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Old Town Cocktail Week 2023

Old Town Alexandria has a vivacious and growing craft cocktail community that has caught the eye of the press and locals alike. To celebrate and honor the talent of the bartenders and businesses that support such cocktail innovation, Old Town Business has taken it upon themselves to establish Old Town Cocktail: the celebration of all things cocktail.

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Old Town Cocktail Week 2023
September 8th–17th

Throughout Old Town Cocktail Week there will be seminars, themed events, and celebrations to engage with local establishments and the ever-growing cocktail culture.

Each year Old Town Business will continually grow and evolve the events that will be held to reflect the cocktail community here in Old Town, Alexandria.

Scroll down to get your tickets for this year’s line-up!

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Participating Restaurants & Retail offering Limited-Time Specialty Cocktails and Programs:

  • Ada’s
  • Hotel AKA Alexandria
  • Augie’s
  • Bastille
  • Brabo Brasserie & Tasting Room
  • Captain Gregory’s and Railbird Kitchen
  • Chadwicks
  • Chop Shop Taco
  • Daniel O’Connell’s
  • Fish Market
  • Hank’s Oyster Bar
  • Hummingbird
  • Josephine
  • Jula’s on the Potomac
  • King and Rye
  • Kings Ransom
  • Landini’s
  • The Majestic
  • The People’s Drug
  • The Study
  • Vermilion
  • Whiskey & Oyster

OTCW 2023 Event Line-Up

Friday | Sept 8th

Art on the Rocks at Waterfront Park

with The Art League

POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023As the official kickoff to Old Town Cocktail Week, Art on the Rocks 2023 challenges local mixologists and chefs to each create the most artistic cocktail & appetizer pairing, inspired by a piece of art by a local Art League artist. Art on the Rocks is a festive fundraiser that helps support the local arts community while spotlighting our fabulous local bar restaurants in Alexandria.

POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023

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Saturday | Sept 9th

Happy Hour Oysters at Whiskey & Oyster

All Day Long!

Saturday, September 9th

Take advantage of a 1/2 dozen of Happy Hour priced oysters with purchase of the cocktail week cocktail!

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Sunday | Sept 10th

Bo & Ivy French 75 Brunch

At Bastille

We are partnering with Bo & Ivy distillery, and we will be showcasing 2 French 75 cocktails, one with Vodka and one with Gin from this company.

Brunch Summer 2023

Reserve your spot here!

Old Town Cocktail Week Cruise 12:30pm

With RailBird Kitchen & Captain Gregory's

Celebrate Old Town Cocktail Week aboard Tall Ship Providence with the crew of Captain Gregorys. Grab your best Hawaiian shirt and gear! We’ll be setting sail out of Sen. John Warner Maritime Museum along the Potomac and sailing around Alexandria for an unforgettable time will sipping on cocktails featuring Brugal Rum.

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Old Town Cocktail Week Cruise 2:30pm

With RailBird Kitchen & Captain Gregory's

Celebrate Old Town Cocktail Week aboard Tall Ship Providence with the crew of Captain Gregorys. Grab your best Hawaiian shirt and gear! We’ll be setting sail out of Sen. John Warner Maritime Museum along the Potomac and sailing around Alexandria for an unforgettable time will sipping on cocktails featuring Brugal Rum.

SOLD OUT

Monday | Sept 11th

1/2 Price Burgers at Chadwicks

Chadwicks will have our Art on the Rocks cocktail featured all week long! Monday half-price burgers with the purchase of a Grapefruit Hibiscus Spritz!

Tuesday | Sept 12th

Old Town Cocktail Week Bitters Class

RailBird Kitchen & Captain Gregory's

Join beverage director Brandon McDermott and Cirrus Vodka of Richmond for a bitters & tinctures cocktail class. You will be walked through the creation of a custom bitter & tincture while sipping on a specially curated Cirrus Vodka cocktail along with a spread of RailBird bar bites.

