A Melbourne Bar “Black Pearl” has won the Best International Cocktail Bar title at the 2017 Spirited Awards held in New Orleans.

The establishment happens to be celebrating its 15th birthday next month.

The bar recently also won Best Cocktail List in 2016 at the Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA), also having won Best Bar in 2015.

The Spirited Awards recognise the best writers, brand ambassadors, bartenders and bars internationally. The winners are chosen by 2 panels of more than 100 industry experts.

For more about the awards and the full list of winners visit http://theshout.com.au/black-pearl-named-best-international-cocktail-bar/