Off the MRKT Favorites: Where to Eat, Sip, and Stay This June in New York
June is when New York stops easing into summer and fully commits. Rooftops are humming, the social calendar tilts toward racing season and Pride, and the city’s favorite brands are rolling out launches built for long, bright evenings. This month’s Off the MRKT Favorites leans into exactly that energy — British millinery and gin at the Waldorf Astoria, a rare rye honoring a Hollywood legend, an underground happy hour on Cornelia Street, a ready-to-serve spritz made for spontaneity, and a collectible rosé from Jon Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water. Whether you’re toasting on a terrace or stocking the cooler for the weekend, June is about celebration, craft, and the kind of warm-weather indulgence the city does best.
Silent Pool Gin Brings the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective to the Waldorf Astoria
Silent Pool Gin, the ultra-premium London Dry Gin born in the Surrey Hills of England, brought a quintessential slice of British culture stateside with the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective Exhibition at the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York. As the Official Gin Partner of Royal Ascot, the brand hosted an intimate cocktail reception in the historic Peacock Alley Corridor and the renovated Winter Garden on June 2, welcoming media, tastemakers, and fashion insiders for a first look ahead of this year’s Ascot season.
Open to the public from June 3–7, the exhibition showcased eleven one-of-a-kind designs from the official design arm of Royal Ascot, featuring established and emerging milliners including Emily Baxendale, Edwina Ibbotson, and Hood London. Inspired by the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, the collection paired sculptural silhouettes and couture florals with Silent Pool’s signature countryside sophistication — a fitting celebration of two uniquely British institutions whose shared passion is craftsmanship, heritage, and a true connection to the English countryside.
Lasso Motel Whiskey Unveils a 13-Year Rye Honoring the Legacy of James Dean
Lasso Motel Whiskey, the Dallas-based brand known for its bold approach to whiskey making, has released its latest limited-edition expression: the Lasso Motel Whiskey x James Dean 13-Year Rye Whiskey. Developed in partnership with the James Dean Estate, the rare, high-proof bottling is rooted in rebellion, Americana, and a romanticized sense of exploration, reflecting the enduring cultural imprint of the Indiana-born Hollywood icon through a distinctly modern rye.
Crafted from a 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill and aged 13 years, the 112-proof release is distilled in Indiana and hand-selected for this expression. On the nose it opens with green pear, cherry wood, burnt sugar, and cinnamon spice, while the palate develops into dark fruit layered with cacao and baking spice before a subtle floral finish. Available in limited quantities at an SRP of $149.99, the whiskey can be purchased online at Seelbach’s.
KEES Teams Up With Brown-Forman for an Underground Summer Happy Hour
Hidden beneath Mixteca on Cornelia Street, KEES is PDT veteran Jeff Bell’s refined take on the modern cocktail lounge — an intimate subterranean space built around polished hospitality and expertly executed classics. Since opening in February, the bar has quickly become one of the West Village’s best-kept secrets, and this summer it kicked off its first warm-weather season in partnership with Brown-Forman.
The celebratory happy hour welcomed guests back from Memorial Day weekend with Fords Gin Martinis and Old Forester Manhattans — timeless cocktails that anchor the KEES menu year-round — alongside snacks courtesy of Katz’s Deli. It’s exactly the kind of unofficial start to a New York summer worth seeking out: a quiet door, a polished room, and a martini done right.
Cointreau Launches Its First-Ever Ready-to-Serve Citrus Spritz
Just in time for spritz season, Cointreau is kicking off summer with the national launch of the Cointreau Citrus Spritz, its first-ever ready-to-serve sparkling cocktail. Blending the brand’s signature orange liqueur with French white wine and vibrant citrus, the line debuts in two bright flavors: Orange & Blood Orange, which is juicy, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, and Lemon & Lime, which is zesty, crisp, and refreshingly tart. Each is 10.5% ABV, comes in a 750ml bottle, and carries an MSRP of $19.99.
Known for elevating classics like The Original Margarita and the Cosmopolitan, Cointreau brings that same cocktail expertise to an effortless format designed for summer entertaining — from breezy backyard brunches and rooftop hangs to beach days, picnics, and aperitivo hours. Simply pour over ice and enjoy.
Jon Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water Unveils a Collectible Label From Artist Mary Ball
Hampton Water, the rosé from Jon Bon Jovi and son Jesse Bongiovi, has released the latest edition of its Artist Series, this time in collaboration with artist Mary Ball. For the 2025 vintage, Ball created “Red Roses,” an original painting reimagined as a label that feels as alive as the wine itself, drawing on her personal experiences and sense of place to bring a fresh, distinctive perspective to the bottle.
In keeping with Hampton Water’s ongoing commitment to giving back, a portion of proceeds from the release supports The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit that has protected more than nine million acres of America’s most vital landscapes. The limited-edition bottle is available now at HamptonWaterWine.com for an SRP of $29.99 — a collectible pour as suited to the wall as it is to the table.
If spring was the warm-up, June is when New York hits full stride. The rooftops are open, the launches are landing, and the city’s best brands are giving us every reason to gather, toast, and linger a little longer outdoors. From a British millinery exhibition at the Waldorf Astoria to a rare rye, a hidden martini bar, a ready-to-pour spritz, and a collectible rosé, these are the bottles, bars, and experiences setting the tone for summer in the city.
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