Food & Drink
Cocktail Hour: Indulge in eight exclusive cocktails around Lancaster City
In partnership with RNDC and Palm Bay International, Fig Cocktail Hour celebrates premiums spirits and talented bartenders.
In partnership with RNDC and Palm Bay International, Fig Cocktail Hour celebrates a selection of their premium spirits expertly mixed for exclusive cocktails by some of Lancaster’s most notable bartenders. Grab one to try around Lancaster City this summer!
Sakura Sling
By Steve Wood of Hi-Fi Izakaya
Featuring: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin & Boulard Calvados with Chai-Spiced Sour Cherry-Sakura Cordial, Yuzu Curaçao, Benedictine, Lime Strength Pineapple, Aromatic Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters
MEET STEVE
Over the past 15 years, Steve has become a force in Lancaster’s cocktail culture. At Hi-Fi, he channels his love for hospitality and team building into creativity, community, and sustainability—welcoming guests not just for a drink, but for an experience unlike any other.
Golden Hour
By Michael McTear of 401 Prime
Featuring: Boulard Calvados & Bauchant Orange Liqueur with Lemon Juice, Apricot, Coconut Cream Cocktail Foam
MEET MICHAEL
A Pennsylvania native, Mike made his foray into the world of restaurants at the age of 16 serving tables in a small cafe. With 12 years of experience and a decade in Lancaster under his belt, Mike was one of the opening bartenders at 401 Prime in 2022 before moving into a leadership role, where you can still find him shaking drinks and cracking jokes behind the bar.
Jungle Bird Sour
By Dan Zeiders of Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House
Featuring: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Brazilian Pineapple, Campari, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Find it at the Grace O’Malley Tiki Bar on the back patio
MEET DAN
Dan Zeiders is the Beverage Director for TFB Hospitality. He has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including creating a cocktail to be served at the James Beard House.
Smoke and Whispers
By Michael Grove of Bistro Barberet
Featuring: Dos Maderas Triple Aged Rum, Gracias a Dios Mezcal & Bauchant Orange Liqueur with Madeira, Demerara Syrup, Bitters Blend, St. Germaine Rinse, Flamed Orange Coin
MEET MICHAEL
Michael is inspired by the journey a cocktail takes to reach its final destination, where surprises and twists along the way make creating worthwhile and fun.
The Cellar Pairing
By Aubry Adams of Bar 1888 at Southern Market
Featuring: Dos Maderas Rum, Boulard Calvados & Bauchant Orange Liqueur infused with Aged Gouda, Lemon Juice, Cabernet Syrup
MEET AUBRY
Aubry sees bartending as equal parts hospitality and artistry, where memorable experiences are crafted through great conversation, attention to detail, and well balanced drinks.
Grace Kelly
Kyle Riesenberg of Josephine’s
Featuring: Dos Madeiras Dark Rum with Velvet Falernum, Banana Liquor, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Coconut
MEET KYLE
A seasoned bartender of 15 years and a Lancaster transplant, Kyle considers himself a true “hospitalian.” Find him behind the bar at Josephine’s five nights a week.
Dutch Clutch
By Mike Landis of The Imperial
Featuring: Bribon Blanco Tequila & Gracias a Dios Mezcal with Grapefruit Juice, Saffron Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Absinthe, Peychaud’s Bitters
MEET MIKE
With decades of experience, Mike blends Lancaster County history and local ingredients into every cocktail, serving warmth, conversation, and connection with genuine hospitality.
Rust Dusted Skies
By Kevin Oswald of The Exchange
Featuring: Drumshambo Orange Gin & Bauchant Orange Liqueur with Cocchi Americano, Kumquat Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters
MEET KEVIN
Kevin has had the opportunity to work in Lancaster’s thriving restaurant community for nearly 20 years, where building many great relationships among his peers and with all the local faces in the crowd has always been a highlight.
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