These Are the World’s Best Cocktail Bars

After months of deliberation from a global panel of judges, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation closed out this year’s event in New Orleans by officially announcing the winners of the 12th Annual Spirited Awards.
The awards span across the spirits industry and include accolades for the Best American Cocktail Bar, Best Hotel Bar, and even the Best Bar Team.
Below are this year’s winners:
American Categories
Best American Bar Team
Presented by William Grant & Sons
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Miami, FL
American Bartender of the Year
Presented by Bacardi USA
Yael Vengroff, The Spare Room, Los Angeles, CA
Best American Brand Ambassador
Presented by VinePair
Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America
Best American Cocktail Bar
Presented by Pernod Ricard USA
Lost Lake, Chicago, IL
Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
Presented by William Grant & Sons
The NoMad Bar, New York City, NY
Best American Hotel Bar
Presented by Bacardi USA
The Broken Shaker Miami at The Freehand, Miami, FL
Best American Restaurant Bar
Presented by Woodford Reserve
Clyde Common, Portland, OR