Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy has been named the best bar in North America and the best bar in Mexico on a list of 'North America's 50 Best Bars 2024'. New York City's Superbueno was ranked second, and won the title of Disaronno Highest New Entry as well as The Best Bar in Northeast USA 2024, sponsored by Disaronno. New York City's Overstory followed in third place.
Toronto's Civil Liberties, in 21st place, won the title of The Best Bar in Canada, sponsored by Naked Malt for the third year in a row, alongside Puerto Rico's La Factoría, in 18th place, recognised as The Best Bar in the Caribbean, sponsored by Amaro Lucano for the third year as well. Overall, the U.S. led the list with 26 bars, followed by Mexico with 15 bars, seven from Canada and two on the list from the Caribbean.
"What a momentous occasion for the Mexico cocktail scene! We give our biggest ¡Felicidades! to Handshake Speakeasy and head bartender Eric van Beek for the team's incredible work in delivering excellence," said Emma Sleight, head of content for North America's 50 Best Bars.
"Handshake Speakeasy continues to push the boundaries of the art of cocktail creation as well as always putting service first, so we are pleased to see them crowned the first bar in Mexico City named No.1 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. We also extend our congratulations to all the other incredible bars on this year's list that are a testament to how exciting, innovative and dynamic the North American bar scene truly is."
Handshake Speakeasy made history as the first bar in Mexico to be listed first on North America's 50 Best Bars list. The hidden bar is said to be difficult to find, but those who discover the Mexico City lounge are rewarded with an unforgettable, high-end cocktail experience. While the design and ambience, with a long marble bar and copper arches, recall the glamour and allure of the Prohibition era, the cocktail menu looks to the future. Bar Director Eric van Beek has used molecular mixology to create unexpected cocktails that may appear traditional but reveal complex, layered flavours on the palate. On the menu, guests can find cocktails featuring clarified juices, fat-washed spirits, unusual homemade syrups, and infused cordials. Handshake Speakeasy also features batch cocktails on draft and a laboratory within the bar where the team concocts its next liquid revelations. Handshake Speakeasy has featured prominently on the global stage since opening, ranking third on The World's Best Bars 2023 list and second on North America's 50 Best Bars 2023 list.
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