Spring Sips: The List’s Weekly Beverage Roundup
Spring has sprung, so let's raise a glass with delightful drinks of the season. With warming temperatures, we are ready for the refreshing over-ice concoction, and we found you delish libations that promise to add a touch of warmth to your spring evenings:
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
See What’s Shaking in Mount Vernon Triangle: MVT Mixology Week has begun. Head to Mount Vernon Triangle from now through Sunday, May 12 to get a sip of Mount Vernon Triangle’s best bars, many of whom are crafting specialty cocktails priced at $12. What better way to celebrate the elements that make #LifeInMVT the perfect mix? Participating Bars Include:
1. A Baked Joint
2. Bar Chinois
3. Bartaco
4. Cucina Morini
5. dLeña
6. Over Under
7. Prost
For more info visit mountvernontriangle.org
Atlas Brew Works x Patagonia Provisions: Atlas Brew Works is introducing Kernza® Lager in partnership with Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage division of outdoor apparel company Patagonia. Atlas Brew Works, along with 10 additional breweries, joins this second cohort of partners in the movement to scale regenerative and organic ingredients that improve soil health, restore ecosystems and help fight the climate crisis. The Patagonia Provisions x Atlas Brew Works Kernza® Lager will be available in both Atlas taprooms. 1201 Half St SE; atlasbrewworks.com
Aperitivo Hour (Happy Hour Alert): Apertivo Hour is available at Aventino every Sunday to Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. and features a selection of cicchetti and aperitifs for just $8 each (with the exception of the new DC Brau All-Purpose Pils, which is $6). 4747 Bethesda Ave; aventinocucina.com
Margarita Vibes (Happy Hour Alert) : Ometeo is now offerings weekday happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Happy hour specials are available at both the outdoor and main indoor bar. Indulge in Moscow mules as well as frozen cocktails. ometeotexmex.com
Frozie Season: The All-Purpose happy hour menu is available at the picnic tables as well as inside the bar and rooftop (weather permitting). The patio also features a new cornhole area overlooking the river. All-Purpose's popular frozies are back on the menu for the occasion, as well (Nonna's Vacation with Rum, Pineapple, Lime, & Coconut and Sicilian Summer with Vodka, Lemon, Basil, & Strawberry).79 Potomac Avenue SE; allpurposedc.com
Sip Spirit Free: Enjoy refreshing seasonal NA cocktails at Centrolina that pair perfectly with Chef Amy Brandwein’s Northern Italian cuisine. New cocktails include the LAVANDA made with lavender, lemon, tonic and LAMPONE made with raspberry, lime, brown sugar, tonic and more. 974 Palmer Alley NW; centrolinadc.com
World’s 50 Best: North America : The list of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier has been announced, and some DC favorites are on it. The ranking for North America’s 50 Best Bars will reflect the best bar experiences based on the votes of the Academy members, who comprise anonymous North American bar industry experts (including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and well-traveled cocktail connoisseurs) from the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In 2023, the Academy expanded to 270 members. Both Service Bar and Allegory were ranked number 22 and 23 on the list. See the full list here.
Just a Little Spritz (Happy Hour Alert): Swing by Alfreda every Monday thru Friday from 4pm - 6pm for a Spritz Happy Hour! Dive into an array of refreshing craft spritzes that are sure make your happy hour much more "bubbly. 2016 P Street; alfredadc.com
Hora Feliz (Happy Hour Alert): The newest happy hour in downtown is at Casa Teresa, featuring cans of Spanish beer (Estrella Galicia, $4), assorted Spanish wines and sparkling by the glass (cava, albariño, rosado, tempranillo, $12) and a vermouth flight ($18). Deluxe “vermut service” can be added: a silver tray delivers a build-your-own experience with a siphon of sparkling water, olives and citrus segments. Tapas for happy include a selection of cured meats and cheeses, pan con tomate and patata bravas served with aioli and D.C.’s favorite condiment, mambo sauce. 919 19th St NW; teresadc.com
Spring Cocktails at Perry’s: Spring has sprung at Perry's with new seasonal and refreshing cocktails. Try the Cherry Blossomtini with Orkney Springs cherry blossom vodka, Nimorinca sour cherry liquor, and Mancino sakura vermouth. Guests can enjoy the $15 Perry's Rising Sun featuring Iwai 45, Italicus, yuzu liquor, lemon, and orange bitters. 1811 Columbia Road NW; perrysam.com
