HOURS OF OPERATION

Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 5–10pm
Fri, Sat: 5pm–Midnight

COME ON IN!

Located in the Main/Dempster mile district of Southeast Evanston,
Oskar is on the Custer Street “Oasis”, situated behind La Principal restaurant.

844 Custer Avenue, Evanston

Since we’re only half a block from the Main Street Purple Line El stop, at the base of the steps to the Metra train station, you can sample the menu and take public transportation home.

OUR MENU

Some familiar favorites along with concoctions you won’t find anywhere else.

  • Emerald Spot
    Greenspot Irish Whiskey, Punt é Mes, Genepy, Grapefruit & Bolivar Bitters
    15

    Rob Roy
    Benromach 10 Year, Carpano Antica, Angostura & Orange Bitters
    16.5

  • Fassionola Rock n' Rolla
    Jacquin’s Rock and Rye, Laird’s Applejack, Fassinola, Yuzu, Aquafaba, Lemon & Peychauds Bitters
    13

    Shochu Sour
    San-In Japanese Whisky, Satsuma Shiranami Shochu, Lemon, Honey, Aquafaba, Lavender Bitters
    14.5

  • Miso Old Fashioned
    Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Chartreuse Vegetal, Miso, Curry Leaf Bitters
    16

    House Old Fashioned
    Old Forester 86, Demerara Syrup, Angostura & Orange Bitters
    15

  • The Oskar
    Old Forester 1897, Absinthe, Orgeat (contains nut products), Lemon
    16

    Beet it Kid
    Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Licor 43, Beet, Pandan, Bokers Bitters
    14

    Hot Basil Shrub
    Mellow Corn, Basil, Mango, Habanero Shrub
    12.5

    Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
    J. Henry & Sons Straight Bourbon, Batavia-Arrack, Cinnamon, Peri Peri Carrot
    14

    Whiskey Buck
    Yellowstone Bourbon, Lime, Housemade Ginger Beer
    13

    Amen Corner
    Green River Wheated Bourbon, Nocino Amaro, Bonanto Apertivo, Aquafaba, JP Decanter Bitters
    14.5

    Rye Tai
    JP Wiser’s 10 Year, Lime, Pineapple, Maple, Orgeat (contains nut products), Bolivar & Herbostura Bitters
    14

    La Louisiane
    Doc Swinson Rye, Absinthe, Benedictine, Dolin Rouge, Brovo Pretty Vermouth, Peychauds Bitters
    17

    Hat in Hand
    Gordon & Mcphail 10 Year, Dewars White Label, Fassionola, Hakutsuru Plum Wine
    17

    Monte Cassino
    FEW Bonded Rye, Benedictine, Strega, Lemon
    15

  • The Way Way Back
    Letherbee & Plymouth Gin, Dolin Dry & Blanc Vermouth, Chartreuse Vegetal, Cucumber
    13

    Cowboy’s Nightlife
    Garrison Brothers Whiskey, Dolin Dry, Pickle Brine, Tamarind
    12

  • Strega Daisy
    Letherbee Gin, Italicus, Strega, Lemon
    14

    House Negroni
    Red Door Gin, Cocchi Torino Vermouth, BroVo Americano Apertivo, Campari
    13

    Lavin
    El Dorado 5 Year Rum, Dominique Brandy, Dry Vermouth, Pineapple, Grenadine, Dry Curacao
    13

    Emerson Ransom
    Old Tom Gin, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon, Simple
    14

    Jalisco Swizzle
    Azteca Azul Reposado, Mezcal Union, Parfait Amour, Mint, Lime, Lemon, Bokers Bitters
    13

  • Gatecrasher IPA
    Temperance, Evanston, IL
    7

    Goldbräu Lager
    Steigl, Salzburg, Austria
    8

    Flannel Pajamas Stout
    Begyle Brewing, Chicago, IL
    9

    Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine
    Domaine Saint Vincent, Albuquerque, NM
    10

    Sauvignon Blanc
    La Vignette, Loire, France
    10

    Malbec
    Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina
    11

  • The Bamboo
    Hakutsuru Plum Wine, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Orange & Angostura Bitters
    13

    Cynar Sour
    Cynar, Lemon & Aquafaba
    12

    Porno Coke
    Benedictine & Coca Cola
    11

    Sloe Gin Fizz
    Hayman’s Sloe Gin, Lemon, Lime, Honey, Aquafaba
    13

  • Mango Habañero
    Habañero & Mango Shrub
    12

    Rosy Float
    Root Beer & Rosemary Shrub
    11

    Pink & Tall
    Pomegranate, Coconut, Lime & Tonic
    11

    Lime & Mint Smash
    Lime & Mint
    10

THE LEGEND OF OSKAR

People swear he could hog tie a cougar, bare-chested.
It is also rumored that he survived the Titanic (along with rescuing a dozen or so passengers). Others tell of how he stitched himself up after a knife fight in Siam,
and not even his own doctor could locate the scar.
His exploits span oceans and eras, but no one can agree on when he was born…or if he ever died.
One thing is certain, though—Oskar liked a few fingers of whiskey and a well told tale.
You’re invited to bring your favorite Oskar stories, we’ll provide the libations.