Bar
Unclaimed profileShrunken Head Tiki
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Shrunken Head Tiki pours a serious tiki lineup: Tiki Daddy, Painkiller, Zombie, and the signature El Chapo's Cellmate all run $15-$17. Shareable punches like Scorpion and Treasure Trunk serve two to four. A rum flight with Appleton Estate 21-year and Holmes Cay 2012 shows spirit ambition, while nonalcoholic drinks and a modest beer list cover the basics. Happy hour cocktails drop to $6.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Painkiller, a rum-forward classic with pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg. For a tequila twist, the signature El Chapo's Cellmate blends Cazadores Blanco with Aperol and passionfruit. If sharing, the Treasure Trunk serves three to four with multiple rums and tropical juices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts will find familiar classics and creative signatures. Groups can order shareable punches like the Scorpion or Treasure Trunk. Non-drinkers have a full mocktail menu, and craft-beer fans can pick from Colorado options like Dry Dock Apricot Blonde.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$17, with the signature El Chapo's Cellmate and most tiki drinks at $15. Shareable punches cost $25-$30. Happy hour cocktails are $6 and shots $5. Beers are $4-$7, and the Rum Flight is $50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu leans heavily into tiki tradition with a dedicated section for shareable cocktails, and it ventures beyond rum with a surfboard rum flight featuring Appleton Estate 21-year and Holmes Cay 2012. The signature El Chapo's Cellmate pairs tequila with passionfruit for a smooth, guest-praised finish.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive and tiki-focused, listing Tiki Daddy, Painkiller, Pina Colada, Zombie, and the signature El Chapo's Cellmate. Prices run $12-$17, with happy hour cocktails at $6. Shareable punches like Scorpion and Treasure Trunk add group options.
Menu strengths
- — Deep tiki list with both classics and creative signatures, spanning rum, tequila, and more.
- — Shareable punch section with Scorpion for two and Treasure Trunk for three to four.
- — Happy hour pricing at $6 per cocktail and $5 per shot broadens accessibility.
Standout selections
- — El Chapo's Cellmate: Cazadores Blanco, Aperol, St Elderflower, passionfruit, simple syrup, lime.
- — Painkiller: Bacardi gold rum, Pussers rum, pineapple, orange, coconut cream, nutmeg garnish.
- — Zombie: Meyers & Bacardi rum, lime, grapefruit, grenadine, absinthe, bitters.
Pricing: $12-$17; happy hour $6
Beer
The beer list is straightforward, offering domestic standbys like Coors Light and Pabst Blue Ribbon alongside craft picks such as Dry Dock Apricot Blonde and Voodoo Ranger. Prices range from $4 to $7, including the non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0.
Menu strengths
- — Mix of domestic and craft options, including Colorado's Dry Dock Apricot Blonde.
- — Affordable pricing from $4 for Pabst Blue Ribbon to $7 for Voodoo Ranger.
Standout selections
- — Dry Dock Apricot Blonde: blonde ale brewed with real apricots, $6.
Pricing: $4-$7
Nonalcoholic
Five nonalcoholic cocktails are offered at $7 each, from Virgin Oasis to Hibiscus Cooler. Each can be upgraded with Ritual zero proof tequila for a $5 upcharge, giving nondrinkers a real tiki-style option.
Menu strengths
- — Five distinct mocktails, including tiki-inspired Tiki Time and Citrus Spritzer.
- — Ritual zero proof tequila upgrade adds complexity for a $5 upcharge.
- — Priced at a flat $7, matching the lower end of the beer list.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Oasis: kiwi syrup, passion fruit, lime, simple syrup, mint.
Pricing: $7 each; +$5 for Ritual zero proof
Spirits
Spirits are represented by a single Rum Flight served on a surfboard, featuring single pours of Appleton Estate 21yr, Holmes Cay 2012 Australia, Worthy Park Single Estate, and Cihuatan. At $50, it targets rum enthusiasts rather than a full back bar.
Menu strengths
- — High-quality rum selection including Appleton Estate 21-year and Holmes Cay 2012.
Standout selections
- — Rum Flight: Appleton Estate 21yr, Holmes Cay 2012 Australia, Worthy Park Single Estate, Cihuatan.
Pricing: $50 for Rum Flight
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