14 Fresh Cocktails To Try in the New Year

by Emily Hutto Jan 14, 2014, 8:30am MST

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by Emily Hutto Jan 14, 2014, 8:30am MST

A new year calls for new cocktails, and this season Denver and Boulder's restaurants deliver. From a fresh take on the mimosa and a spin off of an Old Fashioned, to seasonal simple syrups and funky infusions, there are fresh flavors to be found all over town.

Warm up with the Sweater Weather Cocktail at SALT or the Bangkok Fizz at Jax Fish House Glendale. Experience the Lost In Translation saké cocktail at Izakaya Den. Or go savory with the Pomi d'Oro at Vesta Dipping Grill or the El Guapo at Cafebar.

Without further ado, here are 14 fresh cocktails for 2014.

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· Saké Gets The Spotlight at Sushi Den and Izakaya Den [EDen]

The Matador

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The Mexican Old Fashioned: Espolón Reposado, Patron Citronge, bitters, cherry, and orange create this fresh twist on the classic.

3496 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 561-2855

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Forest Room 5

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Huckleberry Lynx: This fresh cocktail blends huckleberry vodka, ginger beer, chamomile bitters, and fresh sage.

2532 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 433-7001

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Mile High Spirits

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The Cucumber Mule: a crisp twist on the Moscow Mule served with cucumber infused Elevate Vodka.

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2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 296-2226

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Sugarmill

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Ladd & Co: This fresh cocktail is perfect for pairing with Sugarmill's desserts— Shebang white wine, Prosecco, Contratto Bianco, and Evoo Peach Shrub.

2461 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 297-3540

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Vesta Dipping Grill

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Pomi d'Oro: Try this vegetal concoction of Crop Tomato Vodka, JP Mette basil spirit, vermouth, and pickled cherry tomatoes.

1822 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202

(303) 296-1970

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Curtis Club

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The Cattle Kate: The Curtis Club infuses vodka with chamomile for this cocktail, and blends it with cocchi americano liqueur, fresh pressed lime juice, and honey to create this refreshing cocktail.

2100 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80205

(720) 420-9898

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Lower 48

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The Bent Rail: This twist on an Old Fashioned features rye whiskey, Peychaud's instead of Angostura bitters, carpano antica, orange peel, lemon pail, and green chartreuse.

2020 Lawrence St Unit A, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 942-0262

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Punch Bowl Social Food & Drink

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Singapore Sling: This draft cocktail is a mixture of Downslope Ould Thom Gin, Cherry Heering liqueur, Dom Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, Angostura bitters, and mint.

65 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 765-2695

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Cafe Bar

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El Guapo: Blue Nectar Tequila Reposado, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh orange, and Combier liqueur make for this savory cocktail, perfect for most food pairings.

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295 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 362-0227

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Izakaya Den

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Lost In Translation: Mix it up with a saké cocktail, this one with Boca Loca, Moonstone Asian pear saké, lychee shrub, strawberries, and lemon juice.

1518 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

(303) 777-0691

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Session Kitchen

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The Improved Mimosa: Go for this inspired breakfast cocktail with spherified orange, Prosecco, and Luxardo Triplum.

1518 S. Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210

(720) 763-3387

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Jax Fish House Glendale

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The Bangkok Fizz: Featuring thai chile-infused vodka, pineapple syrup, lime, and ginger beer, this surprising cocktail will add some serious kick to any meal.