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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Refreshing Cocktails
Ope, That’s my Cu[k]e [$14]
Cucumber and Mint Sous-Pressed Glendalough Wild-Botanical Gin, Mint Cane Syrup, Lime, Lemon, Cuke Cubes
Ope, sorry! Just squeezin’ through here with an ultra-refresher and some crazy-ass techniques to achieve ultimate flavor pop. Welp, I’ll let you go then. Enjoy your drink!
[Not-Weird, Gives “Patio Vibes,” Live-Laugh-Cocktail]
Patun’s Carne Asada [$15]
Arachera Washed Reposado Tequila, Cactus, Banana Pepper, Black Pepper, Tomato, Habanero, Cilantro, Lime
Nothing brings people together like a good barbeque. Just make sure to bring the 24 of Modelo if you want to be invited back.
[Bbq-y, Complex, Savory]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Birdies [$14]
Radish-Infused Mezcal, Campari, Gran Classico, Lime, Pineapple, Hibiscus Morita Chipotle Syrup, Cane Sugar
It’s totally rad(ish). Cowabunga?
[Junglebird-esque, Bitter, Flavortown]
Um … What? [$15]
Because nothing says “ITS SPRING TIME B*TCHES” like a bunch of ingredients that make no freakin’ sense together. Yet it ends up reminding you of a wild Spring Break on the oddly still-frozen beaches of Lake Michigan. Felt cute. Might delete later.
Kombu Coconut Fat Mezcal, White Chocolate-Coconut Milk Syrup, Poblano Juice, Lemon
Because nothing says “ITS SPRING TIME B*TCHES” like a bunch of ingredients that make no freakin’ sense together. Yet it ends up reminding you of a wild Spring Break on the oddly still-frozen beaches of Lake Michigan. Felt cute. Might delete later.
[Left-Field, Spice-Adjacent, Proselytizing]
Good Try Yellow Brick Road [$14]
St. James Rhum Blanc, Brovo Uncharted Rhapsody, Celery, Lemongrass, Ginger, Turmeric, Lemon, Bubbles
When your opus turns into your exit song … This cocktail will write the music to the angsty lyrics in your soul. Just remember— not all yellow brick roads lead to an Emerald City.
[Bright, Vibrant, Cleanse-y]
Kingslayer’s R(ye)s [$14]
Sazerac Rye, Buffalo Trace, Tamarind, Chile de Arbol, Cynar, Amargo De Chile, Angostura Bitters, Lime
A cocktail so good that you too would throw a child out of a window, turn them into a cripple, lie about your intentions, and be in love with your sister. Ah, “The things I do for love.”
[Dry-Heat, Sweet-Spicy, Murderous]
Hey! I’m Oaxacan Here! [$15]
Mezcal, Lime, Hibiscus, Chipotle, Morita, Honey, Egg White, Amargo-Vallet
When Tina and Olga dub you “Kike El Guapo,” of course you have use flavors from their kitchen to build an entire cocktail around a name you came up with while in Mexico?
[Fluffy, Smokey, Guapo]
Slow-Sipping Cocktails [$14]
Vincent ManGogh, Leaf me Alone! [$16]
Mango Leaf-Infused Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Apologue Celery Root, 20 yr Very Old Sherry, Yellow Chartreuse
One ManGo, Two MenWent
[Light, Not as sweet as you think, Foreign]
Back Alley Bonanza [$14]
Rhubarb Scotch, Brovo Pink, Brovo Pretty, Amaro Kim, Benedictine
Just because you didn’t enjoy the rhubarb that grew wild behind your house as a child doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it in cocktails as an adult!
[Juicy, Gulpable, Speyside-Casual]
Springtime Stationary Stroll [$15]
Lavender Black Pepper Buffalo Trace, Amontillado Sherry, Carpano Bianco
Whether you’re a mischievous candy-man spouting Shakespearean poetry on a stationary bike or simply sitting at a bar wishing for more flowers and sunshine in your life, this is the boozy treat for you.
[Bourbon Breezy, Floral, Light-Spice]
Traveling with Toddlers [$15]
Thai Basil Lemon Peel Sous-Pressed Toki Japanese Whisky, Cocchi Americano, Salers Brovo Aperitivo, Carpano Bianco
Your Perfect Manhattan would be more perfect if you weren’t fearing for your kid’s life as they bolt for a busy crossing in Shibuya.
[Citrus-Bright, Memory-Dark, Herbal]
Secretariat’s Retirement Fantasy [$15]
Miso-Butter Washed Mint-Sous-Pressed Woodford Reserve, Ginger Galangal Syrup, Mung Bean Bitters
Hold your horses … Is this just a fancy julep? You bet.
[Umami, Fresh, Savory]
Put A Beet on It [$14]
Beet-Infused St. George Botanivore Gin, Salers, Suze, Cocchi Americano, Dandelion Root Sarsaparilla Root Bitters, Saline
Posters? PUT A BEET ON IT. Pillows? PUT A BEET ON IT. Wood Burned Signs? PUT A BEET ON IT. White Negronis? PUT A BEET ON IT!
[Rooty, Tubey, Fresh]
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)
Self-Satisfied World Citizen
Cranberry Sudachi Shochu, Cinnamon-Spiced Salted Orange Peel Honey, Combier, Clarified Lime
“Why do people drink cosmos? Because they’re ****** delicious.”
-Phil Olson
Tart-Sweet, Elegant, Autumn-Spiced
CHAPERONE'S DAY OFF
Tequila, Brovo Pink, Sauvignon Blanc, Ginger, Rhubarb, Lime, Lemon
Our most recent "greatest hit" comes from last season 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)
Seasonal Reserve Cocktails [$14]
Latest Choice [$25]
Common Good Private Select Tobala Mezcal, Brovo Uncharted, Bay Leaf Maraschino, Clarified Lime Juice
“You make your choices and you live with them.“
-Phil Connor, Feb 2, 1993
[Herbal, Smokey, Symphonic]
Hot Toddies [$12]
Seasonal Offering
Available in Winter Months
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
Jim Beam Bourbon, Lemon Oil
[$8]
Botanivor, Corsican Aperitif, Herbs
[$10]
Cranberry-Infused Sudachi Shochu, Lime Oil
[$10]
Brovo Uncharted, Lemon Oil
[$10]
Roku Gin, House Made Tonic, Lime
[$10]
Hakushu 12
[$20]
House Classics [$14]
OLD FASHIONED
Buffalo Trace, Bitter-Cherry-Orange Syrup, House Bitters
BLACK MANHATTAN
Elijah Craig Rye, Amari Maria Del Monte, Noveis, Averna, Angostura Bitters
SAZERAC
Rittenhouse Rye, Saint Vivant Armagnac, Peychaud Bitters, Jade 1901 Absinthe
MARTINI
Hendricks Neptunia, Old Tom Gin, Brovo Witty, Orange Bitters
NEGRONI
Castle & Key Kentucky Gins, Glendalough Wild Foraged, Campari, Brovo Aperitivo, Gran Classico, Carpano Antica
MANHATTAN
Wild Turkey 101, Evan Williams Bonded, Carpano Antica, House Cherry-Kombu Bitters, Lemon Twist
BOULEVARDIER
Bardstown Fusion, Brovo Aperitivo, Campari, Carpano Antica
WHISKEY SOUR
Maker’s Mark, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon Oil
DAIQUIRI
Select Blend of R(h)ums, Lime, Sugar
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
SAVORY CRUST EMPANADAS [$8]
Served with blackberry hoisin ginger sauce.
Spinach Feta
(chopped spinach, parmesan & feta cheese, diced onions, and a dash of nutmeg)