Shanghai MKE - USA Today

Located on the East Side in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Shanghai MKE was named the No. 1 speakeasy in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in October 2025.  This project centered on photographing bar lead Quinn Rosen and a set of easy holiday cocktails tied to that 10Best feature. Read how to make the holiday cocktail recipes here.

Cocktail names featured

1. Fig and Rosemary Old-Fashioned

2. Pecan Pie Espresso Martini with Shanky’s Whip

3. Pineapple Upside-Down Margarita

4. Chinotto Gin Mule

5. Absinthe