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Manhattan, Root River 102, Lanesboro, Unwined, Food, Signature Cocktails, Shareables, Craft Beer
Root River 102 Bar

Elevated Experience

From our Signature Cocktails to 12 local craft beer taps, or from our custom curated wine list of over 60 wines by the bottle with 20 available by the glass to over 50 whiskeys, you will be sure to find just the right libation to enjoy while taking a relaxing break in downtown Lanesboro.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Cranberry Old Fashioned

10

A Four Roses Bourbon cocktail garnished with an orange slice and cherry. Yes, we still muddle our drinks!

102 Manhattan

12

A traditional bourbon cocktail with our special twist. Served up and garnished with a Filthy cherry.

Nordic Manhattan

12

In the middle of Norwegian country, you can enjoy this unique cocktail featuring rye, aquavit and maple syrup. Served up with an orange slice.

Best of Lanesboro

11

We love bourbon and big cabernets. See what happens when you combined these two great tastes! Made with our proprietary Cedar Ridge bourbon from Swisher, IA.

Bourbon Sour

10

A classic made with Four Roses Bourbon, served on the rocks with a maraschino cherry.

Cosmo on the Rocky Bluffs

10

Our take on a classic vodka drink. Served on the rocks with a lemon slice. Enjoy one on our deck while admiring Lanesboro's natural beauty.

Equinox

10

No matter the equinox, this vodka-based cocktail will be sure to quench your thirst. Served on the rocks with a lime slice.

Sour Cherry Lemonade

8

Like drinking a slice of cherry pie! Served tall on the rocks with a lemon slice.

Root River Rum Punch Bucket

20

32oz mixture of rums and punch served in a souvenir plastic bucket 

MOCKTAILS & KID's

CosNOpolitan

7

Seedlip Grove 42, cranberry and lime juice, and simple syrup, served up with a lemon 

PaNOma

7

Seedlip Spice 94, pink grapefruit and lime juice, simple syrup and club soda, served on ice with an orange 

MiNOsa

7

Seedlip Grove 42, orange juice and club soda, served in a fluted glass with an orange

Cranberry NO Fashioned

7

Free Spirits Bourbon, orange and cranberry juice, served on ice with a cherry and orange

Aquarium Bowl

4

Nerds, Powerade, Sprite and Swedish Fish

Cotton Candy

4

Cotton candy and Sprite, topped with cotton candy

Gummi Bear

4

Gummi Bears, cranberry juice, Sprite and more Gummi Bears

RED WINES by the BOTTLE

Amarone - Masi 2015 Costasera Classico

95

Italy, big, rich, deep ruby color with aromas of ripe dark fruits, chocolate and tobacco 

Barbaresco - Fontanabianca 2016

49

Italy, medium-bodied, dry, notes of strawberry and cherry

Barbera - Vallisto 2019 Extremo

30

Argentina, medium-bodied, smooth, dry with notes of blackberry and currant

Barolo - Cordero di Montezemolo 2017

125

Italy, rich, full-bodied with notes ot tobacco, cherries and cocoa

Beaujolais - Leon Roux 2018 Villages

25

Light, smooth, dry, notes of fresh red fruit

Bordeaux - Chateau Lamothe de Haux Cadillac 2017

35

France, full-bodied, smooth, dry with notes of plum and cherry

Cabernet Sauvignon - Substance 2018 Columbia Valley

30

Bold, tannic, dry, notes of blackberry and plum

Cabernet Sauvignon - Kith & Kin 2018 Napa Valley

54

Bold, dry, tannic with notes of oak, vanilla and tobacco

Cabernet Sauvignon - Frank Family 2017 Napa Valley

75

Big, bold, dry, notes of chocolate, oak and vanilla

Cabernet Sauvignon - Los Frailes G-11 2014 Valley dels Alforins ($28)

28

Spain, organic, bold, dry, earthy with notes of tobacco, oak, cola and dark fruits 

Dolcetto - Pecchenino san Luigi Dogliani 2018

33

Italy, lighter, dry, smooth, notes of cherry and strawberry 

Grand Durif (Petite Sirah) - Caymus-Suisun 2017 Suisun Valley

85

Bold, dry with notes of dark fruit 

Grenache - Dept. 66 “Others” 2015 Grenache

56

France, rich, smooth, soft, dry, notes of blackberry and plum 

Malbec - Altos del Plata 2018 Terraza de los Andes

30

Argentina, velvety, dark, earthy, smooth, dry, notes of blackberry, licorice and cherry 

