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A bar is a place where you enjoy the world’s best drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. It has collected the finest in uniquely Dutch spirits available today and made them the backbone of its cocktail menu. This selection is enriched with the best drinks from around the world.

You will find our signature cocktails nowhere else. Each is inspired by the city of Amsterdam and one of its eight characteristic boroughs. From each of the districts a specific area is chosen as inspiration for the cocktails. But A bar has also many other delights for you to savour, such as exquisite wines or local beers that can be perfectly paired with delicious the delicious seasonal food to share.

#MONTHLY COCKTAIL €12,5

#Amstel Sheets

Hennessy VS, Don Q aged rum, lime juice, elder flower syrup

Our rendition of the classic ‘’between the sheets’ cocktail’. Don’t let the name fool
you, a potent cocktail where the elder flower flavours add a nice complexity to this evening sipper.

A bar Classic cocktails

#A-Bar martini

€16

Ketel One Vodka or Dutch Courage Gin, A bar private label Vermouth
Enjoy the Amstel Martini with your choice of Ketel One Vodka or Dutch
Courage Gin. This classic Martini is served with A bar private label Vermouth, 2014 vintage Vermouth from the Saar Valley in Germany. This Vermouth has been made exclusively from Riesling grapes with a special selection of local flowers and herbs. We recommend that you drink this cocktail stirred in a Martini glass but our bar staff will gladly serve it any way you like.

#Dutch Manhattan

€18

Millstone Rye, Willems Wermoed, Cherry liquor, homemade bitters
The Manhattan is one of the most well-known cocktails. Classicly its made with American Rye whisky, sweet Vermouth and Angostura bitters. The Dutch Manhattan is made with Dutch Zuidam Rye Whisky, Willems Wermouth Amsterdam produced Vermouth and is enhanced with cherry liquor and our homemade bitters.

#Amstel Punch

€17

Flying Dutchmen Rum, Italicus bergamot liquor, lime juice, vanilla syrup, fresh fruit
Our rendition of a classic drink originated in India somewhere in the 18th century. Its name derives from the Hindi word ‘’panch’’ meaning ‘’five’’ referring to the amount of ingredients used in the classic cocktail. These most commonly are: alcohol, water, tea, lemon and sugar. This is a fresh, modern adaptation to the classic.

#A-Bar martini

€16

Ketel One Vodka or Dutch Courage Gin, A bar private label Vermouth

#Dutch Manhattan

€18

Millstone Rye, Willems Wermoed, Cherry liquor, homemade bitters

#Amstel Punch

€17

Flying Dutchmen Rum, Italicus bergamot liquor, lime juice, vanilla syrup, fresh fruit

Signature Cocktails

#De Wallen

€14

Willems Wermoed, Hendricks gin, vanilla syrup, rose, Becherovka
One of the oldest parts of Amsterdam built in the 13th century. Known for its red lights and its prostitution. People travel from all over the world to visit this part of Amsterdam. This cocktail embodies the atmosphere in the Red Light District. Tempting and bittersweet.

#De Jordaan

€14

Bols Barrel Aged, grapefruit cordial, lime juice, Pimento dram liquor, De Prael Tripel
The Headbutt, originally combining pilsner with young genever, is the Netherlands most authentic combination of beverages with genever dating back to 1650. Its name derives from being fairly potent. Instead of young genever we use 18 months barrel aged genever and we swap out the pilsner for a full bodied tripel from local brewery De Prael. The Pimento dram liquor adds a lovely complexity to the drink.

#Overhoeks

€15

Union 55 spiced rum, popcorn syrup, lime juice, Fever-Tree smoky ginger ale
Situated on the North side of the IJ is the EYE Filmmuseum, one of the most iconic buildings in Amsterdam. Shaped in a modern way, the purpose of this building is to preserve the film heritage for future generations. The cocktail is a tribute to this building, preserving the classic flavours of a ‘’dark and stormy’’ and is presented in a modern way.

#De Rivierenbuurt

€15

The Stillery vodka, lime juice, vanilla syrup, pomegranate juice, chocolate bitters
In the Southern part of central Amsterdam lies ‘’The Stillery’’, a company runned by two quality-driven guys. Their dinklewheat vodka is the result of six years of experimenting and perfecting their process of fermentation and distilling. The earthy character of the vodka is balanced out by the fruit flavours in this cocktail.

