Wild Thistle Kitchen: Spiced Pear and Vanilla Bean Gin Fizz
• February 4, 2021

This cozy cocktail is so balanced: sweet from the pear, tart from the lemon, herbaceous from the gin and fragrant from the vanilla bean and cinnamon.

Cook on a Whim: Guava Margaritas
• June 25, 2020

These margaritas are fruity and super tart, made with good tequila, lots of fresh lime juice and guava nectar, with a splash of coconut milk to make things creamy and round out the flavors.

History Happy Hour with Derek Brown
• June 15, 2019

Join the National Archives for an afternoon of cocktails and discussion with area mixologist and author Derek Brown as he discusses his new book. The event will feature a cocktail […]

Smithsonian Craft Show 2019 Friends Night Out
• April 25, 2019

Bring your friends for this special night of fun shopping, nibbles and cash bar at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Extended shopping hours for Thursday night patrons at the general admission […]

Single At The Sally: Shred Your Ex
• February 14, 2019

Put your heartbreak aside and let the memory of your ex go to shreds with The SALLY! On Thursday, February 14, The SALLY – the new American-fusion eatery at The […]

Sizzling Summer Cocktails, Cool Northwestern Wines Tasting
• July 10, 2018

Join craft cocktail expert, Dan Burke and sommelier, Mandie Silver, to experience a new take on your favorite cocktails, and taste the cool wines of the Pacific Northwest. $59 (all […]

Dumbarton at Dusk
• June 21, 2018

Enjoy the longest day of the year outside in our gardens! Play Quoits and Battledore on the lawn as you sip on cocktails and enjoy live music. Free food and […]

Le Decor: Mom Likes to Garden Party
• May 2, 2018

Many of us first had a trowel put in our child-size hands by Mom. So it’s fitting that the Georgetown Garden Tour and Mother’s Day are but a day apart, […]

Tudor Nights: Hamilton
• April 17, 2018

Everyone’s buzzing about the D.C. debut of the hit musical, Hamilton, in June. Whether or not you have tickets, get your Alexander Hamilton fix early at this cocktail party and […]

Cocktail of the Month: Hot Buttered Rum
• April 2, 2018

By Jody Kurash April may seem a bit late in the year for a warming cocktail, but when the first day of spring is met with an arctic blast, who […]