ranch Kettle Chips

* non-dairy Great Lakes regular wavy cut chips substitute upon request

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