Malbec - Susana Balbo 2015 Valle de Uco

40

Argentina, founder of the Argentinian malbec revolution, soft, dry, easy-drinking with notes of blackberry, plum and smoke

Merlot - Oberon

32

Smooth, dry, easy-drinking, notes of plum and blackberry

Merlot - Emmolo 2017 Napa Valley

75

Smooth, dry, supple, notes of vanilla and mocha 

Monastrell - Finca Bacara 3015

28

Spain, organic, vegan, rich with notes of ripe dark fruit, vanilla and blackberry 

Montepulciano - La Borgata 2018

29

Italy, light, dry, smooth with notes of red fruits 

Nebbiolo - Langhe 2018

37

Italy, medium-bodied, dry, notes of cherry and raspberry 

Pinot Noir - Golden West 2018 Washington Golden West Vineyard

33

Dry, light, slightly acidic with notes of strawberry, cherry and raspberry 

Pinot Noir - Mer Soleil 2018 Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve

50

Medium, smooth, dry, notes of cherry, raspberry and vanilla

Pinot Noir - WillaKenzie Estate 2018

84

Medium, smooth, dry, notes of pmoegranate, cherry and strawberry

Sangiovese - Girasole Vineyards 2019 Mendocino Valley

29

Italian-style, organic, dry, light, red with notes of black pepper and raspberry

Sangria - Glunz De La Costa

28

California, sweet, light, fruity with notes of orange, strawberry and cherry (1L bottle)

Shiraz - Caymus Red Schooner Transit #1

65

Barossa Valley Australia shiraz grapes create this traditional big, bold wine with notes of dried fruit  

Syrah - Milbrandt “K” 2018 Wahluke Slope

49

Washington state, bold, dry, light tannins with notes of blackberry, vanilla and dark fruit  

Syrah - Marietta 2016 Gibson Block Estate Grown

70

California, smooth, dry and soft with notes of black fruit, pepper and licorice 

Tempranillo - Ramon Cardova 2017 Rioja

35

Spain, rich, bold, tannic, notes of vanilla and leather

Valpolicella - Villalta Ripasso 2015 Superiore

29

Italy, smooth, off-dry, soft, notes of chocolate and cranberry

Zinfandel - McManis 2018 Lodi California

30

Bold, soft, smooth, dry, notes of vanilla, plum and tobacco

Blend - Brancaia 2016 TRE Toscana

40

Italy, smooth, dry, oaky with notes of cherry, raspberry and plum. Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend - Lost Poet 2020 California Red

38

Bold, tannic, dry with notes of cherry and strawberry. Blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

WHITE WINES by the BOTTLE

Albarino - Vionta 2019 Rias Baixas

32

Northwest Spain, bright, fresh and crisp with notes of citrus and tropical fruit 

Arneis - Cordero di Montezemolo 2019 Langhe

37

Italy, semi-dry, notes of pear, melon and green apple 

Bordeaux - Chateau Lamothe de Haux 2020

36

France, medium-bodied, dry with notes of stone fruit and green apple 

Chardonnay - Substance 2019

30

Washington state, oaky, tart, dry, notes of butter, oak, vanilla and creamy lemon 

Chardonnay - Mer Soleil Silver 2018 Unoaked

43

Monterey County CA, bold, semi-dry with notes of pear and green apple 

Chardonnay - Mer Soleil 2019 Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands

45

Santa Lucia Highlands CA, semi-dry, tropical with finishing notes of butter, vanilla and slight oak

Chardonnay - Rombauer 2019

75

Carneros CA, balanced, dry, flavorful, notes of apples, vanilla and oak  

Pinot Gris - Lange 2018

39

Willamette Valley OR, medium-bodied, dry, notes of melon and citrus  

Riesling - Sokol Blosser Evolution 2018

36

Medium-bodied, drier, notes of apricot, peach and apple 

Sauvignon Blanc - Mussel Bay 2020

33

Marlborough New Zealand, light, refreshing, dry, notes of grapefruit and tropical fruits

