Fizzy Foams: TheListAreYouOnIt’s Weekly Roundup of Delish Drinks

Spring has officially sprung—and DC’s bars are feeling fresh. Think citrus, herbs, and all the floral flair, as bartenders mix up cocktails that are light, bright, and just a little bit flirty. We’re rounding up the sips that are perfect for patio season and beyond. Ready to toast to May? We thought so.

And speaking of patios - see our Patio Pleasure Round Up & our Up On The Roof for all your DMV al fresco dining. 
 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

Tacos & Tequila: On May 17 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, you can have tacos & Tequila with a special event at Na's Park. Your ticket includes 12 tequila and cocktail tastings plus a free taco sample from some of the best in the game, including in-park favorite and reigning Tacos & Tequila champion Los Cincos Tacos. Sip on 90+ tequilas including Tapatio Tequila, Arette Tequila, La Medida and Macurichos, and more while savoring tacos from DC favorites like El Bebe, Taqueria Habanero, El Techo, and Taqueria Xochi. Plus, enjoy music from dueling DJs—DJ Rise and Mr. Styles.Get tickets here. 

Wines of the Shenandoah: Discover Peak Shenandoah - A Collective Wine Tasting Event to have the opportunity to meet with winemakers and owners from multiple vineyards in one location. Peak Shenandoah Wine Region announced its upcoming collective wine showcase event, “Discover Peak Shenandoah - A Collective Wine Tasting Event”, to be held Sunday May 18, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at Fox Meadow Vineyards & Winery 3310 Freezeland Rd, Linden, VA 22642.

Virginia Wine Festival: Saturday, May 31 (4–9 PM) & Sunday, June 1 (12–5 PM), 2025. Taste the best of Virginia wine at the Commonwealth’s premier wine event, featuring over 200 wines from 30+ top wineries, live music, gourmet food, and artisan shopping—all just steps from the Silver Line Metro. This year’s festival is made even more exceptional with the participation of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, curating elevated culinary offerings that perfectly complement the region’s finest wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just in it for a good time, this is your ultimate weekend to sip, savor, and celebrate. Tickets are available here. 

SommCon: SommCon, the leading conference for wine and spirits education, is making its highly anticipated return to the East Coast with the SommCon DC Summit, taking place June 2-3, 2025, in partnership with The SOMM Journal. Each day of the SommCon DC Summit features two wine-tasting seminars and a curated wine-paired lunch. Sessions offered on June 2 differ from those offered on June 3 and attendees have the option to attend one or both days of the summit. 

NEW & NOTEWORTHY: 

Rose (Garden) All Day: Enjoy waterfront views with rosé in hand at The Grill’s new Rose Garden. The patio will be decked out for spring and summer with a new floral backdrop for the perfect setting to sip on rosé and watch the boats pass by on The Wharf. They offer 5oz, 7oz and 8oz pours, and their nonalcoholic spritz is perfect for those seeking a fun and refreshing mocktail. 99 Market Square; The grill.com

Strawberry Season: Ilili DC just launched the new spring cocktail menu, conceptualized by Beverage Director Rachid Hdouche. Highlights include the Strawberry & Cream Gin and Tonic made with gin, strawberry cream cordial, and Mediterranean tonic and Carajillo Blanco, made with brown buttered tequila, licor 43, and orange bitters. Ilili.com

Vegetal Vibes: Beverage Director for The Popal Group, Suzy Critchlow, just launched several new cocktails for this spring at Lutece. Highlights include the shaken “Faux Pois” (vodka, snap peas, forthave genepy, fusion verjus blanc, lemon), “The Sweetest Season” (rye whiskey, pineau de charantes, mole bitters, blackberry & basil), & the “Forager’s Gibson” (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, ramp oil & pickled ramps). 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW; Lutece.com

Frozen Fields: Frozens are back at Pascual. Beverage Director for The Popal Group, Suzy Critchlow, just launched new frozens at the Capitol Hill favorite including a signature Frozen Mango Margarita (tequila, mango, curcao, lime) ($17). Other highlights throughout the season will include a take on Frosé and variations based on produce seasonality. Plus, Pascual just opened up their covered patio for the season. 732 Maryland Ave; pascual.com

Tableside Kakigori Cocktails, Yes Please Celebrate summer in the District at Moonraker, the Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and lounge located atop Pendry Washington, D.C. - The Wharf, with the all-new weekend series Suntory Daytime Socials. Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, you can enjoy summer spins from live DJs featuring blends of Japanese city pop, nu-disco and chill jazz funk, and cool down with Moonraker’s new tableside Kakigori Cocktails, a Japanese shaved ice treat spiked with Suntory Japanese spirits. The menu currently features three $40kakigori cocktails, each of which is made and served tableside by Moonraker’s staff exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays. 655 Water Street; Moonraker.com

Nominate the Bubbliest : Bureau du Champagne, USA has officially opened nominations for the fourth annual Top 10 Bars and Restaurants for Enjoying Champagne list, inviting Champagne lovers, hospitality professionals, and the broader wine and culinary community to nominate their favorite establishments across the United States. Nominate here. 

