Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Exchange On Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Exchange On Tejon runs a cocktail program with serious range: a Pisco Sour, an Old Fashioned, an Espresso Martini, and plenty of inventiveness. The real draw is the flight format, with a Bloody Mary Flight and a Mimosa Flight sized at four 4-ounce pours. Wine is simple but cheap, and beer includes a Beermosa. Non-alcoholic options are extensive.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bloody Mary Flight to sample four variations, or the Mimosa Flight if you prefer something lighter. For a classic cocktail, the Pisco Sour delivers a tangy, sweet Chilean standard.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Brunch crowds and cocktail enthusiasts who like variety will appreciate the flights and the broad cocktail list. The extensive non-alcoholic menu also suits designated drivers or those avoiding alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12–$13. Flights are priced around $19–$20. Wine is $8 a glass, and beers are $5–$6. Non-alcoholic drinks range from $2.40 to $6.95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar’s signature is its flights: a Bloody Mary Flight with four 4-ounce variations and a Mimosa Flight with four fruit flavors. These offer a built-in tasting format that few competitors match.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans classics like the Old Fashioned and Pisco Sour to creative options like Hearts of Palm and Lavender Fields Lemonade. Prices are reasonable, and the menu has evolved over time, keeping the selection current.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both classic and creative cocktails, from the Pisco Sour to the Espresso Martini.
- — Multiple Bloody Mary variations and a flight provide built-in variety.
Standout selections
- — Pisco Sour – tangy and sweet traditional Chilean cocktail.
- — Bloody Mary Flight – four 4-ounce mini drinks: Basic, Badass, Bacon, Bloody Maria.
Pricing: $12–$13 per cocktail; flights around $19–$20
Wine
Wine is offered by the glass in red, white, and rosé, with a daily rotating selection. The price is modest, but the range is limited to basic categories without specific varietals or regions listed.
Menu strengths
- — Daily rotating selection keeps the list fresh.; Accessible $8 per glass pricing.
Standout selections
- — Menu lists 'Red Wine - White Wine - Rose' at $8 per glass.
Pricing: $8 per glass
Beer
Beer selection includes drafts, bottles, and cans, with a few Colorado locals. The Beermosa, mixing Fat Tire with fresh orange juice, adds a brunch-friendly twist.
Menu strengths
- — Offers local Colorado beers.; Beermosa provides a hybrid beer-cocktail option.
Standout selections
- — Beermosa – Fat Tire with fresh squeezed OJ.
Pricing: $5–$6 for drafts, bottles, and cans
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings are extensive, including fresh squeezed juices, Italian sodas, smoothies, and a full coffee and tea program. Prices are reasonable, and options span from light to indulgent.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety from fresh squeezed orange juice to crushed fruit smoothies.
- — Italian sodas and extensive coffee/tea choices cover all preferences.
Standout selections
- — Crushed Fruit Smoothie – pick two fruits.; Italian Soda – carbonated water with your choice of flavor.
Pricing: $2.40–$6.95 depending on size and type
Spirits
Spirits are present through the cocktail program, which uses vodka, bourbon, rum, gin, and tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail list demonstrates a range of base spirits.
Standout selections
- — Cocktails use spirits such as vodka, bourbon, rum, gin, and tequila.
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