Cupid’s Flights: Valentine Drink Flights at The Willard Rooftop
Espresso martinis, rosé, and rooftop romance—no date required.
Shannon
January 31, 2026
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Cupid’s Flights are landing at The Willard Rooftop (Feb 7–15), and honestly? This is the kind of Valentine’s plans we can get behind. Sip your way through a $20 Espresso Martini Flight (Regular, Creamy Mint Chocolate, Creamy Strawberry) or keep it soft and sparkly with a $20 Rosé Flight (Dry, Sweet, Bubbles). Bring a date, bring a bestie, or bring your own main character energy.
Make your reservation here and let Cupid do the planning.
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