Centre - #Plantagebuurt

€16

Willems Wermoed, Hendricks gin, lemon, bitters

North - #Overhoeks

€18

The Macallan Amber, Oloroso Sherry, maples syrup, mint

East - #Java eiland

€14

The Macallan Amber, Oloroso Sherry, maples syrup, mint

Southeast - #Arena Boulevard

€14

Dutch Courage gin, Bechrovka, lemon, vanilla, elderflower foam

#Professor Tulpplein 1

€17

Macallan Amber, spiced pineapple syrup
You are currently present in one of the spiritual homes of Macallan. Blessed with this honour we organize several events in collaboration with Macallan where we take pride in showcasing their products. The spiced pineapple syrup brings out all the different layers of flavours that are featured in The Macallan Amber.

#Het Overtoomse Veld

€17

Old Simon genever, Frangelico, rosemary syrup, fresh raspberries, lime juice
In the 1950’s the Overtoomse Veld was well known as an area where lots of gardening and farming companies were located. This part of Amsterdam was formerly known as the garden of Amsterdam because of the many herbs and fruits that were cultivated here. We’ve used the freshness of raspberries to balance the sweetness of the home made rosemary syrup. The Frangelico hazelnut liquor brings out the nutty flavours in the Old Simon genever.

#De Zeeheldenbuurt

€14

Homemade Spiced Flying Dutchmen Rum, Pekoe Earl Grey Tea Liquor, simple syrup, Pimento Dram Liquor, Angostura bitters
The V.O.C. known as the Dutch East India trading company was the first transnational company who traded tea and spices from the far East, all the way to Amsterdam. In this cocktail we’ve combined the two, homemade Spiced Flying Dutchmen Rum and Pekoe Earl Grey Tea Liquor.

#Betondorp

€14

A bar gin, thyme syrup, apple juice, lemon juice, Peychaud bitters
This cocktail honours one of the greatest football players of all times, Johan Cruijff. Raised in the Akkerstraat in Betondorp a stone’s throw away from the former Ajax stadium ‘’De Meer’’. We’ve used solely ingredients from the countries Johan Cruijff played in. Dutch gin, Spanish thyme and Peychaud bitters from the USA.

South - #De Pijp

€16

The Stillery vodka, A bar private label Vermouth, Lagavulin, vanilla

West - #Bos en Lommer

€14

Spiced Flying Dutchman rum, falernum, Bacardi, orgeat, lemon

Nieuw West - #Overtoomse veld

€16

Old Simon Jenever, thyme, rosemary

Westelijk haven gebied - #Westpoort

€14

Flying Dutchman Rum, Manderin Napoleon, lemon verbena, lime, egg white

Virgin Cocktails

#A bar Fizz light

€9

Lime, vanilla, mint, grapefruit, Fever-Tree soda
Traditionally the Fizz is a combination of alcohol, citrus and sparkling water. It is one of the oldest styles of cocktails. In the A-Bar Fizz light there is grapefruit and Lime for citrus taste, vanilla to subtle this cocktail with warming tones, mint as a fresh palate cleanser and the Fever-Tree soda to let it sparkle.

#Carice

€9

Apple, pear, cranberry, smoked rooibos
In this fresh, fruity cocktail apple and pear get a warming depth of flavour through cranberry and is finished with smoked rooibos. This cocktail is named after one of our regular guests.

#Virgin Paloma

€9

Grapefruit, agave syrup, cranberry, salt, lime juice, Fever-Tree soda water
The virgin cousin of the spirited grapefruit margarita. Agave syrup and cranberry bitters add depth to the grapefruit notes. The addition of salt brings up all the flavours in this drink.

#Maroccan Spice

€9

Mint, cardomon, Lemon, Fever-Tree ginger ale
Inspired on the spicy flavours from the Maroccan cuisine. This cocktail combines the flavours of cardomon, mint and lemon. The Maroccan Spice is finished with Fever-Tree ginger ale to create a spiced cocktail with a hint of freshness.

#Bali Ice Tea

€9

Bali Tea, lemon juice, cucumber
Bali is a flavoured green tea with jasmine, lychee, rose, grapefruit and peach from the world renowned Dammann Frères. The cold brew method brings out all the flavour without letting the tea to get bitter. A fresh, thirst quenching summer drink.