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The Best Cherry Blossom Cocktails in the DMV

Posted on March 19, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Natalia Aldana

Natalia Aldana

The Sake Bloom cocktail at Philippe Chow DC. (Courtesy of TAA PR)

The Sake Bloom cocktail at Philippe Chow DC. (Courtesy of TAA PR)

🌸 Cherry Blossom season is upon us. Let’s drink to that! Here are a few cherry blossom-themed drinks and where to get them.

Sip on the beautifully crafted Sake Bloom, made with grapefruit, yuzu liqueur, Champagne, and topped with Sakura blossoms. During peak bloom, you can also chow down on their nine-course lobster imperial menu, which features a complimentary Blooming Bubbles cocktail — Champagne topped with more of those gorgeous petals.

Head to the rooftop bar above Gravitas for the Cherry Blossom cocktail, made with green tea-infused Roku gin, bitter bianco, lemon, and honey syrup.

Starting March 20, enjoy the Cherry Blossom Sour with Blanco Tequila, agave nectar, Maraschino Liqueur, and muddled cherries.

Get your drink on, cherry blossom fans. (@residentsdc)

Get your drink on, cherry blossom fans. (@residentsdc)

Enjoy a full spring-themed menu of bites and cocktails at the fully cherry blossom-themed Residents. Try the Sakura Spritz, made of sparkling sake, Japanese vermouth, Haku vodka, and cherry juice.

Check out the Cherry Blossom Negorini made with Don Ciccio Cerasun cherry liquor, Dolin Sweet vermouth, and Hayman’s Gin, or the Cherry Blossom Spritz with prosecco, Don Ciccio Cerasun, and cherry liqueur. They’ve also got a Cherry Blossom Pizza with, yes you guessed it, cherries!

Have we missed a spot? Email us your favorite cherry blossom-themed drinks!

🌸 And, why they're blooming early this year

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