Nothing says warm weather quite like a tiki cocktail, and D.C. bars have continually stepped up their games to reach drinkers hankering for rum-based concoctions and flaming scorpion bowls. There are some exciting newer additions to the scene, including the revamped Tiki on 18th, Reston’s own Tiki Thai, and Doi Moi’s revamped downstairs bar.
It’s worth noting that appropriation has been a major issue throughout the rise of tiki culture, though contemporary bartenders have been working on more thoughtful approaches. Here’s where to find tiki and tropical drinks around the D.C. area this summer and beyond.
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