Introducing the Best Bartenders Class of 2015

In honor of Cocktail Week, Eater has scoured the city to find and spotlight some of the most talented drink makers around. And now, we present them to you and raise a glass in their honor. In the coming days, we'll share some things they revealed about themselves that you wouldn't know just by sitting at their bar.

From left to right lower than upper row:

Lauren Lowe, the RiNo Yacht Club

Ky Belk, Avanti Food and Beverage

Alex Lerman, bar manager at the Green Russell

Nick Touch, Williams & Graham

Alex Daniluk, Union Lodge No.1

A. Minetta Gould, Ste. Ellie

Rae Raymond, the Squeaky Bean

Rob Corbari, bar director at Bar Fausto and the Populist

Nicole Laurita, Williams & Graham

Les Baker, Star Bar

Daryl Pryor, Mercantile Dining & Provisions

Nick Lowe, Mercantile Dining & Provisions and Star Bar