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Tofu-Clarified Cocktails? Empirical Spirits Debuts Unique Drinks at New Bushwick Bar

Get a First Look at 53 A.D., Empirical Spirits' New Home in Bushwick

Tofu-Clarified Cocktails? Empirical Spirits Debuts Unique Drinks at New Bushwick Bar

Tofu-Clarified Cocktails? Empirical Spirits Debuts Unique Drinks at New Bushwick Bar

Get a First Look at 53 A.D., Empirical Spirits' New Home in Bushwick

Tofu-Clarified Cocktails? Empirical Spirits Debuts Unique Drinks at New Bushwick Bar

Empirical Spirits, the Copenhagen-born, Bushwick-based experimental distillery, opened its new headquarters and tasting room at 605 Johnson Avenue earlier this month. The new space, called 53 A.D., will serve as a tasting room by day and a cocktail bar by night, offering a unique opportunity to experience Empirical’s innovative spirits and cocktails.

Empirical Spirits is known for pushing the boundaries of flavor. Founded in 2017 by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen , the company has roots in Noma’s experimental food lab . When…

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Alec Meeker. Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

Alec Meeker
Written by Alec Meeker

Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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