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