IMPERIAL BAR
The 30-foot hand-carved oak and walnut Eastlake style bar is framed with four Corinthian columns in gold leaf. The detail of the back bar is illuminated by two Imperial French floral Corones: each five feet tall, with 23 lighted brass flowers, 10 of which have blue Lalique crystal rosette shades. The antique brass foot rail was originally from the Billy the Kid Saloon. Hanging above the bar are two magnificent classic French Baccarat chandeliers, measuring seven feet by three feet.
The large museum-quality pastel, “A Nude Woman With Her Dog,” by Georges Lefevre, is in the Rubenesque style from France, circa 1910. The long silk screen of the “Girl Carrying Flowers” and the oil painting of the young “Woman in Green Playing Tambourine” are of Turkish influence, circa 1905-1920. “The Selling of the Slave Girl,” signed by A. Salazar in 1916, has been in the owner’s family collection since 1923. The pastel of a “Young Girl Embracing Her Mother” is European and a Greek Revival style.
The Louis XV style mirror is of hand-carved walnut in a floral and lattice design. The ceiling in this room and many of the other rooms is highly decorative pressed tin, accented with 18 karat gold.
The Double Eagle is proud to have served our
Margarita Recipe for over 30 years!
In the Southwest, we take our Margarita seriously! We don’t know who actually ‘invented’ putting lime juice in tequila but bless him! (or her!) We acknowledge that the simple act of combining of tequila and lime juice was the original Margarita recipe. So, when people talk about the ‘original recipe’ , this is what they usually mean: A fire-y shot of burning liquor only lightly tempered by the tart lime juice. We call it the Traditional Margarita!
But, even tequila aficionados must acknowledge that when presented with an ‘original recipe’ Margarita, most people go “yeech”! Like most things in Life, practice makes perfect. So, too, does taking up Life’s dare and learning to drink tequila! Almost the equal of drinking Scotch as a learned behavior, drinking tequila can offer the challenges and rewards of many varieties.
Over the years, we have developed our own recipe which ‘soothes the savage beast’ and calms that burning liquid into a smooth cocktail which has been the favorite in our Bar for over 30 years.
-Know Your Tequilas
Made from the fermented juices of the blue agave plant – related to the lily and amaryllis – the only one of 136 species of agave allowed for use in tequila. Agave plants are grown in the Lowlands and Highlands of Mexico. Lowland tequilas are deeper and mellower than Highlands. Highlands are fruity and aromatic.
-Silver/Blanco Tequila
51% Blue Agave – clear, very spicy, never aged, goes straight to the bottle from distillation
-Reposado Tequila
Means “rested”, aged in oak barrels usually 6 months, takes on the flavor of the barrels in which it is aged – some are new oak, some are used bourbon barrels, some are used tequila barrels, these factors affect the taste characteristics and is usually described on the bottle label
-Anejo Tequila
Means “aged”, aged 1 to 5 years in oak barrels holding no more than 600 gallons, longer ageing gives a darker, richer color
-Mezcal
Made from Agave plants other than the Blue Agave. Usually more peppery than Blue Agave Tequila
The Double Eagle carries some 30 different tequilas. We have chosen these from the hundreds of brands which have appeared and disappeared over the years. We believe these are the ‘winners’ with other brands either tasting the same as the brands we have or they bring nothing new and different to the table.
-The House Margarita
Simple, basic, nothing fancy but this blend has a calming effect on the fiery tequila that most people like.
-The LARGE MARGE – 44 OUNCES!
Be generous and share! Priced per the tequila you choose.
-The Award Winner Margarita
Our most famous and most popular drink! Numerous contests, awards, recognitions have been won using this recipe. Always a hit!Our most famous and most popular drink! Numerous contests, awards, recognitions have been won using this recipe. Always a hit!
Offered in Non Alcoholic versions as well.
Made from the fermented juices of the blue agave plant – related to the lily and amaryllis – the only one of 136 species of agave allowed for use in tequila. Agave plants are grown in the Lowlands and Highlands of Mexico. Lowland tequilas are deeper and mellower than Highlands. Highlands are fruity and aromatic.
