Union Lodge No.1

"At this pre-Prohibition–themed downtown destination, the bartenders really commit to the bit, putting on a heck of a show as they whip up such classics as sherry cobblers, brandy crustas, and mint juleps as well as contemporary creations like the Awesome-O 3000 with cinnamon toast–spiced rum, aged cachaça, orange, and condensed and coconut milks. Every last one is a banger, but it’s the signature gin fizz that mesmerizes connoisseurs and Instagrammers alike." - Ruth Tobias

"Union Lodge is a barroom through and through—snug and simply decorated, with wood floors and wood furnishings, a black banquette near the window, and a few flickering candles. The American flag on the old brick wall dates back to the late 19th century—sometime after Colorado joined the Union and before the Dakotas did—and this downtown lair honors that history with its focus on pre-Prohibition cocktails—juleps, knickerbockers and cobblers. And do not miss an opportunity to order a gin fizz." - Ruth Tobias