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by Andra Zeppelin
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by Andra Zeppelin

cwlogo.jpgTo kick off Cocktail Week, Eater teamed up with some of our favorite bars around the town- twenty of them- and asked them to create special drinks. From the prosciutto fat-washed My Kind of Rye at Frasca and the Pumpkin Eater at the Bitter Bar, to the Barrel-Aged Bitter Bean at Duo and the Hoof at Punch Bowl Social, there is undoubtedly something for everyone. Go out, drink, and report back your favorites.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Colt & Gray

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1553 Platte St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 477-1447
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20th Century Cocktail: Caprock Gin, Cocchi Americano, Marie Brizzard Creme Cacao, fresh lemon juice.

2. Linger Restaurant

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2030 W 30th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-3120
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The Devil Inside: Bonded Rye Whiskey, Cynar, Velvet Devil Merlot, & lemon.

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3. Duo Restaurant

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2413 W 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
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Barrel-Aged Bitter Bean: Barrel-aged coffee-infused Zacapa Rum, Campari, Republic Plata Tequila, house sour.

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4. Root Down

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1600 W 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 993-4200
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Grand Torino: Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino, Grand Marnier, grapefruit, lime, & rosemary.

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5. Williams & Graham

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3160 Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 997-8886
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The Seventh Son: Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Lustau Oloroso Sherry, Amaro Nonino, molé bitters.

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6. Gaetano's

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3760 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-9852
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The Eater: Spirit Hound gin, Aperol, Stirrings Ginger liqueur, muddled fresh lemon and mint Citrusy and fresh - like a ginger gin smash.

7. The Squeaky Bean

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1500 Wynkoop
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 623-2665
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The Night Shift: Flor de Caña 7 yr rum, Pierre Ferrand Ambre, Bonal Gentiane Quina, allspice dram.

8. The Kitchen Denver

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1530 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 623-3127
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Elvira part 2: CapRock gin, grapefruit, and Strega.

9. Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar

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1512 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-1155
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Red Rum Swizzle: Sailor Jerry Spiced Caribbean Rum; house-made Bordeaux Falernum*, Angostura bitters, fresh lime juice Stirred and served on the rocks. *Bordeaux Falernum is a combination of red Bordeaux wine, lime, ginger, cloves, almond and sugar.

10. Trillium

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2134 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 379-9759
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The Root of All: golden beet-infused aquavit, honey syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, and Regans Orange Bitters. Shaken and strained into cocktail glass. Topped with a splash of ginger beer.

11. Pinche Tacos

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1510 York St
Denver, CO
(303) 898-2905
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Pinche Limeade: House Lime Liqueur, fresh lime, and soda. Simple and delicious in a dangerously small package.

12. Olivéa Restaurant

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719 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-5050
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Rocky Garland: cranberries, peppermint tea, Prosecco, Kettle One Orange, Aperol. Served on the rocks.

13. Steuben's

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523 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-1001
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The White Witch: Laird's Applejack, Peach St. Peach Brandy, Strega, Dram Apothecary Hair of the Dog Bitters. Served on a single large rock, garnished with apple slices.

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14. Ace

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501 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 800-7705
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Drunken Sailor: Rittenhouse 100 Rye, Noval Black Port, lemon juice, Ace Oolong syrup, Angostura Bitters. Shaken and served over crushed ice with a mint sprig garnish.

15. Punch Bowl Social Food & Drink

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65 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 765-2695
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the Hoof (Hell of an old fashioned): Buffalo Trace Bourbon, chinese 5 spice syrup, angostura bitters, muddled orange and maraschino cherry.

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16. OAK at fourteenth

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1400 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-3622
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Eater Does It: muddled Kumquats, Aperol, Grand Mariner, honey syrup, a dash of OAK fire bitters and sparkling rose.

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17. The Bitter Bar

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835 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-3050
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Pumpkin Eater: Roundhouse Imperial Barrel-Aged Gin, Roundhouse Pumpkin Liquer (unreleased), .5 oz Becherovka, .25 oz Cayenne Maple Syrup, Bar-spoon of blended Scotch; two dashes of Jerry Thomas Bitters. Stirred and served up with fresh shaved nutmeg.

18. Frasca Food and Wine

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1738 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
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My Kind of Rye: Prosciutto di San Daniele fat-washed Bulleit Rye, fig syrup, Allspice dram, locally-made cumin bitters.

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19. Comida Cantina

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721 Confidence Dr
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 204-6455
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Gin & Juice: CapRock Gin, housemade grapefruit ginger syrup, grapefruit bitters, sugar rim and grapefruit twist. Served up.

20. Harold's and the Bayonet Room

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1940 Ken Pratt Blvd
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-7399
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Huntley & Palmer: Leopold Bros Gin, Leopold Bros 3 Pins Alpine Liquor, fresh lemon juice, house-made ginger syrup, house-made lemongrass syrup. Shake, double-strained and served in a coupe with a lemon wheel garnish.

