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Denver’s got two bars, Rougarou and The Peach Crease Club, locked in a fierce battle for the coveted ‘Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar’ award — and it’s a wild, delicious race. With inventive drinks like mezcal-sherry-peach and rum-smoked-tomato-MSG concoctions, these spots are redefining flavor with bold, unexpected twists. Rougarou offers a cozy, 70s-inspired vibe with curated sound, while The Peach Crease Club ups the ante with papaya salad cocktails and Scandinavian sandwiches. They’re not just serving drinks — they’re crafting full sensory experiences. Up against LA’s Vandell and NYC’s Schmuck, Denver’s contenders are proving the city’s bar scene is on fire — whether they win or not, this is a major moment for craft cocktail innovation.

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