Meld. Mobile Bar

Meld. is a mobile bar service that brings a curated cocktail experience directly to local events. Owned and operated by Mel Lopez, meld. specializes in creating seasonal and custom drinks that highlight fresh flavors, playful twists and elevated presentations. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event or private gathering, the team’s goal is to craft cocktails that feel both approachable and unforgettable—melding together creativity, quality and hospitality in every pour. Lopez, who won the judges’ vote for best cocktail at Motif magazine’s Mixology Madness Competition this past June, offered a fall-meets-summer sipper with her Fireside Cherry Margarita.

Owner and Bartender: Mel Lopez

Cocktail: Fireside Cherry Margarita

Ingredients:
» 1.5 oz. reposado tequila
» 1 oz. coffee liqueur
» .75 oz. cherry vanilla agave
» .5 oz. fresh lime juice
» 2 dashes orange bitters
» Rim: orange zest and kosher salt
» Garnish: 1 Luxardo cherry

Meld. Mobile Bar’s Fireside Cherry Margarita.

Method: Zest an orange and mix with kosher salt until the flecks are evenly distributed. Rim your glass with the mixture. Combine tequila, coffee liqueur, cherry vanilla agave, lime juice and orange bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry. Serve and enjoy.