Oskar

WELCOME TO OSKAR!

OsKar is a whiskey-focused cocktail bar located right off Main Street in Evanston. Our seasonally rotating menus feature both original libations and modern twists on classic drinks. We’re committed to the craft and artistry of cocktails and hope that you enjoy your experience with us.

LOCATION & HOURS

844 Custer Avenue
Evanston IL

Tuesday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Thursday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Friday 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Saturday 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Sunday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Happy hour specials are available from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm every day, and all night on Sunday.

SPRING 2025 MENU

We have a constantly rotating list of over 150 whiskeys for you to choose from, for pours or in cocktails.

A reserve list is available upon request.

LIBATIONS

Our original signature whiskey cocktails.

$16

The OsKar

Old Forester 1897, Absinthe, Orgeat, Lemon, Nutmeg

$16

$13

Hot Basil Shrub

Mellow Corn, Basil, Mango & Habañero Shrub, Peychaud’s

$13

$15

35mm

Green River Rye, Parfait Amour, Massaya Arak, Sparkling Wine, Sugar, Lavender & Bolivar bitters

$15

$16

Jiffy Fix

San-In Blended Japanese Whisky, Brandy, Yuzu, Orange, Demerara

$16

$14

The Low Bar

JP Wiser's 10, Grapefruit, Treacle, Grapefruit Bitters

$14

$18

The Lake District

Compass Box Artist Blend Scotch, Bénédictine, Bonal, Vetiver Tincture, Mint

$18

$16

It's Good For Me?

Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Rye, Charanda, Celery Ginger Juice, Lemon, Mesquite & Tajín

$16

$14

She Just Showed Up

Elijah Craig Rye, Falernum, Lime, Fassionola, Allspice Bitters

$14

$16

Sweet Tea Sling

Four Roses Small Batch, Brandy, Gran Gala, Batavia Arrack, Peppercorn, Lemon

$16

$15

New Romance Sp.

Uncle Nearest 1884, Apple Jack, Lime Cordial, Lime, Grenadine

$15

$14

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit

J Henry & Sons Bourbon, Batavia Arrack, Cinnamon, Lacto-Fermented Peri Peri Carrots

$14

$13

Greenhouse Glass

Penelope Bourbon, Maraschino Liqueur, Mint-Infused Dolin Blanc, Chartreuse Vegetal

$13

$15

Clarified Tennessee Grog

George Dickel 8 Year, Lemon, Lime, Pineapple, Passionfruit Cordial, Coconut Milk

$15

HIGHBALL

Whiskey elevated with carbonation.

$12

O'Henry Highball

Ezra Brooks Bourbon, Bénédictine, Ginger, Lemon Bitters

$12

OLD FASHIONEDS

Whiskey, sugar, and bitters.

$16

Cucumber Old Fashioned

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine, Honey, Cucumber Rounds, Lemon Peel, Lemon Bitters

$16

$15

The Old Stone Gate

Ezra Brooks 99, Cardamom & Apple Cider Reduction, Boker's Bitters

$15

MANHATTANS

Whiskey mixed with aromatized wines.

$16

C'est Bon Jus

Few Bonded Rye, Brandy, Pear Liqueur, China China Amer, JT Decanter Bitters

$16

$15

Carol From HR

Lot 40 Rye, Punt e Mes, Lemongrass-Infused Linie Aquavit, Blackstrap Bitters

$15

SOURS

Whiskey shaken with citrus and sugar.

$14

Heathcliff Sour

Powers Irish Rye, Italicus, Lemon, Lavender, Honey, Aquafaba

$14

$15

Stained Glass Sour

Baby Jane Bourbon, Cognac, Crème de Violette, Lemon, Sugar, Aquafaba, JM Bitters #2

$15

TINIS

Our twists and turns on the classic martini.

$13

Way Way Back

Hyper Classic Martini: Blended Gins and Vermouths with Cucumber & Chartreuse Vegetal

$13

Make No Nevermind

An 80’s Format Martini: Blueberry-Infused Rhum Agricole & Plum Wine, Light and Lovely

$13

Temple Steps

Our Vesper: A Blend of Gin and Shochu with notes of Chamomile, Quinine & Lemon

$13

DEVIATIONS

Our original signature non-whiskey cocktails.

$14

Strega Daisy

Letherbee Gin, Italicus, Strega, Lemon

$14

House Negroni

Glendalough Gin, Cocchi Torino Vermouth, Campari, BroVo Aperitivo

$14

$15

Saturn

Ransom Old Tom Gin, Charanda, Orgeat, Falernum, Passionfruit Cordial

$15

Smō Coco

Mezcal Unión, Diamond Demerara Rum, Coconut Cream, Lime, Mesquite

$15

Oskar's Pimm's Cup

Pimm’s #1, Plymouth Gin, Fassionola, Ginger, Cucumber

$15

$16

Breakfast Mai Tai

Diamond Demerara Rum, Appleton 8, Banana Liqueur, Mezcal Unión, Orgeat, Cinnamon, Lime

$16

$15

Run Ya Mouth

Blackwell Rum, Goza Reposado, Falernum, Demerara, Lime, JM Bitters #1

$15

$13

Carolina Picnic Shrub

La Favorite Rhum Agricole 2 Year, Cheerwine, Fresno Chili & Sage Shrub, Lemon Bitters

$13

LOW ABV

Less alcohol, no less delicious.

$13

Bamboo

Hakutsuru Plum Wine, broVo Pretty Vermouth, Angostura & Orange Bitters

$13

Cynar Sour

Cynar, Lemon, Maraschino Liqueur, Sugar, Aquafaba

$13

Sloe Gin Fizz

Hayman’s Sloe Gin, Lemon, Lime, Honey, Aquafaba

$13

$12

A Light Touch

Dolin Dry Vermouth, Bonal, Ginger, Lime

$12

Marianito de Oro

broVo Pretty Vermouth, Letherbee Gin, Chartreuse Vegetal

$12

NO ABV

Our signature alcohol-free cocktails.

Mango Habañero

Basil, Mango & Habañero Shrub, Grapefruit, Soda

Peppercorn Spritz

Peppercorn, Lime, Lemon, Soda

$10

Pink & Tall

Grenadine, Coconut Cream, Lime, Tonic

$10

$13

Stay Sexy

DHŌS NA Orange Liqueur, Pineapple, Orgeat, Lemon

$13

Cheer Up

Cheerwine, Fresno Chili & Sage Shrub, Soda

$12

Lime & Mint Smash

Fresh Mint Leaves, Seedlip NA Gin, Lime, Sugar

$12

House Tepache

BEERS AND CIDERS

A selection of fermented hops, barley, and ciders.

PipeWorks Pilsener

Sketchbook Coastal IPA

$14

Revolution Barrel-Aged Ryewine

$14

Hamms Lager

Right Bee Dry Cider

WINE

A selection of fermented fruit.

$14

Pine Ridge White Blend

$14

EZY TGR Pinot Noir

$14

$11

St. Vincent Sparkling White

$11

Sophia Sparkling Rosé

$11

CONTACT

Please feel free to contact us using the following form. We are always happy to receive feedback and answer questions.

Our space can also be reserved for private events.

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