Spring into Cocktails

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Spring is here and the patios are perfect for lunch or dinner. Pretend you are in Venice and order an Aperol Spritz, one of Italy’s and M’tucci’s favorite aperitifs. It’s also the perfect season for a Shrub cocktail.

When M’tucci’s VP/Partner Austin Leard created our Shrub flavors in 2014 and used them in unique cocktails, our bartenders were inspired to create new flavors and new combinations, a creativity that has always been encouraged.

The evidence of that creativity is featured every weekend, when all M’tucci’s restaurants offer a unique “Weekend Cocktail” special. Created by the managers or the bartenders, everyone is given free rein to make something that we think you will like to drink.

You vote with your taste buds, since a popular Weekend Cocktail will often find a permanent place on the cocktail menu. Here are a few from the past.

Soon after M’tucci’s Moderno opened, Austin was helping out behind the bar one night and two women asked him to create something for them with bourbon. He made a drink with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cassis Noir, Fresh Lemon Juice and Rhubarb bitters and called it “Bourbon & Berries”. It has been on the menu at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five since we opened and it is the most popular cocktail at that location. Also, it is my wife’s favorite cocktail. Recently, she loves ordering the Inner Flame, made with Sombra Mescal, St. Germaine, Ginger Liquid Alchemist, House Made Honey Syrup and Fresh Lemon Juice.

Of course, Italian cocktails have always been at the center of our cocktail program. You can be sure we will serve the best Negroni, Negroni Sabagliato (always with Prosecco) and Aperol Spritz. With a growing selection of Amari, the bittersweet Italian liqueurs are being used in more of our cocktails.

The logical evolution of M’tucci’s cocktail culture was the birth of Teddy Roe’s Bar. With two of Albuquerque’s most creative bartenders, Jessica O’Brien and Arcy Law, at the helm, their list of classic cocktails and new creative cocktails make for an unforgettable evening. After a recent trip to Peru, there are two cocktails on the menu made with Peru’s national spirit, Pisco. The Chicha Chica is made with Caravedo Torotonel Pisco and Peruvian Blue Corn (and other ingredients), while the Afternoon Delight is made with Caravedo Mosto verde Pisco and Slow Burn Coffee Infused Campari (and more).

Here is what you’ll find at M’tucci’s this weekend. The details for each are listed below in the Weekend Specials.

Raising Money for Animal Humane New Mexico

at M’tucci’s Bar Roma

10% of all Sales Will be Donated

Dogs will be available for Adoption!!

Sunday, April 21, 10:30 - 4:00

Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Ravioli - 5 Cheese Filling - Smoked Garlic Suasage, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Cajun Cream Sauce, Pecorino, Parsley $25

14 oz. New York Strip - Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $36

Pan-Seared Swordfish - Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $33

Braised Flank Steak - in a Bell Pepper, Red Onions, Manzanilla Olives and Lemon Broth, Creamy Kale Risotto, Savory Sauce $27

Weekend Cocktail

Vino Tinto - Caravedo Pisco, Rosso Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice


M’tucci’s Moderno

24 oz. Porterhouse - Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Italian Salsa Verde $43

Pan-Seared Yellowtail - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Roasted Artichoke, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $33

Pan-Seared Porcini Gnocchi - Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Porcini, Black Pepper Cream Sauce, Lemon Walnut Gremolata $23

Weekend Cocktail

Savanna’s Bananas - Howler Head Bourbon, Campari, Paul Masson Brandy, Angostura Amaro, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Bacon Wrapped Quail - 2 Quail with Orange and Balsamic Glaze, Polenta, Pecorino Brodo, Garlic Sautéed Aarugula, Roasted Citrus and Garlic Italian Olives $23

Pan-Seared Yellowtail - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Braised Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $33

8 oz. Picaña - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Charred Broccolini, Creamy Horseradish Remoulade $33

Weekend Cocktail

Ensueño - Teremana Blanco Tequila, Naranja Tripe Sec, Muddled Blackberries, Fresh Lemon Juice, Liquid Alchemist Coconut

M’tucci’s Bar Roma

10 oz. Grilled Sackett Farms Pork Chop - Eggplant Tomato Ragù, Capers, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Micro Greens $25

Pan-Seared Bronzino - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Braised Arugula with Garlic, Seared Stem-on Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $33

Weekend Cocktail

Sunset in Tennessee - Jack Daniels, Aperol, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orgeat, Simple Syrup

Live Music for April

M’tucci’s Bar Roma - 6:30pm Wednesday & Noon Sunday    

4/21 RJ Perez 

4/24 Shane Wallin

4/28 Chris Dracup

M’tucci’s Moderno - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday  

4/19 Shane Wallin

4/25 Lani Nash

4/26 RJ Perez 

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday     

4/19 Chris Dracup

4/25 Johnny Lloyd 

4/26 Gilbert Uribe 

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!