"The Caribbean is no longer just a vacation backdrop for mai tais by the pool: it's officially staking its claim as a serious cocktail destination. And the Caribbean Cocktail Tour, which launched in January 2026, is proof. This isn't your typical bar crawl. It's a bold, month-long initiative that united three of the region's most influential drinking destinations: Bon Vivants (Nassau, The Bahamas), Library by the Sea (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands), and La Factoría (Old San Juan, Puerto Rico). Together, they're rewriting the narrative on Caribbean cocktail culture: one cross-island pop-up, collaborative menu, and educational seminar at a time."
"Bon Vivants is The Bahamas' first true craft cocktail bar, and it shows. Think meticulous presentation, rare spirits, absinthe service, and an all-day café-to-cocktail vibe that blends Bahamian heritage with Hemingway-inspired romance. It's a favorite among travelers and locals alike: and a standout on the 50 Best Discovery list. Kyle Jones, co-founder of Bon Vivants, has spent the last decade championing cocktail culture in the Caribbean. For him, this tour is the natural evolution of a movement that's been quietly gaining global traction. "This is about showing the world what the Caribbean can do," Jones says. "We are producing bars, bartenders, and cocktail programs that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's best. The talent, the creativity, and the stories are here: and this tour is our invitation for everyone to experience them.""
The Caribbean Cocktail Tour launched in January 2026 as a month-long collaboration among Bon Vivants (Nassau), Library by the Sea (Grand Cayman), and La Factoría (Old San Juan). The initiative stages cross-island pop-ups, a collaborative menu, and educational seminars to elevate regional cocktail craft and storytelling. Bon Vivants emphasizes meticulous presentation, rare spirits, absinthe service, and a café-to-cocktail atmosphere rooted in Bahamian heritage. Organizers aim to position Caribbean bars, bartenders, and cocktail programs alongside global leaders while attracting both travelers and locals to a refined, creative cocktail scene. Library by the Sea is located inside the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa.
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