COCKTAILS & DRINKS

A SERVICE CHARGE OF 20% WILL BE ADDED TO ALL TAKE-OUT ORDERS AND PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE – TABS WILL ONLY BE SPLIT A MAX OF 4 WAYS. WE DO THIS TO PROVIDE SERVICE QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY. 

The Life on Mars Cocktail menu is simplified for you to enjoy. First we explore originals from Life on Mars, followed by six cocktail templates in their elemental form. We hope this helps you find the drinks you love, and keeps you coming back for more!

*All N/A spirits contain a trace amount of alcohol.

DISTINCTLY MARS

C.R.E.A.M. Punch (Unknown ABV) 15

Enigmatic – Clarified – Jungle juice

Everything, everywhere, all at once, contains nuts and tree nuts

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

Friendship Bracelet (14.68% ABV) 17

Green banana – Campy – Tutti-frutti

Ming River Baiju, Rum, Singani 63, Creme de Banane, Skinos, pineapple, lemon, strawberry basil and cucumber shrub

Veronica Bardue, Zach Seaton, Life On Mars – 2023

Save a Horse (23.08% ABV) 13

Mushroom trip – Esoteric – Ass kicker

Pisco, Horseradish Gin, Cocchi Americano, Suze

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

Staff Pick Cocktail: Pink Lady (18.42%ABV) 15

AMAB/AFAB/ACAB  – Hi, Barbie

Laird’s apple brandy, Citadelle Reserve gin, lemon, grenadine

Jacques Straub, Drinks Chicago; The Monthly Hotel Press – 1914

SPIRIT, CITRUS, SUGAR

Shaken, Not Stirred. Sour. These are your shaken, not stirred, crisp and refreshing drinks. Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Whiskey Sours, and the French 75 all land here.

The Opener (15.31% ABV) 15

Bombastic – Best seller – Flowerbomb

Green Tea infused Wheatley Vodka, elderflower, lemon, soda 

Missy Cross, Life on Mars – 2019

Clover Club (11.14% ABV) 14

Fresh – Preppy – Legally Blonde

Hendrick’s Gin, La Quintinye Dry Vermouth, raspberry, lemon, foam

J.A. Grohusko, Jack’s Manual – 1908

Boujee Whiskey Sour (19.24% ABV) 21

Maverick – Nostalgic – Daddy energy

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, lemon, demerara, foam

Anonymous, Fancy Drinks: How they are Mixed; The Bishop & Babcock Company – 1902

Pathfinder Spritz (0.03% ABV) 14

Third eye – Its own league – Hemp

Pathfinder Non-Alcoholic Amaro, grapefruit, soda 

Kraig Rovensky, Life on Mars – 2019

 

SPIRIT, LIQUEUR, CITRUS

Complex Sours. These are the complex sours. The Sidecar, the Margarita, the Last Word, and yes, the Long Island Iced Tea. Add liqueurs for a greater depth of flavor and complexity. With just the right balance, these drinks sing.

Big In Japan (12.15% ABV) 15

Youthful – Big crush – Wave pool

Corazón Blanco Tequila, Midori, sage, grapefruit, lime, Tajin 

Colleen Kavanaugh, Life on Mars – 2019

Pegu Club (19.34% ABV) 14

The Rizz – Alarm clock – Tang

Fords Gin, Clement Creole, lime, bitters

Harry McElhone, Harry’s ABC of Mixing cocktails – 1922

For Peats Sake (15.75% ABV) 21

Hermetic – Vernal – Peated

Celery, Ardbeg 10, Brucato Chapparal, maraschino, absinthe

Jim Meehan & Jeff Bell, PDT NYC – 201

Birds of Paradise (0.03% ABV) 15

Sun-kissed – Easy – Equatorial

Caleno, Giffard Aperitif, pineapple shrub 

Brendan Newcomb, Life on Mars – 2022

SPIRIT, SUGAR, BITTERS

The First Cocktails. The way in which we first made alcohol more palatable. These drinks are spirit-forward, tend to be strong, and are perfectly balanced. These are for those looking for strong flavors and bold characteristics.

Dark Entries (25.81% ABV) 16

Brooding – Noir-fest – New Fashioned

Maker’s Mark, Sazerac Rye, Crowberry, Sfumato, Allspice, Bitters

Alyssa Fecarotta, Life on Mars – 2022

Tip Top (17.53% ABV) 13

Vermouthy – Bittersweet – Flavor arc

Dolin Dry, La Quintinye Dry, Benedictine, aromatic bitters 

Albert S. Crockett, Old Waldorf Bar Days – 1935

Sazerac (31.62% ABV) 24

Simple – NOLA – Liquid sunset

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Willet Rye, Demerara, Peychauds 

Jerry Thomas, Bartenders Guide & Bon Vivants Companion – 1862

Big Iron (0.5% ABV) 13

Smokeshow – Metallic lemon – Lasting

Pathfinder, Giffard Aperitivo, black ginger, lemon, lapsang

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

SPIRIT, EFFERVESCENT

Highballs. The most simple drinks on paper, but full of nuance. These are the easy drinkers, the poolside crushers that hold everything from your Brunch staple- The Bloody Mary, to your favorite post-work summer treat – the Gin & Tonic.

