Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMadre Cocina y Lounge
Fort Collins, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The cocktail list runs 15 named drinks with branded spirits and prices from $12 to $16. El Jefe folds Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Herbsaint absinthe, house-made orgeat, mint, and Angostura bitters into a Sazerac-style build, while the Mexican Penicillin layers Monkey Shoulder scotch with Rey Campero mezcal, honey, lemon, and ginger. A dedicated agave-spirit section covers the spirits side. Customers describe the cocktails as excellent, refreshing, and well-crafted alongside the food.
- What should I order?
- Start with El Jefe, a Sazerac-style mix of Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Herbsaint absinthe, house-made orgeat, mint, and Angostura bitters at $16. For a brighter, agave-forward option, the Mexican Penicillin with Monkey Shoulder scotch, Rey Campero mezcal, honey, lemon, and ginger is a solid $15 choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad, branded cocktail list with recognizable spirits and a $12–$16 range will find plenty to choose from. Those leaning toward agave will appreciate the dedicated section. It suits guests ordering cocktails as part of a meal rather than a spirits-only visit.
- When should I go?
- A reasonable stop for a cocktail before or during dinner, when the branded list and agave section are the draw. Pair a drink with food rather than treating it as a spirits-focused destination.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $12 to $16, with El Jefe and Dulce de Pera at the top of that range at $16 and Tommy's Margarita at $12. Budget around $15 per drink.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 15-drink cocktail list with named spirits and prices sits alongside a dedicated agave-spirit section. The range spans margaritas, a Sazerac-style El Jefe, a Mexican Penicillin, and a Cosmopolitan variation, so the program covers several classic and modern builds rather than one narrow style.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Fifteen named cocktails with branded spirits and prices from $12 to $16. The list spans margaritas, a Sazerac-style El Jefe, a Mexican Penicillin, and a Cosmopolitan variation, using spirits from Buffalo Trace and Sazerac Rye to Wild Common, Del Maguey Vida, and Paranubes. A recent customer account calls the drinks excellent, refreshing, and well-crafted.
Menu strengths
- — Fifteen named cocktails with branded spirits and prices, spanning margaritas, a Sazerac-style build, a Mexican Penicillin, and a Cosmopolitan variation.
- — Named spirits include Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Wild Common Mezcal, Condesa Gin, Suerte tequila, Monkey Shoulder scotch, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, and Paranubes rum.
Standout selections
- — El Jefe: Buffalo Trace bourbon, Herbsaint absinthe, Sazerac Rye, house-made orgeat, mint, and Angostura bitters at $16.
- — Los Amantes: Wild Common Mezcal, Condesa Gin, and Supasawa with Sazerac Herbsaint at $15.
- — Mexican Penicillin: Monkey Shoulder scotch, Rey Campero Mezcal, honey, fresh lemon, and ginger syrup at $15.
- — Dulce de Pera: Del Maguey Vida mezcal and Tio Pepe Fino Sherry layered with fresh pear puree and white chocolate at $16.
Pricing: $12–$16
Spirits
A dedicated agave-spirit section appears on the menu.; A dedicated agave-spirit section gives the spirits side a clear focus.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated agave-spirit section gives the spirits side a clear focus.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable menu includes a dedicated 'Agave Spirit' section.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail list is built to pair with the kitchen's Mexican cooking, and customers note the drinks work well with food. El Jefe and the Mexican Penicillin both carry enough spirit and sweetness to stand alongside a meal rather than before it.
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