Salita - Bonanno Concepts

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We’ve got your buzz

Morning or Night

Coffee & Cocktails

Salita: /sa’lita/ Italian. Climb or ascend

From Quang Ho’s “Ascend,” to the team procured from iconic Green Russell…A little corner bar inspired by Denver artistry, craft and spirit with a touch of Italian glam.

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When we closed the doors to Green Russell on January 1st, 2023, staff took exactly one day to mourn. On January 2nd, we convened at the former Lou’s Food Bar space armed with acrylic paint and wallpaper and a really good Italian disco playlist. Crouching over various projects with sawdust in our hair and paint under our nails, we listened to the low thrumming of voices and laughter next door at Vesper Lounge, full to the brim of drinkers utterly unaware that just beyond the antique shutter doors, something new and lovely was coming to life. This is Salita. Coffee by day, cocktails by night. Happy, glam, full of love. You’re in good hands.

Menu

Morning Buzzes

Seasonal Cocktails

House Specialties

Classic Cocktails

Free Spirited

Beer, Wine, Snacks

Apertiki Tuesdays

Weekday Lunch

Weekend Brunch

Morning Buzzes

Available Daily

Big (12oz) / Bigger (16 oz)
Make it extra buzzy with a boozy shot | 12

Cinnamon, Vanilla, CTC Crumbles
5 / 7

A nutty coffee treat
5 / 7

A Caramelly, Coffee Snickerdoodle
5 / 7

“Sage Against The Matchine”
Vanilla Sage Matcha
Matcha, Vanilla Syrup, Sage Syrup, Choice of Milk

“Flannel Fuel”
Maple Cinnamon Latte
Maple, Cinnamon Syrup, Espresso, Choice of Milk

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MARKET PRICE

Big (12oz) / Bigger (16 oz)

(Single/Double) 4 / 5

4 / 5

5 / 6

5 / 6

5 / 6

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50¢ each

Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Cheese on Focaccia with a side of Hash Browns or Small Salad
15

Yogurt, Honey Oat Granola, Fresh Berries, and Honey Drizzle
12

Served with Honey Sriracha or Maple Syrup (or both!)
17

6

Two Organic Eggs (over easy/sunny side up/scrambled), Bacon, Hash Browns, Focaccia 14

Warm Nutella, Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream 15

Salted Caramel, Whipped Cream 14

Colorado Honey, Housemade Creamy Ricotta 14

Orange or Pineapple
12/48

14/55

Aperol, Hugo, Rotating Bellini
13/52

House Cold Brew, Vanilla & Mint Scratch Syrups & Bourbon
14/55

House Cold Brew, Vanilla & Mint Scratch Syrups & Vanilla Vodka
14/55

Espolón Reposado, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Saline
15

Tito’s Vodka, Grove St. Cranberry Liqueur, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Orange Bitters
14

Prosciutto Washed Vodka, Lemon Juice, Salita’s Own Bloody Base
15

Wild Turkey 101 (Bourbon or Rye), Angostura & Orange Bitters
14

Leopold Navy Strength Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
15

Seasonal Cocktails

Toki Japanese Whisky, Leopold Navy Strength Gin, Bitter Bianco, Genepy Alpine Liqueur, Pear, Melon, Almond, Lemon
18

Ford’s Gin, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Pomegranate, Herb Blend, Egg White, Bitters
16

Butter & Cheddar Washed Denizen 8 yr. Rum, Malibu, Vanilla, Bitters
16

Bar Hill Gin, Barenjäger, Barley, Hops, Lemon, Sparkling
16

Bacon Washed Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Banana Infused Averna, Screwball Whisky, Honey
16

Ansac Cognac, Barsol Pisco, Creme de Cassis, Chai Liqueur, Ginger, Mulled Wine, Pineapple
17

Rittenhouse Rye, Cynar 70, Lustau Sweet Sherry, Cointreau, Passionfruit, Clove, Cinnamon, Half & Half, Egg*
17

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House Specialties

House Infused Vanilla Vodka, House Limoncello, Cointreau, Pineapple, Cinnamon
17

Espolon Tequila Blanco, Choya Umeshu, Cynar, Vanilla, Lime, Bitters
16

Laphroaig 10, Vida Mezcal Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Green Chartreuse, Campari, Smoke
19

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Mezcal Vida, Banana Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Pineapple, Cinnamon, Orgeat*
16

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Classic Cocktails

Wild Turkey 101 Rye Whiskey, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth
14

