Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileAgave Lounge
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A tequila-focused cocktail bar with an extensive spirits list and a creative cocktail program. The Signature Sips and Bartender's Vault menus offer a wide range of agave-based drinks, while the spirits selection includes rare finds like Tears of Llorona. Zero-proof options are thoughtfully crafted, and the beer and wine lists provide solid accompaniments.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Grapefruit Mezcalito, a customer-praised cocktail combining blanco and mezcal with lime, bitters, and falernum. For a deeper agave experience, order a pour of Fortaleza blanco or Tears of Llorona extra añejo from the extensive tequila list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tequila and mezcal enthusiasts will appreciate the deep selection of blancos, reposados, añejos, and rare agave spirits. Cocktail lovers looking for creative, well-crafted drinks will find a variety of options on the Signature Sips and Bartender's Vault menus.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue brands itself as 'Your New Tequila Spot' with an extensive tequila list that includes rare and artisanal spirits like sotol and bacanora. The cocktail menu is divided into Signature Sips and a Bartender's Vault, offering both creative and classic preparations.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A robust cocktail menu with tequila-focused Signature Sips and a Bartender's Vault of classics. Named drinks include Agave Sunset, Kinky Habañero, Italian Margarita, Paloma, Mezcal Old Fashioned, and Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named cocktails with detailed recipes across two menu sections.
- — Customer praise for consistency and craftsmanship, highlighting Grapefruit Mezcalito and Cinnamon Glow.
Standout selections
- — Grapefruit Mezcalito – Blanco, Mezcal, Lime, Bitters, Falernum
- — Mezcal Old Fashioned – Reposado, Mezcal, Chocolate Bitters, Agave
Wine
A small but serviceable wine list with Malbec, Rosé, Chardonnay, White Blend, and Prosecco. Enough variety to cover red, white, rosé, and sparkling preferences.
Menu strengths
- — Covers all major wine styles with a red, white, rosé, and sparkling option.
- — Prosecco offers a bubbly alternative to the cocktail focus.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco – Sparkling wine; Malbec – Red wine
Beer
A compact beer list featuring Mountain Time Lager, Modelo, rotating IPA, and rotating cider. The rotating options provide some variety beyond the standard lagers.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Mountain Time Lager and recognizable Modelo.
- — Rotating IPA and cider keep the list fresh.
Standout selections
- — Mountain Time Lager – Lager; Rotating IPA – India Pale Ale (rotating)
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof Sips section with creative mocktails like Berry Kissed, Grapefruit Fizz, and Amaretto Sunset. Each drink has a full recipe, showing care for non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof section with three named mocktails.; Recipes include fresh ingredients like strawberry, mint, and grapefruit.
Standout selections
- — Berry Kissed – Strawberry, Lemon, Mint, Orgeat, Sprite, Soda Water
- — Grapefruit Fizz – Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Salt, Soda Water
Spirits
An extensive and curated tequila selection spanning blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo, plus mezcal, sotol, bacanora, and other spirits. Premium bottles like Fortaleza and Don Julio 1942 are featured.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive tequila list including rare and artisanal agave spirits.
- — Named selections include Fortaleza, Don Julio 1942, Clase Azul Reposado, and Tears of Llorona.
- — Spirits list covers a broad range from vodka to scotch, but tequila is the clear focus.
Standout selections
- — Tears of Llorona – Extra Añejo tequila; Clase Azul Reposado – Reposado tequila
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