Shaken or stirred?

　　I was asked this question as soon as I walked up to a bright, retro-inspired kitchen at CODE RED on 18th Street Northwest. I immediately knew I was in for a good night.

　　The vibrant facade was right there on the sidewalk, and was hard to misskitschy knickknacks, poppy-colored backgrounds and flooring, lush greenery and a giant Smeg-inspired refrigerator door. It left passersby seriously intrigued.

　　Photograph by Jeremy Jacobowitz The pop-up, in partnership with CODE RED in Adams Morgan, highlighted alcohol delivery from your favorite neighborhood stores through DoorDash. Guests were invited to come in, lounge and unwind (with a drink in hand, of course) just as you would at home.

　　But back to the question I was asked in the beginning. Always stirred, I replied. I rang the doorbell and boom, in less than 40 secondsa nod to the 40 minutes and under delivery service DoorDash guaranteesa custom cocktail kit was handed over to me, with all the items Id need to make a stirred cocktail at home; glassware, garnishes and much more.

　　Photograph by Jeremy Jacobowitz

　　Photograph by Thomas Leonczik As aDashPass membera monthly membership that includes $0 delivery fees and exclusive dealswe were led inside via that Smeg-inspired refrigerator door. But not before DoorDashs brand ambassadors presented me with one more (and very important) question: Whats your favorite cocktail?

　　I love an Old Fashioned! I said.

　　And, as I made my way into the captivating speakeasy and ode to the Prohibition era that is CODE RED, there it was at the bar, my requested Old Fashionedsmoky, gorgeous and made oh-so-perfectly.

　　Photograph by Thomas Leonczik The good vibes kept going as I explored the moody and luxe ambiance. The interiors were nothing short of glamorousred velvet booths, birdcage chandeliers, vintage artwork and a large tree in the center of it all. Its elevated, chic and yes, very Instagrammable. All in all, the perfect place for a night out while giving the comfortable feeling that youre having a night in.

　　Photograph by Jeremy Jacobowitz Oh, and for those guests who were not already DashPass members, the curated experience didnt leave them hanging. The custom cocktail gift box was still provided, as was their favorite drinkthey just had to sign up for a free 30-day trial for DashPass. The perfect opportunity to test out the service, especially when it comes with all these goodies.

　　As the evening came to a close, I had two thoughts. One, I couldnt wait to come back to CODE RED, and two, thanks to DoorDashs impeccable fast service, gifts and overall experience tonight, I learned that my next night at home can come with a cocktail, even if I dont have all the ingredients.