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Drinking up the history of the Martini

The Red Palace offers the first in a series of cocktail classes with a look at the creation and development of the American martini. But it’s not just a dry exercise — full-size tastings are included. Sunday, July 31, at 8 p.m. Red Palace, 1212 H Street NE. Tickets $25, includes three cocktails. Call 202-399-3201 or visit redpalacedc.com.

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