It’s time to immerse yourself in the cherry blossom season. With the cherry trees on their way to peak bloom, make the most of the season with a special drink order. Here are nine restaurants and bars in Northern Virginia and DC serving up cherry blossom-inspired drinks this spring.
Caboose Commons and Caboose Tavern
Trade in your usual pint of beer for a special spring cocktail. The brewery’s Sakura Sipper mixes gin, cherry blossom powder, fresh lemon juice, guava nectar, and lemon-lime soda for a refreshing sip that matches the season. 2918 Eskridge Rd., Fairfax; 520 Mill St. NE, Vienna
City Cruises
These spring cocktails aren’t limited to land. If you find yourself on a City Cruises cherry blossom tour, grab the flower-inspired Petals on the Potomac with haku Japanese vodka, Amabuke “Pink Lady” rose sake, lychee puree, lemon sour, and cherry blossom dust. To curb your sweet tooth, order the cherry blossom cheesecake from the spring menu.
Colada Shop
Stop by Colada Shop to combine the blossom season with a bit of Latin flair. Its limited-time cocktail, Blossom Colada, brings a tropical taste to your usual cherry blossom drink. The bright pink drink is made with white rum, pineapple, coconut cream, coconut milk, and dragon fruit. It is available at all DMV locations except Reagan National Airport, from March 19 to April 12. Multiple locations
La Vie
After a day of exploring the Tidal Basin, make your way down to The Wharf to continue your cherry blossom fun. La Vie has three specialty cocktails inspired by the blooms – Sakura Silk, Kyoto Bloom Spritz, and Sakura Garden Spritz, a zero-proof option. All three drinks provide hints of spring with notes of cherry blossom, elderflower, and almond. 88 District Sq. SW, Washington, DC
Life Alive Organic Cafe
For those looking to add a touch of spring to your morning pick-me-up, head to this Arlington cafe. Through April 30, the menu at Life Alive Organic Cafe will include an iced cherry blossom latte and matcha – both made with raspberry and rose syrups, oat milk, and topped with dried rose petals. Stop by on Friday, March 20 from 7 a.m. to noon to receive one of these specialty drinks for free with any in-cafe purchase. 818 N. Quincy St., Arlington; 2301 M St. NW, Washington, DC
Kinfolk
Further down The Wharf, you can see what spring cocktails Kinfolk is mixing. Find floral and citrus flavors and pink hues with the In Bloom and Pink Petal Spritz cocktails and Spring Blossom Fizz mocktail. 685 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC
Oasis: The Listening Bar
When you step into Oasis, you’ll feel like you’re right on the Tidal Basin. Just add a Falling Sakura cocktail and you’re set. The seasonal cocktail is made to mirror the sakura flower in bloom, with strawberry-infused Japanese gin, raspberry liquor, fresh strawberry, and pomegranate foam adding to its pink hue. Pair it with the Sakura Cherry Scones, which are served with a cherry blossom mousse, and you’ll be in blossom heaven. 2940 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
Show of Hands
At The Roost’s cocktail bar, you have your choice of drink with the Sakura Kakuteru cocktail collection. The bar has a special menu with seven Japanese inspired cocktails, beers, and sake. For the cherry blossom lover, order the Pouring Over Flowers cocktails, made with cherry blossom butterfly pea iced tea, Oka vodka and Kura yuza liqueur, cherry, and sesame. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC
Sisters Tysons
The Thai restaurant is debuting a new signature cocktail to honor the Cherry Blossom Festival. Haku vodka, Ozeki Nigori, sakura syrup, and prosecco come together to make a sweet and floral sip. 7735 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
South Block
For those looking for a healthier option, go with the limited Cherry Blossom Smoothie from South Block. The dark pink and white smoothie is made with whole dark cherries, cranberry juice, bananas, and coocwhip, creating the perfect taste of spring in one sip. Multiple locations
Feature image of Showing Hand’s Pouring Over Flowers cocktail by Mack Ordaya For LeadingDC
