This week was a beautiful one in the DC area: low humidity, plenty of sunshine, and beautiful breezy evenings. To celebrate, I made two new recipes that I thought would blend well with the idyllic weather. The first was a vodka gimlet, which I decided to hack a bit and use some of the key lime… Read More Keylime and Prosecco
During my various tastings and visits to liquor stores, my gaze is often caught by a majestic, striking bottle of St. Germain’s Elderflower liqueur. I also see it more and more in restaurants and bars — of course, I had no idea what it actually was (my best guess was….flowers of some kind). Upon a… Read More Elderflower Euphoria
It dawned on me this evening that I have a lot of vodka taking up space in my freezer — as a fan of frozen vegetables and fish, this threatens my nutrition and health. To remedy this overflow, I took a quick look for simple vodka cocktails and found the Kamikaze, which consists of: 1.5 oz… Read More Enjoying the Kamikaze
A relaxing and bright bar in Tysons, America’s Eat Tavern is a good after-work spot to chat with friends and watch the sun set. Ambiance: ***1/2 Decor: **** Service: **** Cocktails: **** Overall Rating: 3.75 Like me, America Eats is classy and beautiful to look at. I’ve raved about the interior design of two other Tysons… Read More America Eats (and Drinks) Tavern
Football season is fast approaching, and I couldn’t be happier. A nearly daily excuse to hang out with friends and drink — sign me up! Like any good pro football player, I decided to spend the preseason practicing mixing and downing, starting with the Chelsea Sidecar, which I discovered in my handy bar book. 2… Read More The Redskins Are On, Let’s Make that Chelsea Sidecar a Double
Shame on me for not knowing today was National Rum Day! I was only informed of the fact when I came across this fun podcast from the folks at War on the Rocks, which should be everyone’s one stop shop for national security news and alcohol. Anyway, they provided four old school mixes that kept… Read More Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum
Due to some logistical issues and a move, I haven’t had much time to whip up my own concoctions, forcing me to wander NOVA aimlessly lurching from one cocktail bar to another. Sad days 🙂 But newly unpacked and with a few guests over, I shook the dust off and got back at it. I’ve… Read More Back in the Saddle with the Bourbon Triple Sour
The place to be on a summer day in Tysons, Barrel and Bushel offers a bright, airy setting and plenty of good drinks. Ambiance: ****1/2 Decor: ***1/2 Service: **** Cocktails: ***1/2 Overall Rating: 3.75 I was already on a soapbox declaring Tysons Corner the future of America in my previous review of Eddie Vs, so no need… Read More Airy Drinking at Barrel and Bushel
A nice neighborhood spot, Mason Social is a good spot to chat with Alexandria locals and down a few cocktails. Ambiance: **** Decor: ***1/2 Service: **** Cocktails: ***1/2 Overall Rating: 3.75 Another fun up and coming neighborhood is the “Parker Gray” area, which most sensible people might call “North Old Town.” The condos move in, then the… Read More Drinking Up the Neighborhood at Mason Social
Fitting right into the new high-class Tyson’s Corner, Eddie V’s is an elegant choice for some after work drinks. Ambiance: ***1/2 Decor: **** Service: **** Cocktails: ***1/2 Overall Rating: 3.75 I’m not what most people would call “sophisticated.” That description is reserved for folks with fashion sense, a polished sedan, and a general appreciation for cleanliness — none… Read More Sophisticated Sipping at Eddie Vs
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