Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileTilt
Washington, DC · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tilt's cocktail program leans into tiki with a deep list of originals and punch bowls, priced reasonably at $14-$15 for singles and $28 for bowls. The menu spans Old Jams and Tiki Corner sections, featuring riffs like Yo Ne Sey and Master of Puppets. A guest review notes well-made drinks with proper technique. Spirits like Ilegal Mezcal and Old Forester anchor the recipes.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hurricane ($15), a rum-forward tiki classic with Real McCoy 5 Yr, Bacardi 4 Yr, passion fruit, orange, lime, Chinola, and tiki bitters. For a group, the Nights Like This punch bowl ($28) mixes Real McCoy 5 Yr, Fernet, Kalani coconut rum, and Chinola passion fruit liqueur.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and cocktail drinkers who appreciate a broad, inventive list with a playful edge will find plenty to explore. The presence of classic tiki serves alongside original creations makes it inviting for both newcomers and regulars.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Expect to pay $14-$15 for individual cocktails and $28 for punch bowls. Beer and wine are also available, with drafts at $8 and wines by the glass from $13 to $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A kaleidoscopic bartop crafted from pinball backglass adds visual distinctiveness. The bar's tiki-inspired cocktail program, with sections like Old Jams and Tiki Corner, offers a wide range of drinks, from mezcal-based Yo Ne Sey to bourbon-heavy Master of Puppets.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive and tiki-focused, with named creations like Yo Ne Sey, Blonde Bulleit, and Miss Vixen in the Old Jams section, plus Tiki Corner staples like Mai Tai and Hurricane. Punch bowls such as Nights Like This offer group options. One reviewer praised the cocktails for being well-made with proper techniques.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with a dedicated Tiki Corner and Old Jams section, offering a broad range of styles and flavors.
- — Cocktails are well-made according to one reviewer, with proper techniques and fresh garnishes.
Standout selections
- — Hurricane ($15): Real McCoy 5 Yr, Bacardi 4 Yr, passion fruit, orange, lime, Chinola, and tiki bitters.
- — Nights Like This punch bowl ($28): Real McCoy 5 Yr, Fernet, Kalani coconut rum, Chinola passion fruit liqueur, lime.
- — Yo Ne Sey ($14): Ilegal Mezcal, Aperol, lime, Q grapefruit soda.
Pricing: $14-$15 for individual cocktails; $28 for punch bowls.
Spirits
Spirits are integral to the cocktail program, featuring a wide range including mezcal, bourbon, tequila, rum, vodka, and gin.
Menu strengths
- — A wide range of spirits is used across the cocktail menu, from mezcal to rum.
Standout selections
- — Spirits used in cocktails include mezcal, bourbon, tequila, rum, vodka, and gin.
- — Old Forester Bourbon is featured in the Master of Puppets cocktail.
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