The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced the winners of The 17th annual Spirited Awards®, the Oscars of the cocktail and spirits community, on July 27th. The annual awards highlighted the national and international talent who have moved the industry forward this year. Congratulations to all of the 2023 winners!

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The Busker
Giorgio Bargiani — Connaught Bar, London, UK

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Agostino Perrone

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by Angostura Caribbean Rum
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Analogue Initiative — Singapore

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Line Athens — Athens, Greece

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA
Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented BarSmarts
Chris Patino

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Libbey
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo
Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Martiny’s — New York, NY

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Punch Punch

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Speakeasy Podcast The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater “The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic
Martini & Rossi Floreale Non Alcoholic Aperitivo 

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY 

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Desmond Payne MBE 

Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel Singapore — Singapore 

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, CA

Tales Visionary Award Presented by Johnnie Walker
Tiffanie Barriere 

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
SIPS – Barcelona, Spain