‘Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to be jolly than to enjoy a holiday cocktail? Whether you prefer the comfort of a glass of warm cider or the tart taste of something new, check out this list of the best places for holiday cocktails in D.C. and get started on that holiday jolly feeling today.
Poste Moderne Brasserie
555 8th St. N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 783-6060
www.postebrasserie.com
Nothing says it’s the holidays like enjoying a cocktail by a warm, cozy fire. At Poste Moderne Brasserie, guests will enjoy this experience, and more, during its Winter Lounge event. Special drinks include a salted caramel cider made with locally sourced apple cider and the maple bourbon toddy made with black tea and house-made charred cedar bitters. The Winter Lounge will also feature food specials, like complimentary s’mores, on select days as well as a specially crafted winter menu. Poste Moderne Brasserie features French cuisine with an American twist.
Doi Moi
1800 14th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 733-5131
www.doimoidc.com
For a more energetic wining and dining experience, head to Doi Moi where you will find bright colors, eclectic décor and delicious drinks. The full-service restaurant and bar serves Southeast Asian cuisine, including soups, curries, noodles and poultry. Start off your night with a Devil’s Grin, a drink that consists of silver oat whiskey, Campari, amaretto, lime and cane sugar. Enjoy this devilish concoction with an order of spicy fried cashews, coconut and curry chicken skewers or stir fried rice noodles. Doi Moi also offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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Range
5335 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Suite 201
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 803-8020
www.voltrange.com
With nine state-of-the-art open kitchens to keep you pleasantly full and warm and a beautiful glass-encased dining room, Range is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday cocktail and admire the winter wonderland from afar. Nosh on decadent items, like the cheddar jalapeno biscuits with pepper jelly or the salmon tartare. Each item on the menu features seasonal ingredients from the mid-Atlantic region that is prepared through classic and progressive techniques. One drink to try is the Playground Meltdown, which includes rum, spices, coffee liqueur and butter.
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 298-8783
www.farmersfishersbakers.com
Forget “family style.” Try “farmhouse style.” At Farmers Fishers Bakers, guests will enjoy regionally inspired dishes and holiday drinks in a completely unstructured, eat-what-you-want-at-your-own-pace environment. Tasty dishes include hot Maryland crab dip, beer nuts, kettle corn and candied bacon and cracklin’ pork shank. Enjoy a freshly-made cocktail along with your meal, like a mint julep or cobbler, which features your choice of spirit plus muddled fresh fruit and citrus. Or, try the seasonal beer cocktail made with flavors of the season. Finish it all off with a tasty dessert, like the Death by Chocolate Brownie Sundae.
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Woodward Table
1426 H St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-5353
www.woodwardtable.com
Housed in the historic Woodward Building located one block away from the White House, the Woodward Table is a simple modern bistro with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a delectable menu. Start off with a plate of crayfish hushpuppies or eggplant hummus. Main dishes include Mediterranean sea bass, Cornish game hen and filet mignon. For a drink, try the West Wing, which features bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino and Fernet Branca. Or, head to the Woodward Table for brunch and enjoy bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys.
Susan Diranian is a freelance writer living in Ashburn, VA. She is covering Travel & Outdoors. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
