The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep
The Fort’s Drink Menu
Fur Trade Potables
Authentic concoctions from 170 years ago. Enjoy these unusual tastes of early America.
The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep $15
The famed drink from Bent’s Fort: Your choice of well bourbon or scotch, sugar, mint and ice in a Mason jar.
Real Georgia Mint Julep $15
French brandy, peach brandy, ice, sugar and sprigs of mint served in a Mason jar.
Trade Whiskey $9
Historic old western fur trade recipe: fine bourbon deliciously flavored with red pepper, tobacco and black gun powder. Remarkably excellent in flavor. Served neat.
1732 Philadelphia Fish House Punch $13
Myer’s rum, peach brandy, brandy, sugar and lemon juice over ice.
Fort Specialties
Jim Bridger $14
A mysterious mix of 9 ingredients with rum. For those who like a citrusy, semi-sweet drink.
Last Roundup $17
Four premium rums and juices. Limit two, unless you’re riding a horse who knows his own way home.
Bear’s Blood $14
Tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon and lime.
Pomegranate Martini $18
Pama pomegranate liqueur, Absolut Citrus vodka, and a splash of cranberry juice.
William Bents’ “Kick” to the Moscow Mule
A harmonious blend of Colorado Vodka, Canton Ginger liqueur, lime, and Cock & Bull Ginger Beer.
With copper cup $37 / Refill with copper cup $14
Fort Coffee $14
A rich cup of coffee, graced with Baily’s Irish cream and Frangelico.
Bear Hunters Tea $9
Hot tea served with a splash of Barenjager Honey liqueur.
Snuggler $8
Hot Chocolate & Peppermint Schnapps
Margaritas
Gringo Style
The Fort’s traditional recipe. 1/2 liter pitcher $17 / Glass $10
Mexican Style
Jose Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec and freshly squeezed lime juice. 1/2 liter pitcher $20 / Glass $11
Prickly Pear
Made with scarlet prickly pear fruit – slush or on the rocks. 1/2 liter pitcher $21 / Glass $8
Agave Margarita $11
A delish blend of Blanco tequila, lime juice and sweetened with agave nectar. Refreshing, will tame the thirstiest of travelers.
Pilgrims’ Drinks
Hot Chocolate $5
Big B’s Spiced Apple Cider $7
Served hot with cinnamon, allspice, cloves.
Prickly Pear Cooler (Colonche) $7
Colorado’s first non-alcoholic drink enjoyed at the South Platte River fur trade forts. Made of prickly pear syrup, fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice.
Fountain Soda $5
San Pelligrino (sparkling) or Fiji (still) water $7
Pilot’s Cocktail $7
You’ll fly safely with Peychaud bitters & sparkling water. Not sweet, but clean, cold and wet!
Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer $7
Cock ’N Bull Ginger Beer $4
Lemonade $5
Ask Your Server for our Beer Selections.
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