Bitter Nun
Mezzanine Cocktail Lounge
Welcome to The Bitter Nun, an elevated cocktail bar nestled in the mezzanine of Ex Novo Brewing Company's downtown Albuquerque location.
Designed for the discerning palate, The Bitter Nun offers an exquisite selection of elevated cocktails and an extensive list of top-shelf liquor options.
The Bitter Nun is the ultimate destination for curious cocktail drinkers looking to indulge in a refined and unforgettable experience.
Location
Hours
Drinks
COCKTAILS
Johny C | 13
Michter’s Rye | citrus simple | Peychaud’s | soda
Rum Old Fashioned | 14
El Dorado 12 Year | Oloroso Sherry | piloncillo syrup | Palo Santo bitters
Mechanic’s Mai-Tai | 15
Mezcal | rum | Alma Finca | orgeat | lime | bitters
El Jefe Margarita | 17
Herradura Cristalino | Grand Marnier | chile | citrus simple | lime
Oveja Camisa | 15
Amaras Cupreata | Dolin Blanc | honey | Castelvetrano olive juice | Palo Santo bitters
Bitter Nun Old Fashioned | 15
Laird’s | honey simple | Angostura
Choice of Four Roses Small Batch | Dickel Barrel Select | Woodford Rye
Señorita Zanahoria | 13
Tres Gen Reposado | AASB Ixchel | fresh carrot juice | lime | simple
The J Herman | 16
Brown butter–washed Woodford Double Barrel | pecan orgeat | chocolate bitters
Autumnal Gibson | 14
AASB Elvira Mistress of the Dark Autumnal Gin | AASB Ixchel | black sesame syrup | Meyer lemon
Highland Ember | 16
Bruichladdich | Montenegro | piloncillo syrup | Alma Tepec | Angostura bitters | Palo Santo bitters
Non-Alcoholic Pomegranate Spritz | $6
Pomegranate | Lime and Orange juices | Simple | Soda Water | Cinnamon Sugar Rim
All Jungle, No Juice | $7
Novolyte hop water | Cranberry | Non-alc triple sec | Coconut | Bitters
Blueberry Jaux-Jito | $5
Blueberry | Lime | Mint | Soda
Pear Ginger Fizz | $8
Pear | Ginger Beer | Lemon | Soda
The Alec Bergamont | $8
Decaf Earl Grey | Condensed Milk | Orange
NON-ALC BEER
Deschutes Brewing | $5 | IPA, Golden Ale or Porter
SODA
Coke $2
Coke Zero $2
Sprite $2
Dr.Pepper $2
Root Beer $2
Lemonade $2
WINE
by the glass
Verdejo | 17/65
Cantalapiedra
Chianti Classico | 15/55
Montesecondo
Tempranillo | 22/75
Bodega Numanthia – Termes
Cabernet Sauvignon | 19/70
Brand and Family
Red Blend | 19/70
Allegrini – Palazzo della Torre
Nebbiolo | 20/75
Famiglia Rivetti – Langhe
HIGH DESERT COOLERS | 8
CLOUDWALKER Cherry Citrus
CLOUDWALKER Pineapple Kiwi
CLOUDWALKER Melon Berry
*Contains THC and CBD
HARD CIDER | 8
Tractor Blood Orange
Tractor Apple
SPIRITS
Mezcal
Cinco Sentidos Capón
Cinco Sentidos Puntas
Amarás Cupreata
Cruz de Fuego Espadín
Gusto Histórico Ensamble
Gusto Histórico Tequilero
Los Valeros Cristalino
Neta Coyote/Madrecuixe
Neta Tepextate
Rey Camparo Jabalí
Rey Campero Espadín
Tequila
1123 Blanco Histórico
Arette Extra Añejo
Artenom 1414
Cazcanes Reposado
Chamucos Blanco
Chamucos Reposado
Corralejo Extra Añejo
Don Julio 1942
Don Julio 70
El Tequileño Blanco
El Tesoro Blanco
El Tesoro Añejo
El Tesoro Extra Añejo
El Tesoro Reposado
Gran Centenario Añejo
Herradura Blanco
Herradura Cristalino
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Lalo Blanco
Pasote Blanco
PM Blanco Still Strength
Siete Leguas Blanco
Siete Leguas Reposado
Siete Leguas Añejo
Tapatio Barrel Proof
Tapatio Blanco
Tres Gen Cristalino
Tres Gen Reposado
Tres Gen Añejo
Agave
Caballito Cerrero
Chawar Blanco
Santo Cuviso Bacanora
Sotoleros Lechuguilla
Bourbon
1792 Small Batch
Basil Hayden
Blanton’s
Booker’s
Buffalo Trace
Dickel Barrel Select
Eagle Rare
EH Taylor
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses
Four Roses Small
Green Spot
High West
Knob Creek
Lock Stock & Barrel
Michter’s
Nikka Coffee
Noah’s Mill
