PROTO FIELD STUDY · 001 MADISON, WI

Ritual, in Glassware.

One night, twenty-seven pages, and a 600-bottle backbar. Proto's first protocol read of a great American cocktail bar — Robin Room, celebrating ten years on the near west side of Madison, Wisconsin.

The Robin Room menu cover — gold-foil RR monogram embossed on forest-green linen.
The menu, in hand — forest-green linen, gold-foil monogram.

Proto field studies catalogue real-world rituals — bars, saunas, kitchens, clinics — and translate them into protocol primitives: ratio, dose, sequence, recovery. We pulled twenty-seven photographs of Robin Room's printed menu, ran them through Proto, and turned the evening's analog liturgy into something the platform can read alongside your biomarkers.

The page below is the result. The bar's typography is left alone; the rest is Proto.

Input
physical menu, 27 pages
Method
OCR + structured extraction
Output
ingredient graph, glass taxonomy, ABV map
Built for
cross-reference w/ your Proto panel

H·O·U·S·E  O·R·I·G·I·N·A·L·S

Celebrating ten years. Five drinks the bar built and kept.

Death Rides a White Horse

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The Death Rides A White Horse cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Hayman's Old Tom gin, Lustau amontillado sherry, blanc vermouth, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, orange bitters.

Stirred · Spirit-forward ~28% ABV est.

Leatherwing

12
The Leatherwing cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Nosotros Mexicano mezcal, agricole rum, mango, ginger, Sichuan + black peppercorn.

Shaken sour Heat-spice

Monsieur Redford

12
The Monsieur Redford cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

El Buho espadín mezcal, Byrrh quinquina, Lillet, Peychaud's bitters.

Stirred Bitter-forward

Seasonal G&T

12
The Seasonal Gt cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

St. George Valley citrus gin, pear, bergamot, citrus, hibiscus.

Aperitivo Tall-built

A Sore Subject

12
The A Sore Subject cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Sipsmith London Dry gin, basil, cucumber, lemon, grapefruit, hibiscus rim.

T·H·E  B·A·C·K·B·A·R

Six hundred bottles, sorted by family. Click a family to expand.

Gin30 bottles · 6 cocktails
Robin Room gin list

Army & Navy

12

gin, lemon, orgeat

The Army And Navy cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Aviation

13

gin, maraschino, crème de violette, lemon

The Aviation cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Bijou

15

gin, green chartreuse, sweet vermouth, orange bitters

The Bijou cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Martinez

13

gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, bitters

The Martinez cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Corpse Reviver No. 2

13

gin, Cointreau, Lillet blanc, lemon, absinthe rinse

The Corpse Reviver 2 cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Clover Club

14

gin, raspberry, lemon, egg white

The Clover Club cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Vodka13 bottles · 6 cocktails
Robin Room vodka list

Cosmopolitan

12

vodka, Cointreau, cranberry, lime

The Cosmopolitan cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Moscow Mule

10

vodka, lime, ginger beer

The Moscow Mule cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Espresso Martini

13

vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur

The Espresso Martini cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Vesper

13

gin, vodka, Lillet blanc

The Vesper cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

French Martini

12

vodka, Chambord, pineapple

The French Martini cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Sex on the Beach

13

vodka, peach, cranberry, orange

The Sex On The Beach cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Agave45 bottles · 4 cocktails
Robin Room agave list

El Diablo

12

tequila, crème de cassis, lime, ginger beer

The El Diablo cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Debbie Don't

14

mezcal, pineapple, lime, jalapeño

The Debbie Dont cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

13

tequila + mezcal, agave, bitters

The Oaxacan Old Fashioned cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

La Paloma

10

tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, salt

The La Paloma cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Cane (Rum)35 bottles · 4 cocktails
Robin Room rum list and cocktails

Kingston Negroni

13

Jamaican rum, Campari, sweet vermouth

The Kingston Negroni cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Hotel Nacional

13

rum, apricot, lime, pineapple

The Hotel Nacional cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Mai Tai

13

aged + agricole rum, orgeat, curaçao, lime

The Mai Tai cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Queens Park Swizzle

