This past weekend, my husband and I were in Delaware with two of our children. As we aren’t regular visitors to Wilmington, we asked our concierge for dining advice. His suggestion was Washington Street Ale House. What great advice!
Although I praised our dining experience on Tasty Thoughts, I thought their cocktails were worthy of a separate article. And from a glance at their lounge area, it seems that many locals would agree. At 7:00 on a Friday night, that part of the restaurant was packed with the shirt and tie crowd.
As the bar seemed vastly popular and the drink special menu was enticing, I decided to order the Ale House Cosmo. From its description it was perfect for me: pineapple vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime.
My drink was served in a patron-friendly manner. About a third of the drink had been poured into a martini glass for my sipping pleasure. The remaining portion of the drink was in a petite carafe atop a dish of ice. With so many martinis served in a glass filled to the rim, it can be difficult to take the first sip or two without spilling. Not a problem with this presentation method! Plus, every sip of my drink would be ice cold.
Taking my first sip, I knew I had chosen an excellent drink. The pineapple vodka and triple sec provided sweetness, while the cranberry juice and lime offered a nice contrast of bitterness. Together, the ingredients created a drink that was light, fruity, and full of flavor.
The next time we are in Wilmington, I know where I will plan on going for dinner and a drink.
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