{"id":2440268,"date":"2019-02-07T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/a-standoff-of-aspen-staples\/"},"modified":"2019-02-07T11:28:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-07T18:28:00","slug":"a-standoff-of-aspen-staples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/a-standoff-of-aspen-staples\/","title":{"rendered":"A standoff of Aspen staples"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Standoffs?”<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a common question asked by many Aspenites at the end of a long day at work or on a Friday afternoon, when eyes and minds are set on the weekend.<\/p>\n

But despite how it sounds, these locals aren’t looking for a fight, they are referring to a drink combination found at Hao House and Jimmy’s in Aspen.<\/p>\n

A one up on the classic shot and a beer combo, the Oaxacan Standoff is a shot of Vida mezcal, a shot glass of sangrita and a cold Tecate.<\/p>\n

While much adored by Aspen locals, this drink combination did not originate in Aspen, or even Colorado for that matter.<\/p>\n

The Oaxacan Standoff was inspired by Prizefighter, a laid-back bar in Emeryville, California. The Prizefighter Standoff also includes a copita (a traditional small clay cup that you drink mezcal from), a choice of house-made sangrita and a Tecate.<\/p>\n

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There is only one standoff on the Prizefighter’s menu, but there are four variations on the Hao House menu and a whopping seven on Jimmy’s drink menu.<\/p>\n

A slight twist on the Oaxacan, the Jalisco Standoff is a good bet for those who aren’t fans of the smoky flavor of mezcal, as that shot is replaced with Suerte Blanco served alongside the Tecate and sangrita \u2014 a blend of mint, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple juice and lime juice.<\/p>\n

Also on the standoff menu are the Japanese and Chinese variations, which fit well with Hao House’s menu of Far East Asian food.<\/p>\n

And the best part about these drinks, no matter which one you chose, is they are a heck of a deal, with the Oaxacan and Jalisco standoffs at Hao House only setting you back $8 all day long.<\/p>\n

“They are an all-day special,” Hao House bartender Kyle McCann said. “They recommend themselves.”<\/p>\n

via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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