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Empirical

Empirical Spirits was founded in 2017 by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen. empirical.co

In 2023, Empirical moved to Brooklyn, New York and is now led by founder Lars Williams.

06/17/2025

Throwing it back to last week at 53 AD — Creative Distillation
We kicked off BCB with sharp ideas, standout spirits, and the kind of conversation that sticks with you.
Big thanks to Lars Williams (Empirical), Leslie Merinoff (Matchbook), Lance Winters (St. George Spirits), and Arielle Johnson for sharing their philosophies, processes, and flavor obsessions. And to Birds of Paradise, Jenn Laforge, and Will Isaza for keeping the drinks flowing.
Appreciate everyone who came through and helped set the tone for an incredible BCB week.
More to come.

06/03/2025

🗽NY’s Finest, Martinis & Highballs 🗽
Saturday June 7 | 6pm – til sell out
Swan Dive, Rochester NY

Three brands. One state’s spirit.
x x come together for a happy hour that hits hard on flavor and NY attitude.
🍸$10 Martinis & Highballs
🍕Pizza pairings to match
🎶Music, vibes, and a whole lot of New York energy
Crafted cocktails. Crisp pours. Pizza perfection.
First come, first served — til it’s all gone.

05/27/2025

Creative Distillation: A Conversation on Pushing Boundaries in Spirits

✨ With , , and
📍 Moderated by |

What happens when three of the most inventive minds in distillation sit down to talk shop? You get a conversation that defies convention—just like their spirits.
Join (Empirical), (Matchbook), and .winters (St. George Spirits) for a deep dive into the creative process, wild instincts, and flavor philosophies that drive their boundary-pushing work.
Expect stories of sensory experiments, beautiful accidents, and bold flavor as expression—not formula.
🍸 Cocktails by .laforge and of .of.paradise.bar (as well as and the forthcoming )

05/22/2025

Brooklyn—you showed up.
Back room packed. Cocktails flowing. in the mix with + at .
Highlights:
🥒 Weeping Tiger – Cilantro, mezcal, chili, cucumber. Now on the menu.
🫖 Oolong Time Cumin – Duck fat, Symphony 6, aperitivo, cumin.
🔥 Smokey Daiquiri – Soka, lapsang, lime.
🌙 Sesame Street – Plum, soy, sesame, Centerbe.
Missed it? You’ve got a second shot at the Weeping Tiger which is now a permanent fixture on the menu. You know where to find it.

05/15/2025

Give the Margarita a glow-up 🌿

Margaritas aren’t going anywhere. But they are getting interesting.

We’ve spotted Cilantro Margs everywhere— , .nyc , .bk , .bk . The classic combo is taking a detour.

Enter: Empirical Cilantro. Herbaceous. Bright. Low-key perfect.

05/12/2025

Elevate your bar cart with Empirical Cilantro and Chinola Mango.

Cilantro & Mango Bundle now available on our webshop 🌿🥭

Link in bio 🛍

05/09/2025

A drink so fresh, it belongs in a song lyric. Linger over our Cilantro Mango Margarita, a winsome, juicy swirl of Empirical Cilantro and Chinola Mango. 🌿🥭

Swipe for the recipe and save for later.

05/05/2025

Christmas is fun, sure, sure. But *our favorite holiday* is Cinco de Mayo.

A holiday centered around Margaritas, guacamole, and friend hangouts, but no awkward family obligations? Honestly, sign us up.

This year, level up your Cinco plans with Empirical Cilantro. 🌿

05/02/2025

Cilantro, but make it travel-size.
Samples only. Don’t get ideas.

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Mini bottles, same bold herbaceous spirit—Empirical Cilantro in compact form, making its rounds at tastings and trade events.

05/01/2025

Brooklyn—let’s make a night of it.

An Empirical evening at . Cocktails flowing from 6 ‘til late in the back room. No ticket, no fuss. Just show up, grab a drink and a snack, and see where the night takes you.

We’re mixing it up with and . Come early, stay late.

📍Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn

🗓Tuesday, May 20th | 6-9pm (ish)

04/30/2025

Cilantro in the mix. Everything changes.
Cilantro’s not just a garnish anymore.

This Cilantro Margarita brings fresh lime, agave, and triple sec together with 2 oz of Empirical Cilantro—a bold, herb-forward spirit that adds real depth and lift.

Clean build. Fast shake. Big payoff.

🎥 First up in our Cilantro Cocktails reel drop with .
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🔗 Recipe link in bio.

04/28/2025

Cilantro season is upon us.
New recipes. New rituals. Stay tuned.

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Address

605 Johnson Avenue
New York, NY
11237

Opening Hours

Thursday	5pm - 12am
Friday	5pm - 2am
Saturday	2pm - 2am
Sunday	2pm - 8pm

Website

http://empirical.co/

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