Old Forester 86
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail
Rowan’s Creek
Smooth Ambler
W.L. Weller
WhistlePig
Willett Pot Still
Woodford
Woodford Double Barrel
Yellow Spot
Scotch
Ardbeg
Bruichladdich
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Macallan Sherry Cask
Oban
Rye
AASB Astrologist Rye
Hemingway Rye
Old Overholt Rye
Woodford Rye
Rum
Agua Viva Cachaça
Diplomático
El Dorado 12
Lemon Hart Blackpool
Lemon Hart 1804
Plantation OFTD
Smith and Cross
Uruapan Charanda
Vodka
AASB
Tito’s
Gin
AASB Gin
Hayman’s Old Tom Gin
Nordés Gin
Miscellaneous
AASB Absinthe
Alma Finca
Alma Tepec
Amaro Nonino
Averna
Cynar
Fernet Branca
Grand Marnier
Montenegro
Zirbenz
Beers
Food
Shareables
Carne Adovada Egg Rolls | 14
Cheddar | Red chile slaw
Smoked Wings | 14
6 wings | Available with Red Chile Buffalo, BBQ, Amaro Glaze, or Naked
Served with Red Ranch | Carrots & Celery
Add Green Ranch (+1)
Amaro Fried Rice | 16
Sautéed onions | Crispy bacon | Egg | Spicy soy–amaro sauce
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Shrimp (+9) | Crispy Tofu (+6)
Ex Novo Power Bowl | 14
Truffle mushroom farro | Roasted chickpeas | Cherry tomatoes | Microgreen salad
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Shrimp (+9) | Crispy Tofu (+6)
Asparagus Calabacitas (V)(GF) | 13
Asparagus | Summer squash | Corn | Lime | Street taco quesadillas
Hatch green chile | Chimayó NM red chile
Available with corn or flour tortillas
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (V) | 12
Berbere spice | Green chile ranch | Cheddar
Hummus Plate (V)(GF) | 12
Pickled carrots & celery | Crackers & pita
Pretzel Bites (V) | 14
Green chile beer cheese | Honey dijon butter sauce
Lager Than Life Nachos | 12
Chips | House green chile beer cheese | Pickled red onions | Pickled jalapeños
Pico de gallo | Sour cream
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Adovada (+7) | Short Rib (+12)
Fresh Greens
Caesar Salad (V) | 8 / 15
Romaine | Parmesan | House croutons | Sunset Syndrome Hazy IPA Caper Caesar dressing
Brewer’s Garden (V)(GF) | 8 / 15
Spring mix | Pickled red onions | Cherry tomatoes | Feta | Balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad (GF) | 9 / 17
Iceberg lettuce | Genoa salami | Cherry tomatoes | Red onions | Feta | Black olives
Green goddess dressing
Large Plates
The Haggard Burger | 16
Angus beef patty | American cheese | Shredded lettuce | Onion | Burger sauce | Fries
Sub Impossible Patty (+3)
Add Green Chile (+2) | Bacon (+3) | Extra Patty (+5)
Chicken Sandwich | 18
Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Mayo | Fries
Available fried or grilled
Make it spicy
Add American Cheese (+1) | Green Chile (+2)
BBQ Chicken Lollipops | 29
3 lollipops | Chipotle BBQ | Potato salad
Mac & Cheese (V) | 16
Penne pasta | House green chile beer cheese
Add Green Chile (+2) | Bacon (+3) | Chicken (+5) | Steak (+9)
Beef Short Rib (GF) | 34
Potato mash | Roasted carrots | Slaw
Crispy Skin Salmon | 26
Potato purée | Roasted carrots & asparagus | Amaro soy glaze
Churrasco Steak & Potatoes | 28
Outside skirt steak | Roasted red potatoes | Caramelized onion | Corn | Cherry tomatoes
Spring mix | Tomato coulis | Red chili demi
Braised Pork Belly | 26
Truffle mushroom farro | Charred broccolini
Pastrami Mamí (GF) | 26
House-cured corned beef | Quick pickled cabbage | BBQ chips | Dijon butter sauce
House-Made Desserts
Bread Pudding | 9
Rotating flavor | Please ask your server for details
Brownie (GF) | 9
Served with ice cream
Cannoli | 10
2 per order | Rotating flavor | Please ask your server for details
Lemon Tart | 10
2 per order
Matcha Tiramisu | 10
Baklava | 10