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Honey, Bitters
14

Leopold American Small Batch Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
15

Grey Goose Vodka, Olive Brine, Cynar, Olives
16

Leopold Navy Strength Gin, Cointreau, Cocchi Americano, Absinthe, Lemon
15

Grey Goose Vodka, Orange Liqueur, House Cranberry Cordial, Lime, Sugar
14

Espolon Reposado Tequila, Espresso, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Sugar, Salt
15

Denizen Vatted Dark Rum, Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Campari, Pineapple, Lime
14

Leopold Bros Navy Strength Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
15

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Honey, Lemon, Bitters – Served Hot
14

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Creme de Cassis, Lemon, Bitters
14

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch, Punt a Mes, Cherry Hearing, Orange
14

Prosciutto-infused Vodka, House Bloody Mary Base, Lemon, Salt
15

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Espresso, Vanilla, Cream, Nutmeg, Served Hot
14

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Free Spirited

Deliciously Crafted and Alcohol-Free

Non-Alcoholic “Tequila,” Aperitivo, Strawberry, Grapefruit Soda, Lime
13

Non-Alcoholic “Tequila”, Espresso, Vanilla, Sugar, Salt
13

Non-Alcoholic “Rum”, Aperitivo, Pineapple, Lime
13

Pathfinder “Amaro”, Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo, Earl Grey, Lemon – Served Hot
13

Beer, Wine, Snacks

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Vesper’s addictive signature
6

Marcona almonds, olives, prosciutto & gnocco fritto
18

Two patties stuffed with caramelized onions & cheese, grilled on the Vesper flattop & served on a Martin’s potato roll
18

Simply perfect with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with fries.
15

With house pesto & served with fries
16

With Calabrian chile aioli
14

With Calabrian agrodolce
14

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Apertiki Tuesdays

Italian Aperitivo + Tiki Cocktails = Apertiki! Every Tuesday from 4pm – 11pm.
Live music from Brazilian jazz duo, Yazzy Simons & Kylan Ferminon the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm, May through August (unless otherwise posted).

Leopold Aperitivo & Fernet Leopold
9

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon & Cynar
9

Wild Turkey 101 Rye & Cynar
9

Vida Mezcal & Cynar
9

Wray & Nephew Rum & Cynar
9

Ancho Reyes & Cynar
9

An Amaro-based Piña Colada! Averna, Wray & Nephew Rum, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime
16

A White Negroni Snowcone! Leopold Navy Strength Gin, Suze, Cocchi Americano
16

Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Goslings Blackstrap Rum, Campari, Pineapple, Lime, Brown Sugar
16

Hendricks Gin, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit Liqueur, Falernum, Orgeat (almond syrup) on the rocks
16

Denizen 8 Year Rum, Goslings Black Seal Rum, Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Jagermeister, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Orange Grenadine, Root Beer Syrup, Cinnamon, Bitters
16

Burrito Salad

Weekday Lunch

Local greens, feta, kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, & greek vinaigrette. 12

following are all served with a side of either fries or veggies***

A simple craving, with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion. 15

With lamb & beef, feta, fattoush, & tzatziki. 15 (Substitute Falafel +2)

With honey garlic, saganaki, & lettuce. 17

With your choice of Spicy, BBQ, or Gochujang. 15

With honey sriracha – think spicy & sweet sauce. 14

A Vesper addictive signature with american cheese. 15

Weekend Brunch

Bacon, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese on Focaccia with Hash Browns or a Small Salad 15

Two Organic Eggs (over easy/sunny side up/scrambled), Bacon, Hash Browns, Focaccia 14

Yogurt, Honey Oat Granola, Fresh Berries, and Honey Drizzle 12

Warm Nutella, Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream 15

Served with Honey Sriracha or Maple Syrup [or Both!] 17

Salted Caramel, Whipped Cream 14

Colorado Honey, Housemade Creamy Ricotta 14

Bacon, Hash Browns, Small Salad 6

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

*contains nuts **contains eggs

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Raising the Bar: How We Built Salita in One Day

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You might just be a morning person now…

Our coffee sizes are Big and Giant, because what’s the fun if you’re rattling ice cubes around and gasp-sucking out of the straw by the time you get to the car? All the craft of our cocktail program, with lots of whimsy to wake you up. And that other sweet smell when you walk in? It’s the donut machine upstairs, popping out perfectly golden cinnamon sugar hoops all morning. So good dunked in a latte…

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Private Parties

Cocktail classes, intimate receptions and buzzy happy hours

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