If you’ve ever ordered a specialty cocktail or latte and found that it just wasn’t what you wanted, you know how disappointing that can be. Instead of going all in on one drink, flights give you a chance to sip and sample several versions of a drink. That way, you can try new things, learn what you like, and you don’t have to limit yourself to just one glass. Here are five places to find them in NoVA.
Espresso Martini and Spritz Flights at Carbonara
Pair your Italian meal with a choice of two cocktail flights: espresso martini or spritz. The espresso martini option includes flavors like s’mores, pistachio, tiramisu, Ferrero Rocher, and more. (You can choose three flavors to try.) You can also choose a spritz flight, with a Grey Goose La Poire cinnamon spritz, a Russell’s bourbon spritz, an apple cider Aperol spritz, and a Sorel hibiscus spritz. 3865 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Whiskey and Mimosa Flights at Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar
This Ashburn bar is a destination for its extensive selection of whiskey. Visit on Wednesdays for limited whiskey tastings, or come during brunch on the weekend to enjoy mimosa flights. There’s a classic mimosa version with cranberry, orange, and pineapple flavors, plus a bourbon mimosa flight with blackberry, apple, and peach flavors. 43135 Broadlands Center Plz., Ashburn
Coffee Omakase at Gute Leute
This Korean coffee shop’s coffee omakase experience is a 90-minute guided experience with five beverages. Omakase is a Japanese term meaning “I leave it up to you”. There are two experiences to choose from, one utilizing flavor highlights from 2024, and another dedicated to celebrating the coffee shop’s first anniversary. 800 N Glebe St., Arlington
Coffee Flights at Loud’n Roasted
This local family-owned and operated coffee company has been serving freshly roasted coffee in Northern Virginia since 2019. The shop serves monthly seasonal coffee flights that consist of two nitro cold brews and two specialty lattes (you can choose if you want them hot or iced). 14100 Sullyfield Cir., Chantilly
Margarita Flights at Tequila & Taco
What goes better with tacos than margaritas? You can go frozen or on the rocks with the margarita flights here. The frozen version comes with lime, mango, and one seasonal flavor, while the rocks flight has hibiscus, ginger, and a signature lime version. 540 John Carlyle St., Alexandria
Feature image courtesy Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar
