Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Sink
Boulder, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Sink's beverage program leans into Colorado beer and creative non-alcoholic drinking. Eighteen drafts from breweries like New Terrain and WeldWerks come with ABV and IBU details, while the mocktail list runs eight deep with options like Pickle Lemonade. Cocktails cover martinis, margaritas, and a build-your-own mule, and wine stays simple with six $9 glasses. Spirits are mostly limited to mule and happy-hour pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Colorado draft like Lost Colorado IPA or Juice Caboose, both poured with full ABV and IBU details. For a cocktail, the Harissa Bloody Mary brings house-made harissa mix, bacon, and pickles. The Pickle Lemonade mocktail is a house signature at $7.55.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want Colorado drafts with clear style and strength information, and anyone seeking a crafted non-alcoholic option beyond soda. Cocktail fans will find a wide signature list, though spirits-focused drinkers have fewer choices.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers 50% off signature cocktails, wine, draft and canned beer, mocktails, and Mile High Spirits. Sunday brunch happy hour includes $4 mimosas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers run $5.75 to $8.55, canned beers $4 to $7, and non-alcoholic beers $6. Signature cocktails are $11.05 to $12.50, mocktails $7.55, and wine $9 per glass. The michelada is $8.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated mocktail menu with eight crafted options, including a pickle lemonade made with the venue's pickle juice, plus 18 Colorado drafts detailed with ABV and IBU. The build-your-own mule lets drinkers pick from spirits like Stoli, Fireside Whiskey, and Denver Dry Gin.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails are grouped into Specials, Martinis, Build-Your-Own Mule, and Sink Cocktails. The list spans margaritas, mojitos, martinis, Bloody Marys, and frozen drinks, with a build-your-own mule offering six spirit choices. Happy hour cuts signature cocktails by half.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple cocktail categories with a wide range of styles and spirit options.
- — Build-Your-Own Mule lets drinkers choose from Stoli, Stoli Blueberry, Fireside Whiskey, Cuidado Tequila, Denver Dry Gin, or Elevate Vodka.
Standout selections
- — Harissa Bloody Mary: Tito's vodka, house-made harissa mix, bacon, bourbon jalapeños, Sink pickles, pepperoncini, and green olive at $12.50.
- — Pickle Margarita: Espolón Reposado, Cointreau, pickle juice, agave, lime, and a Tajín rim at $12.50.
- — Espresso Martini: Espresso, Belvedere Dirty Brew vodka, and Spirit Hound Café Colorado liqueur at $12.05.
- — Coin Margarita: Pineapple habanero-infused tequila, fresh lime, and agave at $11.05.
Pricing: $8.50–$12.50
Wine
Six varietals by the glass—chardonnay, pinot grigio, merlot, cabernet, pinot noir, and rosé—all priced at $9. Sunday brunch happy hour offers $4 mimosas, and regular happy hour takes 50% off wine.
Menu strengths
- — Six wine varietals available by the glass, all at a uniform $9 price.
- — Happy hour offers 50% off wine, and Sunday brunch happy hour has $4 mimosas.
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay at $9 per glass.; Pinot Noir at $9 per glass.
Pricing: $9 per glass
Beer
Eighteen Colorado drafts from breweries like New Terrain, Odell, Avery, and WeldWerks come with ABV and IBU details. Canned options include Odell, Coors, Stella, and Modelo, plus non-alcoholic and gluten-free choices. Happy hour halves draft and canned beer prices.
Menu strengths
- — 18 draft beers from Colorado breweries, listed with ABV and IBU details.
- — Canned beer list includes Odell, Coors Light, Stella Artois, Avery, Modelo, White Claw, and High Noon.
- — Includes gluten-free cider and non-alcoholic canned beer options.
Standout selections
- — Lost Colorado IPA: American IPA, 6.7% ABV/75 IBU, New Terrain Brewing Company, $8.25.
- — Juice Caboose: New England IPA, 7.2% ABV, Westbound & Down Brewing Company, $8.55.
- — Sad Panda Coffee Stout: Coffee Stout, 6.8% ABV/35 IBU, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, $8.
- — The Sink Lager: Crisp Lager, 4.5% ABV, Odell Brewing, $5.75.
Pricing: $4–$8.55
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu lists eight crafted options at $7.55, from Pickle Lemonade to Paloma Mocktail. The broader non-alcoholic range includes house-made ginger beer, kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, milkshakes, and hot drinks. Happy hour takes 50% off mocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Eight crafted mocktails at $7.55, including Pickle Lemonade, Spicy Pineapple Ginger Beer, Cucumber Basil Mocktail, and Paloma Mocktail.
- — Non-alcoholic menu extends to house-made ginger beer, kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, milkshakes, and hot drinks.
Standout selections
- — Pickle Lemonade: The Sink's pickle juice with house lemonade, $7.55.
- — Paloma Mocktail: Grapefruit and lime juice with agave, Himalayan salt, and a Tajín rim, $7.55.
- — House-Made Ginger Beer: Fresh ginger, simple syrup, and soda water, $4.70.
- — Free Wave Hazy IPA: Non-alcoholic hazy IPA, 0% ABV, Athletic Brewing Co., $6.
Pricing: $4.70–$8.50
Spirits
Happy hour features 50% off Mile High Spirits.; Build-Your-Own Mule allows selection from Stoli, Stoli Blueberry, Fireside Whiskey, Cuidado Tequila, Denver Dry Gin, and Elevate Vodka.
Menu strengths
- — Build-Your-Own Mule allows selection from Stoli, Stoli Blueberry, Fireside Whiskey, Cuidado Tequila, Denver Dry Gin, and Elevate Vodka.
- — Happy hour offers 50% off Mile High Spirits.
Standout selections
- — Mile High Spirits: Featured during happy hour at 50% off.
Pricing: Build-Your-Own Mule $11.05; happy hour 50% off Mile High Spirits
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