By Brittany Anas, Special to The Denver Post
Old Man Winter sending shivers down your spine? Fret not: Denver bartenders are here to warm your spirits. (That’s a double entendre, of course.)
From hot toddies to mulled wines, these 11 uniquely local drinks are served warm and are worthy substitutes for that frosty pint of beer.
Jam Juice, $12
FIRE Lounge at The ART Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver. 303-572-8000,
FIRE has a few warm cocktails on its seasonal menu, including the Smashing Pumpkin made with an all-spice infused bourbon, pumpkin puree, maple and whipped cream or the Bee’s Knees, a blend of Old Forester, Colorado honey, lemon and mint. But Kyle Wollenhaupt, mixologist at FIRE, has a favorite on this year’s menu: Jam Juice, which blends syrah and Grand Marnier with warm flavors. “It’s inspired by classic mulled wine recipes,” he said. “The syrah is a lighter varietal and complements the orange, vanilla, cinnamon and clove elements of the drink very nicely.”
Hot Apple Toddy, $9
Dunbar Kitchen & Taphouse, 2844 Welton St., Denver. 720-630-7641,
Beginning on Jan. 1, this neighborhood bar will actually have a “hot toddy bar” with choose-your-own spices and housemade syrups. Until then, you’re in the capable hands of the eatery’s bartenders, who are stirring up Hot Apple Toddies with apple brandy, allspice-flavored liqueur, fresh lemon juice and a cinnamon simple syrup that’s made in-house.
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