By Ariel Yong
Looking for World Cup-inspired drinks while you watch the games? Here are 6 local places with drinks to get you in the soccer spirit.
COPPERWOOD TAVERN
What: The Red, White and Blue Cocktail is a combination of Leblon Cachaça, VeeV Açaí berry liqueur, raspberry puree and lime juice, served over ice and topped with sweet lime foam and fresh blueberries
When: Offered during televised games from June 12 to July 13
Where: 4021 Campbell Avenue, Arlington
GRAFTON STREET RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB
What: “World Cup Spotlight Beers” which include Dos Equis, Newcastle Brown Ale, Heineken Lager and Kilkenny Irish Ale
When: Offered during televised games from June 12 to July 13
Where: 7380 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville
DON LENCHO
What: Caipirinhas and margaritas
When: Offered during televised games from June 12 to July 13
Where: 9116 Mathis Avenue, Manassas
O’SULLIVAN’S
What: Brazilian cocktail, caipirinha
When: Offered during televised games from June 12 to July 13
Where: 3207 Washington Blvd, Arlington & 754 Elden St, Ste 102, Herndon
LA TASCA
What: Sangria pitcher and 4 tapas from a prix fixe menu for $40
When: Offered during televised games from June 12 to July 13
Where: Various locations
P. BRENNAN’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
What: Caipirinhas
When: Offered June 12 to July 13
Where: 2910 Columbia Pike, Arlington
TRUMMER’S ON MAIN
What: Cachaca cocktails, including the caipirinha, cardamom punch (cachaca infused with cardamom, fresh-squeezed sugar cane and lime juice), Pele (cachaca, strawberry, basil, cream of Balsamic and strawberry bitters) and the Ronaldo (cachaca with yuzu, lime and smoked watermelon spheres).
When: Available from June 12 to July 13, with 50-percent off during Brazil’s matches
Where: 7134 Main Street, Clifton
