Elections always tend to bring out the fun in cocktail naming and if you are in DC the night of the presidential election and want to party with Washington, DC political party insiders, here are a few bars that will be serving up election night libations.
The 1331 Bar inside the JW Marriott Hotel (1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 202-393-2000). Republicans can down the bar’s Grand Old Potable made with Absolut Citron, Pama Pomegranate liqueur and sour mix while Obama fans can chug down the Left Isle made with Absolut Citron, Blue Curacao and sour mix. And if come election night you are still undecided, try their On the Fence cocktail. The 1331 Bar will be hosting happy hours every Tuesday through November 4.
If you are looking for more of an insider’s view of the election, try The Caucus Room (401 9th, NW). Here you can enjoy their famous “poli-tinis.” And keeping with the ever popular Red-Blue theme, Republicans can enjoy the red GOP cosmo, while Democrats can sip on the blue Dem Margarita-tini.
Hill insiders like the Hawk & Dove (329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, 202-543-3000). And with the economy ills, patrons will welcome happy-hour specials. Miller Lite drafts are $1.75, and pitchers are $7.
If you are looking for something a little more refined, the elegance of the Lobby Café and Bar in the Ritz-Carlton (1150 22nd Street, NW, 202-835-0500) is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an Elegant Elephant, a Delicate Donkey, an Obamaretto Sour, or a Sugar (Mc)Cain Mojito.
