Whether you’re a fan of dive bars, beer bars, rooftop bars, romantic bars or any other kind of bar, you can always find what you’re looking for in New York—most of us don’t even need to leave our neighborhoods to visit a bar (and bartender) we love. If your favorite bartender made it to the shortlist below, vote for them, then come back on March 17 to see if they made it into the final 50.
Been a bartender for: 11 years
Signature drink: Ramos Gin Fizz or anything bespoke that a guest and I can come up with
The best thing about being a bartender is: Giving guests an incredible experience while listening to incredible music and working with people I love, i.e. the vibe!
Been a bartender for: 7 years
Signature drink: Smoke Signal Mezcal
The best thing about being a bartender is: The fast pace, unconventional hours with a big social aspect and the chance to exert creative energy every single night.
Been a bartender for: 10 years
Signature drink: Florida Old Fashioned
The best thing about being a bartender is: A highlight is definitely the interaction you get with all walks of life. It's also not a bad thing when the compliments are free-flowing, just like the booze we pour. It's maybe because they want a free drink, but hey I’ll take it.
Been a bartender for: 8 years
Signature drink: Lemongrass Fizz
The best thing about being a bartender is: Creating and executing amazing cocktails and seeing the reaction in people when they love it!
Been a bartender for: 9 years
Signature drink: Man-made margarita
The best thing about being a bartender is: The wonderful people that come into your life unexpectedly and the friends you meet.
Been a bartender for: 8 years
Signature drink: Oaxaca Express
The best thing about being a bartender is: Make people happy.
Been a bartender for: 10 years
Signature drink: Gods Nectar
The best thing about being a bartender is: The feeling you get when you start shaking and stirring creating the melody of pure joy, as you strain the true painting of bartending.
Been a bartender for: 5 years
Signature drink: Don Julio agave margarita
The best thing about being a bartender is: You get to meet new people constantly.
Been a bartender for: 19 years
Signature drink: Beer & a shot, or introducing patrons to different, unique whiskey
The best thing about being a bartender is: Meeting and talking to new and interesting people.
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