Sauvignon Blanc - Round Pond Estate Napa Valley 2020

40

Medium-bodied, dry, acidic with notes of peach and pear

Sauvignon Blanc - Domaine Rene Malleron Sancerre 2020

54

France, medium-bodied, dry with notes of lime and grapefruit

Torrontes - Susan Balbo Crios 2021

33

Argentina, medium-bodied, dry with notes of peach, apricot and citrus

Viognier - Triennes 2018 Sainte Fleur

35

France, robust, drier, smooth, notes of tree fruits 

Vouvray - Alain Robert Les Charmes 2020

32

France, bold, well-balanced with notes of pineapple, citrus and vanilla

ROSE/SPARKLING WINES by the BOTTLE

Rose - Champs de Provence 2019

35

France, light, dry, slight acidic, notes of strawberry and watermelon 

Rose - Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence 2021

48

France, light, dry, mildly acidic with notes of raspberry, peach and watermelon

Sparkling - Charles Roux Blancs de Blanc Brut

30

France, sparkling, dry, champagne-style with notes of citrus, apple and pear

Sparkling - Risata Moscato d' Asti (6oz bottle)

8

Italy, light, gentle, soft, notes of apricot and citrus

Sparkling - Freixenet Condon Negro Brut Cava (6oz bo

7

Spain, light, fizzy, slightly acidic, notes of green apple and pear

MINNESOTA WINES by the BOTTLE

La Crosse - Salem Glen

33

Rochester, MN - full flavored, balanced, refreshingly dry wine with notes of citrus and floral (White)

Marquette - Cannon River

29

Cannon Falls, MN - full-bodied, juicy, semi-dry, notes of cherry and vanilla (Red)

Marquette - Chankaska Wines 2018 Lone Oak Tree Vineyard Reserve

45

Kasota, MN - medium-bodied, dry, balanced, crisp, notes of vanilla and smoke (Red)

Marquette - Salem Glen

33

Rochester, MN - richly flavored with a pleasing tannin structure with aromas of cherry, black pepper and spice (Red) 

Petite Pearl Rose - Salem Glen

33

Rochester, MN - semi-sweet, refreshing, bright, fruity wine with notes of red currant and tart cherry (Rose) 

Rhubarb - Salem Glen

30

Rochester, MN - light, semi-sweet wine with characteristic fresh rhubarb flavors (Rose) 

Sabrevois - Cannon River 2019 GoGo Red

26

Cannon Falls, MN - light, smooth, jammy, sweet, notes of tree fruit (Red) 

Seyval Blanc - Salem Glen

33

Rochester, MN - semi-dry, crisp wine with notes of citrus and melon (White) 

St. Pepin - Cannon River 2019

30

Cannon Falls, MN - dry, fruity, easy-drinking, notes of grapefruit and citrus (White) 

Red Blend - Cannon River Feisty Bitch

30

Cannon Falls, MN - spirited, semi-sweet, vibrant, spicy, notes of chocolate and cherry (Red) 

Red Blend - Cannon River Mancini’s Levee Red

36

Cannon Falls, MN - full-bodied, juicy, dry, notes of oak, cherry and smoke, made for Mancini's Steakhouse in St. Paul (Red) 

Red Blend - Chankaska Wines 2018 Creekside Red

29

Kasota, MN - smooth, dry, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah and Frontenac, notes of dark cherry and raspberry (Red) 

Red Blend - Chankaska Wines 2015 Four Oak Red

50

Kasota, MN - bold, tannic, dry, full-bodied, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah and Frontenac, notes of oak and dark fruit (Red) 

Rose Blend - Cannon River Feisty Bitch

30

Cannon Falls, MN - tart, zesty, semi-sweet, bright, notes of citrus and red fruit (Rose) 

Rose Blend - Cannon River Sogn Blush

28

Cannon Falls, MN - semi-sweet, bright, fruity, blend of Frontenac and Edelweiss, notes of hibiscus and berries (Rose) 

Rose Blend - Chankaska Wines 2018 Kasota Rose

32

Kasota, MN - easy-drinking, semi-dry, blend of Frontenac Gris and Marquette, notes of strawberry and pineapple (Rose) 

White Blend - Cannon River Feisty Bitch

30

Cannon Falls, MN - vibrant, zesty, semi-sweet, crisp, feisty, notes of citrus and green fruit (White) 

White Blend - Cannon River Mancini’s West 7th

33

Cannon Falls, MN - light, crisp, semi-sweet, notes of peach, pear and floral (White) 

White Blend - Cannon River Sogn Blanc

28

Cannon Falls, MN - fruity, refreshing, semi-sweet, blend of Edelweiss, Louise Swenson and Prairie Star, notes of peach and apricot (White) 

White Blend - Chankaska Wines 2019 Creekside White

29

Kasota, MN - crisp, light, refreshing, semi-dry, blend of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and La Crescent, notes of citrus, peach and pear (White) 

