The best bucket list cocktail bars around the world

The best bucket list cocktail bars around the world

The 2018 Spirited Awards are upon us, honouring the world’s best bars, bartenders and everything else cocktail related.

And if cocktails aren’t your favourite thing ever, then you might not understand our excitement right now.

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Nevertheless, the finalists have been revealed for the 25 categories in the awards, which are split between the United States and all other countries.

The Best New International Cocktail Bar category presented by Maison Ferrand USA, ensures travellers will find exactly what they want to suit their cocktail needs in foreign countries.

Because really, what is a holiday without some fine drinks?

And it seems as though new cocktail bars are blooming in London, as they make up four of the 11 finalists below.

So, behold these brand spanking new cocktail bar finalists (in no particular order) that travellers should definitely add to their list next time they visit these countries.

Botanist – Vancouver, Canada

Botanist

Photo by: The Botanist

Coupette – London

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Photo via: Coupette

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Photo via: Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

Les Grands Verres – Paris

Les Grands Verres

Photo via: Les Grands Verres

Mootee Bar – Johannesburg, South Africa

MOOTEE Bar

Photo via: Instagram

Scout – London

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Photo via: Facebook

The Mint Gun Club – London

The Mint Gun Club

Photo via: Facebook

The Old Man – Hong Kong

The Old Man

Photo via: Facebook

The Strangers Club – Panama

The Strangers Club

Photo via: Facebook

Two Schmucks – Barcelona

Two Schmucks

Photo via: Facebook

Waeska Bar at the Mandrake – London

Waeska BarPhoto via: Waeska Bar Mandrake

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