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1. Colt & Gray

1553 Platte St., Denver, CO 80202
20th Century Cocktail: Caprock Gin, Cocchi Americano, Marie Brizzard Creme Cacao, fresh lemon juice.
1553 Platte St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 477-1447
Visit Website

2. Linger Restaurant

2030 W 30th Ave., Denver, CO 80211
The Devil Inside: Bonded Rye Whiskey, Cynar, Velvet Devil Merlot, & lemon.
2030 W 30th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-3120
Visit Website

3. Duo Restaurant

2413 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Barrel-Aged Bitter Bean: Barrel-aged coffee-infused Zacapa Rum, Campari, Republic Plata Tequila, house sour.
2413 W 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
Visit Website

4. Root Down

1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Grand Torino: Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino, Grand Marnier, grapefruit, lime, & rosemary.
1600 W 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 993-4200
Visit Website

5. Williams & Graham

3160 Tejon St., Denver, CO 80211
The Seventh Son: Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Lustau Oloroso Sherry, Amaro Nonino, molé bitters.
3160 Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 997-8886
Visit Website

6. Gaetano's

3760 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
The Eater: Spirit Hound gin, Aperol, Stirrings Ginger liqueur, muddled fresh lemon and mint Citrusy and fresh - like a ginger gin smash.
3760 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-9852
Visit Website

7. The Squeaky Bean

1500 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80209
The Night Shift: Flor de Caña 7 yr rum, Pierre Ferrand Ambre, Bonal Gentiane Quina, allspice dram.
1500 Wynkoop
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 623-2665
Visit Website

8. The Kitchen Denver

1530 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Elvira part 2: CapRock gin, grapefruit, and Strega.
1530 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 623-3127
Visit Website

9. Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar

1512 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202
Red Rum Swizzle: Sailor Jerry Spiced Caribbean Rum; house-made Bordeaux Falernum*, Angostura bitters, fresh lime juice Stirred and served on the rocks. *Bordeaux Falernum is a combination of red Bordeaux wine, lime, ginger, cloves, almond and sugar.
1512 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-1155
Visit Website

10. Trillium

2134 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
The Root of All: golden beet-infused aquavit, honey syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, and Regans Orange Bitters. Shaken and strained into cocktail glass. Topped with a splash of ginger beer.
2134 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 379-9759
Visit Website

11. Pinche Tacos

1510 York St, Denver, CO
Pinche Limeade: House Lime Liqueur, fresh lime, and soda. Simple and delicious in a dangerously small package.
1510 York St
Denver, CO
(303) 898-2905
Visit Website

12. Olivéa Restaurant

719 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Rocky Garland: cranberries, peppermint tea, Prosecco, Kettle One Orange, Aperol. Served on the rocks.
719 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-5050
Visit Website

13. Steuben's

523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
The White Witch: Laird's Applejack, Peach St. Peach Brandy, Strega, Dram Apothecary Hair of the Dog Bitters. Served on a single large rock, garnished with apple slices.
523 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-1001
Visit Website

14. Ace

501 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203
Drunken Sailor: Rittenhouse 100 Rye, Noval Black Port, lemon juice, Ace Oolong syrup, Angostura Bitters. Shaken and served over crushed ice with a mint sprig garnish.
501 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 800-7705
Visit Website

15. Punch Bowl Social Food & Drink

65 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
the Hoof (Hell of an old fashioned): Buffalo Trace Bourbon, chinese 5 spice syrup, angostura bitters, muddled orange and maraschino cherry.
65 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 765-2695
Visit Website

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16. OAK at fourteenth

1400 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Eater Does It: muddled Kumquats, Aperol, Grand Mariner, honey syrup, a dash of OAK fire bitters and sparkling rose.
1400 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-3622
Visit Website

17. The Bitter Bar

835 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Pumpkin Eater: Roundhouse Imperial Barrel-Aged Gin, Roundhouse Pumpkin Liquer (unreleased), .5 oz Becherovka, .25 oz Cayenne Maple Syrup, Bar-spoon of blended Scotch; two dashes of Jerry Thomas Bitters. Stirred and served up with fresh shaved nutmeg.
835 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-3050
Visit Website

18. Frasca Food and Wine

1738 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
My Kind of Rye: Prosciutto di San Daniele fat-washed Bulleit Rye, fig syrup, Allspice dram, locally-made cumin bitters.
1738 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
Visit Website

19. Comida Cantina

721 Confidence Dr, Longmont, CO 80504
Gin & Juice: CapRock Gin, housemade grapefruit ginger syrup, grapefruit bitters, sugar rim and grapefruit twist. Served up.
721 Confidence Dr
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 204-6455
Visit Website

20. Harold's and the Bayonet Room

1940 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80501
Huntley & Palmer: Leopold Bros Gin, Leopold Bros 3 Pins Alpine Liquor, fresh lemon juice, house-made ginger syrup, house-made lemongrass syrup. Shake, double-strained and served in a coupe with a lemon wheel garnish.
1940 Ken Pratt Blvd
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-7399

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