{"id":36499,"date":"2025-07-29T14:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T21:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/?p=36499"},"modified":"2025-07-29T14:24:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T21:24:44","slug":"little-rituals-named-best-u-s-hotel-bar-at-2025-spirited-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/little-rituals-named-best-u-s-hotel-bar-at-2025-spirited-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Rituals Named Best U.S. Hotel Bar at 2025 Spirited Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Phoenix&#8217;s cocktail community had a significant reason to celebrate this summer, as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/littleritualsbar.com\/\">Little Rituals<\/a><\/strong>, a bar within the <strong>Residence Inn\/Courtyard by Marriott<\/strong> in downtown Phoenix, took home the title of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/talesofthecocktail.org\/tales-of-the-cocktail-foundation-announces-2025-spirited-awards-winners-2\/\">Best U.S. Hotel Bar<\/a><\/strong> at the 2025 <strong>Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards<\/strong>. Held annually in New Orleans, the Spirited Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the international spirits and hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in its 19th year, the Spirited Awards &#8211; presented by the <strong>Tales of the Cocktail Foundation<\/strong> in partnership with <strong>Forbes <\/strong>&#8211; recognize global excellence in bars, bartenders, and beverage professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-36500 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141725\/Little-Rituals-Team-Photo.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little Rituals team. <em>Photos courtesy of Little Rituals <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously listed as an honoree in the competitive <strong>U.S. Hotel Bar<\/strong> category, <strong>Little Rituals <\/strong>emerged as the winner this year, edging out a field of some of the most iconic and innovative hotel bars in the country. The award is given to a bar that exemplifies outstanding service, consistently exceptional drinks, and a welcoming, well-designed environment, in keeping with the tradition of the classic hotel bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-36503 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141756\/Frank-de-la-Cruz-Head-Bartender.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Head Bartender Frank de la Cruz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For co-owners Aaron DeFeo and Ross Simon, the award is more than a personal victory; it\u2019s a meaningful recognition of Phoenix\u2019s growing cocktail culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAny time we are recognized nationally, it is huge for our team,\u201d said DeFeo, who also serves as the bar\u2019s director. \u201cThey put in so much hard work, and we wouldn\u2019t have a successful bar without them. We strive to maintain a high level of excellence, and winning a Spirited Award in a category filled with so many outstanding bars affirms that our efforts are worth it, day in and day out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-36501 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141740\/Breakfast-of-Champions.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon, also owner of the acclaimed Phoenix bar Bitter &amp; Twisted, echoed the sentiment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are elated that Little Rituals won the prestigious award of Best U.S. Hotel Bar,\u201d he said. \u201cThis recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to our craft and our bar\u2019s ethos, while also acknowledging the tireless dedication exhibited by our remarkable team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-36502 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29141745\/Golden-Sgroppino-2.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon also emphasized the role of the community in their success. \u201cWe are genuinely grateful for the opportunity to showcase Phoenix\u2019s vibrant spirit. Our deepest appreciation goes to our guests, whose unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success during our nine-year journey. Without their patronage and the incredible community, our very existence would not have been possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this recognition, the bar joins the ranks of previous Spirited Awards winners and cements its place among the finest hotel bars in the United States. Learn more at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/littleritualsbar.com\/\">littleritualsbar.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Little Rituals took home the title at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, held annually in New Orleans.\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":36505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[574],"tags":[3198,139,3202,2793,3199],"class_list":{"0":"post-36499","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features","8":"tag-best-u-s-hotel-bar","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-forbes","11":"tag-little-rituals","12":"tag-spirited-awards","13":"cs-entry","14":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized 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