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Salted, Smoked, or Sun-Dried?

Explore the future of cocktails with experimental ice—smoked, infused, or flavored. Book evolving mixology events with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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Bouncers, Bartenders, & Barflies

From runaway brides to bar-top proposals, discover wild true stories from NYC’s nightlife insiders. Book your own unforgettable event with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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Mixology by Mood

What does your drink order say about your mood? Decode the psychology of mixology and book your own emotion-based cocktail experience with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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First Kiss, or Just a Nightcap?

Navigating that almost-date moment? Learn how to read the room after two drinks. Curate chemistry with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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The Art of the Two-Top

Explore the best NYC bars for one-on-one drinks that might be a date—or might not. Book your own custom cocktail experience with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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Toxic Cocktails

Craft NYC’s most chaotic cocktails with Art of the Cocktail. Learn to make The Gaslighter, The Ghost, The Love-Bomber, and The Situationship—plus book red-flag-worthy private events.

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The Bar as Altar

Explore NYC’s spiritual side of cocktail culture. Discover bars that treat mixology as ritual, and book your own ceremonial cocktail experience with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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Why Bartenders Make the Best Therapists

Explore why NYC bartenders are often unofficial therapists. Learn about the emotional labor behind the bar and book meaningful cocktail events with Art of the Cocktail and NYC Event Venues.

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