Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced the winners of the 18th annual Spirited Awards® at the Tales of the Cocktail® conference in New Orleans on July 25, 2024. Here is the full list of the Spirited Awards 2024 winners.
Spirited Awards 2024 Alquimico – Photo Credit: Josh Brasted
The Spirited Awards® are comprised of domestic and international industry accolades, writing and media awards, and overall awards that transcend regionality, including World’s Best Bar and World’s Best Cocktail Menu.
Recognised through the lens of the 2024 conference theme, “Inspire” – winners were chosen who embrace growth through the collective sharing of ideas and energy. The winners of this year’s Spirited Awards® have made invaluable strides gathering and sharing inspiration amongst the global cocktail community.
Spirited Awards 2024 Winners:
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
International Bartender of the Year presented by The House of Lustau
- Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico
Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Danil Nevsky
Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Best International Cocktail Bar presented by PATRÓN Tequila
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin
- BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare
- Danico — Paris, France
Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
U.S. CATEGORIES
U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard
- Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.
Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Alex Jump
Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
- Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal
- Yacht Club — Denver, CO
Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
- Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Superbueno — New York, NY
WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- The Cocktail Lovers
Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Bartender at Large
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- “A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin
GLOBAL CATEGORIES
Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice
World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Café Pacifico — London, UK
Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- The Buena Vista — San Francisco, CA
Tales Visionary Award Presented by Johnnie Walker
- Colin Asare-Appiah
World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
You can view last year’s winners here.