Cocktails in the Lobby: Tory Pratt, founder of DC based Pratt Standard Cocktail Company, is eager to bring unique recipes to Lobby Bar’s cocktail and martini program. The House Dirty Martini uses caper brine for a unique twist, while the Specialty Dirty Martini features an olive oil wash and oyster brine. The Earl Grey Arnold Palmer uses Bulleit Bourbon, Pratt Standard’s ‘ Earl Grey Vanilla Syrup’ and lemon. A variety of other cocktails, wines and beers round out the beverage options. 224 7th Street; Lobbybar

Shake It Up, St Regis Style: The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has launched a private cocktail classes led by the St. Regis Bar’s expert bartenders. As a nod to the Kentucky Derby, the inaugural class will invite budding mixologists to learn how to make the bar’s spin on the Mint Julep. marriott.com

Bubbles & Whiskey All Weekend: Fairmont has launched a West End Weekends promotion. Every Friday from 4pm – 7pm, you can enjoy ‘Bubbles & Bites’ – a glass of premium champagne and 3 carefully curated canapés by our culinary team for $40. 2401 M Street, NW; fairmont.com

Tea from Thi: Moon Rabbit's Bar Director Thi Nguyen’s new Spring cocktail list boasts flavors of the season intertwined with Vietnamese ingredients. Drinks include the Xí Muội, aka Grandma’s Candy Jar made with butterfly pea-infused yobo soju, salted plum, rice paddy oleo saccharum and lime, as well as their Chi Pha made with Barsol pisco, Ming river Baijiu, lacto-fermented pineapple milk cordial, and kinh giới red wine granita. 927 F St NW; moonrabbitdc.com

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

Irish Rebranding: Sazerac's recently-acquired Irish Whiskey Distillery has changed it's name to Hawk’s Rock Distillery. The name change reflects Sazerac Company’s vision for the future of Irish Whiskey – the art and science of blending, innovation and respect for Sligo’s rich heritage. Named after a prominent outcrop in the Ox Mountains that inspired Nobel Prize winning poet William Butler (W.B.) Yeats’ play “At the Hawk’s Well”, Hawk’s Rock Distillery aims to become a global hub for Irish Whiskey, while offering a gateway to explore the rich traditions of Sligo and the surrounding region. HawksRock.com

Cocktail Shake Up at Serenata: Serenata is shaking up spring with a fresh lineup of bold cocktails inspired by Latin American and Caribbean flavors. From smoky, spirit-forward sips like the Alejandro (mezcal, Brugal Mamajuana, Campari, and allspice-cinnamon smoke) to tropical, island-inspired pours like The Ackee Way (Ten to One Rum, banana, raisin, ackee, and ginger-lime), the new cocktail menu is sure to be a good one. 1280 4th St NE, Washington, D.C.; serenatadc.com

The Cellar Club: Goodstone Inn & Restaurant has introduced The Cellar Club, a new members-only program offering special access to expertly curated wines handpicked from premier vineyards worldwide, typically reserved for the most distinguished private collections. Sign up here. 

Caribbean Heat Gets Cool (Happy Hour Alert): St. James has a new happy hour. For happy hour, you can enjoy specialty cocktails such as the Dark & Stormy ($10) made with rum, lime, and ginger beer, and the Smokin’ Mirror ($10) served with mezcal, LilletBlanc, and Luxardo Bitter Bianco. Rail spirits with mixers are available for $9 and select wines are also available for $9. 2017 14th St. NW; stjames-dc.com

Did Somebody Say Free & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails? (Brunch Alert): Chef David Bacot's full brunch menu (including Housemade Cinnamon Rolls, Steak & Eggs, PBELT with pork belly, fried egg, romaine lettuce & cilantro mayo, and much more) now comes with free bottomless brunch cocktail: guests can opt in to receive complimentary bottomless brunch cocktails (mix-and-match Aperol Spritzes, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys) for 2 hours with the purchase of any brunch entree or sandwich. boundarystonedc.com

Tulum-Inspired Oasis: Perched atop Hotel Nell, Treehouse is an outdoor, Tulum-inspired oasis serving up handcrafted cocktails, elevated bites, and more. They have happy hour deals available all day Monday, and Tuesday - Friday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. The deals include $8 Classic Margaritas, and more. 411 New York Ave NE; hotelnelldc.com

Tiki on 18th Gets a New Look: and a Filipino Soul — Adams Morgan’s beloved Tiki on 18th is back with a full-on glow-up. The tropical two-story hangout is now a vibrant fusion of Filipino flavors, island vibes, and nightlife energy, thanks to a major rebrand from DC hospitality stars Jo-Jo Valenzuela and Oscar Guardado. Expect a revamped menu of bold Filipino-inspired dishes (yes, Jo-Jo’s Pansit is back), next-level tiki cocktails with a modern twist (hello, Pistachio Mustachio and Gin Pom Elite), and late-night DJ sets to keep the vibes strong. Designed by Naii Vegas of Creative Buildr Studio, the space is all lush greenery, bamboo, and cozy corners. More at tikion18th.com | Follow @tikion18dc