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 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!
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
Saturday | Sept 9th
Sunday | Sept 10th
Monday | Sept 11th
Tuesday | Sept 12th
Wednesday | Sept 13th
Thursday | Sept 14th
Friday | Sept 15th
Saturday | Sept 16th
Sunday | Sept 17th
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
Media Archive OTCW Events

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.