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A GOOD COCKTAIL IS REFRESHING, BUT A GREAT COCKTAIL TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER REALM ENTIRELY. IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN ONE OF THESE WONDERFUL CITIES, DROP BY AND TRY THEIR FAMOUS CONCOCTIONS.

THE SUN ALSO RISES OLD MAN – HONG KONG

This spicy, green cocktail is made with sweet vermouth prepared sous-vide with pandan leaves, curry leaf-infused gin, coconut oil-washed applejack and kaffir lime.

MIRROR MARGARITA HACHA – LONDON

A transparent Margarita…….It’s found at East London’s “agaveria” Hacha. It has the same sourness and salinity you’d expect.

SEARCHING FOR THE EMERALD SEA THE AVIARY - NEW YORK

This gin-based beverage is served in a see-through porthole. The drink changes color as the seasonal ingredients — which might include peaches, beet slices or celery curls — infuse.

AEGEAN NEGRONI THE CLUMSIES – ATHENS

This shimmering blue negroni is a reflection of the current revolution in Greek bartending. It’s made with local ingredients such as Dittany (an herb which only grows on Crete.)