The Spring Drink Me column in Edible LA features Maxwell Reis, a true liquid scientist and bar director behind some of Los Angeles’ most exciting cocktail destinations. At Los Feliz’s Mirate—recently named Best Bar in California and the West Coast by North America’s 50 Best Bars and ranked #12 in North America—Reis continues to redefine the craft. He is also the creative force behind Sherman Oaks’ Daisy Margarita Bar, which, under his direction, has quickly earned major acclaim, including a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Best New Bar and a spot on PUNCH’s Best New Bars of 2025 list.

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