All The Lovely Ways To Drink: TheList's List of Drinks

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.

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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 

Champ Camp at DCanter: Champ Camp is back by popular demand for its second year at Dcanter. This immersive, walk-around Champagne tasting invites you to explore nine distinct styles of Champagne, featuring both legendary houses and boutique grower producers. Designed to be educational yet celebratory, Champ Camp helps guests discover their personal Champagne style while experiencing why the region remains the global benchmark for sparkling wine excellence. Buy tickets here for Saturday, February 21st. 

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: 

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

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

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

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

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

Olympic Aspirations: Atlas Brew Works: To celebrate the 25th Winter Olympics season, Atlas Brew Works will offer a medal-winning flight of its award-winning beers for $2.50 off throughout the Milan games at all three locations. Atlasbrewworks.com

Olympic Aspirations: Jane Jane: In honor of the Olympic Games, Jane Jane is serving a trio of “Teeny Tinis”—three mini martinis inspired by the podium itself. The martinis include gold rush, silver daisy and bronze Adonis. 1704 14th street; Janejanedc.com

Olympic Aspirations: Shaw's Tavern is having a drink special for the Olympics. You can try drinks like Gold Medal Spritz with Aperol, Prosecco, splash of soda, orange, the Silver Slopes Negroni with Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and the Bronze Bobsled with bourbon, blood orange juice, honey, and bitters. 520 Florida Ave NW; shawstavern.com

F*ck Ice…Tray: For “drinking what we’ve all been thinking,” Immigrant Food’s new “F*CK ICE Trays” are now available for nationwide shipping. The ice trays are available in coral & blue ($22). 25% of profits from all Immigrant Food’s merchandise including the ice trays go towards supporting Immigrant Food’s longtime NGO “Impact Partners.” Buy here.

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