Vern's Tavern Elgin Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Vern's Tavern Elgin, a charming spot nestled at 76 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL. This tavern is known for its vibrant atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails, making it a delightful destination for any night out.
As you explore the menu, you'll encounter unique signature cocktails like the Muddy Water and Blazing Saddles, each bursting with flavor and creativity. The drink selection pairs beautifully with an assortment of homemade dips, including the delightful Beer & Cheese Dip and Jen’s Jalapeno Dip, perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
For those seeking a quick bite, the Beer Cheese Pretzel is a must-try, providing a warm, comforting experience. The ambiance is inviting, and the attentive bartenders ensure you enjoy every moment. Dive into Vern’s Tavern Elgin and savor a taste of local excellence!
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Midnight On The Prairie
Pisco - Luxardo - lemon juice - egg white - Earl Grey lavender syrup - grapefruit bitters
The Sea Urchin
Plantation Rum - Velvet Falernum - sugar syrup - lime juice - pimento dram - mint - cinnamon - flaming lime. 18oz. serves 1-2
To The Moon
Fernet Branca - lemon juice - luxardo - ginger beer - Absinthe - lemon peel
Fireflies At Dusk
Butterfly Pea flower infused Casamigos - orgeat - lime juice - coconut water - passionfruit syrup. 16oz. serves 1-2
Muddy Water
Rye Whiskey - Averna Amaro - sugarcane kola syrup - rosemary syrup - chocolate bitters - smoked rosemary
The Porch Swing
Aged Rum - Campari - pineapple juice - fresh lime - Angostura bitters - orgeat - pineapple/cherry
Curtain Jerkers
Hendricks Gin - orange mint syrup - Campari - Grand Marnier - Prosecco - mint sprig
Blazing Saddles
Casamigos - Jalapeno infused syrup - banana - lime - Grand Marnier - pineapple - Tajin rim
How High You Wanna Go?
Hendricks Gin - Velvet Falernum - orange juice - Campari - Absinthe rinse - lime juice - mint
Old Fashioned
Maker's bourbon - sugar - cherry - orange bitters
Manhattan
Maker's bourbon - sweet vermouth - bitters
Whiskey Sour
Maker's bourbon - lemon - simple syrup - egg white - bourbon soaked cherry
Mai Tai
white rum - aged rum - lime - orange juice - orgeat - triple sec - dark rum - grenadine
Margarita
tequila - lime juice - triple sec - sour
French 75
gin - lemon - simple syrup - mint - prosecco
Martini (dry/dirty)
Tito's vodka or Beefeater gin - dry vermouth (olive brine)
Moscow Mule
Tito's vodka - lime juice - ginger beer - mint
Mojito
White Rum - lime juice - mint - simple syrup - soda
Long Island
vodka - gin - tequila - rum - triple sec - sour - coke
Bloody Mary
vodka - bloody mary mix - lemon & olive juice - tabasco - worcestershire
Dark & Stormy
dark rum - ginger beer - lime
Negroni
gin - sweet vermouth - campari
'Marks the Spot'
mezcal - chocolate bitters - cherry - orange - sugar
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
ZERO PROOF
Carazon Cooler
orange, mint, passion fruit, soda
Virgin Mai Tai
passion fruit, orgeat, grenadine, orange & pineapple
Spiced Kola Spritz
sugar & spice and Kola syrup/ginger beer
Virgin Old Fashion
0% whiskey, cherry, orange, sugar & spice syrup, bitters
Beer Cheese Pretzel
2 warm pretzels served with a side of our homemade beer cheese dip
SMALL BITES
HOMEMADE DIPS
Chips & Salsa
pico de gallo & tortilla chips
Jen’s Jalapeno Dip
creamy, spicy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, jalapenos & cilantro served with tortilla chips
Homemade Beer & Cheese Dip
cheddar, cream cheese & IPA beer blend served with mini hard pretzels
Elote Flatbread
roasted corn, cotija cheese, chili spiced sauce & cilantro
Tavern Flatbread
beer cheese dip, cheedar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, green onion & pretzels
Apple Bacon Honey Flatbread
fresh apple, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese & honey drizzle