This Mexican Bar Was Just Named Best in North America
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The list of North America’s Top 50 Best Bars has been revealed, and a Mexico City bar has topped the list at number one after being number one in the entire world in 2024.
Handshake Speakeasy is located in the NH Hotel in Colonia Juárez in México City. Originally a shoe store, the stylish bar maintains a prohibition era vibe, with black and gold accents throughout the dimly lit interior, giving off a Gatsby-esque energy. The award-winning bar is known for its molecular mixology, developed by the teams’ back-of-the-house labs that concoct complex drinks that often take 48 hours to craft.
Clarifying juices, infusing cordials and developing new syrups are just a few of the famous techniques that bring Handshake Speakeasy at number one. The bar offers a menu of over 20 Specialty drinks ranging from miniature classics and signature drinks, to tea champagnes and non alcoholic options.
Among the list of top 50 bars, 15 on the list hail from Latin America. Mexico is leading the charge with 14 of those bars, which are located across several states in Mexico including San Miguel de Allende (#49 Bekeb), Oaxaca (#29 Selva) and Tijuana (#22 Aruba Day Drink).
Coming in at #32 is Puerto Rico’s “premiere drink spot,” La Factoría. The popular destination offers creative cocktails and even a secret wine bar ‘Vino.’ La Factoría has been featured in the world’s 50 Best Bars for three consecutive years.