15

rum, lime, sugar, mint, bitters, crushed ice

The Queens Park Swizzle cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Rye30 bottles · 6 cocktails
Robin Room rye list

American Trilogy

11

rye, apple brandy, demerara, bitters

The American Trilogy cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Blinker

13

rye, grapefruit, raspberry syrup

The Blinker cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

La Louisiane

13

rye, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, absinthe, Peychaud's

The La Louisiane cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

House Manhattan

12

rye, sweet vermouth, bitters

The House Manhattan cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Toronto

13

rye, Fernet Branca, demerara, bitters

The Toronto cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Rattlesnake

15

rye, lemon, absinthe, egg white

The Rattlesnake cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Bourbon30 bottles · 4 cocktails
Robin Room bourbon list

Boulevardier

14

bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth

The Boulevardier cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Gold Rush

10

bourbon, honey, lemon

The Gold Rush cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Lion's Tail

14

bourbon, allspice dram, lime, bitters

The Lions Tail cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Paper Plane

13

bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon

The Paper Plane cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Scotch22 bottles · 4 cocktails
Robin Room scotch list

Rapscallion

15

The Deacon blended scotch, Lustau PX sherry, absinthe

The Rapscallion cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

The 25th Hour

14

Bruichladdich, tawny port, Amaro Nonino, maraschino, bitters

The The 25Th Hour cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Penicillin

10

Banker's Club blend, honey, ginger, lemon, Laphroaig float

The Penicillin cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Pantheon

13

The Deacon blended scotch, Bénédictine, lemon

The Pantheon cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Whiskey · Irish & Japanese17 bottles · 4 cocktails
Robin Room Irish and Japanese whiskey list

Irish Maid

13

Lost Irish whiskey, elderflower, lemon, cucumber bitters

The Irish Maid cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Nippon

13

Nikka Days, sweet vermouth, ginger, bitters

The Nippon cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Sakura Blossom

13

Nikka Days, elderflower, grapefruit, lemon, honey

The Sakura Blossom cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Tipperary

15

Lost Irish whiskey, green chartreuse, sweet vermouth

The Tipperary cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Brandy · Cognac · Calvados · Pisco20 bottles · 6 cocktails
Robin Room brandy list

Between the Sheets

14

Pierre Ferrand Ambré, Planteray Mr. Fogg rum, curaçao, lemon

The Between The Sheets cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Champs-Élysées

17

Pierre Ferrand 1840, green chartreuse, lemon, bitters

The Champs Elysees cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Farmhouse

13

Wollersheim apple brandy, mezcal, maple, lemon, bitters

The Farmhouse cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Jack Rose

11

Laird's bonded apple, house grenadine, lemon, lime

The Jack Rose cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Vieux Carré

15

Cognac Park VS, Sazerac rye, Bénédictine, vermouth, bitters

The Vieux Carre cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Pisco Sour

14

KU pisco, lime, egg white, Peychaud's

The Pisco Sour cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Amari & Cordials30+ bottles · digestif spine
Robin Room amari and cordials list

Robin Room's amari shelf — Aperol, Averna, Campari, Cynar (and the heavier Cynar 70), Cardamaro, Fernet Branca, Grand Poppy, Montenegro, Nardini Rababaro, Økar Australian, Ramazzotti, St. George Bruto Americano — is the spine that lets the bitter-stirred cocktails do their work. The Proto ranking engine treats these as high-bitter ingredients that pull on the inflammation and glycemic axes the right way.

Wine6 by-the-glass · red · white · rosé · sparkling
Robin Room wine list

Chateau Carbonneau "Pur Jus"

12

2022 France · Merlot-Malbec · fig, ripe fruit, silky

The Chateau Carbonneau Merlot Malbec cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

WillaJory Pinot Noir

12

2023 Oregon · light, red cherry, earthy

The Willajory Pinot Noir cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Quinta de Santiago Vinho Verde

13

2023 Portugal · crisp apple, salinity, passionfruit

The Quinta De Santiago Vinho Verde cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Mary Taylor Bordeaux Blanc

12

2023 France · Sauv Blanc + Sémillon · mineral, guava

The Mary Taylor Bordeaux Blanc cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Los Monteros Brut Cava

