NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 14, 2025)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 19th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s most prestigious honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to inspire the global cocktail community.
In partnership with Forbes, the Spirited Awards Official Media Partner, TOTCF will celebrate the Spirited Awards on July 24th during the Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) conference, taking place in New Orleans from July 20-25, 2025.
“The Spirited Awards celebrates the people who are doing something different and amazing in the industry, those places that breathe hospitality and that dare to do crazy things. Every honoree represents the innovation, creativity, and commitment that drive the success of our dynamic and inspiring global bar community. We are honored to celebrate the Regional Top 10 Honorees and the lasting impact they have on cocktail culture in their regions,” said Georgina Barbachano García, Spirited Awards Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chair.
Divided into geographical regions—Asia Pacific (APAC), Canada, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C), Middle East & Africa (MEA), U.S. Central, U.S. East, and U.S. West—the Regional Top 10 Honorees represent the best in the industry, leaving a lasting impact on their local cocktail communities and beyond. To toast the 2025 Honorees, the Foundation is proud to recognize this inspiring group and announce the Spirited Awards Latin America & Caribbean Regional Top 10 Honorees.
2025 Spirited Awards® Regional Top 10 Honorees (in alphabetical order):
International Establishments:
- Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean *
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- Bar Carmen — Medellín, Colombia
- Bijou Drinkery Room — Mexico City, Mexico
- Bon Vivants — Nassau, Bahamas
- El Barón Cafe & Cocktail Bar — Cartagena, Colombia
- Kaito del Valle — Mexico City, Mexico
- La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Lady Bee — Lima, Peru
- Library by the Sea at The Kimpton Seafire Resort — Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
- SubAstor — São Paolo, Brazil
- Tlecān — Mexico City, Mexico
- Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Ulew Cocktail Bar — Antigua, Guatemala
*12 Honorees due to a tie
- Best International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean *
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- Bijou Drinkery Room — Mexico City, Mexico
- Bon Vivants — Nassau, Bahamas
- Café de Nadie — Mexico City, Mexico
- Chintonería — Buenos Aires, Argentina
- El Barón Cafe & Cocktail Bar — Cartagena, Colombia
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
- Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
- La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Nicanor Casa de Bebidas — Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Santana Bar — São Paulo, Brazil
- Tlecān — Mexico City, Mexico
- Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
*12 Honorees due to a tie
- Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean
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- 173 at Hotel Iberia — San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 1919 Restaurant at the Condado Vanderbilt — San Juan, Puerto Rico
- COA at the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve — Dorado, Puerto Rico
- Hotel B Relais & Châteaux — Lima, Peru
- Library by the Sea at The Kimpton Seafire Resort — Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
- King Cole Bar at the St. Regis — Mexico City, Mexico
- KUMO at Aire de O:live — Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
- Pony Line at the Four Seasons — Buenos Aires, Argentina
- The M Bar at NOBU Los Cabos — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Zapote Bar at the Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Best International Restaurant Bar – Latin America & Caribbean
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- ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
- Aruba Day Drink Bar — Tijuana, Mexico
- Bar Carmen — Medellín, Colombia
- Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
- Jardín Tragos y Pasteles — Bogotá, Colombia
- Lady Bee — Lima, Peru
- La Sala de Laura — Bogotá, Colombia
- Mamba Negra — Medellín, Colombia
- Mangle Bar — Panama City, Panama
- Siam Thai — Santiago, Chile
- Best New International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean
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- Bar Mauro — Mexico City, Mexico
- Cafe Arixi — Mexico City, Mexico
- Cask — Georgetown, Cayman Islands
- Decadente Salón de Tragos — Bogota, Colombia
- Exímia Bar — São Paolo, Brazil
- Form + Matter (FO+MA) — Mexico City, Mexico
- Less is More — Mexico City, Mexico
- Lost Paradise — Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
- The Green Light — Cordoba, Argentina
- Vertical Cocktail Bar — Querétaro, Mexico
2025 Spirited Awards Committee
The Spirited Awards® Committee comprises revered bartenders, bar owners, educators, and writers who are entrusted with evaluating nominees based on structured criteria. The experienced and diverse committee of judges brings years of expertise and knowledge of industry developments locally, nationally, and internationally. The Spirited Awards® nominations are not based on popular vote, and all nominations are evaluated by their respective judging committees, ensuring each vote carries equal weight in the evaluation process.
