Summer 2010 Catalog
About the Company
We traveled the world to visit places we'd dreamt about and connect with family we'd never met. Along the way our journeys took us to enchanting, unmarked establishments dug into the sides of old decrepit buildings or hollowed out in basements. No signs, no neon lights, no velvet ropes. The food and drink there was wonderful, perfectly portioned, and the hospitality so welcoming.
Such is the tradition of a speakeasy. On January 16th, 1920 the 18th Amendment was enacted, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transport, and possession of alcohol in the United States. The law merely moved the regular business of alcohol consumption underground, and we became a nation of closeted drinkers.
Until the amendment was repealed in 1933, illegal bars masqueraded as toy stores or dress shops in apartments and abandoned storefronts. Misleading entrances were the norm, and patrons often had to know the password or have a membership card to get in. At the very least they had to summon the courage to ring the bell at an unmarked door.
Are we a speakeasy? We have a license to sell liquor, are not in the habit of hosting mob bosses (although they are welcome), and do not make our gin in a bathtub. We do combine fresh ingredients, exotic recipes and a reserved atmosphere to create an experience reminiscent of Prohibition era nightlife, which is surprisingly relevant to our lives today.
Hidden in plain sight, Knee High Stocking Company is a speakeasy for the Great Recession. Inspired by cocktail culture and culinary techniques from our great-grandfather’s generation, we hope you enjoy our take on a classic American institution.
-- Jack & Michelle
In Season
For Summer 2010
Port Au Patois, starts with spiced and dark rum, OJ, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters, with a float of Metaxa on the rocks.
My Absconded French Girlfriend who hid secretly within black raspberry liqueur and naughty absinthe, naturally was enticed with what every French girl wants, bubbles!
The holy St. Rita, a divine transubstantiation of Sauza Plata Hornitos, St. Germain, lime juice and Cointreau. Amen.
Get caught in a Mudslide! A nouveau classic with vodka, Bailey’s, and Kahlua shaken ice cold and served on the rocks. Crazy Delicious.
Our Grape-beri Knee High with Stolichnaya Raspberry, Chambord, lemon juice and soda make this a house summer favorite.
The Ramos Gin Fizz with Tanqueray gin, simple syrup, orange flower water, citrus, cream, and egg white frothed with passion and soda topped.
Get your tastebuds racing with the Preakness. Elijah Craig 18 year-old bourbon, Carpano Antiqua ver-mouth, Benedictine, and bitters.
On The Fly made with Dry Fly Gin, St. Germain, and lemon juice with a float of Calvados.
We present our version of the Singapore Sling. Gin, pineapple, Benedictine, Cointreau, Cherry Heering, lime juice, and bitters. Try this delicious summer classic.
Popular with cocktail-starved Americans in the 1930s, The Chrysanthemum Cocktail balances Benedictine, dry vermouth, and a healthy splash of Pacifique Absinthe.
Once in a Blue Moon you may find something new, like this shaken Voyager gin, Crème De Violette, and lemon Juice classic, served up.
Looking for something to cool you down this summer? Try the St. Germain Cocktail, a mix of the elderflower with Champagne and soda water. Easy breezy.
The Lima Rosa perfectly blends Cazadores, lemon juice, agave nectar, Cherry Heering, and orange marmalade. Shaken and strained with a twist of lime.
Take flight with the Aviation. Plymouth gin, Creme de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice.
It’s so hot! A Tequila Three-Way is a sweet love triangle with Cazadores, pomegranate liqueur, Tuaca, lime juice, and agave.
Stock Sauces
The Knee High Gin & Ginger is tasteful and smooth with Seagram’s Gin & Candied Ginger, Bitters & soda on the rocks. Whiskey is also quite yummy.
The P&P provides Pimm’s & Pama Pomegranate pleasing people’s palates perfectly.
The St. James refreshes with Jameson, St. Germain, lemonade and soda with mint.
Get twisted with a Bent Beri Knee High, a decidedly different Stolichnaya Raspberry, Chambord and absinthe concoction.
Try a tingling French Kiss made from Lillet Blanc, Chambord, Champagne & orange zest.
The Tulip is perfume to the nose and tantalizing to the lips. Calvados, sweet vermouth, apricot liqueur, lemon, and orange bitters.
Jasmine, Bombay Dry gin, Cointreau and lemon with a dash Campari.
For those who like the taste of adventure, ride the sweet salty & spicy Pimento with brandy, St. Germain, olive juice, lemon, and 1 to 4 dashes of Tabasco.
A Bourbon Cooler is insanely refreshing, made smartly with Evan Williams, Amaretto, orange and cranberry juice.
After the last word all that remains is The Last Breath. Time stops inside equal parts Evan Williams, Luxardo Maraschino, Green Chartreuse, and lime juice.
Join the Bourbon Dynasty in this easy drinking Evan Williams, Lillet Blanc, Creme de Cassis and bitters classic, over ice.
Get stuck in a Bramble of Bombay gin, lime juice, and simple syrup over crushed ice with a drizzle of Rothman & Winter blackberry liqueur floated jauntily on top.
The perennial pick-me-up, a Pimm’s Cup, is Pimm’s & ginger Ale muddled with cucumber on the rocks.
Try a little Gunpowder & Smoke, made from Gin, Gunpowder Liqueur, Lemon, Egg White, and topped with a mist of Scotch burnt by a flame. Kapow!
A satisfying digestif, the Grasshopper has Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe, and heavy cream. Shaken hard and cold until it tastes like an adult mint chocolate milkshake.
