Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFire On The Mountain - Highlands
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fire On The Mountain pairs its hot wings with a serious beverage program: five $12 specialty cocktails with original names like Summa Don-na and Pina Coltrane, a draft list loaded with Colorado collabs, and a full nonalcoholic mocktail menu. The cocktail list shows real intent, mixing Aperol, amaro, and agave spirits into approachable, fruit-forward drinks. Beer drinkers get local depth, and the NA lineup is unusually thoughtful. A solid stop for drinkers who want more than a standard wing joint pour.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Summa Don-na, a sparkling build of Absolut Mandrin, Aperol, lemon, and Segura Brut Cava. For a smoky twist, the A Picture of Nectar pairs Del Maguey Vida with passion fruit and orange bitters. On draft, the Crooked Stave x Lawson's Lupulin Gumbo offers a hazy IPA with serious hop character.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail curious wing fans will find the specialty list worth exploring, while craft beer loyalists can work through local Colorado drafts. The nonalcoholic mocktails give designated drivers a real alternative to soda.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $12, classics $10. Draft beers are $7-$9, bottles and cans $6-$9. Well spirits are $7, with premium pours up to $15. Mocktails are $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is unusually ambitious for a wing spot, with five named specialties built around amaro, mezcal, and pineapple-infused tequila. The draft list leans heavily on Colorado breweries, including collaborations with Crooked Stave and Joyride, and the NA mocktail program is equally developed.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Five specialty cocktails at $12 each show real range, from the sparkling Summa Don-na to the mezcal-forward A Picture of Nectar. Classics like the Margarita and Frozen Margarita hold at $10, with a house slushy version available. The list balances original recipes with reliable standards.
Menu strengths
- — Five named specialty cocktails with distinct ingredient profiles, including amaro, mezcal, and pineapple-infused tequila.
- — Classic cocktails priced at $10, including a house frozen margarita, offer accessible options.
- — Spicy variation available on the Space Wrangler adds a customizable element.
Standout selections
- — Summa Don-na: Absolut Mandrin, Aperol, lemon, simple syrup, soda water, topped with Segura Brut Cava.
- — A Picture of Nectar: Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Aperol, passion fruit puree, lime, orange bitters.
- — Pina Coltrane: Hornitos pineapple tequila, Averna amaro, honey syrup, lime, pineapple.
Pricing: $10-$12
Wine
The wine list is compact but serviceable, centered on single-serve formats: Segura Viudas Brut Cava in 187ml bottles and Archer Roose canned selections including Malbec, Pinot Grigio, and Bubbly Rosé. Prices are modest, but depth is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Single-serve options provide flexibility for pairing with a meal.
- — Price points between $10 and $12 keep wine accessible.
Standout selections
- — Segura Viudas Brut Cava: brut reserva sparkling, 187ml single serve.
Pricing: $10-$12
Beer
An extensive draft list showcases local and regional craft breweries, including Bierstadt Lager, Crooked Stave, and a Joyride collaboration. Bottles and cans round out the selection with domestic and craft options, plus non-alcoholic choices. Draft prices run $7-$9.
Menu strengths
- — Large draft selection with many Colorado breweries, including Bierstadt and Crooked Stave.
- — Collaboration beer with Joyride highlights local brewing relationships.
- — Bottles and cans include domestic, craft, and non-alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — DRAFT Bierstadt Helles 0.5L — $7.00 — Helles (Light) Lager | 4.9% ABV | 0.5L | Denver, CO
- — Joyride x FOTM Hoppy Hoppy, Oh My Friend: hazy IPA with Nectaron, Krush Cryo, Idaho 7, and Citra.
- — Bierstadt Helles: classic light lager served in 0.5L pours.
Pricing: $6-$9
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic program goes beyond sodas with four $7 mocktails, including a spicy mango margarita-style drink and a lavender lemonade spritz. Canned options include kombucha and hop water, with prices ranging from $3 to $7. This is a thoughtfully built NA list.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct mocktails at $7 each, from spicy to floral to citrusy.
- — Includes nonalcoholic canned beverages like kombucha and hop water.
- — Offers a variety of nonalcoholic options including mocktails and craft sodas.
Standout selections
- — Ari's Spicy Mang N/Argarita: lime, mango, jalapeño, Tajin rim.
- — Lavender Lemonade Spritz: lavender syrup, lemonade, soda water.
Pricing: $3-$7
Spirits
Spirits selection spans whiskies, vodkas, tequilas, gins, and mezcal, with well pours at a fair $7. Premium options like Laws Four Grain Bourbon and Del Maguey Vida show some range, though the list is not exhaustive.
Menu strengths
- — Broad categories covered, including bourbon, vodka, tequila, gin, and mezcal.
- — Well spirits at $7 keep cocktails affordable.; Premium pours like Laws Four Grain Bourbon add depth.
Standout selections
- — Laws Four Grain Bourbon: $13 pour of Colorado bourbon.
- — Del Maguey Vida: $11 mezcal with smoky character.
Pricing: $7-$15
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