{"id":24529,"date":"2022-08-04T04:38:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T11:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=24529"},"modified":"2022-08-04T04:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T11:38:37","slug":"bitter-twisted-phoenix-is-one-of-the-best-bars-in-n-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-wine-and-spirits\/bitter-twisted-phoenix-is-one-of-the-best-bars-in-n-america","title":{"rendered":"Bitter &#038; Twisted Phoenix is One of the Best Bars in N. America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worlds50bestbars.com\/northamerica\/list\/1-50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North America\u2019s 50 Best Bars<\/a> celebrates the best of the continent\u2019s drink industry. The annual list provides a ranking of the best bar experiences in the region according to the votes of 220 drink experts from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bitterandtwistedaz.com\/#about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitter & Twisted<\/a>, located at 1 W. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByG7KwDHXza\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bitter & Twisted (@bitterandtwisted_az)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housed inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both stylish and hip with large-banquet filled rooms and high ceilings. Its friendly staff, innovative eatery menu and globally=recognized cocktail program have earned multiple awards that keep customers coming back for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross Simon, Bitter & Twisted\u2019s publican who opened the pub in 2014, has three decades of experience in the drink industry. As co-founder of Arizona Cocktail Weekend, his passion for cocktails is on full display.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-layer flavors, five varieties of nano-filtered ice and intricate preparations together make up the bar\u2019s famous complex drinks. Simon\u2019s signature Lemongrass Collins, which includes vodka, lemongrass, vanilla, lemon juice and ginger beer, is a favorite among regulars, while Bitter & Twisted\u2019s 25-page menu offers a wide collection of new and classic drinks to meet everyone\u2019s fancy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Bitter & Twisted, each cocktail is expertly made using only premium spirits, the freshest of fruits, herbs and the tastiest of bitters and tonics. 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