SOLD OUT

Wednesday | Sept 13th

Bountiful Harvest Cocktails Class

With Kings Ransom sponsored by Beam-Suntory

Wednesday, September 13th, 6pm

Join us for a hands-on cocktail class with Beverage Director Cameron Cummings and learn creative ways to incorporate delicious seasonal ingredients into your home beverages. Enjoy a complimentary welcome beverage, two seasonal cocktails, light fare, and a deep dive on the spirits we’re using to craft these seasonal libations – courtesy of our Beam Suntory Representative.
SOLD OUT
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Thursday | Sept 14th

Exploring the World of Vermouth with Margaret Perry of Williams Corner Wine

At Vermilion

Thursday, September 14th at 5:30pm; $39

Vermouth has dominated the cocktail world for over 150 years, but is rarely consumed at home or drunk on its own. Join us at the Vermilion bar for a Vermouth seminar led by Margaret Perry of Williams Corner Wine. Attendees will taste through a lineup of four different vermouths of different styles from the Haus Alpenz portfolio, and Margaret will discuss tasting notes, how to use vermouth in cocktails, and how to pair it with food. Attendees will also sip on a vermouth-forward cocktail while snacking on small bites.

Max 25 Tickets

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Chef's Supper Club | 3-Course Dinner Experience & Whiskey Tasting

At King & Rye

Thursday, September 14th from 6pm-8:30pm

For our second Chef’s Supper Club, Executive Chef Tomas Chavarria is collaborating with Star Hill Farm of Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. During this 3-course dinner experience, not only will guests enjoy the freshest ingredients straight from the farm but perfect pairings of Marker’s Mark tastings and cocktails. Star Hill Farm champions regenerative farming practices throughout its land to enhance the soil, reduce carbon emissions and maximize flavor of everything the farm yields. Beyond delicious dishes and drinks, guests will learn about the ingredients used in each dish and how these farming practices influence the distillery as well. An evening of mouthwatering food and heavenly whisky awaits…

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The Whiskey Society

At Daniel O'Connell's

Thursday, September 14th at 6:30pm

Join us in our upstairs bar for an evening of whiskey, small bites, and our featured Cocktail Week cocktail!

This month features The Irish Daisy as a welcome cocktail and a flight of Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson Stout, and Jameson Orange with small food tastings.

$45 per person with a $20 deposit via Eventbrite

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Friday | Sept 15th

Festive Friday

At Ten Thousand Villages

Sept. 15th from 4-7 pm
Handpan Music by JoeTuminaro and Light Refreshments
Ten Thousand Villages
915 King Street

Basilic Sips & Serenity

At Hotel AKA Alexandria

Friday, September 15th

Join us for an evening of unparalleled flavor exploration at a.lounge’s exclusive event, “Basilic Sips and Serenity”. Delight your senses with a curated flight of six basilic-infused cocktails, crafted by our a.lounge bartenders. From 5-8PM, ticket holders will have the opportunity to savor six distinct basilic cocktails. Our expert bartenders will be on hand to share the secrets behind their creations, providing you with a unique insight into the artistry that goes into each cocktail. To compliment your tasting, we’re delighted to present an assortment of carefully curated artisanal cheeses. This in-person event promises to be a delightful experience for all seeking a moment of serenity. Come and unwind with us!

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Saturday | Sept 16th

Mastering the Martini with Nick Farrell

At Josephine

Saturday, September 16th at 3pm; $39

Join us at the exclusive upstairs Bar Jo, of the recently opened French bistro Josephine, and taste through samples of martinis with varying degrees of vermouth, olive brine, vodka and gin, to find your ideal martini, how to order it, and how to make it at home.

Guests will enjoy a flight of six(!) different mini martinis, while snacking on an assortment of cheese, and learn what separates a good martini from a great one. We’ll also provide a martini recipe packet with instructions on how to build the ideal freezer martini to enjoy at any time.

SOLD OUT

MOTHER shrub Tasting Event

At Red Barn Mercantile

Saturday, September 16th from 1pm-4pm
Curious about shrubs? Take advantage of our MOTHER shrub tasting event next Saturday, September 16! Meredyth Archer, shrub maker and owner of Richmond-based MOTHER shrub will be in the shop from 1-4 pm, mixing up beverages for you to enjoy.
MOTHER shrub drinking vinegars are made using a combination of responsibly sourced organic and non-GMO ingredients. A perfectly balanced tart and sweet, non-alcoholic mixer for spritzes, elixirs, and cocktails.

