American Elm Menu

$$American, Cocktail bar, Fine dining

4132 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212

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Bar Snacks
- Deviled Eggs (Gf/Df)
  smoked yolk, pickled mustard seed, River Bear bacon
  $11.00
- Whipped Ricotta
  garlic fermented honey, basil oil, ciabatta (vt)
  $12.00
- Burrata Fritters
  smoked stracciatella, spring onion, calabrian aioli, charred lemon
  $13.00
Starters
- Crispy Pork Belly (Gf)
  jalapeno crema, grilled seasonal fruit, pickled fresno chiles, radish, mustard seed, cilantro (gf)
  $17.00
- Portobello Bulgogi Wraps (Vg/Gf)
  bulgogi marinade, grilled portobello, Bibb lettuce, carrot, sprouts, radish, cilantro, garlic-chili oil on the side.
  $18.00
Salads
- Caesar
  romaine, roasted garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp
  $16.00
- Bibb Salad
  green goddess, pickled watermelon radish, cucumber, cherry tomato, goat cheese (gf / vt)
  $16.00
- Mixed Green (Vg/Gf)
  organic greens, carrot, celery, tomato, radish, lemon citronette
  $13.00
- Side Caesar
  romaine, roasted garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp
  $8.00
- Side Arugula Salad
  w/ lemon citranette
  $4.00
Pastas
- Duck Ragu Pappardelle
  confit duck leg, burrata, pecorino, basil
  $28.00
- Lemon Maiale Rigatoni
  sausage, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, confit garlic, cloves, parmesan
  $26.00
- Creamy Casarecce
  River Bear bacon, oyster mushrooms, roasted garlic, spring peas, creamy parmesan sauce
  $27.00
- Carbonara
  river bear guanciale, pecorino, parmesan, egg yolk, chives
  $28.00
- Cacio E Pepe
  house made bucatini, pecorino romano, grana padano, parsley
  $24.00
- Pasta Special
  $23.00
Mains
- Seared Salmon
  highland donair sauce, asparagus, confit heirloom tomato, herb oil (gf)
  $33.00
- Seared Scallops (Gf)
  corn soubise, charred corn, grilled bok choy, pickled ginger, herb butter (gf)
  $37.00
- Crispy Trout Almondine
  almond crusted trout, carrots, snap peas, quinoa, roasted garlic chile oil
  $32.00
- Lion's Mane Steak
  broccolini, confit fingerling potatoes, salsa verde (vg)
  $27.00
- Steak Frites
  ribeye cap, bone marrow butter, arugula salad, fries
  $33.00
- 15 Oz Ribeye
  smashed fried potatoes, broccolini, maldon (gf)
  $49.00
- French Dip
  slow roasted and shaved ribeye, horseradish aioli, Grateful Bread roll, au jus, fries
  $24.00
- Elm Burger
  8oz. house-ground ribeye patty, smoked white cheddar, LTO, Grateful Bread bun, house pickles, fries
  $23.00
- Short Rib
  $24.00
Sides
- Fries (Vg/Gf)
  classic
  $7.00
- Truffle Fries
  with truffle oil, grated parmesan & chives
  $10.00
- Sweet Pots (Vg/Gf)
  sweet potato waffle fries
  $8.00
- Brussels (Vg/Gf)
  fried, salted, citrused
  $9.00
- Broccolini
  sautéed w/ a touch of salt
  $9.00
- Side Salad
  smaller version of the mixed greens
  $6.00
- Smashed Potatoes
  $8.00
- Grilled Bread
  $6.00
- Asparagus Special
  $9.00
Kids
- Chicken Tenders W/ Fries
  $8.00
- Grilled Cheese W/ Fries
  $8.00
- Buttered Noodles
  plus Parmesan
  $8.00
- Kids Hamburger W/ Fries
  $8.00
- Kids Cheeseburger W/ Fries
  $8.00
- Grilled Chz No Fries
  $8.00
- Red Sauce Noodles
  $8.00
Dessert
- Mousse
  $13.00
- Buttermilk Pie
  Brown butter whip, nilla wafers, strawberry gastrique
  $13.00
Add Ons
- Ranch Dressing
  $0.75
- Honey Mustard
  $0.75
- Garlic Aioli
  $1.50
- Bordalaise
  $3.00
- Side Au Jus
  $3.00
- Chimichurri
  $2.00
- Side Caesar Dressing
  $1.50
- Balsamic Vinegar & Oil
  $2.00
- Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  $2.00
- Lemon Citronette
  $1.50
- Side Pickles
  $0.50
Cuba Libre
- Cuba Libre Two Cocktail Party Pack
  The classic Cuba Libre gets an upgrade with Crested Butte's Montanya Oro Rum and Mexican Coca-Cola. You get two 50ml bottles rum and a 12 oz bottle of Coke. Plus fresh lime wedges, ice cubes, and straws. Easy, delicious, and refreshing!
