Bandista at Four Seasons Hotel Houston Introduces New Cocktail Menu

Bandista, the acclaimed speakeasy inside Four Seasons Hotel Houston recently named among North America’s Best Bars at #59, introduces its new cocktail menu May 21, 2025.

The new menu, created by bartenders Josh Alden, Sam Ruiz, Zachary Churbock and Beverage Manager Johnathan Jones, showcases 13 listed cocktails with various spirit bases ranging from USD 24 to 68 each. Bandista’s new cocktails include:

• Almost Famous (bright, tart, infamous) - Los Siete Misterios Coyote Mezcal, Roasted Pineapple and Epazote-Infused Dolin Génépy, Charred Citrus, Scarlet Aperitivo, Paparazzi
• Limbo of the Lost (savoury, tart, sea air) - Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado Rum, Dillon Rhum Blanc, Ten to One Caribbean White Rum, Lime Acid Blend, Kombu
• La Mala Educación (savoury, zesty, short) - Toasted Bolillo-Infused Patrón El Alto, Piloncillo, Bandista Bitter Blend
• Boudoir Renaissance (spirit-forward, floral, bespoke) - Roku Gin, Vacuum-Distilled Essence of Krigler 223, Noilly Prat Dry and Extra Dry Vermouths
• Voy Desvelado (rich, smooth, caffeinated) - The Lost Explorer Tobalá Mezcal, Tenfold Mundo Maya 76hr Anaerobic Coffee, Yuzu, Passion Fruit, Chocolate Bitters
• Colada Cosmico (tropical, rich, futuristic) - Belvedere 10 Vodka, Casa D’Aristi Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Macadamia, Pineapple Three Ways, Coconut Space Dust
• Rob Ahoy (spirit forward, complex, unexpected) - The Macallan Classic Cut Scotch, Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane, Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Punt e Mes, Lemongrass Fog
• Hill Country Highball (refreshing, balanced, Texan) - High West x Casa Noble “The Noble Share” Rye, Fredericksburg Peach, Champagne Vinegar, Mesquite Honey, Topo Chico
• Paradiso (floral, refreshing, fruit-forward) - Condesa Prickly Pear and Orange Blossom Gin, Lychee, Guava, Rose, Grapefruit, Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc
• Subtle Touch (bright, refreshing, interactive) - The Lost Explorer Tequila, Aloe, Citric Acid, Salt, Lime Zest, Aggressive Bubbles
• Hunter's Holiday (malty, juicy, complex) - Dalmore 18yr Scotch, PM Spirits Oloroso Sherry, Blueberry, Coriander, Saffron, Orange, Berry Tart
• Un-Crusta-Ble (refreshing, complex, clarified) - Torres Alta Luz Cristalino Brandy, Golden Milk, Mango, Falernum, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
• Ménage à Trois (creamy, decadent, liquid nitrogen) - Hennessy V.S.O.P. Cognac, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur, Local Cream, Cacao Butter, Krigler Established Cognac 66

“This menu is something the team is incredibly proud of, as it is entirely theirs – created from stories, inspiration, dreams, and a bit of fantasy,” says Johnathan Jones, Beverage Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. "We are very excited to share these beautiful cocktails with old friends, new friends, and all who venture behind the bookcase.”

Reservations for 90-minute seatings are required. Bandista is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.

Guests choosing to make a night of it are invited to plan ahead and save with the Advance Purchase offer, which includes up to 25 percent off the room rate when booking at least three days in advance. For more information, visit online, call 800 734 4114 or contact your travel professional (chain code FS).

About Bandista

Named #59 by North America’s 50 Best Bars, Bandista is the speakeasy bar and lounge hidden behind a bookcase at Four Seasons Hotel Houston; a cocktail laboratory that pushes boundaries while still paying homage to the classics. Guided by expert drink makers, guests enjoy inventive creations, colourful and celebratory in nature, and often with unexpected elements. Bandista is a cocktail journey and experience – an elevated bar and lounge, rich in craftsmanship, creativity, and Southern hospitality. Reservations are required for 90-minute seatings Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. For more information, enjoy Bandista’s press kit and follow the bar on Instagram.