Airports are officially in their mixology era.
Courtesy of TWA Hotel
The moderncraft cocktail renaissanceis a truly global phenomenon.
If youre in search of a well-composed adult beverage these days, you neednt look too far.
The Sunken Lounge at TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).Credit:Courtesy of TWA Hotel
Whether youre in Melbourne or Marrakesh, there’s likely a unique concoction within walking distance of you.
And yet, at least one frontier remains curiously resistant to the movement: airports.
No need to leave it all in the lounge, though.
The dining area of One Flew South.Courtesy of One Flew South
If your adventures bring you near any of them anytime soon, its worth seeking out a stool.
You might even find yourself rooting for a flight delay once you do.
And its not just the cocktails that shine, its the service.
The seating area at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.Courtesy of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
The venue has been nominated twice for James Beard Awards.
It remains as relevant today as ever, usually flaunting a line out the door during prime dining hours.
Drinks are all cranked out at a high clip with consistent quality in a warm, convivial space.
The seating area of Dutch Kitchen, Bar & Cocktails.Courtesy of Schiphol Airport
Its great for Instagram, of course.
Try the former as a substitute for gin in a robust Negroni.
But, youll certainly be glad you did.
Courtesy of Delta.
Its easy to lose track of time in this stylish drinking den.
Just dont get too comfortable, you still need to make it back through security and to your gate.
The World is Flat bar at Singapore Changi Airport.Courtesy of The World is Flat
