Bars in Birmingham are no stranger to Tales of the Cocktail nominations. In 2022, the team at Automatic Seafood, including Medina Camacho, was on the list of nominees for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar.

Fireworks won’t be the only thing adding sparkle and charge to this Independence Day in downtown Birmingham. Ampersand Cocktails and Desserts will open July 4 at 103 20th St. S., offering a ...