A cocktail at the blossom-decorated Ciel Social Club. Photograph by Tim Kubasik.Cherry blossom season is officially here—and so, too, are drink specials and elaborate floral decorations at DC-area bars. A.Kitchen+Bar 1 Washington Cir., NW At Ellen Yin’s Philadelphia-born eatery, a bar or patio s eat will get you a view faux cherry blossom branches or trees. The decorations will be on display from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday April 13, and there are a few food and drink specials. Ambar 523 Eighth St., SE; 1547 Seventh St., NW; 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington The bar at Ambar. Photograph courtesy of Heather Freeman. All three locations of this Balkan restaurant will feature pink blossom decor at the bar. Grab a seat and order an on-theme cocktail like the “Cherried & Spiced,” with gin, pear rakia, and cherry-cardamom syrup. Barrel House 1341 14th St., NW On Thursday, March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, this Logan Circle bar will transform into a blossom-filled “Sakura Soirée,” with specialty drinks and dainty decorations. Café Riggs 900 F St., NW This all-day brasserie inside of Penn Quarter’s Riggs Hotel will throw a one-night “Pink and White” party on Thursday, April 10 from 6 to 9 PM. Expect three themed cocktails, a Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne tower, and a photo-friendly cherry blossom throne. Ciel Social Club 601 K St., NW Saying cheers at Ciel. Photograph by Tim Kubasik. The rooftop lounge atop Mount Vernon Triangle’s AC Hotel is teaming up with Aperol and Kat Flowers Design and Decor to fill its space with faux orange and pink blossoms, as well as floral crystal chandeliers. Stay for cocktails like the vodka-based lychee martini, an Aperol spritz spiked with yuzu, and a black Manhattan with Japanese sweet vermouth and umami bitters. You’ll have until mid-June to check it out. Crimson Rooftop 627 H St., NW The bar at Crimson Rooftop. Photograph by Mykl Wu. You can already find lush greenery, pink fans, and plenty of flowers at this Chinatown rooftop bar. Hi-Lawn 1309 Fifth St., NE Starting Friday, April 4, the dome at this Union Market rooftop hangout is becoming the “BLOOMROOM”—a 50-foot immersive bar with overhead floral art projections by DC-based artist Chris Pyrate, as well as drinks like grapefruit/sage gin-and-tonics and spiked cherry floats. Love, Makoto 200 Massachusetts Ave., NW The raspberry-flavored “Sealed With a Kiss” cocktail at Hiya Izakaya. Photograph courtesy of Love, Makoto. In honor of Hanami, the Japanese tradition of viewing the cherry blossoms, Hiya Izakaya at food hall Love, Makoto will sport blossom-themed décor at its bar, and offer a menu of floral-themed cocktails. Starting Thursday, March 20, choose sips like a cherry-blossom-infused lager, a fruity and playful “Blossom Highball,” and a raspberry-flavored, milk-washed gin cocktail. Lulu’s Winegarden 1940 11th St., NW Through Sunday, May 4, this group-friendly wine patio will become a literal garden, with desert wildflowers and cocktails topped with edible blossoms. Try out the “First Bloom” with gin and elderflower or the “White Lotus” with vodka and yuzu. Seven Reasons 931 H St., NW The bar at Seven Reasons. Photograph by Maritza Rondón. Cascades of pink flowers hang from the ceiling at this CityCenterDC pan-Latin restaurant. Special drinks—created in collaboration with Japanese distillery Suntory—include a “Tangeroni Sour” with rose vermouth and the “Zen Garden,” with matcha and furikake. WREN 1825 Capital One Dr. South, McLean The interior of WREN at The Watermark Hotel. Photograph courtesy of Andrea Khoury. At the bar inside Tysons” Watermark Hotel, find paper sakura blossoms, as well as themed dishes and cocktails. Go à la carte with a Yoshino-cherry-tree-inspired drink through Sunday, April 6, or opt for a full “highball cart experience” on select dates (Tuesday, March 25, Wednesday, March 26, Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2) and sample a large selection of blossom-themed highballs.The post These DC-Area Bars Are Decked Out for Cherry Blossom Season first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less