A Notice from Craig - The Bar List for 2023

My longtime friend Dr. Craig contacted me the other day, he wanted to be certain – isn't that nice - that I was aware of the recent announcement of the Top 50 and 51 to 100 top bars in the world. Dr. Craig is the consummate Manhattan afficionado. We've chummed around ......jazz clubs, public as well as private parties, etc. He introduced me to the utility of Campari as a "bitter" in the absence of Angostura Bitters - in the making of a Manhattan; quite fascinating!

Thus, I want to make certain that I share this site with you. Particularly any of those that are traveling in the upcoming year, as if you were visiting one of those cities you may wish to seek one of these places out.

Some editorial comments I share with you. I believe I saw that Athens now has three cocktail bars that rank in the top 50. Nice to see that the Paris' speakeasy "Little Red Door" is back on the list. I think it's a very enchanting place. It received special recognition by one of the Top 50 supporters.

The accomplishment of the staff of Little Red Door, bartenders, owners, even “the bouncer” is not to be unappreciated. You don't make it in this business, nor do you become that so successful without a lot of hard work, devotion to detail and customer service.

I saw my new favorite barman Tom at the Red Lion Inn bar the other night. I reminded him of the lady who came up one night. She complained about having to wait so long in line along with the wait staff. She got up to the bar ordered a "double Dewars". And then proceeds to present Tom with a coupon for one drink. (Well, a double drink is not one drink.) She turns, not even glancing to say thanks nor leave a tip.

Shame.

So, here's to all our favorite barmen and barwomen, and the link to the top 50 bars, I hope you'll find it of interest whether it's just general perusal now or if you plan on going to be in Athens, Amsterdam, Paris, Singapore or some other eccentric place that we haven't traveled to in a long time.

 The World's 50 Best Bars - The best bars across the world (worlds50bestbars.com)

A tout l'heure

and the warmest of regards for a fantastic New Year 2023!

Constantine

 

Drink: 

The Hugo (of South Tyrolean descent)

2 oz. Prosecco

2/3 oz. of Saint Germaine Elderflower liqueur

A splash of club soda 

Garnish with a Mint leaf or two.

    adapted from and with Courtesy of Difford's Guide

        Diffordsguide.com

Appetizer: Thinly sliced peeled cucumber, with a vinaigrette lime. Very lightly salted. Throw a couple olives around the sides.

Music: "Professor T" soundtrack.