This Is What You Want To Drink This Week

Sweater weather, meet shaker season. As temperatures continue to drop, the DMV’s bars are leaning into winter mode with warming spices and cocktails built for long, cozy nights. We’ve rounded up the most sip-worthy drinks shaking (and stirring) the season.

Cozy up fireside - see the best spots, here.
Love an igloo moment? Duck into these winter activations here.
Looking for this week’s best food? Find it here.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

Berry Bros Events: Del Mar is hosting a wine dinner on March 5th. The dinner will feature a champagne reception and a four course dinner. 791 wharf street; info here 

Blue Duck Tavern Anniversary:  Blue Duck Tavern will toast 20 years in the nation’s capital as one of the city’s most iconic restaurants in June 2026. To honor this monumental occasion, nationally recognized chefs, who formerly spearheaded Blue Duck Tavern, will return to prepare their signature dishes for a special dinner gathering accompanied by merrymaking over 2006 vintages from Blue Duck Tavern's Sommelier selections. The five-course feast will take place on Wednesday, June 10, with a champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. blueducktavern.com

NEW & NOTEWORTHY: 

Just Iced Tea Raises the Bar:  Just Ice Tea, known for Fair Trade teas, announced that it has raised $9 million in Series B Financing, further accelerating its national retail growth and product innovation, including new flavors: Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea. The brand previously doubled its store presence in 2025 with a rollout into Target, CVS, Wegmans, and Harris Teeter. In 2025, Inc. Magazine named Just Ice Tea the nation’s fifth fastest-growing food and beverage brand and one of its Inc. 500 fastest-growing private companies overall. justicetea.com

Happy Hour Starts Late (Happy Hour Alert): Art DC’s reverse happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to close, featuring select sake ($10), beers ($8), wines ($10) and handcrafted cocktails ($14). Highlights include the Matcha Margarita, made with tequila blanco, matcha, lime and triple sec, and For Goodness’ Sake with Nigori sake, ginger syrup and fresh lime juice. 333 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001; artdc.com

Mixburgh Comes to Pittsburgh: MixBurgh brings together industry leaders, bar owners, and distillers with the goal of sharing Pittsburgh’s beverage scene with the world. Find out more information here. 

Thin Mints + Vino: Little Blackbird is having a monthly wine club, curated each month by General Manager & Wine Director Sara Peregoff. Available for pick-up after the first of each month, the Silver Membership is priced at $29 per month and includes one carefully curated bottle of either white or red wine selected by Peregoff.  3309 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Littleblackbird.com

Lunedì Aperitivo (Happy Hour Alert): Acqua Bistecca, Washington, D.C.’s Italian-inspired steakhouse at City Ridge, invites you to unwind with its signature Happy Hour experience. The curated menu offers a taste of Italy through refined small plates, vibrant cocktails, and approachable wines and beers. The drinks menu highlights house cocktails such as the Positano (mezcal, lime, raspberry-basil granita), the Atrani (tomato-washed gin, grapefruit, club soda), and the sparkling Amalfi (vodka, pear, lemon, prosecco), alongside $10 wines and $6 Peroni.  10 Ridge Square, City Ridge Development, Washington, D.C; aquabistecca.com

Such Elegance: Elegancia is a new cocktail bar that has opened in the Union Market District. Their Latin-inspired menu features a cocktail-forward influence of offerings. he bar is designed as a place where everyone is equally welcome, where guests from all backgrounds can feel comfortable, celebrated and at home. 1280 4th street; Elegancia

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

Getting Our Protein: Colada Shop is expanding its menu with the launch of three new protein smoothies, designed to fuel the day with flavor, balance, and a tropical twist. Each smoothie is made with plant-based protein and finished with coconut cream. Try the Cafecito Energize with Banana, cold brew, chocolate, almond milk, plant protein powder, and coconut cream. coladashop.com

Snowdaze (Happy Hour Alert): Hi Lawn and The Dome have transformed into Snow Daze social with free games and retro menus. Their happy hour is four days a week and features $10 cocktails and $5 shooters among other drink deals. 1309 5th street; hilawndc

Bloody Well Good: Motorkat's new Bloody Mary program asks you "Are You Going By land or by sea? The by land drink includes Pork Belly, Candied Bacon, Wagyu Wiener, Andouille. The by sea drink includes Fried Oyster, Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Octopus. 6939 Laurel Ave, Silver Spring, MD; .motorkat.com

New in Cleveland Park: Cork Wine Bar in Cleveland Park has opened. The wine program will feature a weekly rotation of fifteen wines by-the-glass, beginning with an opening-week selection spanning sparkling, white, red, rosé, orange wine, and cider, alongside a retail selection of approximately 350 bottles available to enjoy on site or take home. 3504 Connecticut Ave NW; corkny.com