What You’re Drinking: 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: 

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fore!: As the weather starts to heat up and people look for ways to stay cool while having fun, Swingers Crazy Golf offers an adults-only escape, blending a stunning mini golf course inspired by the English countryside with great food, craft cocktails, and DJs for the ultimate party vibe. Swingers offers a selection of craft cocktails made with premium spirits and fresh ingredients that can be delivered to guests while playing through the course or ordered from the bar. Cocktail menus vary at each location, but can include Stroke of Luck made with Ilegal Mezcal, Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur, ginger syrup, lime juice, cucumber, and a spicy tincture; Lychee Mandarini featuring Absolut Vodka, Giffard Lichi-Li Lychee Liqueur, Mandarine Napoleon, lime juice and club soda; and Copper Dog made with Copper Dog Whisky, apple juice, Orgeat, and a hint of absinthe. Book here. 

All Day is Not Unconventional : Unconventional Diner has new frozen drinks to take in during the heat of spring and summer. Try the Miami Vice, and other drinks like the Mezcal Martini and matcha lattes. 1207 9th St. NW; unconventionaldiner.com

Four Seasons Vibes: Bourbon Steak has a new selection of season beverages. Try drinks like the Power of Pink - Berry pink, featuring strawberry-infused vodka and goji berry liqueur with the tang of lime and garnished with delicate edible flowers, the Put the Lime in the What? - coconut oil-washed cocktail featuring lemongrass infused gin, Bermutto Japanese Sake Vermouth, lime juice, coconut water, coconut milk and garnished with a coconut foam, and more. 2800 Pennsylvania avenue; bourbonsteakdc.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

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

An Extra Hour of Happy: Charlie Palmer now has happy hour every weeknight from 3-6pm. Their signature cocktails are all part of the Happy Hour fun. Meet the Monument Mule, Political Pain Chiller, and Long Live The Old Fashioned. 101 Constitution Ave. NW; charliepalmersteak.com

Tea for Two: Park Hyatt Washington D.C. will celebrate the return of spring with the addition of tableside tea service in the Tea Cellar, which will now be available on both Saturday and Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The Tea menu offers pastries with accompaniments and seasonally inspired small plates. The tea experience includes Herbals and Tisanes such as Chamomile, Secret Garden, Icy Mint - Green Tea Blend and Melange Du Cap.  White Tea offerings include Silver Needles and The Des Songes Blanc. Chinese Green Tea offerings include Japanese Green Tea Jasmine Beauty Pearls and Bi Lou Chun.  Japanese Green Tea includes Genmaicha Yama.  1201 24th St NW; hyatt.com