Drinks of the Week: The List’s Weekly Drink 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: 

In the Pink: Cucina Morini has added two new cocktails to their menu. Try the manhattan with old bardstown bourbon and bitters. Indulge in the pink gin with bombay, lavender syrup and more. 901 4th St NW; cucinamorini.com

Celebrate world Baiju Day: Chang Chang is celebrating world Baiju day with the return of their popular madame wong cocktails with rum-infused all-spice. The cocktail is available until August 30th. 1200 19th St NW; changchangdc.com

Balkan Bar menu (happy hour alert) : Ambar is hosting a new happy hour with deals on kiwi smashes, sangria, mango lemonade and more cocktails. The new happy hour special is from Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm. ambarrestaurant.com

Premier Whisky: Jack Rose Dining Saloon has opened a new whisky brand called Premier Drams with a special bottle shop and tasting room. Their aged whisky is more than eight years old, and they are currently aging thousands of bottles in their room. jackrosediningsaloon.com

 Hiraya x Tiki on 18th= Collab: H Street’s newest Filipino dining destination, Hiraya, has launched an all-new beverage program in collaboration with Jo-Jo Valenzuela of Tiki on 18th and The Game Sports Pub. The Partner/Co-owner of Adams Morgan’s popular spot for Filipino cocktails and small plates was tapped by Hiraya’s Chef/Owner, Paolo Dungca, to revamp the restaurant’s beverage program. The program aims to uplift DC’s Filipino cocktail culture. The new menu features tequila bevs inspired by Filipino bands from the early 90s, and strawberry funk frosé served out of ceramic pig mugs. 2411 18th St NW; tikion18th.com

$5 martini (and a spritz): Corso Italian is cooling summer off with two new cocktail specials. Enjoy $5 martinis all day for National Spritz day when you order two spritz drinks you will get a bowl of warm olives as a snack. 4024 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA; corsoitalian.square.site

Carnavales de Oruro: Casa Kantuta is popping up to serve traditional Bolivian cocktails at Bolivian fest in DC. in addition to cocktails you can enjoy folklore performances, Bolivian street food and more. Bolivian fest starts on August 2nd. 1355 U Street; facebook.com

Arts & Drafts… Get It? (Happy Hour Alert): Calico has introduced a new summer activity for you to enjoy, Arts & Drafts happy hour. You can enjoy self-guided craft activities like finger painting and more along with drink specials from 4-10pm. 50 Blagden Alley NW; calicodc.com

New Coravin Menu: The Urban Grape DC is now pouring wines by the glass and champagne by the glass. Toast the weekend with Opus One from Napa Valley for $20 per ounce, instead of $510 per bottle. Celebrate with half a glass of Dom Perignon for $30, instead of springing for the $400 bottle. These pours and more are available any day, 4-9 PM. dc.theurbangrape.shop

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

Century-Old Beer: A new beer is about to hit the market. Researched by Lost Lagers, brewed by  Right Proper Brewing Co. in partnership with the Heurich House, Maerzen beer will be available in August. The historic Maerzen recipe comes from a 1933 entry in the notebook of Paul Kaiser, a Master Brewers’ Association of America member and head brewer at the Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. (1872-1956). Maerzen had been advertised in DC newspapers since 1880. More information here.

Fly with Me: Immigrant Food at Planet World just launched their summer cocktail flight. In this flight you can try three of their six new cocktails. Try the stoni negroni and Caribbean festival cocktails with tropical flavors. 925 13th St NW; immigrantfood.com

Late Night Alert: Ceibo in Adam's Morgan is opening up a late-night menu full of offerings by customer requests. There will be a new happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 PM - 1 AM in the downstairs bar area. The restaurant will offer small bites and full meals, featured cocktails, and a rotating selection of wine and beer at special prices. 2106 18th street; ceibodc.com

A Round of Applause: Bluepoint Hospitality group (known for the restaurants Bas Rouge, The Stewart and The Wardroom) has won the Wine Spectator Award. Beverage Director Natalie Tapken at the Wardroom has taken the establishment to the next level with her wine experiences. 103 N Washington Street; thewardroom.com

Josephine Makes Us Happy (Happy Hour Alert): Josephine's has a new a new mid day menu and an extended happy hour for you to enjoy from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Sip on draft beers like Brasserie Dieu du Ciel and wines for a discount. 1010 Vermont Avenue; josephineoldtown.com

Happy All Day: Get the weekend started early at MayBar with all day happy hour specials every Thursday. From 11:30AM-10PM, enjoy signature cocktails such as Vodka Albaloo made with sour cherry syrup and lemon and Tequila Rose with rose syrup, grapefruit and lime. 8045 Leesburg Pike suite 120; themaybar.com

The Grain Experiment: Dram & Grain, from the owners of Jack Rose Dining Saloon, has opened in Adams Morgan with a new pop-up featuring experimental grain drinks. For this opening “Grain Experiment” menu, they were inspired by the bar’s name, infusing different spirits with ancient grains such as buckwheat, farro, quinoa, barley, amaranth and sorghum. 2001 18th Street; Dram & Grain.com

Just Peachy: Bourbon Steak has new cocktails to cool you down for summer. Try the call it peach with Aperol. thyme and peach, or try the Mexican solstice with Don Julio Blanco and more. 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; .bourbonsteakdc.com

Whine-Not: Ellington Park Bistro has a new initiative for wine lovers on Wednesdays. Discover a world of lively wine flights and immersive dining experiences as they unveil new themes and dishes each month during Wine-Not-Wednesdays. Find new information about wines as you learn about BBQ pairings for bubbly, earth-inspired wines and more. 2033 M Street; ellingtonparkbistro.com

Wine Club: Lutece has just launched its first-ever wine club. Every month, the team will curate two bottles for you to enjoy. Members can also add expert-approved bottles to their pack. 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW; lutecedc.com 

Next Door: Stop in for a relaxing drink at L’Annexe with their hand-crafted cocktails this summer. They also create all their own infusions for their cocktails so everything is made fresh. They will be open from 2:00 - 9:00 pm each Sunday. Try their new Newton's Law, features apple infused gin matched with italicus, dry vermouth, apple cider vinegar, bay leaf, vanilla, and absinthe rinse. Adding to the summer cocktail list, Phuket, Let’s Go to Karachi brings together Gin, Aperol, cardamom, cumin, ginger, mango, red chili, and lime. 2917 M Street N; lannexe-bar.com

Wanda Barcelona Pop Up: Get summer started right with a new pop-up experience at The Willard. The Pop-Up Bar created in partnership with Barcelona-based atelier Wanda Barcelona; s introducing a uniquely designed floral pop-up at Willard’s Lincoln Library adorned with florals and invites even the most discerning cocktail enthusiasts to savor the flavors of specialty botanical-themed cocktails and zero-proof elixirs while playing their favorite tunes at the dedicated Vinyl Listening Station. Tapa-style food pairings are available for guests to indulge in alongside their beverages. The Pop-Up Bar is open from Tuesday through Saturday from June to September. Live music is available every Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; washington.intercontinental.com