Ricky Reyna

Ricky Reyna has emerged as one of New York’s most exciting creative bartenders by blending culinary inspiration, cultural storytelling and deeply personal flavor references into highly original cocktails. Before becoming the creative force behind Bar Madonna, Ricky spent three years at the acclaimed Overstory, widely considered one of the world’s leading cocktail bars. His work at Bar Madonna has helped establish the venue as one of Brooklyn’s most closely watched new cocktail destinations, earning recognition from Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026 alike. Ricky and Bar Madonna are known for inventive drinks that draw equally from Italian-American food culture, neighborhood nostalgia and modern cocktail technique. Recently named one of the industry’s “Next Great Bartenders,” Ricky brings a perspective that reflects where creativity, hospitality and culture are intersecting behind the bar today.