51% Blue Agave – clear, very spicy, never aged, goes straight to the bottle from distillation
Means “rested”, aged in oak barrels usually 6 months, takes on the flavor of the barrels in which it is aged – some are new oak, some are used bourbon barrels, some are used tequila barrels, these factors affect the taste characteristics and is usually described on the bottle label
Means “aged”, aged 1 to 5 years in oak barrels holding no more than 600 gallons, longer ageing gives a darker, richer color
Made from Agave plants other than the Blue Agave. Usually more peppery than Blue Agave Tequila
Simple, basic, nothing fancy but this blend has a calming effect on the fiery tequila that most people like.
Be generous and share! Priced per the tequila you choose.
Our most famous and most popular drink! Numerous contests, awards, recognitions have been won using this recipe. Always a hit!Our most famous and most popular drink! Numerous contests, awards, recognitions have been won using this recipe. Always a hit!
Most researchers believe wine to be the first alcoholic beverage produced by man. They are undoubtedly right since the fermentation of grape juice into wine occurs naturally.
All hail the first early man who noticed the lid move and even jump on the pot of grapes he picked and set in the corner of the cave. Well, actually, all hail the first early man who actually took a sip of the grape juice in the pot and remarked, ”Fruity, with notes of blackberry, pepper and raspberry and a slightly earthy tone with a bright finish!” Ok, he probably just grunted in pleased surprise but the discovery had been made.
The only thing this guy had to do was wait for the grapes to ripen. And, things have not changed much from his world to ours.
-Wines By The Glass
We sometimes have as many as 10 to 12 wines available. Most are special purchases of wines we would love to add to the wine list. The availability of the wine is usually so limited that we are only allowed to purchase a few cases. So, we pass on these little treasures to our guests as we find them. This means we may be unable to list Wines By The Glass specifically since they will sell out within a week or two. We do try, however. Check out the Wine By The Glass Menu.
-Wine By The Bottle
All bottles listed are 750 ml unless noted. Our Wine By The Bottle menu is dynamic and changes weekly as vintages are sold out and new wines are added. The Wines listed here are a snapshot of the Wines we offered at this time on this day. We update this site quarterly. Please contact us directly in order to learn about today’s specific listings. The wines listed are offered based upon availability.
Ask you Server about the Bottled Wine Cellar Selections – specific wines priced to clean out the cellar! At least a 10% discount and up to a 50% discount off regular price.
Most researchers believe wine to be the first alcoholic beverage produced by man. They are undoubtedly right since the fermentation of grape juice into wine occurs naturally.
All hail the first early man who noticed the lid move and even jump on the pot of grapes he picked and set in the corner of the cave. Well, actually, all hail the first early man who actually took a sip of the grape juice in the pot and remarked, ”Fruity, with notes of blackberry, pepper and raspberry and a slightly earthy tone with a bright finish!” Ok, he probably just grunted in pleased surprise but the discovery had been made.
The only thing this guy had to do was wait for the grapes to ripen. And, things have not changed much from his world to ours.
-Wines By The Glass
We sometimes have as many as 10 to 12 wines available. Most are special purchases of wines we would love to add to the wine list. The availability of the wine is usually so limited that we are only allowed to purchase a few cases. So, we pass on these little treasures to our guests as we find them. This means we may be unable to list Wines By The Glass specifically since they will sell out within a week or two. We do try, however. Check out the Wine By The Glass Menu.
-Wine By The Bottle
All bottles listed are 750 ml unless noted. Our Wine By The Bottle menu is dynamic and changes weekly as vintages are sold out and new wines are added. The Wines listed here are a snapshot of the Wines we offered at this time on this day. We update this site quarterly. Please contact us directly in order to learn about today’s specific listings. The wines listed are offered based upon availability.
Ask you Server about the Bottled Wine Cellar Selections – specific wines priced to clean out the cellar! At least a 10% discount and up to a 50% discount off regular price.
