DRINK up
It’s National Cocktail Day—stop by CityCenterDC and sip one for yourself.
To honor this jubilant celebration worth toasting to on March 24th, we’ve tapped five of CityCenterDC’s top dining destinations to give us a behind-the-bar look at the most requested libations on the menu.
FIG & OLIVE
The Cocktail: The Fig & Olive
“This cocktail is a new take on an old classic. Made with vodka, port and rosemary liqueur among other ingredients, the various taste profiles—from sweet to citrus to herbaceous—is very well balanced.”—Marcus, bartender
Follow @figandolive on Instagram.
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE
The Cocktail: The VIP
“With a tangy-tart flavor that’s not too sweet, the VIP’s main spirit is a vodka that’s been infused with pineapple for 15 days. The taste is amazing.”—Ashley, bartender
Follow @del.friscos on Instagram.
Seven Reasons
The Cocktail: Passion Over Perfection
“A special passion fruit purée stars in this delicate, citrus-forward cocktail that features a blend of tequila and mezcal. There are a lot of layers to it, including a gentle spice that makes the whole drink well balanced.”—José, bartender
Follow @sevenreasonsdc on Instagram.
Centrolina
The Cocktail: Italian Derby
“This one’s a bourbon cocktail for people who
don’t usually like bourbon cocktails. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and a brown sugar syrup make it a good reflection of Italian cuisine.”
—Sergei, bartender
Follow @centrolinadc on Instagram.
Estuary
The Cocktail: The Deceptive Fall
“With a beautiful orange color, this passion fruit-forward drink is a play on the margarita. Between the sweetness of the fruit, the acid of the lime juice and its Tajin rim, it’s very popular in the spring.”—Samuel, bartender
Follow @estuaryconraddc on Instagram.
