Island Breeze, winner of Best Tiki Cocktail at Long Island’s Island Spirit Cocktail Convention, is now being served at Blackfish Tavern in Northport. Created by Joe Ferrando of Evangelista Liquori USA, the award-winning tiki cocktail gets a Northport interpretation with Evangelista Limoncello, Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum, pineapple and fresh lime—served over pebble ice in a Big Wave tiki vessel.

Patchogue Taco x Tequila Fest returns June 14 at Ruta Oaxaca. Enjoy tequila and mezcal tastings, tacos, cocktails, live entertainment, and one of Long Island’s most talked-about summer agave experiences. Last year sold out—secure your tickets before prices increase.

Discover the winners of the 2025 NY Explore the Best Tiki Cocktails of NYC — the most imaginative, festive, and unforgettable tropical drinks of 2025.

The NY Cocktail Expo proved the perfect stage for 3BR Distillery’s Blueberry Lemon Bar, transforming it from a one-night creation into an award-winning best seller and ready-to-drink product. This success story highlights the Expo’s unique ability to connect brands with thousands of engaged consumers and industry pros, offering instant credibility, real-time feedback, and a launchpad for the next breakout beverage.

The countdown is OFFICIALLY on, & the bars of NYC are in full swing, crafting their best creations for the NY Cocktail Expo on Sunday, August

Discover the official winners of the NYCE Agave Spirit Awards 2025. Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals plus People’s Choice honors announced. See which tequilas and mezcals earned the industry’s highest distinction.

Discover how Brian Miller, the legendary bartender behind The Polynesian and Death & Co., transformed the Piña Colada at Stockton Inn.

Long Island’s top bartenders are redefining hospitality! Meet the best in the industry at Island Spirit & Cocktail Convention 2025. 🍸🔥