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.
Old Town Cocktail Week 2022
September 9th–18th
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!
Participating Restaurants & Retail offering Limited-Time Specialty Cocktails and Programs:
- 1799 Prime
- Ada’s on the River
- Bastille Brasserie & Bar
- Brabo
- Captain Gregory’s
- Chadwicks
- Daniel O’Connell’s
- Fontaine Caffe
- Hard Times Cafe
- Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
- Lost Boy Cider
- Majestic Cafe
- Mint Condition
- Vermillion
- Village Brauhaus
- Warehouse Bar & Grill
- Whiskey & Oyster
- Alexandria Seaport Foundation
- The Art League
- Boxwood
- Mystique Jewelers
- Red Barn Mercantile
- Shop Made in Virginia
- The Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Umbrella Dry Drinks
OTCW 2022 Event Line-Up
Friday | Sept 9th
Art on the Rocks at Waterfront Park
with The Art League
The kick-off event that everyone loves! Join the Art League from 5-8 pm in tasting cocktail creations and small bites crafted by competing bartenders from favorite local establishments.
Saturday | Sept 10th
Mocktails, Mimosas, and Dresses
11am-2pm
Join us in celebrating 3 years of ownership at Mint & 13 years in business! Taste Cocktails from Umbrella Dry Drinks & sip Mimosas while shopping our fall dresses at 15% OFF!
103 S. St. Asaph Street
Red Barn Mercantile
1pm-4pm
Heard of shrubs (not the leafy kind) but have never tried it? If you’re curious and want to give these delicious drinking vinegars a try then stop by Red Barn Mercantile on September 10 from 1 to 4 when Meredyth Archer, creator of Richmond based Mother Shrubs, is crafting cocktails and mocktails for you to try.
1117 King Street
Sunday | Sept 11th
Monday | Sept 12th
Chadwicks
Join us for a Makers Mark tasting featuring: Flight of Makers, Makers 46, Makers Cask Strength, and a Makers Mark Cocktail. Take home a souvenir glass.
203 Strand Street
Tuesday | Sept 13th
Boxwood and Umbrella Dry Drinks
Join us for an interactive workshop featuring fabulous spirit-free cocktails. Umbrella Dry Drinks is a concept to provide sophisticated non-alcoholic options for those who wish to stay dry. The workshop will highlight different zero proof spirits, & cocktails; learn more about the process behind making these products and how to use them in various cocktails, plus how to choose the perfect glassware, garnish, & more!
128 S. Royal Street
Wednesday | Sept 14th
Fizzy Fall Cocktail Class with Storied Goods
at Shop Made in VA
Together we will celebrate the sparkly goodness of Storied Goods Sugar Cubes and learn how to use them to create delicious fall cocktails and mocktails. We will make Apple Cider Mimosas, Glittery Champagne Cocktails, Dark Cherry Mimosas, Blackberry Rose Champagne Cocktails, Cranberry Fizzes, and Pear Cinnamon Mocktails. Wear your favorite cocktail sparkles, and join us for a most festive celebration of fall!
Thursday | Sept 15th
Art Night in Old Town
Enjoy Open Houses at over 15 art galleries, boutiques, and coffee shops. Two wine shops will be open featuring wine tastings:
Le Vintage Wine Shop – 1218 King St
Wine Gallery 108 – 108 N. St. Asaph St
Friday | Sept 16th
Cider Cocktail Party
at Lost Boy Cider
Be the FIRST to experience our newest round of cider cocktails during Old Town Cocktail Week! We’re taking you back to the time of Prohibition and Speak Easy’s with vintage decor and jazz tunes. Locate the lantern on our secret entrance and knock 3 times. Cocktail attire/ 20’s inspired dress is highly encouraged!
Tickets include exclusive cocktail flight with garnish and light fare/sweet treats. Get entered to win your very own Lost Boy cocktail glass (10 available)!
Limited space! Register today to take part in this memorable experience.
An Evening with Clonakilty
at Daniel O'Connell's
Spend an evening at O’Connell’s featuring Clonakilty Distillery.
Join us for from 7pm-9pm for a Welcome Cocktail featuring O’Connell’s Clonakilty Vodka, a Clonakilty Whiskey Flight, and a Master Class from Clonakilty Distillery’s Christian Richardson.
Oktoberfest
at Village Brauhaus
Join us for the opening day of Oktoberfest, with a real German band!
Enjoy a variety of German Oktoberfest Beers on draft.
Saturday | Sept 17th
Sunday | Sept 18th
Featured Cocktails around Old Town
1799 Prime Steak and Seafood – Blade and Bow Bourbon
Ada’s on the River – Parallelogram: made with knob creek, cynar, cherry herring, and fennel fig bitters
Brabo – Regal on King: Plymouth Gin, Luxardo, Chamboard, Cointreau, and egg white
Daniel O’Connell’s – The D4: made with comfort one, passion fruit, orange, & cranberry juice
Fontaine Caffe – The Parisian: Grey Goose Vodka, St. Germain, and Champagne
The Majestic – Smoke Break: made with del maguey vida mezcal, cucumber, agave, and q ginger beer
The Lighthorse – ‘in honor of bourbon month’, Cafe Blade & Bow (Blade & Bow Bourbon, Kapali Coffee Liqueur, Homemade Cold Brew Coffee, Tuaca Whipped Cream Topped with Orange Spices)
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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.