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Hardy, cold-weather produce, holiday-centric spices, and upgraded wintertime classics take center stage at bars around town It’s the time of year when creamy and dark liquor-based drinks are everywhere, when refreshing beverages are out and strong cocktails designed to thaw your hands (and stomach), are in. This list has a little something for everyone, with holiday flavors like peppermint and cinnamon, but also seasonal ginger, dates, lemons, and even sweet potato flourishing in liquid form. Clear liquors, along with eggnog spiked with rum and whiskey, all get their due at the following 14 destinations for winter cocktails in D.C.
Check out our maps of holiday pop-ups and festive afternoon tea for more cold weather drinks across the DMV.