1501 Mount Vernon Ave. | Alexandria, VA 22301
Matt & Tony’s is an energetic American fare restaurant serving breakfast all day, lunch, and dinner with a welcoming, communal bar.
History of the Cocktail Experience - December 3 - Book a Resrvation!
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History of the Cocktail Experience - December 3 - Book a Resrvation! 〰️
The History of the Cocktail: A Spirited Progression | Wednesday, December 3rd | Make a Reservation
The event takes the guest on a flavorful journey through four defining eras of cocktails. Each drink telling a story or innovation and taste. These are the cocktail milestones.
1800's Birth of the cocktail
The Golden Age - Late 19th- Early 20th Century
The Age of Convenience - 1960's -1970's
The Modern Cocktail Revival - 2000's
Featured PairingS
Birth of the Cocktail - 1800
Philadelphia Fish house Punch- Rum, cognac, peach brandy, lemon, black tea
Paired with - Rabbit Rillette- farm loaf, pickles
The Golden Age - Early 1900's
The Martinez- Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, orange bitters
Pared with- Oysters Rockefeller- Pernod cream, bacon, spinach
Age of Convenience- 60's-70's
Appletini- vodka, apple cordial
Salsbury Steak- mushroom gravy
Modern Cocktail Revival- 2000's
Paloma- mezcal, super grapefruit, lime, agave, carbonated
Cumin Lamb Tostada- green tahini, pickled onion, cotija