Honorees were selected by a panel of over 250 industry experts, led by the following Chair and Co-Chairs representing distinct regions:
International Chair & U.S. Chair:
- Ryan Chetiyawardana
- Tiffanie Barriere
Asia Pacific Co-Chairs:
- Andrew Ho
- Symphony Loo
- Alice Newport
- Stefanie Wijono
Canada Co-Chairs:
- Jonathan Smolensky
- Juliana Wolkowski
Europe Co-Chairs:
- Stephanie Jordan
- Camille Vidal
Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chairs:
- Georgina Barbachano Garcia
- Roberto Berdecia
Middle East & Africa Co-Chairs:
- Richie Barrow
- Caitlin Hill
- Lara Rawa
U.S. Central Co-Chairs:
- Amanda Carto
- Joshua Gandee
U.S. East Co-Chairs:
- Jaymee Mandeville
- Natasha Sofia
U.S. West Co-Chairs:
- Erin Shaeferle
- Mary Allison Wright
Writing & Media Co-Chairs:
- Erick Castro
- Emma Janzen
Books Chair:
- Anna Sulan Masing
Timeless Co-Chairs:
- François Monti
- Rebecca Sturt
To learn more about the Spirited Awards Committee and awards criteria, please visit the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Spirited Awards® page.
Spirited Awards® 2025 Timeline
Top 10 Nominees will be announced on May 21, 2025, Top 4 Finalists along with the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, International Timeless Award, and U.S. Timeless Award will be named on June 9, 2025, and Spirited Awards Winners will be celebrated on July 24, 2025 at the 19th Annual Spirited Awards Ceremony at the Fillmore New Orleans.
Spirited Awards® 2025 Partners
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation would like to thank all of its Spirited Awards® sponsors: Cheech & Chong, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Innovation Beverage Group, Johnnie Walker, Pernod Ricard, and William Grant & Sons.
Spirited Awards® Directory
Tales of the Cocktail is pleased to share the Spirited Awards Directory, which gives discerning imbibers a comprehensive compendium of all Spirited Awards winners and nominees from the past 19 years. This resource is updated annually, making it a go-to guide for planning the perfect drinking and dining itinerary. Access the Spirited Awards Directory to explore award-winning bars.
23 Years of Inspiration & Tales of the Cocktail
This year, marking the 23-year anniversary, the conference returns with more seminars, events, and, of course, imbibing, all in the name of the conference’s 2025 theme, “Evolve.” Chosen to represent the collective of individuals who come together to create, share, and find inspiration each year at Tales, the 2025 conference will highlight the global cocktail community that continues to inspire each other year after year.
To facilitate celebrations, Tales of the Cocktail’s 2025 official host hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, provides a room block and special rate for attendees. The online reservation platform can be accessed via the Marriott website, here. Guests are invited to secure their reservations early as reservations are first come, first served, and the last day to book is June 23, 2025.
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About Tales of the Cocktail Foundation:
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the global hospitality industry through education, advocacy, and community support. As the world’s leading spirits education platform, the Foundation provides year-round programs and initiatives that foster professional growth and drive meaningful change. Each July, the industry gathers in New Orleans, the beating heart of cocktail culture and hospitality, for a one-of-a-kind conference that blends education, networking, and celebration like no other. Guided by its core pillars—Educate, Advance, and Support—the Foundation’s impact extends far beyond the U.S. reaching professionals and communities around the world.
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