A Drink a Day : HIFI has all new drink specials during the week. Dive into Wednesday Schooner Night, where big glasses of Lager Beer await you for just $5 all night long. Thursdays are full of $12 Beer + Shot Combos, Fridays have Giant Margaritas priced at just $15. 200 Mt Vernon Ave; hifitexmexbbq.com
Wine @ Night: Takoma Bev Co has come out with a new way for you to experience wine. The new Wine Bar experience will give our customers more opportunity to explore some of these special wines that aren't normally available by the glass. From a rotating list of premium pours to special events with winemakers. 6917 Laurel Takoma Park; takomabevco.com
The Third Wave of Coffee: Nativo, a third-wave coffee shop from two coffee-industry players has officially opened. The stall brings a full range of coffee and espresso drinks and a menu reflecting the homelands of owners Victor Nazar Navarro and Nakita Reid. The slate of drinks includes cortado, cappuccino and cold brew, as well as a sunshine latte (with a housemade turmeric-ginger syrup). The cafe bombon, typically made with espresso and sweetened condensed milk, is vegan at Nativo: the shop makes its own sweetened condensed coconut milk. All syrups here are homemade, as well. Beyond coffee, there are teas, a chai latte and a matcha latte. Bites include arepas and more. 1850 K St NW; instagram.com
NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY:
Oh Joy (Happy/Yappy hour alert): Chef Enrique Limardo and Chef William Morles just updated their “Yappy Hour” menu at JOY, which is available on weekends during brunch from 11:00-3:00pm. Highlights from the dog-friendly menu include “Mini Burgers,” a “Tropical Pupsicle (Coconut milk, pineapple, orange and mango), a Watermelon Strawberry Mint Frosty, and Salmon w/ Rice and Veggies. A range of $10 cocktails include a White Cosmo, Cucumber Gimlet, Caribbean Margarita, and Aperol Spritz. Beer is available for $5 and white, red, sparkling, and rosé are also available for $9. 931 H St NW; sevenreasonsgroup.com
Too Hot Too Handle: Ilili has new beverages for when the summer heats up. You can indulge in cocktails including Too Hot To Handle featuring mezcal, passion fruit, faccia brutto, and tinctured spices, and Fig and Olive, with zaatar and olive oil fat washed vodka, steeped dried figs, and black pepper mist. 100 District Square SW; ililirestaurants.com
Cucina Cocktails: Cucina Morini has a new selection of light and bright cocktails. Try the Vignola Punch - Blossoming with clarified milk punch, Sakura Gin, Aperol, Luxardo Maraschino, grenadine, pineapple and lime, the Morini Martini - Signature libation, featuring Skyy Vodka, Bombay Dry Gin, Cinzano Bianco, caper, dill and white pepper , and more. 901 4th street; cucinamorini.com
New on the Roof: Rooftop Kitchen has new drinks available for the warmer weather. Try the Santorini Spritz (Blends blood orange-infused Aperol with passion fruit, elderflower, prosecco and soda), Sorrento (eaturing Grey Goose, Cointreau, lemon, hibiscus, melon, sevilla, orange, lemon and honey), and more. 14 Ridge Square; rooftopkitchendc.com
Wine Wednesdays: St. Vincent has new activation on Wednesdays called Wine Wednesday. From 5-7pm on Wednesdays explore a guided wine tasting lead by a wine expert, on the cocktail deck overlooking the wine garden. Enjoy 2 ounce pours from 4 different wines from their list. 3212 Georgia Avenue; stvincentwine.com
A Word: Immigrant Food (Planet Word only) is launching their Spring Cocktail Flight, the “America Del Sur” Flight this spring. The $23 flight features a selection of brand new cocktails inspired by South America’s most beloved liquors like Pisco, Aguardiente, Rum, and Cachaça. Highlights include Cuzco’s Lemonade (Barsol Torontel Pisco, mint, lemon, simple syrup) and Spicy Llama (Chacho, passionfruit, and elderflower). Photos available by request. 925 13th St. NW; immigrantfood.com
Like a Vacay to the Greek Isles (Happy Hour Alert): Join Balos for a brand new Greek-inspired happy hour from 4-6pm M-F featuring specials from the fresh raw bar like $3 oysters and $4 shrimp cocktail, as well as Meze bites like Feta Fries , Spanakopita , Grilled Haloumi , and Balos Chips . Drink specials include $10 glasses of wine, the Filthy Greek Martini ($15), and $7 Greek beers. Join Balos for a brand new Greek-inspired happy hour from 4-6pm M-F featuring specials from the fresh raw bar like $3 oysters and $4 shrimp cocktail, as well as Meze bites like Feta Fries ($10), Spanakopita ($10), Grilled Haloumi ($14), and Balos Chips ($20). Drink specials include $10 glasses of wine, the Filthy Greek Martini ($15), and $7 Greek beers. 1940 N St NW; balosrestaurants.com
