Mix master

I don’t usually judge cocktails, I just down them. So with that, a full disclosure: I will be an arbiter of good spirits at Lounge on 20’s June 3 mixology and cocktail-making contest—along with real foodies and bartenders who actually know something about mixed drinks. The competition is open to the public, though, so stop by the Lounge—at the corner of 20th and K streets in Midtown—get a drink and learn how to make a good one. Then stick around afterward for a deejay set and excellent hand-crafted drinks by the city’s best bartenders. There’ll be a private tasting at 5 p.m., but the actual contest starts at 6 p.m. and will feature entrants from almost a dozen local bars and restaurants. (Hey, do you actually drink the cocktails or spit them out after sampling? Oh, man.)