  $12.00
Ranch Water
- Ranch Water - Four Pack
  Looking for a cool and crisp drink that has ZERO sugar? This smokey rendition of the West Texas classic includes everything you need: 200ml (~6.76oz) glass flask of Rey Campero Espadin, a four-pack of Topo Chico Mineral Water bottles, fresh limes, and straws.
  $30.00
Moscow Mule
- Absolut Elyx Vodka Moscow Mule 2 Pack
  The classic Moscow Mule is here! Absolut Elyx Single Estate Vodka is our spirit of choice, but you can choose between Tequila, Mezcal, Bourbon, or Scotch! Comes with Top Note Ginger Beer, Limes, Ice, and Straws.
  $18.00
Paloma
- Paloma - Single Cocktail
  The Paloma is the most popular cocktail in Mexico. And how can it not be? It combines everything that is great with Agave into one seriously delicious drink. Ours is made with Tequila Arette Blanco, fresh grapefruit and lime juice, a touch of sugar, salt (it’s not a Paloma without it!), and probably one of the best sodas out there: Jarritos Grapefruit. This is how you make a proper Paloma!
  $11.00
- Paloma - Four Pack
  $42.00
Margarita
- Margarita - Four Cocktail Party Pack
  The Margarita is arguably the most popular cocktail in America. And why not? With ingredients like our upgraded version made with Tequila Arette Blanco, a blend of dry curacao and orange liqueurs, fresh lime juice, and a touch of kosher salt, its easy to see how a tart and boozy drink like this isn't the perfect sip for our balmy spring days!
  $36.00
Old Fashioned
- Old Fashioned - Single Cocktail
  Quite possibly the most popular cocktail in the US, our Old-Fashioned is the perfect bold blend of richness, spice, and bravado. Ours is made with Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon, a gorgeous two-inch cube of crystal-clear ice, rich demerara sugar syrup, our house blend of bitters, and a lemon peel for their aromatic oils. It’s the just the thing you need for some alone time on your armchair.
  $13.00
Negroni
- Negroni - Single Cocktail
  The quintessential stirred boozy and bitter drink. We make ours with Family Jones House Gin, our house Vermouth and Campari blend, and serve it on a large two-inch crystal clear ice cube. Try it with a different gin and find your favorite combination!
  $12.00
- Negroni - Five Cocktail Party
  The quintessential stirred boozy and bitter drink. We make ours with Family Jones House Gin, our house Vermouth and Campari blend, and serve it on a large two-inch crystal clear ice cube. Try it with a different gin and find your favorite combination!
  $45.00
Canned Beer To Go
- C Squared Nona Off-Dry Cider
  $3.50
- Crooked Stave Sour Rose
  $5.00
- Stegil Grapefruit Radler
  $5.00
- Melvin Cerveza
  $5.00
Brunch Drinks!
- Mimosa Pack
  This package include a full bottle of Jaume Serra 'Arte Latino' Brut Cava, and your choice of freshly-squeezed Orange or Grapefruit juice, or both!
  $25.00
- Bloody Mary Pack
  Everything you need for six full-sized Bloody Mary's at home! Includes garnishes, rimming salt, mix, ice, and your choice of spirit! Made with Burns & McCoy Habanero & Bacon Bloody Mary Mix.
