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

March Special: 14h54 (22.83% ABV) 15

$1 per drink goes to Jessica’s Surgery Fund: gofund.me/5d8d75e4 | Venmo: @moveslikewater 

Coffee liqueur, Aged Gin, Vermouth di Torino, Apple Amaro

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2024

March Special: Touch Grass (22.27% ABV) 15

$1 per drink goes to Jessica’s Surgery Fund: gofund.me/5d8d75e4 | Venmo: @moveslikewater

Reposado Tequila, Aveze, Genepy, Dry Vermouth, Chia

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2024

C.R.E.A.M. Punch (Unknown ABV) 17

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

Tutti-frutti – Campy – Green banana

Ming River Baiju, Kiyomi rum, Singani 63, Creme de Banane, Skinos, pineapple, lemon, cucumber strawberry shrub

Veronica Bardue, Zach Seaton, Life On Mars – 2023

Save a Horse (23.08% ABV) 15

Mushroom trip – Esoteric – Ass kicker

Pisco, Horseradish Gin, Cocchi Americano, Suze

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

Staff Pick Cocktail: Appletini! (13.02% ABV) 16

Spooky – Crispy – Dayglow

The Community Spirit vodka, UV Green Apple, house clarified apple juice, Chai demerara

Adam Karston, Lola’s – 1996

 

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) 18

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) 15

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, Peychaud’s bitters, Angostura 

Jerry Thomas, Bartenders Guide & Bon Vivants Companion – 1862

 

Big Iron (0.5% ABV) 15

Smokeshow – Metallic lemon – Lasting

Pathfinder, Giffard Aperitivo, black ginger, lemon, lapsang tea

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.

I Never Loved You (22.74% ABV) 18

Concho belt – Scorched Ice – Improved

Ojo de tigre mezcal, Altos anejo, apple liqueur, Cap Corse blanc, Becherovka

Kristian Dunn, Life on Mars – 2023

Tipperary (23.23% ABV) 15

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

 Orchard porn – Villain era – Poison apple

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

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

NApalm Death (0.03% ABV) 18

Wet – Dry – Sharp

Aplos Arise, Roots Divino Blanc, NLL Midnight Sun, NLL Aegean Sea

Veronica Bardue, Life on Mars – 2023

SPIRIT, CITRUS, SUGAR

Shaken, Not Stirred. Sours. Crisp and refreshing drinks. Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Whiskey Sours, and the French 75 all land here.

 
The Opener (15.31% ABV) 16

Bombastic – Best seller – Flowerbomb

Green Tea infused Wheatley Vodka, elderflower, lemon, soda 

Missy Cross, Life on Mars – 2019

 

Clover Club (11.14% ABV) 17

Fresh – Preppy – Legally Blonde

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

J.A. Grohusko, Jack’s Manual – 1908

Caipirinha Luxo (36.2% ABV) 22

Citrus oil – Ace of Pentacles – Cannon ball

Avua Amburana cachaca, Cognac, lime leaf infused cane syrup, lime wedges

Unknown Creator- São Paulo, Brazil

 

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. 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) 17

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

Division Bell (15.04% ABV) 22

Punchy – Toasted – “The Beyond Meat of the Gods”

Del Maguey Chichicapa mezcal, Aperol, Nixta, gentian, lime, sour cherry bark tincture

Phil Ward, Mayahuel – 2009

 

Birds of Paradise (0.03% ABV) 15

Sun-kissed – Easy – Equatorial

Caleno, Giffard Aperitif, pineapple shrub 

Brendan Newcomb, Life on Mars – 2022

 

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.

Kriss Kross (21.9% ABV) 18

Celebratory – Adult Martinelli’s – Tongue Tingling

Casa Magdalenda rum, G.E. Massenez Pomme Vert, Singani, Pommeau. CO2

Veronica Bardue, Life on Mars- 2023

 

Shochu Highball (14% ABV) 16

Grassy – Hydrating – Seattle

Mizu Lemongrass Shochu, soda

Unknown creator, Post-war Japan

Japanese Whiskey Highball (16% ABV) 26

Teak – Stone fruit – Mid Century Modern

Mars Iwai Tradition, plum wine, soda

Unknown creator, Post-war Japan

Blueberry Hill (0.03% ABV) 15

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) 18

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

Sex on the Beach (11.31% ABV) 18

Not Your Last One – Fructose – Extra 

Katla Vodka, Raspberry liqueur and jam, peach, orange juice, cranberry

Ted Pizio, Confetti’s Bar – 1987

Espresso Martini (19.88% ABV) 15

Pillowy  – A little herbal – Wake up call

Stoli Vodka, Mr.Black coffee liqueur, Averna, demerara

Dick Bradsell, Soho Brasserie, London – 1980’s

Something Bout a Boat (0.5% ABV) 15

Relaxed fit – Spring break – Jimmy Buffet

Abstinence Cape Citrus, Coconut, Pineapple, Lime

Veronica Bardue, Life On Mars – 2023

 

 

ON DRAFT – 14oz Pours

Here Today Rotating Tap  8

Bale Breaker Pilsner (4.8%)  7

Rainier (4.6%)  Seattle, WA 5

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

Holy Mountain Wit (4.8%) Seattle, WA 7

Stiegl Radler (2.5%) Salzburg, Austria 6

Schilling Cider (8.5%) Seattle, WA 7

Rueben’s Porter (5.9%) Seattle, WA 8

 

BOTTLES AND CANS

Matchless Brewing Rotating Light Beer  5

4Good Hard Seltzer – POG (5% ABV) 6

Sprezza Spritz – Bianco (5.2% ABV) 7

Ghostfish Brewing – Vanishing Point Pale Ale (GF) (5.3% ABV) 7

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

VandeStreek NA Playground IPA (0.5% ABV) 5

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

BOILERMAKERS

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

VandeStreek NA Playground IPA and a shot of Pathfinder Non-Alcoholic Amaro; A dive bar dream, without the dive bar haze.

 

WINE

5oz 10/ 8oz 15

We feature the best fresh wine on tap from around the region.

 

Sleight of Hand Red Blend
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Columbia Valley, WA

Coelho Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, OR

Two Vintners Orange “From Mars”
59% Rousanne, 25% Picpoul, 16% Marsanne
Woodinville, WA

Sparkling Cava (5oz only)

 

 

WINE BY THE BOTTLE

Civic Winery White Pinot Noir $40
2022, Elkton, OR

Two Vintners Waiting List Syrah $65
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