Comments on: Where can I find good winter drink specials in DC?

Question: Where can I find good winter drink specials in DC?

troika — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:53:05 -0800

I'm looking for places in the DC area to enjoy a hot winter drink - hot toddies, spiked egg nog, etc. Any ideas?

By: chickaboo

chickaboo — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:10:37 -0800

Hmm. I wonder if the round robin bar at the Willard would do this.

WILLARDS WINTER WARMERS &
HOLIDAY COCKTAILS

Willards Winter Therapy
Baileys, Godiva, peppermint, hot water

Sugar- Plum Toddy
10 Cane Rum, Framboise, Triple Sec, cranberry juice

Marthas Pirouette
Absolut Pears, Triple Sec, white cranberry juice

Harrisons Spiced Apple Cider
Absolut Pears, Triple Sec, white cranberry juice

$14.00

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:25:35 -0800

While it's not fancy, Cosi has some yummy drinks, in some nice locations.

By: J-Train

J-Train — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:31:10 -0800

Oh yeah, I go to the Willard every winter to listen to musicians perform wintry music and to sip hot buttered rum (hot cider and cookies are free). It's very classy.

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:48:57 -0800

I'm not sure about specials, but the Tabard Inn is cozy this time of year, and has a great bar.

By: toxic

toxic — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:58:13 -0800

The cafe/bar at the back of Kramerbooks?

By: Oriole Adams

Oriole Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:44:04 -0800

I'm not familiar with the DC area, but this cold weather drink is easy to make at home and always a people-pleaser when you're entertaining: in an Irish coffee type of mug, pour a shot of whiskey and a shot (or eyeball it) of maple syrup. Fill the cup with coffee, stir and top with whipped cream. Serve with a straw.

By: troika

troika — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:00:03 -0800

Let me clarify a bit: I'm looking for places to go that have special or unique winter drinks, like the Willard mentioned above.

By: chickaboo

chickaboo — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:36:42 -0800

Or you could try Firefly on Connecticut, I've always been impressed with their Colorado winter type atmosphere and yummy winter cocktails (think maple sugar dusted drinks)

By: inigo2

inigo2 — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:20:26 -0800

If you don't get enough answers here, I would recommend asking the "Going Out Gurus" on washingtonpost.com. They do a Thursday chat starting at 1:00, and this is exactly the type of question they'll answer. Here's this week's upcoming chat.

By: amarynth

amarynth — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:47:22 -0800

Buzz in Alexandria has some tasty warm drinks:

Hot Liquored Drinks
Hot Apple Pie
Peppermint Mocha
Godiva White
Bailey's & Coffee
Grand Marnier & Coffee

My guess is that only the first drink on Willard's Winter Warmers and Holiday Cocktails list is served hot.

By: chickaboo

chickaboo — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:17:09 -0800

Yes i believe you are correct

By: landedjentry

landedjentry — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:35:35 -0800

Old Europe in Glover Park is currently serving gluhwein.