Cocktail of the Month: The Espresso Martini
• September 14, 2026

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” according to a proverb that evolved from an ancient concept expressed by the Greek philosopher Plato in “The Republic.” The idea is that human […]

Cocktail of the Month: The DC Grand Prix
• August 5, 2026

Anyone who drives in D.C. traffic knows the feeling. Vehicles moving at a snail’s pace or locked in a complete standstill. Drivers glancing at the time while tapping fingers on […]

Cocktail of the Month: The Philly Flyer
• July 15, 2026

The United States marked its milestone 250th birthday this month with much jubilation. In our nation’s capital, the festivities were tainted by politics: Trump’s “Great American State Fair” was scarred by low turnout, canceled performers, states not participating, weather extremes and an algae-filled reflecting pool. […]

Cocktail of the Month: Fernet con Coca
• June 10, 2026

In a world divided by wars, tariffs and politics, the U.S. has a chance to unite nations for a change. This week marks the start of the World Cup in […]

Cocktail of the Month: The Spiegel Grove
• May 12, 2026

The history of the navy and spirits goes back centuries. Daily liquor rations were relied on to maintain morale, preserve water supplies and act as “liquid courage” for sailors.  The British Royal Navy started issuing a daily “tot” of rum […]

Cocktail of the Month: Calle Ocho Old-Fashioned  
• April 14, 2026

 There’s one street in Miami that moves differently than the others. People sashay to a salsa beat. Men in guayabera shirts and straw hats play dominoes with tiles that number up to nine […]

Cocktail of the Month: Arak Punch
• March 10, 2026

 Where is the oldest bar in the world? That title can be “complicated” based on how “oldest” is defined.     For example, in Washington, D.C., the Old Ebbitt Grill is widely recognized as the oldest saloon. It began in 1856 as a boarding house and tavern, but has […]

Cocktail of the Month: The Americano  
• February 10, 2026

While digging out of the DMV’s late-January blizzard may have felt like an Olympic sport, the true Winter Games kicked off with opening ceremonies last Friday.    Unfortunately, Caps fans were unable to watch D.C.’s adopted local hero Alex […]

Cocktail of the Month: Liquid Sunshine 
• January 13, 2026

If countries were colors, Morocco would be a rainbow.  South of Spain, this gateway to Africa has earned its place in travelers’ lore, whether it’s a shepherd boy on his personal legend quest in Paulo Coelho’s epic odyssey “The Alchemist,” tales of the Rolling Stones at Tangier’s Café Baba or […]

Cocktail of the Month: The Brochacho
• December 9, 2025

  Every U.S. state has an official flag, motto and bird, even the District of Columbia, which isn’t even a state. (In case you’re wondering, D.C.’s official motto is “Justitia Omnibus” and its official fowl […]