The cure for a hot summer day

Mint Juleps are a favorite of mine. Many bars serve them, but many bars also do a terrible job of preparing them. I have not been to the Scotch Bar at Round Robin, but they seem to be an authority on the subject - and obviously the intended aim of this video is not to teach me mixology as much as it is to make me want them to mix up their signature cocktail for me. I think I owe them a visit or two.

Personally, I'm also a huge fan of new, creative and unique cocktails. After all, the mint julep has been around for two hundred years. If you're not interested in a place like Round Robin, the late-night speakeasy feel of the Gibson, on U street, may appeal to you. Most importantly, the Gibson has established itself as one of the city's top cocktail bars. Having lived in Chicago, I've been spoiled when it comes to cocktail bars (and I highly recommend the Violet Hour and hipster favorite the Whistler if you're ever in the Midwest), but if I find more bars like the Gibson, I'll be very happy here in DC.