The Library at Hotel Jerome
Ajax Tavern
Visit this classic slope-side eatery between ski runs, or for a cocktail before dinner at the bar. New to the menu is the Hot Drunken Pumpkin: homemade pumpkin purée mixed with Godiva liqueur and houseinfused vanilla vodka topped with fresh whipped cream. Winter never tasted so good. 675 E. Durant St., 970-920-4600; thelittlenell.com
Il Mulino New York
Nestled beside the base of Ajax, Il Mulino’s incredibly stylish bar is the perfect end to an exciting day on the slopes. The vodka-infused Café Latte, featuring Italian coffee, vanilla vodka, steamed milk, and shaved cinnamon, is just the right pick-me-up to take day into night. 501 E. Dean St., 970-205-1000
The Library at Hotel Jerome
The historic hotel’s timeless Library lounge epitomizes classic Aspen. Step back into the 1920s with the prohibition-inspired Blueberry Tea: Earl Gray tea and fresh lemon are paired with Grand Marnier and amaretto in this snappy cocktail. 330 E. Main St., 970-920-1000; hoteljerome.com
Mezzaluna
People-watching is a sophisticated pastime at this popular après-ski haunt. The Hot Apple Pie is a classic toddy: warm apple cider, Tuaca-flavored with a hint of vanilla. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5882; mezzalunaaspen.com
Red Onion
This is the town’s longest-running bar (established in 1892), where jazz greats Billie Holliday and Freddie Fischer played. Known for live music and delicious burgers, the Red Onion Mocha is also tops: chocolate liqueur, a splash of vanilla liqueur, coffee, and whipped cream. 420 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-9955; redonionaspen.com
Sky 39 Degrees
With one of the hottest après-ski scenes in town, this sexy lounge’s Winter Elixir is made with Red Stag Black Cherry bourbon and Domanie Canton ginger liqueur and infused with vanilla beans, cloves, star anise, and Sugar in the Raw. Served hot, it’s an ideal warm-up during a night on the town. 709 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-6760; theskyhotel.com
Viceroy
Beat the cold at the sleek Eight K bar and lounge. With a cozy fireplace, it’s an ideal après-ski spot especially for the decadent Snowmass Coffee: Baileys, Godiva liqueur, coffee, and Rumplemintz topped with heavy cream and cinnamon. Served in a wine glass with a powdered-sugar rim, it’s both fierce and festive. 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, 970-923-8000; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
