The best cocktails in the world right now have been revealed – and it is a shimmering blue Negroni served in one of Athens’ best bars that takes the top spot.
The list of 36 of the best tipples has been compiled by Time Out and includes outstanding cocktails created in bars from Singapore and Boston to Melbourne and London.
The list spans 27 cities in 18 countries, featuring everything from classic cocktails to extravagant creations, and reveals a trend towards provenance and local ingredients and a renewed interest in re-imagining established recipes.
The countdown coincides with the 2019 Drink List – Time Out’s ‘comprehensive guide to the best bars in the world’s greatest cities’ – and has been curated by ‘Time Out’s global network of local expert editors and contributors’.
James Manning, global projects editor at Time Out, said: “It’s thirsty work researching the best things to do in the world’s greatest cities – so it’s just as well that our global network of local editors and experts is well versed in where to find something great to drink.
“The tipples that they’ve picked for our curated list of the world’s best cocktails show that there’s never been a better time for adventurous drinkers, with local flavours and imaginative spins on the classics dominating the field. It shows that there’s much more to mixology than turning out the perfect Martini – although that’s on the list too.”
