Dranks! @ The Gibson
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The Gibson is one of my all time favorites in the city for craft cocktails. They take the business very serious. It intrigues me every time! This Summer, the U Street speakeasy has put together a new menu with cocktail titles that will entice you to try them simply because of their names. We stopped by to do some research for you and tag the top picks so you do not have to do the heavy lifting. It was a hard job but someone had to do it. What we found…
- Quick & Easy: This should be the official summer drink. Light with tons of citrus to cover up the potency of this cocktail, which features El Dorado 151.
- Summertime: A recipe that began with Tequila Cabeza and the “ingredients get weirder from there”, this should be the official summertime martini.
- Playing Dirty: A JKGF favorite, which is probably obvious based on the use of George Dickle White Whiskey. Think the Gibson’s version of a Dirty Martini.
- The Shotgun Shack: This is the tea for adults. Notes of cucumber and garnishes of lime remind you of summer with a solid Michter’s Rye.
- No Apologies: Begin the night here. Orange Bitters and Michter’s American Whiskey combine with some other goodies to start the drinking games off on the right foot.
P.S. The Gibson has a few light treats on board now to soak up the libations. The grilled cheese should make you happy.
Category: restaurant reviews, Reviews, Washington D.C.
About the Author (Author Profile)
Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.Subscribe
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