Giuseppes Palm Desert Drink Menu

Best Drinks in Palm Desert

At Giuseppes, We Love Our MARTINIS!

“We might never know how utterly charming, brilliant and entertaining We Are, were it not for Martinis”

“A man must defend his home, his wife, his children, and his martini.” Jackie Gleason

“Shaken, not Stirred.” James Bond — “Stirred, not Shaken.” Stefano Pasini

I like to have a martini, two at the very most–After three I’m under the table,

After four, I’m under my host.” Dorothy Parker

Need Help on How To Order?

DRY | Less Dry Vermouth
VERY DRY | Wash of Dry Vermouth on the Glass
BONE DRY | No Vermouth
WET | More Dry Vermouth
SLIGHTLY DIRTY | WIth A Dash of Brine
DIRTY | With Olive Brine
FILTHY | Extra Olive Brine
PERFECT | Dry & Sweet Vermouth
GARNISH | Lemon Twist, Olive(s) or Cocktail Onion

Libations

Manhattan $14.00

Michter's Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Maraschino Cherries

Old Fashioned $14.00

Hogsworth Whiskey, Orange, Angostura Bitters, Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Paper Plane $14.00

Horse Soldier Bourbon, Select Aperitivo, Amaro Montenegro, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

Moscow Mule $14.00

Meili Vodka, Lime Juice. Triple Sec, Ginger Beer

Lemondrop/Razz $14.00

Crop Lemon Vodka, Massenez Cassis, Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim

Italian 75 $14.00

Engine Gin, Arvero Il Limoncello, Scarpetta Prosecco

Select Apertivo Spritz $12.00

Select Aperitivo, Scarpetta Prosecco

Italian Mai Tai $14.00

Disaronno Amaretto, Ron Corona Light Rum, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Ron Corona Dark Rum.

Cadillac Magarita $14.00

Suerte 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Float, Salt Rim

Jalapeño Magarita $14.00

Arrete Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Fresh Jalapeño, Lime Juice, Tajin Rim

Strawberry Basil Martini $14.00

Meili Vodka, Fresh Strawberry, Triple Sec, Basil, and Lemon

Cucumber Gimlet $14.00

Crop Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Mint Leaves

Gold Rush $14.00

Horse Soldier Bourbon, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice and Honey

Espresso Martini $14.00

Madre Mezcal, Ron Corona Dark Rum, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Cold Foam Disaronno Velvet Cream

Bee's Knees $14.00

Barr Hill Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup

NA Libations

Cordino $14.00

Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo Spritz. Italy's Favorite Since 1965

Tost $10 (Glass) $30 (Bottle) $14.00

NA Sparkling Beverage Crafted from Premium White Tea Cranberry & Ginger.
Tost: Hints of Crisp Citrus with Dry Finish
Rose: Crisp Citrus and Fruity Nose

Blackberry Smash $13.00

Lyre's American Malt, Lime Juice, Blackberries, Mint Leaves

Old Fashioned $13.00

Lyre's American Malt, Orang, Aromatic Bitters, Cherry

Paloma $13.00

Lyre's Agave Blanco Spirit, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Pink Grapefruit Juice

Classic Margarita $13.00

Lyre's Agave Blanco Spirit, Lyre's Orange Sec, Orange Bitters

Beers

Draft -- $8.00

Aluminum Bottles / Cans $6.00

Wines by the Glass

(6 oz. | 9 oz. | Bottle)

Whites - Sparkling

Scarpetta Prosecco (Veneto, Italy) $10 • $13 • $36

Green apple, honeydew melon, fresh-cut flowers.

Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti DOCG (Piedmont, lt. 94 Pts. WE) $11 • $15 • $40

White peach, magnolia, sage, wild mint, balanced sweetness, crisp acidity.

Whites - Tropical & Balanced

Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino
(Sardinia, 90 Pts. WE) $11 • $15 • $40

Lemon curd, toasted almonds, white flowers, crushed rocks.

Whites - Buttery & Complex

Harken 2022 Chardonnay
(California, 90 Pts. WE) $10 • $13 • $36

Bright, lively wine with pear, nectarine, vanilla, baked apple, nutmeg, marmalade.

Chalk Hill Chardonnay
(Russian River, 92 Pts. WE) $14 • $19 • $49

The apricot and peach fruit, the smoky oak, the yeasty leaves. Concentrated and dense.

Whites - Green & Flinty

Terlato Vineyards Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia, IT. 90 Pts. JS) $14 • $18 • $49

Fresh aromas of green and Golden Delicious apples, lemon, flowers, stone fruits, almonds, acidity.

Benvolio Pinot Grigio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 91 Pts. CT) $10 • $13 • $36

Dried roses, caramel apples, poached pears, burnt orange.

Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Napa, 92 Pts. WE) $12 • $16 • $43

Tropical aromatics, crisp acidity, silken mouthfeel, refreshing, perfect with fish.

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand, 93 Pts. Tastings) $13 • $15 • $47

Crisp, refreshing, tropical flavors, bright acidity, dry finish.

House Rossa $9 / $12

House Bianco $9 / $12

Red Sparkling

Medici Ermete i Quercioli Lambrusco Reggiano Secco (Italy, 90 Pts.) $10 • $13 • $36

Dark ruby wine with pink foam, dry, bubbly, perky effervescence, vibrant acidity

Reds - Savory & Classic

Castello Banfi Chianti Superiore DOCG (Tuscany, Italy, 90 Pts. WE) $10 • $13 • $35

Tart cherries, raspberries, blackberries, graphite.

Chianti Classico Quercetto 2022 (Tuscany, 91 Pts. JS) $14 • $19 • $40

Ripe red fruit, herbs, tree bark, creamy tannins.

Monchiero Langhe Nebbiolo (Piedmont, IT. 92 Pts. JS) $15 • $20 • $58

Grapefruit, chalk, red berries, leather. Structured, ripe, juicy. Bony tannins, early appeal

Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti DOCG (92 Pts. WE) $13 • $17 • $45

Plums, blackberries, purple flower, savory spice, tart cherry, earth and anise.

Reds - Light & Perfumed

Kali Hart Talbott Vineyards Pinot Noir, (Monterey, CA, 93 Pts. JS) $12 • $16 • $43

Bright cherry, cranberry, vanilla, smooth tannins, balanced acidity, silky finish.

Martin Rey Angeline Pinot Noir (Ca. 90 Pts. JS) $10 • $13 • $36

Light, fresh Pinot with strawberry, citrus, clean and attractive finish.

Reds - Bold & Structured

Argiano NC Non Confunditur IGT Super Tuscan (Toscana, 93 Pts. JS) $15 • $20 • $54

Cabernet, Merlot, Sangiovese - blackcurrants, licorice, sandalwood, graphite.

Eberle Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, 92 Pts. JS) $19 • $25 • $68

Blackberries, tobacco leaves, dried herbs, plums, chocolate, lush texture.

Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley 92Pts. WE) $12 • $16 • $43

Black currant, mint, plum and cherry enriched sleek texture, fine tannins, aged-worthy

Ferrari-Carano Siena Red Wine (Sonoma, 91 Pts. WE) $14 • $19 • $50

Black cherry, cedar, spice and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish.

Please Note: Our Palm Desert Location Does Not Accept Cash For Payment. However Cash Tips Are Gladly Accepted.