
560 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-474-0932
Common Good
COFFEE HOUSE
COFFEE
Mon-Sat | 7am-12pm
COCTKAILS
Mon - Thurs | 5 pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat | 5pm - 1am
Sunday: closed
560 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-474-0932
COMMON GOOD
COCKTAIL HOUSE
Mon–Thurs: 5pm–11pm
Fri–Sat: 5pm–1am
Sunday: closed
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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