Apothecary Cocktail Brunch with The Peoples Drug

With The Peoples Drug, Sponsored By Heaven Hill Brands

Food and drink to cure what ails you! Enjoy some ‘hair of the dog’ with a special menu of apothecary cocktails and brunch bites to get your Saturday started off right. Expect creative and invigorating beverages featuring Bluecoat Gin, Elijah Craig Whiskey, Larceny Bourbon, and more.

No reservations required – we’ll make room for all on a ‘first come, first-served basis.’ Drop in early to ensure you can snag those coveted patio seats

Sunday | Sept 17th

Pisco & Pups on the Patio

At Hummingbird

$29 per guest. Sunday, Sept. 17th  11:30am-2:00pm
Includes:
  • Brunch Appetizers
  • Refreshing Patio Cocktails from Macchu Pisco
  • And Treats for your Four Legged Friend
“ Cocktails & Canines make for the perfect Sunday afternoon.  Join us at Hummingbird on Sunday, Sept. 17th for an afternoon of Creative Cocktails from Macchu Pisco paired with some of our favorite brunch appetizers out on the largest patio in Old Town.
Enjoy the cocktail reception and then stay for brunch with your four legged friends.
– Please Remember all Canine guests must be leashed –
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Featured Cocktails around Old Town

Ada's on the River

Charred Julep
Knob Creek Rye, Wood-fired Peach, Mint, Citrus

 

Augie's

Midnight Delight
Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Cherry Herring, Cinnamon Chocolate Syrup, Walnut Bitters, Cinnamon Bitters, Fee Foam

Bastille

Orange Sanguine
Ratafia Champenois, Vodka, Blood Orange, Lime Salt

Captain Gregory's

Grandpa’s Smoking Jacket
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Vanilla Bean, Toasted Almond Absinthe, Raisin Bitters

Chadwicks

Grapefruit Hibiscus Spritz
Roku Gin, Grapefruit, Hibiscus Mint Syrup Cava

 

Chop Shop Taco

Not Easy Being Green
El Tesoro Blanco, Honeydew Melon, Avocado, Lime, Honey, Mint

Daniel O'Connell's

Irish Daisy
Hornitos Tequila, Midori Melon Liqueur, Lemon, Lime, Splash of Sprite

Fish Market

Golden Hour
Basil Hayden, Lillet Blanc, Campari

Hotel AKA Alexandria

APLOMB
Roku Gin, Sloe Gin, Apple Brandy, Lime Juice, Plumb Shrub, Club Soda

Hummingbird

 

Jula's on the Potomac

Petal to the Metal
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Cointreau, Hibiscus Syrup, Lemon-Hibiscus-Chili-Lime Salt Rim

King & Rye

Old Town Smash
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Blueberry Shrub, Mint

Kings Ransom

Yesterday’s Rose Stands Only in Name
Roku Gin, Cocchi Barolo Chinato,Cappelletti Aperitivo Mazzura, Cynar

Landini Brothers

Rex Single Cask Boulevardier
Maker’s Mark Private Selection, PRIVIDAS at CXIIIREX, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

Railbird Kitchen

Sesame
Sesame Washed Toki Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, Ginger Root

The Majestic

Noon Walk
Roku Gin, Elderflower, Blue Spirulina, Imperial Gyokura

The Study

The Good Life
Basil Hayden, Apple Jam, Lemon, Basil Cider Foam

The People's Drug

Blueberry Rye A La Mode
Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Blueberry, Sherry, Peoples Pie Spice, Lemon, Vanilla Cream

Whiskey & Oyster

Smokey Whiskey Ricki
Basil Hayden Toast, Smoked Demerara Syrup, Lime, Soda

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Virtual Happy Hour

With recent global events, Old Town Business, much like the rest of the world, pivoted our attention from a week long celebration of cocktails in 2020 to the virtual scene by introducing Old Town Cocktail | Virtual Happy Hour. Here, you get to participate in crafting a special cocktail led by one of Old Town’s talented bartenders; then you get to hear from them, a retail guest, and a spirits expert that creates the spirit used in your drink!

Get your to-go cocktail ahead of time from the featured restaurant to craft your cocktail at home that day. We will post them here so you can craft all your favorite cocktails any time! Cheers!

Each business featured is a member of Old Town Business. To any Old Town business that would like to be part of this process, just contact us! The feeling is mutual. We will add you to the roster.

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