Mark your calendars and raise your glasses, as Monday, March 24, 2025, is a celebration of mixology across Philadelphia and beyond for National Cocktail Day. With bars and restaurants around the region pulling out all the stops, cocktail enthusiasts can look forward to creative, classic, and captivating drinks that highlight the skill and artistry of the area’s top tenders of bar.
National Cocktail Day – Elevated Twists on Classics
At Hook and Ladder Sky Bar & Kitchen in Conshohocken, guests can soak in stunning views while sipping on the fiery “Downtown Heat,” a spicy margarita featuring Milagro Reposado, Ancho Chili Liqueur, hibiscus, and fresh lime juice, finished elegantly with an edible flower garnish. At il Fiore on the Main Line, cocktail lovers can indulge in their stylish take on a classic—the Blood Orange Cosmo, expertly crafted with Ketel One Vodka, blood orange, lime juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau, making it the perfect choice for date nights, happy hours, or girls’ night out.
Meanwhile, at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, the “Firey Fusion” cocktail invites you to experience a sweet and spicy adventure featuring Ketel One Vodka blended with fresh pineapple juice and jalapeños, a bold, exciting choice for National Cocktail Day.
National Cocktail Day – Playful and Indulgent Sips
For something indulgent and playful, head to Bar1010 in Northern Liberties for the limited-time “Girl Scout Espresso Martini,” inspired by the beloved Samoas-Caramel Delite cookie. Made with locally-produced Union Forge Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, coconut creme, and caramel, and garnished with an actual Girl Scout Cookie, it’s a memorable cocktail to savor while it lasts.
Another standout on Philly’s cocktail scene is the Continental Midtown’s iconic “Astronaut.” Served in a sparkling martini glass rimmed with Electric Dust, this stellar cocktail combines peach vodka, fresh lemon juice, and their signature “Stratospheric Sherbert,” made from a reduction of fresh orange juice and zest. Dolce Italian, also in Philadelphia, adds a splash of color with its elegant “Purple Rain,” crafted with gin, Violette liquor, fresh lemon, and butterfly pea syrup to deliver a stunning visual and flavor experience.
Garden-Inspired & Seasonal Cocktails for National Cocktail Day
The Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation offers artfully inspired cocktails to match the masterpieces exhibited within its walls. On National Cocktail Day, you can delight in the floral-forward “Live. Love. Lavender.,” which blends tequila, lavender, blueberry, and lime, or sip the “Royal Buzz,” a refreshing combination of gin, honey, mango, and sparkling wine. Alternatively, the bourbon-based “Lemonade Standard” offers a zesty, smooth balance of citrus and rosemary.
Forsythia takes pride in incorporating seasonal ingredients in its innovative cocktails. Don’t miss the striking “Beeting a Dead Horse,” which features rye, dill rum, Pasubio, beet horseradish shrub, and beet granita, or the timelessly popular “La Vie En Rose,” crafted with gin, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, lime cordial, and Lillet Rosé.
Finally, tucked away in a sleek and intimate setting, Ranstead Room presents “It’s Not Me, It’s You,” a sophisticated iced tea reimagined with loomi-infused gin, smoky lapsang, and fresh ginger, offering a complex yet refreshing sip.
Exclusive one-day-only specials will also be available at The Love, featuring their spicy cucumber-mint margarita “Drink Your Veggies”; at Talula’s Garden, offering the spring-inspired “Eco-Tourist” Grasshopper Martini; and at Talula’s Daily, serving up “Dublin,” a decadent mix of Five Farms Irish Cream, cold brew, whipped cream, and vanilla salt.
Celebrate responsibly. Cheers!
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