The District is loving all things pumpkin this fall. Here, we’re going to focus on some pumpkin drinks and cocktail specials in and around town, along with some other fall concoctions. Dive in, and check out our A to Z, Washington, D.C. pumpkin and fall cocktail overload round-up!
Daikaya
The Pumpkin Mule: Bourbon, spiced pumpkin mule style cocktail
Dino’s
- Jack O-Punch: Pear infused vodka, simple syrup, Triplum and pumpkin puree
- Here’s Johnnie, walnut infused Johnnie Drum bourbon, Cocchi Americano, Dolin Rouge, Triplum, orange, bitters
- Hot Buttered Rum Cider, Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, spiced butter, hot cider
(These drinks will be served at their Halloween party)
Estadio
The Pumpkin”Slushito: A frozen slushy with pumpkin, Scotch, black tea & smoked paprika
El Centro
Pumpkin Margaritas: Anise-infused tequlia, clove, and cinnamon-spiced pumpkin puree, chili-ginger syrup, and a cinnamon sugar rim.
Entyse at The Ritz-Carlton Tyson
Pumpkin martini and pumpkin & bourbon milkshake
Fuego Cocina & Tequileria
- Ashes to Ashes: Patron XO, cocoa liquor, Mexican Arbol syrup, espresso, powdered sugar rim
- Ofrendas para Amigos (Gifts to Friends): Tequila, Ruby port, Jamaica tea and House-made orange bitters, served with dry ice
Jack Rose
Jack Skellington: Roasted pumpkins, gin, and spices, mixed with lemon, apple bitters, simple syrup and bitters
Peaches & Scream – A DIY Home Drink
Looking for a fun fall cocktail to make at home? Try the Peaches & Scream.
Quill at the Jefferson
- Ichabod’s Crane: Pumpkin-infused bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice, egg white & bitters
- J.R.R. Tolkien: gin, yellow chartreuse, Aperol, lime, bitters, rosemary garnish
- Edgar Allen Poe: Applejack Brandy, rum, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, whole egg mixture, bitters, nutmeg
Trummer’s on Main
Pumpkin: Rum, homemade pumpkin cider and cinnammon topped with toasted marshmallow fluff
Vinoteca
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cocktail: Roasted pumpkin-infused rum, coffee, milk and spices, topped with fresh cream
(OK, in full disclosure it was more like D to V, not A to Z, and we didn’t exactly hit every letter. I think it still counts…)