Spring Fling: Your Guide To Denver’s Best Spring Drinks
As temperatures continue to warm up, so do the amazing array of cocktails that begin to take-over some of our favorite restaurants. We have narrowed down some refreshing and thirst quenching libations that will surely have you wanting to try them all.
Carne: Hawaiian Blue a must have!
Carne
Don’t let being in a landlocked state stop you from enjoying a bright, beachside cocktail. Enjoy tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut, Hpnotiq, blue Curaçao, tequila, lemon, lime and rum in the Hawaiian Blue while you dine on dishes from around the world at Carne in RiNo.
Work & Class providing fresh takes on spring flavors.
Work & Class
Six-times James Beard nominee Dana Rodriguez’s Work & Class is welcoming spring with a cocktail menu focused on herbaceous, fresh flavors. At Work & Class, you choose the spring-forward flavors like Pomegranate + Ginger + Thyme and pair it with the booze of your choice for a refreshing drink, perfect for welcoming spring.
The Golden Mill
The Golden Mill has the perfect sip for everyone with a new menu of spring cocktails. In addition to its crowd-favorite (and always on tap) Golden Mill Margarita, the food hall has rolled out six new cocktails for their self-pour tap wall – just in time for National Cocktail Day and perfect for enjoying on their rooftop or creekside patios. New offerings include:
Prickly Pear Margarita - A vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, featuring the unique sweetness of prickly pear fruit. Tequila, lime, and triple sec are perfectly balanced with the subtle earthy notes of prickly pear.
Palisades Peach Mule - A Colorado twist on the classic mule combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty kick of ginger beer, tartness of fresh squeezed lime juice, and Deep Eddy Peach Vodka.
Bees Knees - A Prohibition-era classic, the Bees Knees blends the botanical herbaceousness of Cap Rock gin with the bright citrus of lemon and the subtle floral notes of honey syrup.
Bourbon Bramble - A drinkable and tangy cocktail featuring the smooth notes of Four Roses Bourbon perfectly balanced with the sweetness of fresh squeezed lemonade and the rich, fruity flavor of blackberry liqueur.
Rose All Day Punch - A delightful and refreshing punch perfect for the beginning of patio weather. This vibrant concoction blends the delicate floral notes of Rosé with a touch of zesty lime, a hint of sweetness from honey, and the rich, fruity flavor of blackberry liqueur. Vodka adds a subtle kick.
Hurricane - This classic New Orleans cocktail combines light and dark rums with passion fruit, orange, and lime juices, creating a sweet and tangy taste of the tropics.
Mecha Noodle Bar takes us on a Caribbean voyage with their array of islan-inspired drinks.
Mecha Noodle Bar
At Mecha Noodle Bar, the Tropic Like It’s Hottt is a large-format tropical escape, made for sharing. This oversized, island-inspired cocktail blends the rich, caramelized notes of Planteray Pineapple and Appleton Estate rums with the delicate sweetness of Pierre Ferrand 1840 and a nutty hint of almond syrup. Fresh citrus juices keep it bright, while a splash of Caribbean Tea (guava, hibiscus, strawberry & coconut) ties it all together for an exotic, refreshing finish. Round up your crew, grab a few straws, and dive in—because this is one getaway best enjoyed together.
Federales
When the sun’s out, the slushies are flowing at Federales. Embrace the spring break state of mind with a full roster of Federales frozen cocktails - including the fan-favorites Tequila Rosé, a refreshing upgrade to your typical frozé filled with tequila, fresh squeezed citrus and crisp rose to make it a crushable, crave-able, can’t-live-without spring break companion.
Stanley Marketplace
At reclaimed airplane manufacturing plant Stanley Marketplace, common consumption policies in place mean guests can sip and stroll while browsing for a vacation feel. Try a sophisticated cocktail like the Misirlou clarified rhum punch at Traveling Mercies; sample the La Ultima Palabra with mezcal and chartreuse at Create Kitchen & Bar; indulge a bit of French culture at La Creperie d’Audrey, where the crepe stand offers classic cocktails, wines, champagne, and adult-style (boozy) smoothies. Finally, don’t miss an “adult” boba at Chi Lin Aisan Eatery, like the Boozy Whiskey Boba with whiskey, sweet watermelon tea and tapioca pearls.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Though known for their award-winning wine lists, Barcelona Wine Bar knows cocktails can transport: case in point, the Flor de Sal with manzanilla, cider aperitif, Luxardo, lime and lemon for a Spanish feel; or the Side Hustle with brandy, benedictine, pineapple, lemon and topped with bubbly for a real vacation vibe. Don’t miss Happy Hour cocktails like Mini Espresso Martini, available rich or dark and made with vodka, espresso maple syrup, nutmeg, and Irish cream or the classic Mini Dirty Martini with gin, green olive infused dry vermouth, olive brine and salt to take you away from everyday.
Corsica giving us many reasons to cheer!
Corsica
Pull up a seat at the energetic European-style bar at Corsica and choose a transportive cocktail from the brand new Happy Hour menu. Try the Clericot, a refreshing French-style sangria known in France as vin piscine (translates to "pool wine"), wine is served over ice with fruit and cordials for a refreshing, vacation-getaway feel; the Cap Corse Spritz is an iconic Corsican drink, a spritz with Mattei Cap Corse Blanc, soda water and citrus peels; or sip on the no ABV Chenille cocktail with honeydew, celery, salted honey, lemon, mint, and ginger beer.
