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World’s Best Bar Hosts Four-Month Residency At Four Seasons Chicago

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World’s Best Bar Hosts Four-Month Residency At Four Seasons Chicago

The Mile High Cocktail Club returns to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago as an exclusive and elevated speakeasy. In its third iteration, the sultry lounge will feature a special collaboration with the renowned Handshake Speakeasy out of Mexico City. Recently crowned the #1 bar in the world on the esteemed World’s 50 Best Bars list, it promises to be quite the experience.

Located on the hotel’s 46th floor, this intimate 40-seat lounge is the highest speakeasy in Chicago. Open now through March 1, 2025, guests can sip and savor while taking in sweeping views of the Magnificent Mile and stunning sunsets paired with a special handcrafted cocktail menu curated by Handshake’s experts.

“At Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, we are always seeking new ways to deliver innovative and unforgettable experiences for our guests,” says Stephen Wancha, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. “Partnering with Handshake Speakeasy, the world’s number one bar, is a true honor. This collaboration bridges the dynamic cities of Mexico City and Chicago, celebrating the artistry of mixology on a global scale.”

Based in Mexico City’s cool Colonia Juarez neighborhood, Handshake Speakeasy has brought its iconic design and dedication to future-forward cocktails to this magical Chicago winter experience.

The experience begins in the Adorn Bar on the hotel’s 7th floor, where guests are welcomed with Champagne and guided to the 46th floor with a special room key in hand. Find the unmarked room and you’ll step in a transformed suite—now a secret lounge with plush velvet banquettes and a stunning bar. The space glows thanks to tons of decorative candles and suspended copper chains adorned with Edison bulbs and emerald-colored neon ropes that enhance the enchanting ambiance. Expect whimsical design accents, like the photo-worthy “Sands of Time” bathtub filled with crystals and emerald gems in the glowing green restroom. Everywhere you turn in this cool speakeasy is crafted to create a picture perfect moment.

The speakeasy has been designed by Kehoe Designs, who has developed a sophisticated, but intimate setting filled with rich jewel tones in hues of greens and vibrant emeralds — extra fitting since Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is celebrating its 35-year milestone and this space is infused with bejeweled glamour and good fortune in its honor.

Pair that ambiance with tiny martinis and a menu filled with inventive cocktails and you’re in for a fantastic evening. Menu highlights include some of Handshake’s most iconic cocktails include the Salt -n- Pepper made with Ilegal Mezcal, strawberry, yellow bell pepper, habanero, and salt; the Earl Grey made with Bombay Sapphire Gin, Earl Grey tea, bergamot, lemongrass, and Nami Sake; and the Butter Mushroom Old Fashioned made with Angels Envy Bourbon, brown butter, mushroom, maple, and walnut. Unique to the Mile High Cocktail Club is the Tomato is a Fruit cocktail made with Grey Goose Vodka, tomato, coconut, strawberry, and citrus.

“Our menu for this collaboration features a curated selection of Handshake’s most loved cocktails, along with something truly special — Tomato is a Fruit,” says Eric van Beek, co-owner of Handshake Speakeasy. “This cocktail is handcrafted with local ingredients and won’t be available in Mexico City.”

Guests will be able to purchase a two-drink package, as well as a 4-drink option including a welcome glass of Champagne.

“We are thrilled to introduce our signature style to Chicago’s cocktail enthusiasts and to share a taste of what makes Handshake Speakeasy the best in the world,” says van Beek.

The Mile High Cocktail Club at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago featuring Handshake Speakeasy is open Thursday to Sunday until March 1, 2025. Reservations are required and can be made via Tock.

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