12 Months of the Best Cocktails & Late-Night Eats

January 26, 2010
A gin and tonic tastes mighty fine at any time, but sometimes you're in the mood for something that fits the festivity of the first weekend at the beach or the arrival of sweater season. These concoctions, presented by America's most of-the-moment drink masters, are perfect for when you're in the mood for something special—and the post-debauchery food picks will keep you from swearing off booze until the next season.

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Lady Macbeth from Againn in Washington, D.C.

"For a winter drink, you are looking for something to keep you warm. Typically that means brown liquors and a lot of spice to give it those wintery flavors, but the Lady Macbeth is perfect because it looks like a blanket of snow."—Elli Benchimol, beverage director

Favorite late-night dish in Washington, D.C.: Oyster happy hour at Clyde's

Againn, 1099 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-639-9830

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Photograph courtesy of Againn

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