The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep
The Fort’s Historic Drink Menu
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Pilgrims’ Drinks
Prickly Pear Cooler (Colonche)
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.
Pilot’s Cocktail
You’ll fly safely with Peychaud bitters & sparkling water. Not sweet, but clean, cold and wet!
Duffys’ Rowdy Root Beer
Made with Pure Cane Sugar and Caffeine Free!
Fountain Soda
San Pelligrino (sparkling) or Fiji (still) water
Beers and Ales
Colorado Brews
Avery Brewing Co., IPA
Blue Moon, Belgium White
Breckenridge Brewery Agave Wheat
Coors Original
Coors Light
Great Divide, Whitewater, Hoppy Wheat Ale
Left Hand Brewing Co., Milk Stout Nitro
New Belgium, Fat Tire Amber Ale
Odell Brewing Co., 90 Shilling
Imported Brews
Canta Blanca (Mexico)
Non Alcoholic Beer
Buckler – Holland
Fur Trade Potables
Authentic concoctions from 170 years ago. Enjoy these unusual tastes of early America. Historic drinks to accompany your historic meal!
The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep
The famed drink from Bent’s Fort: Your choice of bourbon or scotch with sugar, mint and ice in a Mason jar.
Real Georgia Mint Julep
French brandy, peach brandy, ice, sugar and sprigs of mint served in a Mason jar.
Trade Whiskey
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
Myer’s rum, peach brandy, brandy, sugar and lemon juice over ice.
Fort Specialties
Jim Bridger
A mysterious mix of 9 ingredients with rum.
For those who like a citrusy, semi-sweet drink.
Last Roundup
Four premium rums and juices. Limit two, unless you’re riding a horse who knows his own way home.
Sangria
Made from fresh lemon, lime, orange and apple. Then blended with red wine, a splash of brandy and served in a Mason jar.
William Bent’s “Kick” to the Moscow Mule
A harmonious blend of Colorado Vodka, Canton Ginger liqueur, lime, and Cock & Bull Ginger Beer.
Bear’s Blood
Tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon and lime.
Pomegranate Martini
Pama pomegranate liqueur, Absolut Citrus vodka, and a splash of cranberry juice.
White Ginger Sangria
Made from fresh lemon, lime, orange and apple. Then blended with white wine, a splash of Canton Liquer.
Margaritas
Gringo Style
The Fort’s traditional recipe
Mexican Style
Jose Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Prickly Pear
Made with scarlet prickly pear fruit – slush or on the rocks.
Agave Margarita
A delish blend of Blanco tequila, lime juice and sweetened with Agave nectar. Refreshing, will tame the thirstiest of travelers.
Summer Classics
Huckleberry Lemonade
A harmonious blend of citrus and berry. Madewith Huckleberry infused vodka, a splash of cranberry juice, and lemonade.
Aperitifs
Dubonnet, Blanc
Served over ice with a twist of lemon.
Campari
Served over ice with a bottle of sparkling water and lime.
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