In early September, we had Summer one day, Winter the next, then Fall the day after that. Such is life in Colorado! Combine that with a pandemic (WEAR YOUR MASKS!) and upcoming elections (VOTE!), we’re all in need of a little escape. Like, say to a tropical island where balmy breezes caress our bodies as we listen to the ocean waves lap at the shore and sip a cocktail that combines the luscious tastes of everything we are experiencing into the perfect sip. Ahhhhhhhh. If only… Happily, we CAN experience an island vacay, if only in our minds, thanks to these tropical cocktails being served at some of our favorite bars and restaurants.
Abbott & Wallace Distilling
Kingston Cosmo – The distillery’s own Colorado Silver Rum, a splash of Curacao, Cranberry and a squeeze of fresh Lime.
Adrift Tiki Bar
Jungle Bird – Black Rum, Campari, Pineapple and Lime
cabana X at bar helix
Banana Hammock – Brown butter-washed bourbon, Cartron Banana, Molasses and Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters.
Flagstaff House
Under Pele’s Influence – Jay Wray White Rum, Spiced Rum, Blood Orange Liqueur, Liquor 43, White Creme de Cacao, Blood Orange Shrub, and Pineapple.
Slater’s 50/50 Denver
Caribbean Sour – Made with Caribbean Tropical Spiced Rum, Citrus and Egg Whites.
Steuben’s Uptown
Zombie – White Rum, Barrel-aged Rum, Orgeat, House-made Falernum, House-made Grenadine, Grapefruit, Lime, Bitters and 151 float.
Toro Latin Kitchen
Piña Mezcalita – El Silencio Espadin, Ancho Reyes, Agave Nectar, Lime, Pineapple and Sal de Gusano. Read more about Toro in our recent article.
Our thanks to each of these restaurants and bars for providing us with their choices for their cocktails that let you escape to a tropical getaway!
What else is In Good Taste? Get ready for Fall with a cocktail recipe for a Brown Sugar Irish Coffee. Autumn and apples go hand in hand so find out what it’s like to run a cidery and a 109-year-old orchard in this podcast with Snow Capped Cider.
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