Maple & Ash Unveils Monthly Bartender Series Featuring Chicago’s Top Mixologists

Maple & Ash’s Bartender Series will happen monthly, spotlighting mixologists and offering guests new craft cocktails. The first collaboration in the series will take place at 9 p.m. on July 2 and feature Breezy Flood, a bartender and spirits educator from The Pearl Club. Breezy has earned accolades including Rémy Martin BTA USA 2024 and Bacardí Coquito Winner 2025. 

The three exclusive cocktails for the first event are:

• Beyond the Orchard: A crystal-clear cocktail that layers 1800 Cristalino and Hangar 1 Buddha’s Hand vodka with Granny Smith apple, celery, and lime for an orchard-inspired sip.
• Field of Dreams: A blend of 400 Conejos mezcal and Hangar 1 Mandarin vodka, accented by red bitter, ripe cantaloupe, lemongrass, and lime for a smoky-citrus taste.
• All is Fair: Dobel Añejo tequila meets a nuanced sherry blend, housemade vermouth, oolong tea, and bitters in a spirit-forward cocktail with layered depth and complexity.