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Temperature as an ingredient: eight drinks that run from steaming hot to liquid-nitrogen cold.
VIEW RECIPESTropical flavors, layered color and texture, and drinks that capture a place in a glass.
Three mixologists go back to basics, because the best of the best never stop practicing the fundamentals.
The mixologists push the boundaries of flavor, transforming simple spirits into bold sensory experiences.
VIEW RECIPESOur mixologists celebrate connection and community by shaking up brunch-inspired cocktails made to be shared with friends.
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Following *NSYNC’s incredible success, albums selling over 10 million copies and countless awards, Joey Fatone proved to be a prominent performer and personality in his own right, with projects spanning television, film, and Broadway. His entrepreneurial side runs just as hot, from Fat Ones, his Orlando-based hot dog business, to his ongoing “Joey Fatone and Friends” live shows at Epcot, Tampa, and cities across the US.
At the 2023 MTV VMAs, Joey reunited with *NSYNC as presenters, a viral moment that segued into “Better Place,” the group’s first release in 22 years, a surprise voice role in Trolls Band Together, and a second single, “Paradise,” on Justin Timberlake’s latest album. In 2024 he toured nationally with Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean in A Legendary Night, then returned to Broadway in & Juliet through summer 2025.
Most recently, Joey is executive producer of the documentary Boy Band Confidential, streaming on HBO Max, and continues to perform and host events throughout the US. Follow him at @realjoeyfatone.
From small-town Mississippi to global pop icon, Lance Bass has spent more than 25 years entertaining audiences around the world, singing, producing, hosting, creating, and occasionally scaring people for fun (#LanceScares). As one-fifth of *NSYNC, he helped define a generation of pop music, with the group becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. In 2023, the group reunited for “Better Place,” the lead single from DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together soundtrack, which debuted at No. 1 on iTunes.
Beyond music, Lance has built a career as a producer, actor, television host, entrepreneur, and even cosmonaut. In 2021, he and his husband, Michael Turchin, welcomed twins Violet and Alexander, inspiring his debut children’s book, Trick or Treat on Scary Street, which made him a New York Times bestselling author. His second, The Legend of Mrs. Claws, arrives September 29.
A passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, philanthropist, and diabetes awareness advocate, Lance also serves on the board of the Environmental Media Association. Whether he’s creating new content, writing bestsellers, or raising twins, Lance continues to reinvent himself while staying true to who he is.
Melissa Brooke is a beverage consultant, cocktail educator, and founder of Divine Spirits, a mixology brand specializing in bespoke cocktail experiences. With a background spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hospitality, and immersive events, her clients include Morgan Stanley, MCM Worldwide, Chanel Atelier Beauté, Bergdorf Goodman, and Auberge Resorts, where she designed astronomy-inspired cocktails for an evening with NASA astronaut Terry Virts during the Perseids meteor shower.
As Head Bartender at The Musket Room, the Executive Chef dubbed her “The Spirit Whisperer” for her ability to translate ingredients, symbolism, and emotion into memorable guest experiences. She later built the beverage program from the ground up as Bar Director at PS at Pine & Polk in Tribeca. Her work has been featured on NBC’s New York Live, and one of her original cocktails was highlighted in The New York Times.
What distinguishes Melissa’s work is her fusion of culinary craftsmanship, botanical knowledge, and astro-herbalism, connecting herbs, plants, and spices to astrology and elemental energies. Through Divine Spirits, she designs bespoke programming for luxury residences, corporate events, and private clients while continuing to teach cocktail classes.
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