THUNDERBOLT ZINE VOL. 2
New menu and collaboration with @wunder_werkz goes live today, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share all of the new food & bev (& art) with you!
We went back to school for this one, and spent the better end of a year developing and refining techniques for your drinking pleasure.
Chef @jonathenliu took the food menu back to the drawing board as well and has changed the game southern-inspired bar food.
Doors open at 5. Come be the first to get your hands on the new zine!
From all the way across the pond in Liverpool, we’re thrilled to host @barglue owner @mikebower_ for an industry-only seminar followed by a bar takeover next Monday, May 11!
The Liverpudlian neighborhood cocktail bar is nestled in a quiet and intimate corner of the iconic Albert Dock.
Glue was born six years ago during a game of frisbee under the Eiffel Tower and at long last the doors opened in late August 2024.
The ethos and focus of Bar Glue is community, inclusivity, casual but engaging service and exceptional drinks. With a minimalistic design and European style of service the bar has gone from strength to strength since opening.
Mike’s seminar, “Lying Your Way Into The Industry” will take place from 3-4p, followed by the @barglue takeover from 5-9p!
Hit the link in bio to RSVP for the industry-only seminar. Limited reservations and plenty of walk-in space are available for the takeover!
Hello North America... we are back again! In the upcoming week, Mark (@mark__macau ) will take UNITY on tour with wonderful familiar faces 💚🍸 Practically a West Coast road trip, Wing Lei Bar will see old friends from the U.S., Mexico and Canada!
🇺🇸 April 13 (Mon), Mark will jump behind the bar at @ThunderboltLA in Los Angeles
🇲🇽 April 16 (Thu), get ready for vibrant colors at @ArubaDayDrinkBar in Tijuana
🇨🇦 April 21 (Tue), we join forces once more with London @ArchiveAndMyth ’s @Jack_Sotti at @WhereIsLaowai
A lively start, a sunny mid-stop and a double-trouble finale! Catch Mark if you can ☀️
#WingLeiBar #BestInMacau #UNITY #WLBFriends
Monday April 13th
We’re welcoming Mike and Jens from Thunderbolt to Cloakroom Bar.
Industry seminar: Better Bubbles — Maximizing Carbonation in Cocktails
2:30–3:30pm
Followed by a guest shift from 4–8pm.
Join us as they break down carbonation at the highest level, then step behind the bar to put it into practice.
Lundi 13 avril
On reçoit Mike et Jens de Thunderbolt au Cloakroom Bar.
Séminaire industrie : Better Bubbles — Maximizing Carbonation in Cocktails
14h30 à 15h30
Suivi d’un pop-up de 16h à 20h.
Ils vont décortiquer la carbonatation à fond, puis passer derrière le bar pour la mettre en pratique.
Los Angeles energy.
Thunderbolt at Bar Crenn.
On March 17, Bar Crenn welcomes Los Angeles cocktail bar Thunderbolt for a one night collaboration celebrating bold flavor and spirited creativity. Recognized by World’s 50 Best Bars and a finalist for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail, Thunderbolt pairs Southern hospitality with technical precision and a little behind the scenes cocktail science.
Continuing our visiting bar series, each team will present three cocktails each — six expressions that reflect the philosophy and craft behind both programs, alongside a selection of à la carte bites designed to complement the drinks.
Six cocktails. Two cities. One night.
Tickets are now available via OpenTable and link in our bio!
#50BestBars
Combining the @theparksfinest soul with @thunderboltla spirits for the Year of the Horse. Celebrating Chinese New Year with the best BBQ in the city and the coldest drinks in the game.
Captured by @scottu_photo // ScottUhlfelder
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#YearOfTheHorse #LNY #echopark
Y E A R O F T H E H O R S E
Come through next Sunday, 2/15 for our annual Lunar New Year celebration! This year, chef @jonathenliu and head bartender @tomgliu have pulled out all the stops:
• Guest bartender @lingjie_0708 from @whereislaowai in Vancouver, BC will be behind the stick, serving up a menu of LNY-inspired cocktails, featuring the @remycointreau portfolio and @tabb_baijiu
• Chef Jonathen and the crew will be firing a one-night-only menu with riffs on Chinese/Taiwanese classics -- think tartare inspired by beef noodle soup and 'sweet & sour' pork steak with pineapple relish!
• @eastwindliondancetroupe will be rolling through for a performance and @theparksfinest will be kicking the party off with a BANG 🧨 💥
Doors will open at 5 (apologies to our usual afternoon crew!), with Laowai cocktails available until 9ish. LNY food menu goes all night. Lock in your seat on Resy now via the link in bio!
@tikimirage is back in action TONIGHT, and you can still grab your seat!
For the uninformed, Tiki Mirage is an immersive, tropical cocktail experience featuring all of the Thunderbolt tech and hidden in plain sight!
She’s anchored right by Thunderbolt and super accessible for all of our east side neighbors. Hit the link in bio to book your all-inclusive ticket, now available via @resy
You’ve got just one more week to experience the versatility of Japan's traditional distilled spirit, Shochu @thunderboltla
As an official @shochu_japan partner, our head bartender @tomgliu has created two unique serves featuring the high-proof barley Saiten shochu from @iichiko.shochu and the traditional sweet-potato-based Imo Black Shochu from @Nankaishochuofficial
Japanese Shochu Month runs until February, 13, so come by and give them a try while they last!
Innovation is not just a trend it is on every menu at these standout bars. From seasonal ingredients to inventive techniques they are shaping the future of cocktail culture 🍹
Featured Bars Redefining Cocktail Menus
✨ Thunderbolt • Los Angeles Bold West Coast flavors with crafted cocktails
✨ True Laurel • San Francisco Seasonal drinks that elevate the craft
✨ Cure • New Orleans Classic meets modern in every pour
✨ Sip & Guzzle • New York City Playful twists and thoughtful low ABV options
✨ Allegory • Washington DC Menu driven drinks pushing mixology boundaries
➡️ Swipe to discover your next cocktail destination
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Japanese Shochu Month is back for 2026, and we’re honored to once again be featured as an official partner bar by @shochu_japan !
To celebrate, our Head Bartender, @tomgliu has put together two absolute bangers that we’ll feature for the campaign, beginning on 1/14!
The Lemon Tea Shochu Highball features @iichiko.shochu Saiten and is inspired by Hong-Kong-style lemon tea — reimagined as a force-carbonated highball that showcases a more floral note with chrysanthemum
The Choco Imo is a lower-alcohol, easy drinking Old Fashioned variation featuring @Nankaishochuofficial Imo Black, with roasted yam and chocolatey notes that we amplify with cacao rum, hojicha, and black sugar.
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