Seasonal Sips: TheList’s List of Ways to Imbibe

Spring Ready? The DMV is trading hot toddies for spritzes, rosé, and cocktails that taste like sunshine. Bars are opening their windows, patios are filling up, and beverage pros across the region are shaking, stirring, and pouring the flavors of the season.

At TheListAreYouOnIt.com, we’ve rounded up the can’t-miss sips and spirited experiences to welcome spring in style.

-Make a night of it, see a show and grab a great pre- or post-theatre drink or dinner with our theatre + dining guide (here).
-This week's list of The List's favorite food finds, here.
-From cocktail pop-ups to wine tastings and brewery events, spring drinking events are blooming everywhere (here).
-You don’t need an excuse to visit a woman-owned business or celebrate women history month…here’s the list.

So much more refreshing, glass-raising goodness below:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

Supra Georgian Wine Dinner: Supra has a new Georgian Wine Dinner, Sunday, March 22, in partnership with DC’s Georgian Wine House. Gvantsa Abuladze (Baia’s/Gvantsa’s Wines; Imereti reg.) and Giorgi ‘Gogi’ Dakishvili (Orgo, Dakishvili Family Vineyards; Kakheti reg.) are legends in Georgia, with unique approaches to wine and winemaking. Attendees will meet the winemakers and hear their stories along with a variety of their wines, including reds, whites, sparkling, and – of course – amber. Get your tickets here. 

Georgian Wine Tasting (Industry Only): Industry professionals are invited to join an intimate Georgian wine tasting at Supra featuring visiting winemakers in Washington for a limited engagement. Dr. Mamuka Tsereteli and Noel Brockett of Georgian Wine House will be your guides as guests taste through a range of Georgian wines, including new releases and select back vintages, while learning about one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions. 1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001; supradc.com

Oasis in Bloom: Oasis presents a guided tasting of three exceptional Junmai Daiginjo selections from across Japan, paired with refined Japanese small bites, including Tuna Tartare, Oasis Poke, and a specialty spicy tuna and sashimi Hokkaido scallop roll. The event takes place Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Get tickets here. 

Napa Valley Barrel Auction: The Napa Valley Barrel Auction takes place Friday, June 5, 2026, at the newly reimagined Robert Mondavi Winery, opening in May. Featuring more than 100 participating vintners, the Barrel Auction brings together wine enthusiasts and winemakers for a day of tasting wine directly from the barrel and bidding on lots. More info here. 

Smithsonian Museum of American History Annual Wine Dinner: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is hosting the 2026 Winemakers’ Dinner—a signature evening that brings together visionary vintners, culinary leaders, and supporters of the Museum to celebrate American wine, food, and history. In 2026, as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Winemakers' Dinner on April 14, will be one of the Museum's most significant events in this landmark year. The dinner marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris—the 1976 blind tasting that stunned the wine world when American wines placed ahead of France’s most celebrated Bordeaux and Burgundy. Get your tickets 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: 

Flora Garden Pop Up at Lulu’s: Lulu’s Winegarden will soon celebrate DC’s long-awaited spring season with the return of its popular “Flora Garden” – a springtime pop-up bringing floral cocktails and petaled patios to the U Street bar. Lulu’s is showcasing a bouquet of spring flavors and spirits in several creative floral cocktails, including the edible flower-topped First Bloom with botanically-driven Citadelle Jardin D'ete gin, elderflower and Aperol; a slightly-savory garden margarita infused with black pepper tequila; a shiso-pineapple crush; a spicy-citrusy sour with yuzu and jalapeno aguardiente; and a bubbly Chandon Hugo Spritz. 1940 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; luluswinegarden.com

C’mon Get Happy (Happy Hour Alert): Flight Club has a new happy hour. The revamped happy hour is now available introducing a refreshed menu daily from 4–6 p.m. Guests can enjoy $2 off all draft beer, liquor, and wine by the glass, plus specialty cocktails starting at $8. A highlight is the Jungle Bird cocktail ($8 during happy hour) and is a classic tiki drink originally created at the Aviary Bar at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton and is considered one of the last original tiki cocktails before the genre faded in the disco era. 641 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001; flightclubdartsusa.com

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves: Immigrant Food: Immigrant Food offers a flight of wines from all female producers and winemakers throughout March and Centrolina’s Chef Amy Brandwein participates in MITA’s “Culture Sunday” series (3/8). Plus, female owned-and-operated restaurants to visit this March include Lapis, Joon, Maison Bar à Vins, Pascual, Lutèce, Centrolina, Immigrant Food, and more. 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue; immigrantfood.com

Pikilia, Ouzo, & Amari (Happy Hour Alert):  Iron Gate has a new Pikilia Happy Hour. They have a traditional “Pikilia” platter nightly, including our favorite Greek snacks, for just $22. They're offering $10 classic cocktail riffs, $7 Ouzos and Amari, and an assortment of $12 Amaro Flights. 1734 N ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20036; irongaterestaurantdc.com

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves: Annabelle’s Alison Paige Sachs: This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, Annabelle in Kalorama is spotlighting women leaders in wine and spirits with a month-long, all-female by-the-glass program. Wine Director Alison Paige Sachs curated a global selection of wines made and/or owned by women from France, Argentina, Australia, Spain, Italy, and the U.S., including standout producers from Château La Freynelle, Vasse Felix, Susana Balbo Wines, Jansz Tasmania, and Canard-Duchêne.  2132 Florida Avenue, NW, 20008; annabelledc.com

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

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

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. This collective marks a shift from competitive to cooperative planning to champion high standards, community care, industry development and a shared pride in craft and city. Find out more information here. 

Martini Hour (Happy Hour Alert):  Elegancia has a new Martini Hour, a stylish and elevated take on the classic happy hour, celebrating the timeless cocktail through a Latin lens. From Tuesday through Friday, you can enjoy a curated selection of handcrafted martinis for $10 each, including the Mango Martini, the Espresso de Olla Martini, and a Classic Vodka or Gin Martini. 1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002; Elegancia.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

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

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

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