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The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars

Handshake Speakeasy

Mexico City, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 39 2026
Handshake Speakeasy

The cocktail bar is hidden in a Mexico City hotel, reached by a staircase from the lobby. Its drinks are creative and theatrical, and the bartenders are attentive, though some cocktails are premade.

Highlights

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly cocktail
  • Once Upon in Oaxaca
  • Seats facing the bartenders

Good to know

  • Reservations recommended, often booked weeks ahead
  • Strict 90-minute seating limit
  • Loud music and staff shouting on arrival

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