The Sand Bar

Windsor, CO · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-14

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

The Sand Bar's cocktail menu lists eight named drinks with exact ingredient descriptions, from a coffee liqueur and Licor 43 pick-me-up to a chai liqueur and bourbon warm-up. A jalapeño mango liqueur and blanco tequila drink brings a spicy-fruity twist, while the vodka, Kahlúa, and chocolate milk delivers dessert in a glass. Daily specials include a perfectly mixed cocktail, adding a rotating option to the lineup.

What should I order?: Start with the Coffee Liqueur and Licor 43 pick-me-up, or go for the Jalapeño Mango Liqueur, Blanco Tequila, Mango Purée, Fresh Lemon and Lime for a spicy-fruit twist. The Chai Liqueur, Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Walnut Chocolate Bitters works as a warm-up after a round.
Who will enjoy this place?: Anyone who appreciates a cocktail list that spells out its ingredients and offers a mix of sweet, spicy, and spirit-forward options. The range covers creamy chocolate drinks, fruity tequila concoctions, and a gin and Champagne throwback, so there is something for different moods.
When should I go?: The coffee liqueur and Licor 43 drink is positioned as a pick-me-up to start a round, while the chai liqueur and bourbon drink is described as a warm-up after a round. The vodka, peach schnapps, lemonade, and tea drink is a peachy version of a summertime favorite.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The menu documents eight cocktails with specific ingredient lists, including less common combinations like Almondretto sour with Luxardo cherry syrup and passion fruit purée with Licor 43 and sweet cream. Daily specials feature a perfectly mixed cocktail, adding a changing option to the fixed list.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

The cocktail menu lists eight named drinks with detailed ingredient descriptions, from a coffee liqueur and Licor 43 pick-me-up to a chai liqueur and bourbon warm-up. A daily special includes a perfectly mixed cocktail, and the range spans spicy, sweet, and spirit-forward styles.

Menu strengths

— Eight named cocktails with specific ingredient lists provide clear expectations.
— Daily specials feature a perfectly mixed cocktail, adding a rotating option.
— Ingredient combinations like jalapeño mango liqueur with blanco tequila and chai liqueur with bourbon show creative range.

Standout selections

— Coffee Liqueur and Licor 43: listed as a refreshing pick-me-up to start a round.
— Jalapeño Mango Liqueur, Blanco Tequila, Mango Purée, Fresh Lemon and Lime: described as a spicy and fruitful twist on a familiar favorite.
— Chai Liqueur, Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Walnut Chocolate Bitters: described as a warm-up after a round.

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