Venus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen
Aptos, CA
131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA, 95003-450162 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
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Beer
Fruition Slip Pale Lager
$10.00Heineken 00 N/A
$10.00Lagunitas IPA N/A
$10.00Bottles To-Go
Añejo Agave
$60.00Añejo Rum
$45.00Blanco Agave
$44.00Blanco Rum
$40.00Bourbon
$60.00Gin No. 01
$34.00Gin No. 02
$40.00Peat
$65.00Reposado Agave
$46.00Rye
$60.00Seasonal Gin
$36.00Single Malt
$60.00Venus Aquavit
$36.00Venus Vodka
$24.00Brunch Entrees
Crab Benedict
$24.00crab, poached eggs, tarragon hollandaise, spinach, english muffin, home fries
Farm Hash
$18.00over easy eggs, smoked pork, cheddar, crispy russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
$16.00fresh berries, whipped ricotta, powdered sugar
Spring Veggie Frittata
$14.00asparagus, pea, spring onion, dill, crème fraîche, served with mixed greens
House Cocktails
A Rose By Any Other Name
$10.00butterfly pea flower, elderflower liqueur, aperol, riesling, lemon, grapefruit
Beach Don't Kill My Vibe
$10.00venus gin no. 01, strawberry, lemon, basil
El Ladrón Margarita
$10.00el ladrón blanco agave, lime, triple sec, salt
Espresso Martini
$14.00venus vodka, espresso liqueur, coffee, cinnamon syrup, cacao
French 75
$14.00venus gin no. 01, lemon, sparkling wine
Frozen Paloma Libre
$612.00el ladrón blanco agave, pamplemousse, lime
Gins N' Roses
$14.00venus gin no. 01, butterfly pea flower, rose, elderflower, lemon, seltzer
House Bloody Mary
$12.00house mix, pickled veggies; choose one: venus aquavit or venus vodka; add bacon +$2
Laura Palmer
$14.00venus gin no. 01, hibiscus tea reduction, lemon, seltzer
Mama Needs a Spritz
$12.00orange, aperol, sparkling wine, seltzer
Mimosa
$20.00brut sparkling wine, orange and grapefruit juice
Smokeshow
$10.00smoked black tea, fresh lime, smoky sea salt
Sucker Punsch
$10.00passion fruit, orange, venus gin no. 02, cinnamon, spice, seltzer
Non-Alcoholic
Arnold Palmer
$5.00Canned Soda
$5.00House Lemonade
$5.00House Tonic
$5.00Iced Tea
$5.00Martinelli's Apple Cider
$5.00Pellegrino 500ml
$6.00Pellegrino 750ml
$10.00Salads
Caesar Salad
$16.00romaine, radicchio, pecorino, focaccia croutons
Market Salad
$16.00sherry vinaigrette, seasonal fruit, feta cheese
Sandwiches & Burgers
Bánh Mì
$20.00pickled carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, mint, basil, zhoug sauce, black garlic sauce, french roll, fries; choose one: crispy oyster mushrooms or marinated pork
El Ladrón Burger
$21.00pepper jack, house bbq sauce, green peppers, chipotle aioli, onion hay, crispy bacon, brioche bun, fries
Fried Chicken Sando
$20.00crispy bacon, cole slaw, pickles, spirit aioli, brioche bun, served with mixed greens
The Cure
$20.00burger patty, over easy egg, bacon, american cheese, spirit aioli, brioche bun
The Distiller's Reuben
$18.00gin cured corned beef, sauerkraut, gruyère, thousand island dressing, toasted rye, served with mixed greens
Venus Burger
$16.00american cheese, spirit aioli, smoked onions, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, brioche bun, fries
Snacks
Chips + Dip
$10.00kennebec chips, caramelized onion dip
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$16.00date jalapeño cashew cream, black garlic sauce, pickled onions, nori sprinkles
Focaccia
$6.00sea salt, rosemary, whipped butter
Fries
$8.00fresh herbs, garlic aioli, ketchup
Wayward Chicken Wings
$16.00bourbon chipotle hot sauce