From the Book
The Jack Rose, named for the gambler who ratted out his police officer conspirator, has Lairds Apple Brandy, grenadine, and lime juice. Shaken fast & furious and served up or on the rocks.
Our Hemingway Daiquiri is served just like Papa ordered it, Bacardi, maraschino, simple syrup, grapefruit and lime juice on the rocks.
From The Big Easy, the Sazerac muddles a sugar cube with Peychaud’s bitters, Sazerac rye, a delicate absinthe rinse, and a rim cleansed with fresh lemon zest.
The Cat’s Meow is Maker’s Mark, Dubonnet & Cointreau, shaken ice cold and served up with a twist. Curious?
From post-WWI, The Hennessy Sidecar, made in the French school with Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice with a sugar rim.
Take a flight with a Test Pilot on dark & light rum, lime juice, Falernum, a bit of Cointreau and a touch of absinthe built in a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
The Moscow Mule kicked off the new “clear liquor” craze of the 1950s with Vodka, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer.
The Bobby Burns, a cocktail from the golden age of adult beverages, with Famous Grouse Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, dashes of Drambuie & bitters.
Looking to get the olive out of his martini without getting wet, Jay Sindler patented a small stick with a pointed end in 1935. The namesake cocktail, The Gin Swizzle, is made of Dry Fly gin, lime juice, and a dash of bitters, served up.
From Manhattan’s infamous prohibition club The Stork comes this fruity Plymouth gin, Orange Curacao, OJ, lime juice, and bitters classic.
The Widows Kiss tantalizes with Calvados, Green Chartreuse, Benedictine and bitters, stirred.
Our Perfect Manhattan, with a healthy bite and a satisfying finish, has equal parts sweet and dry vermouth, Elijah Craig bourbon whiskey, with orange bitters and a twist.
Goslings rum and ginger beer make a Dark & Stormy, a surprisingly refreshing taste of the tropics.
In traditional Roman mythology, Ambrosia was the sweet nectar of the gods. Ours is brandy, triple sec, topped with Champagne.
Beer
Belhaven Scottish Ale has a bready malts feel, some good toastiness, and a slight nutty character with a moderate amount of carbonation. 14.9oz
Kapuziner Wheat Beer (Weißbier) is tangy, fruity, with a typical highly fermented note. Naturally cloudy with solid malt body and a delightful tropical fruitiness. 16.9oz
Bitburger from Germany with light malts, floral hops, apple and a nose of pear. 16.9oz
Stone IPA contains aromas of citrus, grass, pine, and hops with an up front taste that is smooth and enjoyable. 12oz
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout light and creamy roasted chocolate malt with a hint of coffee. 14.9oz
Wine
Terre Delgi Osci Pinot Grigio, a traditional Italian with great color, hint of citrus.
Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, fresh and dry with intense aromas of grapefruit, lemon, & green apple.
Cycles Gladiator Cabernet from the central coast of California, tasty dark berry fruit with hints of mocha & dark chocolate.
Tilia Malbec-Syrah from Argentina, juicy black cherry fruit, a touch of chocolate & sweet.
Leyda Pinot Noir from Chile, notes of red cherries & soft spice.
Bubbles
Freixenet Carta Navada Brut
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
From the Kitchen
Open until 11pm
Spiced Nuts roasted in-house are honey sweet, salty, smoky, and spicy.*
House Marinated Olives bathed for days in garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.*
Knee High Small Fry, a pile of pillowed fried potatoes tossed in spices and served with Coriander ketchup and garlic aioli.*
Lumpia, a six-pack of crispy deep-fried pork filled rolls. Served with a spicy sweet sauce.
Soft Pretzel comes courtesy of Morning Star Bakery with Rarebit, a tangy cheese and beer dip.*
Flaming Goat, sizzling goat cheese dip set ablaze table side with a touch of brandy, bread and sliced apples.*
Roast Cauliflower with anchovy butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Asparagus Caesar Salad, blanched asparagus topped with house-made dressing and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
Chicago “style” Dog with a beef frank, house made celery relish, Mama Lil’s hot peppers, mustard, and cucumber.
Mac & 4 Cheese chef’s choice cheeses in a homemade béchamel sauce with a tantalizing spicy finish.*
Broccoli & Mash, garlic and leek mashed potatoes topped with steamed broccoli & smoked cheddar.
Chicken Pot Pie, house-made from whole chickens and baked to order, takes about 20 minutes.
Lamb Mini-Burgers, fresh ground lamb topped with smoked cheddar and house-made mango chutney.
We proudly press Seven Roasters Coffee.*
Desserts by A La Mode Pies, made in our kitchen and topped with ice cream.
* Served until 1am
House Rules
For the peace of mind of all guests
Kindly Speak-Easy unless the Bartender says it is ok
Keep your seat and no standing at the bar
When the Bartender says you’ve had enough - You Have
We don’t have Jägermeister, nor any drink that contains
the phrase “upside down”, and nothing with Red Bull
Don’t bring anyone here you wouldn’t take to
Grandma’s for Sunday dinner
Please take phone calls outside
No flash photography
Our drinks can be labor intensive,
your patience is appreciated
As this is a small bar and we have to make rent, we
may ask for your table after you’ve finished
Please exit briskly and quietly
Find Us
Reservations (up to 10)
206-979-7049 by text message only
Seating held for 15 minutes, you will need to retext a reservation if you're running late.
Hostess starts confirming reservations at 5pm on a first come basis
Seating is always subject to availability
Large Parties (more than 10)
reservations@kneehighstocking.com
Advanced reservations required
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Address
1356 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Press Inquiries
owners@kneehighstocking.com
Open 7 days a week from 6pm to close