Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Corner Bar
Boulder, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Corner Bar runs a beverage program with clear strengths. The cocktail menu splits into seasonal drinks and Boulderado Classics, with named spirits and detailed ingredients. A barrel-aged Manhattan rests in oak for two months. Draft and canned beer cover familiar styles, including a non-alcoholic option. Two mocktails round out the list. Prices are moderate, with cocktails from 11 to 16 and beer from 5 to 7. This is a solid, focused program for a range of drinkers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Boulderado Barrel Aged Manhattan, made with Four Roses Bourbon, house vermouth blend, Luxardo Maraschino, and orange bitters, rested in oak for two months. For a lighter cocktail, try the Boulderado Spritz with reposado tequila, blood orange, and Prosecco.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate spirit-forward classics and seasonal cocktails with clear ingredient lists. Beer drinkers looking for familiar drafts or cans, including a non-alcoholic option, will find something suitable.
- When should I go?
- Any evening for a cocktail or beer. The seasonal cocktails and classics suit both a quick drink and a longer visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are 11 to 16, draft beers are 7, canned beers are 5 to 7, and mocktails are 9. A round for two will likely run 20 to 30 before tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Boulderado Barrel Aged Manhattan is rested in oak barrels for two months, and the seasonal cocktail list names specific spirits like Suerte Blanco Tequila and Bear Creek White Rum.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu has a seasonal section and a Boulderado Classics section, with named spirits and detailed ingredients. Spirit-forward options like a barrel-aged Manhattan and an old fashioned are available. One community note mentions a sour paloma.
Menu strengths
- — Detailed ingredient lists and named spirit brands across seasonal and classic cocktails
- — Spirit-forward classics including a barrel-aged Manhattan and an old fashioned
- — Prices range from 11 to 16, with seasonal cocktails at 11–15
Standout selections
- — Boulderado Barrel Aged Manhattan — 16 — Four Roses Bourbon, house vermouth blend, Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur, Angostura Orange Bitters, rested in oak barrels for two months.
- — Spicy Showgirl — 15 — Jalapeno infused Suerte Blanco Tequila, passion fruit syrup, Liquor 43, lime juice.
- — Burnt Orange Old Fashioned — 14 — Grilled orange & cherry infused bourbon, bitters.
Pricing: 11–16
Beer
Draft and canned beer sections list named brands and styles. Draft beers are 7 each, with a rotating taps prompt. Canned beer includes a non-alcoholic option. The selection covers familiar lagers, stouts, and ales.
Menu strengths
- — Both draft and canned beer offered with named brands and styles
- — Rotating taps prompt on the draft list; Non-alcoholic canned beer available
Standout selections
- — Modelo Especial — 7 — Mexican Lager, Mexico, draft.
- — Guinness Irish Stout — 7 — Dublin, Ireland, draft.
- — Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale — 6 — Longmont, CO, canned.
Pricing: 5–7
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktails section lists two named drinks, each priced at 9. A non-alcoholic canned beer is also available. The mocktails include detailed ingredients like San Pellegrino and passion fruit purée.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with two named drinks; Non-alcoholic beer option in cans
Standout selections
- — Colorado Sunrise — 9 — San Pellegrino Aranciata, passion fruit purée, lime juice, splash of soda.
- — Blackberry Splash — 9 — Lemon juice, blackberry-vanilla simple syrup, mint, soda.
- — Athletic N/A Golden or IPA — 7 — Non-alcoholic canned beer, Milford, CT.
Pricing: 7–9
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