White Blend - Chankaska Wines 2018 Four Oak White

45

Kasota, MN - light, refreshing, dry, blend of Chardonnay, St. Pepin, La Crescent and Prairie Star, notes of citrus and butter (White) 

BOURBON/SCOTCH/WHISKEY

11 Wells Straight Bourbon Whiskey

84 Proof, 11 Wells Distillery, St. Paul, MN

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

80 Proof, Kentucky Springs Distillery, Clermont, KY

Blanton's Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

93 Proof, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY

Bodalen Bourbon Whiskey

94 Proof, Far North Spirits Distillery, Hallock, MN

Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

126.5 Proof, James B Beam Distillery, Clermont, KY

Buffalo Trace Kentuckey Straight Bourbon Whiskey

90 Proof, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Franklin County, KY

Bunnahabhain Islay 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

93 Proof, Bunnahabhain Distillery, Bunnahabhain, Scotland

Cantilever Straight Bourbon Whiskey

80 Proof, Cantilever Bridge Distillery, Rainier, MN

Cedar Ridge Single Barrel Root River 102 Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey

115 Proof, Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher, IA

Crooked Waters Kings Point Bourbon Whisky

90 Proof, Yahara Bay Distillery, Fitchburg, WI

Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey

90 Proof, Crown Royal Distillery, Toronto, Canada

Deanston Highland 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

92 Proof, Deanston Distillery, Doune, Scotland

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

93 Proof, Deanston Distillery, Doune, Scotland

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

80 Proof, Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY

Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

90 Proof, Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY

Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

104 Proof, Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY

Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

100 Proof, Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY

Garrison Brothers Small Batch Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

94 Proof, Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, TX

Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

80 Proof, Glenlivet Distillery, Banffshire, Scotland

Gordon Graham's Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky

86 Proof, Gordon Graham & Co. Distillery, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whisk

100 Proof, Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY

High West Rendevoux Rye Whiskey

92 Proof, High West Distillery, Park City, UT

Honor Brand Hay & Sunshine Blended Whiskey

92 Proof, Vikre Distillery, Duluth, MN

Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey

80 Proof, Middleton Distillery, Cork, Ireland

Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky

80 Proof, Johnnie Walker & Sons Distillery, Edinburgh, Scotland

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

100 Proof, Knob Creek Distillery, Clermont, KY

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Kentuky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

120 Proof, Knob Creek Distillery, Clermont, KY

Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

86 Proof, Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie, Scotland

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

90 Proof, Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, KY

Michter's Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

91 Proof, Michter's Distillery, Louisville, KY

Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey

86 Proof, Michter's Distillery, Louisville, KY

Minnesota 13 Barrel Aged Whiskey

84 Proof, 11 Wells Distillery, St. Paul, MN

Minnesota 14 Whiskey

80 Proof, Panther Distillery, Osakis, MN

Paul John Brilliance Indian Single Malt Whisky

92 Proof, John Distillery, Goa, India

Paul John Bold Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky

92 Proof, John Distillery, Goa, India

Paul John Edited Indian Single Malt Whisky

92 Proof, John Distillery, Goa, India

Pike Street Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

92 Proof, Panther Distillery, Osakis, MN

Ranch Road Straight Bourbon Whiskey

94 Proof, Chankaska Spirits Distillery, Kasota, MN

Ranch Road Hard Hops (Imperial Stout) Whiskey

94 Proof, Chankaska Spirits Distillery, Kasota, MN

Ranch Road Hard Hops (Nut Brown) Whiskey

94 Proof, Chankaska Spirits Distillery, Kasota, MN

Roknar Rye Whiskey

94 Proof, Far North Spirits Distillery, Hallock, MN

Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey

90 Proof, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY

Tattersall Bottled-in-Bond Minnesota High-Rye Bourbon Whiskey

100 Proof, Tattersall Distillery, Minneapolis, MN

Tattersall Rye Whiskey

100 Proof, Tattersall Distillery, Minneapolis, MN

Tottori Japanese Whisky

86 Proof, Matsui Shuzo Distillery, Tottori, Japan

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

101 Proof, Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY

Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

90.4 Proof, Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY

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Drag Me With A Spoon will be returning to Lanesboro on Mothers' Day Weekend! Drag Bingo will begin at 7PM on Saturday, May 13th at Root River 102 followed by a Mothers' Day Drag Brunch at 11am on Sunday, May 14th


Tickets are $20 and charcuterie boards (brunch board for Sunday) are available for pre-order Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Book your tickets now to guarantee your space as this event sold out fast in prior years. Call/text 218.686.9735 for tickets.