Drinks on the grid

A look at Midtown Cocktail Week’s best happenings

This article was published on 08.05.10

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The art of drinking well

Midtown Cocktail Week opens at L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen with a lesson in drinking, from aperitif to digestif.

Monday, August 9, 5-8 p.m.; 1801 L Street, Suite 50; no cover.

Mixology competition

Local bartenders compete for bragging rights at Lounge on 20.

Tuesday, August 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; 1050 20th Street; no cover.

Whiskey worldwide

A lesson on international whiskeys at de Vere’s Irish Pub.

Wednesday, August 11, 4-8 p.m.; 1521 L Street; no cover.

What is mezcal?

All things agave tonight at Zócalo Restaurant.

Thursday, August 12, 6-8 p.m.; 1801 Capitol Avenue, 6-8 p.m.; no cover.

On the block

Just like Basic Instinct, SN&R uses block ice at home, because it doesn’t dilute the drinks. Take a lesson tonight at Red Lotus.

Friday, August 13, 4:30-7 p.m.; 2716 J Street; no cover.

Day rage

Nothing beats an afternoon patio party at The Golden Bear. Guaranteed.

Saturday, August 14, 1-4 p.m.; 2326 K Street; no cover.

Give cocktails the boot

Hot Italian schools the locals on the famed cocktails of Italy.

Sunday, August 15, 2-5 p.m.; 1627 16th Street; no cover.