Golden Years (16.57% ABV) 17

Cottage-core – Solar panels – Pressed flowers

St. George Baller Single Malt, Accompani Marigold, soda 

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

Shochu Highball (14% ABV) 16

Grassy – Hydrating – Seattle

Mizu Lemongrass Shochu, soda

Post-war Japan

Japanese Whiskey Highball (16% ABV) 26

Teak – Stone fruit – Mid Century Modern

Mars Iwai Tradition, Plum wine, soda

Post-war Japan

Blueberry Hill (0.03% ABV) 14

Playful – Mouthy – Jewels

Wilderton Lustre, Wilderton Bittersweet Aperitivo, blueberry shrub, soda 

Annie Arrasmith, Life On Mars – 2022

SPIRIT, RICH, AROMATICS

Dessert in a Glass. Rich & creamy, these drinks are desserts in a glass. Everything from Eggnog, to Piña Colada. Here at Life On Mars, they are always vegan, and always delicious.

Sorry You’re Not a Winner (18.33% ABV) 16

London Fog – Quaint – High and tight

Boomsma Genever, Earl Grey infused Navy Strength Gin, demerara, coconut cream, aquafaba, lemon, soda 

Kristian Dunn, Life On Mars – 2023

Swimming Pool (15.07% ABV) 16

Loco – Blue – Vacay

Katla Vodka, Trois Rivieres, coconut, pineapple, lime 

Some Guy, (Redacted) American Bar – 1979

Espresso Martini (19.88% ABV) 15

Pillowy – Girl dinner – A little herbal

Stoli Vodka, Mr.Black, Averna, demerara

Dick Bradsell, Soho Brasserie, London – 1980’s

Something Bout a Boat (0.5% ABV) 13

Relaxed fit – Spring break – Mid-life crisis

Abstinence Cape Citrus, Coconut, Pineapple, Lime

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

SPIRIT, AROMATIZED WINE, BITTERS

Stirred & Famous. Some of the most well-known stirred cocktails fit here: The Martini, the Manhattan, and the Negroni. The balance between spirits, aromatized wines, and sometimes bitters keeps us on the strong side but is welcoming and playful.

She Wants Revenge (22.1% ABV) 15

Dominating – Red – Voracious

Banhez Mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, Nardini Red Bitter, Chareau, Hopped Grapefruit bitters 

Alicia Hynes, Life on Mars – 2020

Tipperary (23.23% ABV) 13

Crisp bills –  Chest hair – Pastoral

Slane Irish Whiskey, Cap Corse Rouge, Boomsma Cloosterbitter 

Hugo R. Ensslin, Recipes for Mixed Drinks – 1917

Atlantic Flyer (21.15% ABV) 21

Villain era – Orchard porn – Poison apple

Cobra Fire Aged Brandy, Fumus Pumila, Capertif, La Quintinye Rouge, Port

de Fleury, 1700 Cocktails for the Man Behind The Bar – 1934

Surfin’ Bird (0.5 ABV%) 16

Hawaiian Punch – Uplifting – Red Alert

3 Spirit Livener, NLL Aegean Sky, cranberry shrub, grapefruit essence

Veronica Bardue, Life on Mars – 2023

ON DRAFT – 14oz Pours

Here Today Rotating Tap  8

Stoup Rotating Tap  7

Rainier (4.6%)  Seattle, WA 5

Scuttlebutt KEXP Transistor IPA (5.6%) Seattle, WA 7

Rueben’s Porter (5.9%) Ballard, WA 8

Holy Mountain Wit (4.8%) Seattle, WA 7

Stiegl Radler (2.5%) Salzburg, Austria 6

Schilling Cider (8.5%) Seattle, WA 7

 

BOTTLES AND CANS

Matchless Brewing Rotating Light Beer  5

4Good Hard Seltzer (5% ABV) 6

Sprezza Bianco Spritz (5.2% ABV) 7

Ghostfish Brewing-Vanishing Point pale Ale (GF) (5.3% ABV) 7

Yonder Cider- Palisades: Blackberry Sage Cider (6.5% ABV) 8

Athletic Brewing Co Golden Ale (0.5% ABV) 6

Ask your server what else we have in cans, we are always bringing in one-off specials!

BOILERMAKER

I’m Amazed 15

A Sprezza Bianca Spritz, and a pour of any Amaro of your choosing; A nice dry and bitter can, paired with a nice bitter dram.

Death Diviner 14

Can of Matchless Lager, and a mystery shot from the bar; Always mysterious, do you trust us?

Clare, Have You Had Your Fruits? 15

A can of 4 Good Hard Seltzer, and a shot of Stoli Blueberry; it’s important to get your fruits.

Mindful Boilermaker (0.5 ABV) 12

Athletic Brewing N/A Golden Ale, and a shot of Pathfinder Non-Alcoholic Amaro; A dive bar dream, without the dive bar haze.

 

WINE

5oz 10/ 8oz 15

This ain’t no “opened the bottle four days ago” selection. We feature the best wine on tap from around the region.

RED BLEND Cabernet Blend 2018, Sleight of Hand, WA

PINOT GRIS Coehlo 2020, Willamette Valley, OR

Rosé 2022 Mourvedre and Grenache blend, Kind Stranger Wines, Yakima Valley, WA

SPARKLING CAVA (5oz only)

WINE BY THE BOTTLE

Landmass Heavy Glow Sparkling Rosé $40

2022 34% Pinot Noir in stainless steel, 48% Chardonnay & 18% Pinot Gris in neutral French oak, Columbia River Gorge, OR

Two Vintners Waiting List Syrah $70

2020, Yakima Valley, WA

NON ALCOHOLIC

Ghia Non Alcoholic Aperitif Rotating Flavors  7 
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water 6
Beneficial Brewing Co Kombucha 5
Q Ginger Beer 5
Minor Figures Oat Milk Latte 5
Aurora Pomelo Sage Sparkling Hops Beverage 6
Wildwonder Strawberry Passion Pre+Probiotic Sparkling Beverage 7