Where can I find the best pink cocktails for Mean Girls Day in Denver?

Denver has six great spots serving pink cocktails for Mean Girls Day (October 3). Top picks include The Family Jones in LoHi with the sparkling Alpine Glow, Mezcaleria Alma's Michelin-starred Beet Spritz, and NADC Burger in Larimer Square with a $6 Plastics Punch. Forget Me Not and Alteño in Cherry Creek are also excellent choices.

Is there a free Mean Girls Day event in Denver?

Yes — NADC Burger in Larimer Square is hosting a free outdoor movie screening of Mean Girls. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with Mean Girls trivia hosted by Denver Trivia League, followed by the film at 6:30 p.m. No tickets are required. Guests can enjoy burgers, fries, beers, and the special Plastics Punch cocktail.

What is the signature Mean Girls Day cocktail at NADC Burger?

NADC Burger is serving The Plastics Punch — a special $6 cocktail made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and Swing Juice sparkling vodka fruit punch, available just for Mean Girls Day.

What is the pink cocktail at Mezcaleria Alma?

Mezcaleria Alma is serving the Beet Spritz — a smoky, earthy, and effervescent naturally pink cocktail where mezcal meets beet, dill, and a flavorful Mexican aperitif. The bar recently received a prestigious Michelin star.

What pink cocktails are available in Cherry Creek for Mean Girls Day?

Cherry Creek has two great options: Forget Me Not is pouring The Floor Is Guava — a peach-pink mezcal drink with guava, Ancho Reyes, Aperol, cacao, and lime — and Alteño is serving a Hibiscus Margarita made with Milagro blanco tequila, hibiscus agave, and lime.

What is the Alpine Glow cocktail at The Family Jones?

The Alpine Glow is a sparkling cocktail with floral notes made with The Family Jones's own Annika Jones Vodka, crème de violette, lemon, and prosecco. It's served at their LoHi distillery at 3245 Osage St., Denver.

Where is Lady Jane located in Denver?

Lady Jane is located at 2021 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, where they are serving the El Lunchador — a vibrant pink cocktail with tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, prickly pear, and a subtle chile kick for Mean Girls Day.

Which Denver bar has a Michelin star and is serving a pink cocktail for Mean Girls Day?

Mezcaleria Alma recently received a prestigious Michelin star and is serving the Beet Spritz — a naturally pink, smoky, earthy cocktail made with mezcal, beet, dill, and a Mexican aperitif. Find them at 2550 15th St., Denver.

Drink Pink: Toasting Mean Girls, the Best Film of 2004

Somehow the iconic 2004 comedy now has a national holiday, and it’s on October 3. Celebrate by consuming pink everything.

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Published on October 2, 2025 • 9:00 PM MDT

Since 2012, October 3 has been dubbed National Mean Girls Day, a date picked based on the date the protagonist of the movie Mean Girls first spoke to her crush. If you know the movie, then you’re aware on Wednesdays the girl group The Plastics don pink.

Even though the holiday isn’t on a Wednesday, get dressed in your best shade of rose and plan to go all pink this Friday. We’re talking clothes and cocktails, though feel free to add your own spin as well. Also celebrate by catching the film for free at an event, details below.

Alpine Glow

The Family Jones has made a drink so good, it won’t be found in the Burn Book. Think a sparkling sipper with floral notes thanks to the distillery’s own Annika Jones Vodka, crème de violette, lemon, and prosecco. 3245 Osage St., Denver, thefamilyjones.co

El Lunchador

Sweat pants or skirt, you can wear anything at Lady Jane and enjoy this vibrant pink cocktail. Inside the pretty drink you’ll get notes of bright tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, prickly pear, and a subtle chile kick. 2021 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, ladyjanedenver.com

The Floor Is Guava

Head to Cherry Creek’s Forget Me Not bar for a peach-pink drink that we are sure Regina George would be sipping on vacation. Inside the glass you’ll find Vida Mezcal, guava fruit, Ancho Reyes chili liqueur, Aperol, a bit of cacao, and fresh lime. 227 Clayton St., Denver, forgetmenotdenver.com

Beet Spritz

Mezcaleria has all the credentials to become a Plastics’ favorite, after all, it just received a prestigious Michelin star. The vegetable-forward cocktail has a smoky, earthy, and effervescent profile where mezcal meets beet, dill, and a flavorful Mexican aperitif for a naturally pink drink. 2550 15th St. Denver, mezcaleriaalma.com

Hibiscus Margarita

Chef Johnny added a new member to his group, Alteño in Cherry Creek. Of course the addition has a pink drink for Mean Girls, and this take on a classic margarita has a rose-hued, floral bent. Inside you’ll find a blend of Milagro blanco tequila with hibiscus agave and lime. 249 Clayton St, Denver, altenorestaurant.com

The Plastics Punch

For one night only, get The Plastics cocktail at NADC Burger. | Photo by Not a Damn Chance Burger — For one night only get The Plastics cocktail at NADC Burger | Photo by Not a Damn Chance Burger

Just for Mean Girls Day, NADC Burger in Larimer Square, is whipping up a special $6 cocktail named for the pink gang in the movie. Think vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and Swing Juice sparkling vodka fruit punch, all stirred together for some drama in the glass. 1441 Larimer St., Denver, nadcburger.com

The Event

Not a Damn Chance Burger (NADC) is hosting a free outdoor movie screening of the film. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with Mean Girls trivia hosted by Denver Trivia League, where winners can score NADC merch or gift cards, followed by the film at 6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy burgers, fries, sodas, canned beers, and signature cocktails from an NADC outdoor bar and grill, including the aforementioned The Plastics Punch. No tickets are required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair, grab a burger and a drink, and join the fun.

Linnea Covington Managing Editor Denver

Linnea Covington is a regional managing editor of DiningOut, covering Denver, New York City, and Phoenix. She comes to us with a long background in food, restaurant and drinks journalism. Over the last two decades she's written for tons of national publications including Denver Post, Washington Post, Forbes Travel Guide, 5280 Magazine, New York Magazine, New York Times, Time Out New York and more. Follow on Instagram: @linneacovington https://muckrack.com/linnea-covington

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