Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAtomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
Centennial, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Atomic Cowboy's bar pours a playful, brunch-forward cocktail list with the Smokehouse Bloody Maria leading the pack. The full bar also stocks local craft beers and a dedicated nonalcoholic section. Cocktails are the reason to drink here, though beer deals like $3 PBR during happy hour add value. A recent customer praised the Bloody Maria's seasoning and heat, noting it paired perfectly with a biscuit dish.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smokehouse Bloody Maria, a customer favorite built on Tanteo Chipotle tequila, Atomic bloody mary mix, Founders oatmeal stout, roasted jalapeno, and firewater. Its seasoning and heat drew specific praise and paired well with a biscuit dish.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like brunch-fueled creativity will find a home here, especially fans of savory, spicy bloody marys. The nonalcoholic section also gives sober-curious patrons thoughtful options beyond standard sodas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour brings $8 cocktails, $6 drafts, and $3 PBR. Pitchers run half off during a weekly deal, making group rounds more economical.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into breakfast-bar territory with drinks like the Breakfast of Champions, made with Fat House bacon whiskey, maple, and Kahlua, and the Espresso Martini with locally roasted cold brew. A dedicated nonalcoholic section with house-made syrups adds further range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is broad and inventive, with eight signature drinks ranging from the bacon-washed Breakfast of Champions to the tequila-based Smoke Show Margarita. A recent customer ranked the Smokehouse Bloody Maria as a standout for its seasoning and heat, and the menu includes a ranked brunch cocktail list.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of hand-crafted cocktails with creative ingredients like bacon whiskey, chipotle tequila, and locally roasted cold brew.
- — Brunch cocktail menu is ranked, signaling a confident, curated approach.
- — A recent customer specifically praised the Smokehouse Bloody Maria's seasoning and heat.
Standout selections
- — Smokehouse Bloody Maria: Tanteo Chipotle tequila, Atomic bloody mary mix, Founders oatmeal stout, roasted jalapeno, firewater.
- — Breakfast of Champions: Fat House bacon whiskey, maple, Kahlua, aromatic bitters.
- — Atomic Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve bourbon, Scrappy's bitters.
Pricing: Happy hour features $8 cocktails.
Beer
The beer program emphasizes local craft drafts, with a large selection chosen per location. Happy hour brings $6 drafts and $3 PBR, and a weekly pitcher deal adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of local craft beers selected per location.
- — Happy hour pricing on drafts and PBR is accessible.
Standout selections
- — PBR — $3 — Pabst Blue Ribbon beer
Pricing: Happy hour offers $6 drafts and $3 PBR; weekly deal includes half off pitchers.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated nonalcoholic cocktail section offers five house-made options, including the Cucumber Cooler with Fever Tree tonic and the Prickly Pear Margarita. These are proper drinks, not afterthoughts, with thoughtful ingredients like house-made strawberry rhubarb jam.
Menu strengths
- — Five distinct nonalcoholic cocktails with fresh and house-made components.
- — Uses premium mixers like Fever Tree tonic.; Named options like the Strawberry Basil Spritzer show creativity.
Standout selections
- — Cucumber Cooler: Fever Tree cucumber tonic, fresh muddled cucumber, lime juice.
- — Prickly Pear Margarita: Prickly Pear syrup, lime juice, agave.
Spirits
The full bar carries a variety of spirits, with Tito's vodka featured across multiple cocktails. The spirits selection itself is not detailed, but the cocktail program demonstrates a working bar with well-known brands.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar with a variety of spirits supports the cocktail menu.
- — Tito's vodka is used in several cocktails, indicating a reliable well option.
Standout selections
- — Tito's vodka appears in Sully's Spritz and other drinks.
Pricing: Happy hour includes $8 cocktails.
How it sits with the food
The Smokehouse Bloody Maria was noted to pair excellently with a biscuit dish, and the program's brunch-leaning cocktails suit the food lineup.
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