Arbella Celebrates One Year Anniversary on May 19

On Friday, May 19, Arbella the cocktail lounge that draws inspiration from across the world for its hand-crafted cocktails, will celebrate their first anniversary with two of their favorite DJs: Dark + Deep and Bridget Marie beginning at 7pm. Additionally, Arbella says “thank you” to their loyal customers, neighbors, and those who supported them throughout the first year with cocktail specials all week long.

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The anniversary festivities kick off Monday, May 15 and culminate on the official anniversary of Friday, May 19. Each evening, guests enjoy one of the bar’s signature drinks—inspired by cocktails and ingredients from across the globe—for $9. 

Available from 5pm until close, the week’s featured cocktails include:

Monday, May 15

Tempo Bello (Europe)

Grapefruit-infused Gin, Aperitivo & Sweet Vermouth 

render this Negroni variant extra juicy

Tuesday, May 16

Chilcano (South America)

Cucumber-infused Pisco, Lime & Ginger Beer 

create Arbella’s take on the traditional Peruvian pisco cocktail

Wednesday, May 17

Fool’s Gold (Mexico)

Mezcal, Pineapple, Honey and Amaro 

come together to create a sweet and smoky cocktail with complexity

Thursday, May 18

Punch in the Dickens (Asia by way of Europe)

Rum, Oolong-infused Arakku, Demerara Syrup and Lime 

channels Great Britain in the late 1600s

Friday, May 19

Georgia Preserves (U.S.A)

Ginger-infused Vodka, Peach Tea Syrup, Rhubarb Bitters, Lemon and Bubbles 

Celebratory bubbles to toast Arbella’s birthday!