A Golden Christmas Celebration

Featuring dishes from some of the most iconic holiday celebrations in our Country’s history

Served Wednesday, December 4, through Monday, December 23

Three Course Meal _55 ⁹⁵ or priced a la carte as listed

Starters

The King's Soup puree of sweet onions & cream, Maytag blue cheese, butter croutons _8 ⁹⁵

This soup was a favorite of George Washington’s upon his return to his Mount Vernon Plantation after his year as President

Dried Winter Fruit & Almond Salad mixed greens, sun-dried cranberries, golden apricots, toasted almonds, creamy goat cheese dressing _11 ⁹⁵

Entrees

Frohe Weihnachten seared venison, ancient grains, braised red cabbage, peppercorn & brandy cream sauce _45 ⁹⁵

Southern Germany still holds fast to the custom of serving game as the highlight of the Christmas feast. With this in mind, our Chef proudly presents this holiday meal with tribute to the rich German heritage of our community.

Christmas Dinner at Mount Vernon duo of local pork loin & roasted turkey breast, mashed Idaho potatoes, two-day turkey gravy, apple & sage sausage stuffing, orange-cranberry sauce, seasonal vegetables _38 ⁹⁵

Mount Vernon served as the backdrop for many scrumptious dinners, and thus Christmas Dinner at Mount Vernon became a piece of American Culinary History.

A Tribute to Cratchit's Christmas Dinner roasted Indiana duck breast, ancient grains, rosemary jus, braised red cabbage _40 ⁹⁵

“Mrs. Cratchit, looking slowly all along the carving-knife, prepared to plunge it in the breast; but when she did, and when the long-expected gush of stuffing issued forth, one murmur of delight arose all-round the board, and even Tiny Tim, excited by the two young Cratchits, beat on the table with the handle of his knife, and feebly cried Hurrah.”

-Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol (December 1843)

Desserts

Warm Spiced Apple Cake Makers Mark Bourbon caramel sauce, candied pecans, Madisono's white chocolate gelato _10 ⁹⁵

Triple Chocolate Yule Log a la mode with Golden Lamb exclusive Madisono's peppermint patty gelato _10 ⁹⁵

The first mention of the Yule log in Britain is a written account by the clergyman Robert Herrick, from the 1620s or 1630s. Herrick called the tradition a “Christmas log” and said that it was brought into the farmhouse by a group of males, who were then rewarded with beer from the farmer’s wife. The fire used to burn the log was always started with a remnant from the log that had been burned in the previous year’s festivities.

Warm Wassail — Mixture of Brandy & Sherry, cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg _9 ⁹⁵

Wassailing refers to a traditional ceremony that involved singing and drinking to the health of trees in the hopes that they might better thrive. The purpose of wassailing was to awaken the cider apple trees, to scare away evil spirits, and to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the autumn.

Sure To Warm Your Soul

Holiday Spirits 

Holly’s Cinnamon Apple — Absolut Citron Vodka, DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker, house sour mix, cinnamon-sugar rim _13⁹⁵

“It's the most wonderful time of the year, Cinnamon and apple make spirits bright.”

Winter Blues — Empress Gin, vanilla pear nectar, fresh lemon juice _13⁹⁵

"Baby, it's cold outside, but pear and vanilla bring the warmth in every pour.”

Cinnamon Maple Old Fashion — Makers Mark Bourbon, house maple simple syrup, aromatic bitters, cinnamon stick, orange twist _13⁹⁵

"Have yourself a merry little sip, with bourbon, maple, and a festive twist!"

Cranberry Mojito — Bacardí Rum, cranberry juice, lime juice, house simple syrup & fresh mint _13⁹⁵

"The weather outside is frightful, but this cranberry mint is so delightful."

New Riff x Golden Lamb — Single Barrel Select ₁₇