In 2018, Punch launched the Bartender in Residence program with a easy mission: Elevate and amplify rising expertise within the bartending neighborhood by a mix of editorial protection, social media, reside occasions and extra. Since its inception, we’ve produced over two dozen occasions and spotlighted greater than 30 bartenders who’ve gone on to create their very own packages, advocate for a extra inclusive business and launch quite a lot of nonprofits, all whereas producing impressed unique cocktails.
This 12 months, we’re reimagining this system and giving it a brand new title, Finest New Bartenders, to raised seize how the collection has advanced—from an intimate takeover of our workplace take a look at bar for the New York commerce neighborhood to an editorial franchise with nationwide attain, and a rising household of alums who symbolize the way forward for bartending.
The bartenders under have been chosen as 2023 Finest New Bartenders semifinalists—every possessing a particular standpoint on drink-making, a real ardour for the hospitality business and a need to push it ahead. From this gifted group, 10 might be named the Finest New Bartenders of 2023. Examine again on October 10 for the ultimate record.
Sarah An | Jolene Sound Room, Miami, Florida
Tammy Bouma | Completely happy Accidents, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Han Suk Cho | Kato, Los Angeles, California
Renée Fitzgerald | Punch Room, Tampa, Florida
Erika Flowers | Cane & Desk, New Orleans, Louisiana
Kat Foster | Margot, Brooklyn, New York
Michael George | Acme Bar Co., Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah
Joshua Ibañez | The Physician’s Workplace and Rumba, Seattle, Washington
Laura Maddox | Small Victory, Austin, Texas
Cody Mulcahy | Multnomah Whiskey Library, Portland, Oregon
Ramsey Musk | Confederate, Los Angeles, California
Eloy Pacheco | Dante, New York, New York
Everyn Phoenix | Queen Mary Tavern and The Aviary, Chicago, Illinois
Jake Powell | Demise & Co., Denver, Colorado
Max Reis | Mírate, Los Angeles, California
Marc Rodriguez | Atomix, New York, New York
Antanas Samkus | Household Meal at Blue Hill, New York, New York
Rosey Sullivan | Parliament, Dallas, Texas
LyAnna Sanabria | Papi, Portland, Maine
Kim Vo | Dutch Braveness, Baltimore, Maryland