  $40.00
Mezcal
- BTL Derrumbes San Luis Potosí
  $50.00
- BTL Vago Elote Espadín
  $50.00
- BTL Vago Ensamble En Barro, Tio Rey
  $95.00
- BTL Vago Espadín, Emigdio Jarquín
  $49.00
- BTL Vago Espadín, Joel Barriga
  $49.00
- BTL Vago Colorado Batch, Joel Barriga
  $125.00
Tequila
- BTL Arette Blanco (1 Liter)
  $29.00
- BTL Arette Reposado
  $35.00
- BTL Caballito Cerrero Blue Weber
  $90.00
- BTL Caballito Cerrero Chato
  $100.00
- BTL Fortaleza Blanco 375ml
  $27.00
- BTL Fortaleza Blanco “Lote 100”
  $90.00
- BTL Fortaleza ‘Winter Blend’ 2020
  $150.00
Jamaican Rum
- BTL Habitation Velier Forsyths 502 WP
  $50.00
- BTL Hampden Estate Pure Single 60
  $85.00
Barbados Rum
- BTL Foursquare 2008 12 Year
  $95.00
- BTL Foursquare Sagacity 12 Year
  $75.00
- BTL Foursquare Détente, 10 Year
  $80.00
- BTL Real McCoy 3 Year
  $26.00
- BTL Real McCoy 12 Year
  $50.00
- BTL Probitas
  $35.00
St. Lucia Rum
- BTL Hamilton Pot Still 8 Year
  $70.00
Hatian Rum
- BTL LM&V Clairin Casimir
  $45.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Rocher
  $45.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Sajous
  $45.00
- BTL LM&V Clairin Vaval
  $45.00
- BTL Providence “First Drops”
  $55.00
Colorado Rum
- BTL Montanya Platino
  $25.00
- BTL Montanya Oro
  $30.00
- BTL Montanya Exclusiva
  $55.00
- BTL Montanya Valentia
  $60.00
Cachaça
- BTL Avuá Prata
  $45.00
Bourbon
- BTL Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2020
  $250.00
- BTL Cream Of Kentucky 11.5 Year
  $175.00
- BTL Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
  $80.00
- BTL Evan Williams Bottled In Bond
  $25.00
- BTL Henry McKenna 10 Year BIB
  $75.00
- BTL W.L. Weller 12 Year
  $150.00
Rye
- BTL Parker’s Heritage 8 Year
  $320.00
- BTL Pikesville 110°
  $65.00
- BTL Rittenhouse BIB
  $30.00
Scotch
- BTL PM Spirits Street Pumas’ Blended
  $35.00
Brandies
- BTL Cobrafire Eau De Vie De Raisin
  $50.00
- BTL Cyril Zang 00 Eau De Vie De Cidre
  $80.00
- BTL Domaine D’Espérance VS Bas Armagnac
  $55.00
- BTL Marie Duffau Armagnac Hors D’Age
  $60.00
- BTL Paul Beau VS Cognac
  $45.00
- BTL Roger Groult Calvados Pays D’Auge Réserve
  $55.00
- BTL Sacred Bond American Brandy
  $30.00
- BTL Sainte Louise Brandy
  $30.00
Gin/Aquavit
- BTL Family Jones House Gin
  $25.00
- BTL Svöl Danish Aquavit
  $45.00
- BTL Svöl Swedish Aquavit
  $45.00
Vodka
- BTL Absolut Elyx Single Estate Vodka
  $45.00
- BTL Family Jones House Vodka
  $25.00
Amaro
- BTL House Amaro
  $60.00
Drinks
- PR Venica Pinot Grigio
  $0.00
- PR Bethel Heights Pinot
  $0.00
- PR Round Pond Kith & Kin
  $0.00
- PR Lustau Palo Cortado
  $0.00
- GL Venica Pinot Grigio
  $15.00
- GL Bethel Heights Pinot
  $17.00
- GL Round Pond Kith And Kin
  $19.00
- GL Lustau Palo Cortado
  $11.00
- Hampden 46 Old Fashioned
  $18.00
- AmElm Dirty Martini
  $14.00
- GL Contratto Novacento
  $20.00
- BTL Contratto Novacento
  $98.00
- BTL Venica Pinot Grigio
  $59.00
- BTL Bethel Heights Pinot Noir
  $69.00
- BTL Round Pond Kith And Kin
  $89.00