This fall, New Yorkers will get a rare taste of Mexico City’s acclaimed cocktail scene- without leaving Manhattan. Handshake Speakeasy, recently crowned the number one bar in the world by The World’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2024 and topping North America’s 50 Best Bars in both 2024 and 2025, is bringing its boundary-pushing cocktail experience to New York for the very first time.
From September 3 to 6, 2025, Handshake will take over MAD Bar & Lounge inside the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue hotel for a four-night pop-up that promises to be as inventive as it is exclusive. Known for their immersive guest experience and scientific approach to cocktail-making, the Handshake team will debut a custom menu inspired by New York City- infused, quite literally, with their signature laboratory techniques and obsessive attention to detail.
This isn’t just a menu transplant- it’s a creative exchange between two world-class cities, brought to life through the lens of mixology. Expect new creations designed specifically for the occasion, served in an intimate setting that echoes the precision and elegance of Handshake’s original location in Mexico City.
Seating for the pop-up will be extremely limited, and reservations are required. Priority will be given to guests of the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue, making it one of the hottest tickets of the season for cocktail aficionados and curious newcomers alike.