New York's Best Bartender 2015: West Village & Meatpacking

Bar: Analogue

Been a bartender for: 7 years

Signature drink: Let me make you anything with Amaro

The best thing about being a bartender is: Learning from people and sharing experiences.

Bar: Sotto 13

Been a bartender for: 15 years

Signature drink: Rosemary Ginger Collins

The best thing about being a bartender is: Meeting new people all the time.

Bar: The Duplex Piano Bar

Been a bartender for: 29 years

Signature drink: Maria Sangria and the Blackberry Manhattan

The best thing about being a bartender is: My connection with my customers. I hug at least 20 people a night.

Bar: RedFarm

Been a bartender for: 3 years

Signature drink: Smoked Apple Fashion

The best thing about being a bartender is: Creating something truly unique to an individual's taste, having them experience the process from start to finish and then watching them take a sip—knowing you have just created a lasting memory for them.

Bar: CATCH

Been a bartender for: 10 years

Signature drink: Original Cinn

The best thing about being a bartender is: Some might think that everything has already been done, but—as a bartender—I feel there's no to limit one's creativity.

Bar: The Standard Highline

Been a bartender for: 4 years

Signature drink: Old Fashioned

The best thing about being a bartender is: Unlimited club soda.

Bar: The Happiest Hour

Been a bartender for: “Since I was born.”

Signature drink: Anything with Sherry

The best thing about being a bartender is: Being convivial for a living!

Bar: Greenwich Project

Been a bartender for: 9 years

Signature drink: Side by Side with Death

The best thing about being a bartender is: Just serving people the best drinks we possibly can and reaching them through that.

Bar: Little Branch

Been a bartender for: 6 years

Signature drink: McIntosh

The best thing about being a bartender is: It's pure Magick. Connecting with people. Helping them relax. Making something special for them.

Bar: Morandi

Been a bartender for: 10 years

Signature drink: Maremmano

The best thing about being a bartender is: Sleeping in late.

Bar: Cielo

Been a bartender for: 18 years

Signature drink: Tequila, blood orange, dark cherries, jalapeño and bitters

The best thing about being a bartender is: Meeting people from all over the world, and getting to share NYC's hidden gems in food and shopping.

Bar: Piora

Been a bartender for: 8 years

Signature drink: Leaves Falling

The best thing about being a bartender is: Giving my customers a great time with my drinks, and seeing their smiles and happiness.