9

Spain · stone fruit, crisp yellow citrus, nutty finish

The Los Monteros Brut Cava cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Ostatu Rosado Rioja

12

2024 Spain · raspberry, strawberry, citrus, minerality

The Ostatu Rosado Rioja cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.
Private Barrels · RR5 single barrels · neat or rocks
Robin Room private barrels list
  • Dancing Goat MMSB Limousin Oak Rye — 12
  • Dancing Goat MSB Shoreline Sipper 9yr Bourbon — 15
  • J. Henry & Sons Bourbon RRSB — 18
  • Planteray Paraguay Single Cask — 12
  • Rittenhouse "Oak King" RRSB Rye — 10

Glossary: RRSB Robin Room Single Barrel · MMSB Mint Mark Single Barrel · MSB Muskellounge Single Barrel. Coming soon: Blanton's Gold, Buffalo Trace.

Canned Brews~20 cans
Robin Room canned brews list

Wisconsin-leaning. 3 Sheeps Wisconsin-itis. New Glarus Spotted Cow. Tecate and Victoria for the bar staff. Athletic and Untitled Art for the zero-proof crowd. Honey Bee 4.2mg THC seltzer, two-can limit.

C·O·C·K·T·A·I·L  A·N·A·T·O·M·Y

Twelve drinks, glass first. The signature design move of the menu — black silhouette of the serving vessel, dotted leaders to each ingredient — translated into something the page can read.

Martinez

coupe

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Martinez · Protocol

  • BuildStirred · spirit-forward
  • GlassCoupe, no ice
  • GarnishLemon twist
  • ABV est.~28%
  • SugarLow
  • WindowPost-dinner · 8–10pm

Pairs with: stirred-spirit recovery curve. Skip if HbA1c >6.5 only because of vermouth sugar; otherwise low-impact.

Aviation

coupe

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Aviation · Protocol

  • BuildShaken citrus sour
  • GlassCoupe, no ice
  • GarnishBrandied cherry
  • ABV est.~22%
  • SugarMedium (8–10g)
  • WindowAperitif · pre-dinner

Pairs with: vitamin C top-up, gentle glycemic curve from citrus. Skip if Glucose >126.

French Martini

coupe

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French Martini · Protocol

  • BuildShaken, dry shake for foam
  • GlassCoupe
  • GarnishPineapple frond
  • ABV est.~18%
  • SugarHigh (16g+)
  • WindowDessert slot only

High sugar + spirit. Save for an in-range night; not for elevated triglycerides or HbA1c.

Mai Tai

old fashioned

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Mai Tai · Protocol

  • BuildShaken with crushed ice
  • GlassOld fashioned, packed
  • GarnishMint sprig, lime
  • ABV est.~24%
  • SugarMedium (orgeat-driven)
  • WindowPre-summer recovery, hydration-heavy

Lots of dilution. Pair with: pre-sauna or post-bike summer evenings.

El Diablo

collins

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El Diablo · Protocol

  • BuildTall-built, topped with ginger beer
  • GlassCollins, crushed ice
  • GarnishLime wheel
  • ABV est.~12%
  • SugarHigh (cassis + ginger)
  • WindowPatio session · early evening

Hydration-friendly profile is the upside; sugar load is the cost.

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

old fashioned

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Oaxacan Old Fashioned · Protocol

  • BuildStirred over big rock
  • GlassOld fashioned
  • GarnishOrange peel, expressed
  • ABV est.~32%
  • SugarLow (½ agave bar spoon)
  • WindowLate · post-dinner sipper

Among the lowest glycemic costs on the menu. Trade-off is high ABV.

American Trilogy

old fashioned

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American Trilogy · Protocol

  • BuildStirred, demerara dissolved
  • GlassOld fashioned, large cube
  • GarnishOrange peel
  • ABV est.~30%
  • SugarLow
  • WindowLate · fireplace order

Stirred-spirit recovery: low sugar, no citrus interference, slow sip.

