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Mardi Gras Madness: 11 Places to Drink Hurricanes in D.C.

Fat Tuesday is tomorrow, after all.

by Travis Mitchell
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Mardi Gras is nearly here, and that means it’s time for a New Orleans-style celebration. No beverage is more appropriate for the occasion than the hurricane.

The drink is traditionally a mix of light and dark rum, grenadine and an assortment of fruit juices. A well-mixed hurricane packs a sweet, sour and powerful punch. It’s the perfect companion for king cake, beignets and bead-throwing.

If you can't get down to the French Quarter this February, here are some places around D.C. to enjoy this classic southern drink.

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Acadiana

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Named the category five, the hurricane is a signature cocktail at this modern Louisiana-style restaurant and made with light rum and Goslings.

901 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 408-8848
(202) 408-8848

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Bayou

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At Bayou, the hurricane is topped with a dark rum float and highlights the list of Louisiana-inspired cocktails. The drink isn’t part of happy any hour specials, but there are food specials most days of the week.

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 223-6941
(202) 223-6941

Black Jack

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Hurricanes aren't part of the daily cocktail offerings, but they'll make an appearance at the Capital Cocktail Competition. Tickets are $30 and attendees can purchase frozen hurricanes for $2.

1612 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 319-1612
(202) 319-1612

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The hurricane is one of the "bayou cocktails" at this Arlington crawfish and seafood spot.

2200 N Westmoreland St, #103, Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 538-2565
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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The festive atmosphere at this Cuba-themed restaurant is perfect for enjoying a Miami hurricane, made with cherry and lemon rums and fruit juices.

801-A 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 408-1600
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Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC

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Hurricanes here are a bit on the sweet side at this tourist hotspot, but the plus is that this popular chain serves the drinks year-round.

999 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 737-7625
(202) 737-7625

Libertine

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Named Rubens eighteenth street knockout, the hurricane variation at this Adams Morgan restaurant is made with light, dark and spiced rum and served on tap.

2435 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

McClellan's Retreat

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This Dupont Circle cocktail bar is switching things up for an entire week in honor of Mardi Gras. Hurricanes will be served in a punch bowl with rums, passionfruit, lime, orange juice and grenadine.

2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 265-6270
(202) 265-6270

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RT's Restaurant

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The hurricane is just one of the New Orleans cocktails on the menu at this Creole restaurant, which also servers a vieux carre, a sazerac and even a cajun martini.

3804 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 684-6010
(703) 684-6010

Mintwood Place

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Hurricanes will be among the items available during Mintwood Place's Fat Tuesday celebration. They'll offer live music from Crush Funk Brass Band, creole dishes, beignets and other cocktails, too.

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732

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Central Michel Richard

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This upscale French bistro is hosting a special Mardi Gras party, complete hurricanes on the bar and a special three-course meal. UPDATE: Due to the snow emergency, Central's party has been moved to Thursday.

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 626-0015
(202) 626-0015

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Acadiana

901 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Named the category five, the hurricane is a signature cocktail at this modern Louisiana-style restaurant and made with light rum and Goslings.

901 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 408-8848
(202) 408-8848

Bayou

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

At Bayou, the hurricane is topped with a dark rum float and highlights the list of Louisiana-inspired cocktails. The drink isn’t part of happy any hour specials, but there are food specials most days of the week.

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 223-6941
(202) 223-6941

Black Jack

1612 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Hurricanes aren't part of the daily cocktail offerings, but they'll make an appearance at the Capital Cocktail Competition. Tickets are $30 and attendees can purchase frozen hurricanes for $2.

1612 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 319-1612
(202) 319-1612

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2200 N Westmoreland St, #103, Arlington, VA 22213

The hurricane is one of the "bayou cocktails" at this Arlington crawfish and seafood spot.

2200 N Westmoreland St, #103, Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 538-2565
(703) 538-2565

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

801-A 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The festive atmosphere at this Cuba-themed restaurant is perfect for enjoying a Miami hurricane, made with cherry and lemon rums and fruit juices.

801-A 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 408-1600
(202) 408-1600

Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC

999 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20002

Hurricanes here are a bit on the sweet side at this tourist hotspot, but the plus is that this popular chain serves the drinks year-round.

999 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 737-7625
(202) 737-7625

Libertine

2435 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Named Rubens eighteenth street knockout, the hurricane variation at this Adams Morgan restaurant is made with light, dark and spiced rum and served on tap.

2435 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

McClellan's Retreat

2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

This Dupont Circle cocktail bar is switching things up for an entire week in honor of Mardi Gras. Hurricanes will be served in a punch bowl with rums, passionfruit, lime, orange juice and grenadine.

2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 265-6270
(202) 265-6270

RT's Restaurant

3804 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

The hurricane is just one of the New Orleans cocktails on the menu at this Creole restaurant, which also servers a vieux carre, a sazerac and even a cajun martini.

3804 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 684-6010
(703) 684-6010

Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Hurricanes will be among the items available during Mintwood Place's Fat Tuesday celebration. They'll offer live music from Crush Funk Brass Band, creole dishes, beignets and other cocktails, too.

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732

Central Michel Richard

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

This upscale French bistro is hosting a special Mardi Gras party, complete hurricanes on the bar and a special three-course meal. UPDATE: Due to the snow emergency, Central's party has been moved to Thursday.

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 626-0015
(202) 626-0015

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