Exceptional Cocktail Award

In the Boston area, Chompon “Boong” Boonnak of Mahaniyom is the 2025 Northeast Cities Exceptional Cocktails Award winner.

Colleen Hughes of Supperland in Charlotte, North Carolina is the 2025 American South Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner.

The Bar Team at Mister Charles is The MICHELIN Guide Texas 2025 Exceptional Cocktails Award winner.

Vysion Elter of Good Thief is The MICHELIN Guide Vancouver 2025 Exceptional Cocktails Award winner.

Bex Figueiredo of Bar Raval is The MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region 2025 Exceptional Cocktails Award winner.

Dustin Lawlor of Hop Alley is The MICHELIN Guide Colorado 2025 Exceptional Cocktails Award winner.

Christopher Longoria leads a team that has made creative cocktails to complement delicious Indian cuisine.

The head bartender at Atarraya mines stories for her menu.

The beverage director of the Tampa fine dining favorite is reimagining the classics to expert effect.

Thi’s creative cocktails draw from tasty Vietnamese flavors.

She creatively reuses kitchen ingredients for delicious Lebanese flavors.

Cocktails that reuse kitchen ingredients like fish sauce shatter expectations.

He serves guests with a genuine desire to make their experience special.

Thoughtful, elegant cocktails that riff on the classics are in the mix here.

Unique yet familiar cocktails with a Japanese Italian flair.

Creative, sustainable, and refreshing cocktails served with a smile.

The award winner crafts Colorado cocktails with skill and care.

He leads a unique craft distillery, infusing spirits with forged and farmed botanicals.