For those who couldn't experience it, the tenth-best bar in the world, Himkok, will fly all way the way to the 305 from Norway during Formula 1 weekend.
From May 3-4, the award-winning mixologists behind Himkok in Oslo, Norway, will make their U.S. debut at Julia & Henry’s in downtown Miami for King Goose Hospitality’s World’s Best Series.
"Hosting a bar recognized as one of the world's finest, and one that aligns with our commitment to sustainability, is truly exciting," says King Goose Hospitality’s Director of Marketing Emilia Picon. "We take pride in our eco-conscious efforts, from partnering with Compost for Life to using eco-friendly to-go containers, and see this collaboration as a natural fit."
Himkok is known in the cocktail scene as one of the world’s most sustainable bars, thanks to its distillery that produces nearly 80 percent of the spirits used, including aquavit, gin, and vodka. These eco-conscious practices earned the cocktail bar the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award in 2018.
Since its initial recognition on the World's 50 Best Bar list in 2017, Himkok has consistently climbed the ranks, year after year. This upward trajectory recently culminated in the Nikka Highest Climber Award, commemorating its ascent of 33 positions on the coveted list.
Expect more than just cocktails that commemorate Norwegian flavors and culture; Himkok's' cocktails at the pop-up will all have sustainability in mind.
The bar is collaborating with local producers in South Florida to create the cocktails listed below:
- Birch: Vodka with birch vermouth topped with an olive garnish featuring Kraftkar cheese
- Gooseberry: Tequila, elderflower, and gooseberry wine with bergamot liqueur
- Sage: Gin-based cocktail featuring Timur cordial, brewed ginger, sage, and soda water
- Sea Buckthorn: Gin with martini bitter, Martini Rosso, and sea buckthorn
Each ticket will grant access to two signature cocktails crafted by the Himkok mixology team. Seating times are 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 10 p.m.
Himkok Pop-Up at Julia & Henry's. 7, 8:30, and 10 p.m. Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at Julia & Henry's, 200 E. Flagler St., Miami; 786-703-2126; juliaandhenrys.com. Admission is free with RSVP; or a two pre-paid cocktail ticket costs $37.76 via eventbrite.com.
