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Cuba Libre embraces the watermelon.
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Where to Sip Summery Watermelon Cocktails in D.C.

Nothing says "refreshing" like watermelon.

by Travis Mitchell
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Cuba Libre embraces the watermelon.
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by Travis Mitchell

Watermelon is an ideal base for summer cocktails, and August remains peak season for enjoying this popular fruit. Its sweet, refreshing flavor is delicate enough to complement a variety of cocktail ingredients, from gin to chili peppers.

Many cocktail programs are celebrating the watermelon bounty by creating drinks using the fruit in new and interesting ways, and there's something out there for every taste.

Check out these bars and restaurants for unique takes on the watermelon cocktail. Some restaurants are only featuring watermelon drinks during the summer months, so get going.

Tried another terrific watermelon drink lately? Share where in the comments.

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Bibiana Osteria & Enoteca

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1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 216-9550
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

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1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 333-4100
(202) 333-4100

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Garrison

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524 8th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 506-2445
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Le Grenier

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502 H st NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 544-4999
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Logan Tavern

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1423 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 332-3710
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Magnolias on King

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703 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-9090
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Mandu

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453 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 289-6899
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Meze

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2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
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Provision No. 14

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2100 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 827-4530
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Quench

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9712 Traville Gateway Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-8650
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Rasika West End

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1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 466-2500
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Smith Public Trust

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3514 12th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20017
(202) 733-5834
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The Fainting Goat

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1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
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Bibiana Osteria & Enoteca

1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

[Photo: R. Lopez]

1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 216-9550
(202) 216-9550

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

[Photo: Official]

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

El Centro D.F. Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

[Photo: Official]

1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 333-4100
(202) 333-4100

Garrison

524 8th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

[Photo: R. Lopez]

524 8th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 506-2445
(202) 506-2445

Le Grenier

502 H st NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

[Photo: Official]

502 H st NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 544-4999
(202) 544-4999

Logan Tavern

1423 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

[Photo: Official]

1423 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 332-3710
(202) 332-3710

Magnolias on King

703 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

[Photo: R. Lopez]

703 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-9090
(703) 838-9090

Mandu

453 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

[Photo: Chris L/Yelp]

453 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 289-6899
(202) 289-6899

Meze

2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

[Photo: Facebook]

2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 797-0017
(202) 797-0017

Provision No. 14

2100 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

[Photo: R. Lopez]

2100 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 827-4530
(202) 827-4530

Quench

9712 Traville Gateway Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

[Photo: Facebook]

9712 Traville Gateway Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-8650
(301) 424-8650

Rasika West End

1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

[Photo: R. Lopez]

1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 466-2500
(202) 466-2500

Smith Public Trust

3514 12th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20017

[Photo: Jeff Martin/Facebook]

3514 12th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20017
(202) 733-5834
(202) 733-5834

The Fainting Goat

1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

[Photo: Facebook]

1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 735-0344
(202) 735-0344

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