Boulevardier

coupe

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Boulevardier · Protocol

  • BuildStirred
  • GlassCoupe or rocks
  • GarnishOrange twist
  • ABV est.~28%
  • SugarLow–medium (vermouth)
  • WindowAperitivo · pre-meal

Campari is one of the friendliest amari for an inflammation-elevated night.

Paper Plane

coupe

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Paper Plane · Protocol

  • BuildEqual-parts shaken
  • GlassCoupe
  • GarnishNone — let the color do it
  • ABV est.~18%
  • SugarLow-medium
  • WindowWorkhorse · all evening

High-bitter, moderate ABV, citrus acid. Pulls the right way on apoB and hs-CRP nights.

The 25th Hour

coupe

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The 25th Hour · Protocol

  • BuildStirred
  • GlassCoupe
  • GarnishCherry
  • ABV est.~30%
  • SugarLow
  • WindowNightcap · past 10pm

Smoke + bitter + port — recovery cost is real. Avoid on low-sleep nights.

Penicillin

old fashioned

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Penicillin · Protocol

  • BuildShaken; Laphroaig floated last
  • GlassOld fashioned over big rock
  • GarnishCandied ginger
  • ABV est.~22%
  • SugarMedium (honey-ginger)
  • WindowCold/wet nights

The bar's go-to "sick day in a glass" — ginger and citrus do most of the lift.

Vieux Carré

old fashioned

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Vieux Carré · Protocol

  • BuildStirred · two spirits
  • GlassOld fashioned
  • GarnishLemon twist
  • ABV est.~32%
  • SugarLow
  • WindowCloser · last drink

High-bitter, low-sugar, no citrus. Cost is ABV. Avoid on low-magnesium / low-sleep nights.

B·O·I·L·E·R·M·A·K·E·R·S

"What's a boilermaker? It's a shot 'n a beer." Eight pairings, Wisconsin grammar.

A Limo Ride in Jalisco

11

El Tesoro Reposado shot · Tecate Mexican Lager

The Limo Ride In Jalisco cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Apple Bottom Jeans

11

Fireball shot · Downeast Cider

The Apple Bottom Jeans cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

The Berens of Bad News

9

Berens Brandy shot · 3 Sheeps Wisconsin-itis Cream Ale

The Berens Of Bad News cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

#ChillBrah N/A

14

Aplós Calme N/A shot · Honey Bee THC Seltzer

The Chillbrah cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Pass the Pigs!

9

WhistlePig Piggyback Bourbon shot · WarPigs Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA

The Pass The Pigs cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Passionfruit

14

Ilegal Carribbean Cask Mezcal shot · Avery Island Rascal Witbier

The Passionfruit Boilermaker cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Shifty

6

Fernet Branca shot · Hamm's

The Shifty cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Suntory Time

11

Suntory Toki shot · Stillwater Extra Dry Saison

The Suntory Time cocktail, dim candlelight at Robin Room.

Z·E·R·O — P·R·O·O·F

Four zero-proof cocktails plus a stocked N/A backbar — Aplós, Giffard N/A, Amaro Lucano N/A, Athletic, Untitled Art, Guinness Zero. The Proto-cleanest section of the menu.

D.D.T.

12
The Ddt cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Aplós Arise, house tonic with pear, bergamot & hibiscus.

Zero ABVBotanical-forward

The Devil May Care

11
The Devil May Care cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Aplós Calme, ginger syrup, fresh pineapple & lime.

Zero ABVTropical

Hugo's Straight & Narrow

11
The Hugos Straight And Narrow cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Giffard N/A elderflower, fresh lime, mint leaves, soda.

Zero ABVCleanest in the room

Shep's Bahama Mama

13
The Sheps Bahama Mama cocktail, photographed on the bar at Robin Room.

Giffard Coconut, fresh pineapple & orange, cold brew float.

R·E·C·O·V·E·R·Y

We don't recommend cocktails as medicine; we surface the lightest options for tonight's profile. The P button at the top of this page reads your Proto biomarkers — HbA1c, cortisol, magnesium, hs-CRP, sleep score — and re-ranks Robin Room's menu around them. Zero-proof and low-impact pours rise; sugar-heavy and high-ABV nightcaps fall.

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