Houston Press Announces “Best Of Houston® 2026” Awards, Including Best Old Fashioned Category
The Houston Press has released its "Best Of Houston® 2026" awards, featuring a category for the best Old Fashioned cocktail in Houston.

Houston, TX, November 5, 2026 — The Houston Press has unveiled its highly anticipated “Best Of Houston® 2026” awards, celebrating various aspects of the city. Among the many categories recognized, a specific section is dedicated to identifying the premier Old Fashioned cocktail available in Houston.
The annual “Best Of Houston®” awards program by the Houston Press serves as a recognized guide for residents and visitors, highlighting notable establishments and offerings across the metropolitan area. This year’s iteration, the “Best Of Houston® 2026,” continues this tradition by soliciting nominations and votes, culminating in the publication of recognized winners.
The inclusion of a dedicated category for the “Best Old Fashioned” underscores the cocktail’s enduring popularity and its status as a benchmark drink in the bar and restaurant scene. The Old Fashioned, a classic mixed drink, typically consists of a sugar cube, bitters, water, and whiskey (usually bourbon or rye), often garnished with a slice of orange peel or a cherry.
Details regarding the specific nominees or the eventual winner for the “Best Old Fashioned” category in the “Best Of Houston® 2026” awards have not been released by the Houston Press at this time. Information on how the winners were determined, such as a public voting process or editorial selection, was not provided in the announcement. The Houston Press is expected to release further details about all “Best Of Houston® 2026” award recipients in the coming weeks, offering a comprehensive overview of the city’s top picks in dining, entertainment, services, and more.
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