Top Mixologists in USA (2024)

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Meet some of the leading Mixologists from the USA who became famous for their love of mixology and thirst for innovation and creation of craft co*cktails.

Lynnette Marrero

She is a New York-based bartender,mixologist, and even philanthropist Lynnette Marrero is a master behind many things aside from mixing flavourful co*cktails and drinks. She's actually the one who created the world's first all-female speed bartending competition, "Speed Rack."

Her most preferred choice in mixing is rum and she worked hard to perfect the art of mixing thebest rum co*cktails. Aside from mixology, Marrero is the president and founder of LUPEC NYC. She's, no doubt, one of thebest mixologists in the world.

Dale DeGroff

Dale DeGroff, also known asthe King of co*cktailsorKing co*cktail, is an American bartender, mixologist, and author. The New York Times in 2015 called DeGroff "one of the world’s foremost co*cktail experts", and wrote that his book "The Craft of the co*cktail" is considered an essential bartending reference. From 1987 to 1999 DeGroff rose to prominence in theRainbow RoomatRockefeller Centerin New York City. He is the founding president ofthe Museum of the American co*cktailin New Orleans and a partner and consultant in the Beverage Alcohol Resource.

David Wondrich

He lives in Brooklyn, New York, David Wondrich is the writer and mixologist behind Alcohol, David Wondrich is widely hailed as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the history of the co*cktail and one of the founders of the modern craft co*cktail movement.Dr. Wondrich is a five-time Tales of the co*cktail Spirit Award winner. He is the author of countless newspaper and magazine articles and five books, including the hugely influentialImbibe, which was the first co*cktail book to win a James Beard award andPunch, which came out in late 2010 to broad acclaim and did much to spark the current boom in punch-making. At present, he is immersed in the Oxford Companion to Spirits and co*cktails, a multi-year project. He is a founding partner in Beverage Alcohol Resource, America’s leading advanced training program for bartenders and other mixologists. He also is a frequent guest lecturer at venues such as the Smithsonian Institute, the American Museum of Natural History and top bars on five continents and ships at sea.

Derek Brown

He lives in Washington, D.C, Derek Brownis an American entrepreneur, writer, andbartender, mixologist. In addition to being a leader in theclassic co*cktailmovement, he is an expert on the history and culture of spirits and drinks. Brown travels the world teaching seminars on the importance of alcohol in shaping our society and learning about regional and local variations of spirits and drinks. He owns bars Columbia Room,

Micah Olson

Micah Olson is the Co-owner and mixologist at bothBar CrudoandOkra Cookhouse & co*cktails, Micah Olson’s signature co*cktail is Crudo’s best-selling drink, Olson createdthe lounge's co*cktail menu, which features simple co*cktails with only a few ingredients each to allow the spirits to shine.The menu is separated by the types of spirits made by the distillery: vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey. Many of the drinks areclassics, with a handful of originals.Olson is really trying to make the Old Walrus lounge a neighborhood hangout and eventually a destination for imbibers from all across the Valley.

Ross Simon

Ross Simon is the mixologist, working at the family restaurant in the old country of his native home of Scotland. Now, following two decades experience in the catering industry and after mixing it up with the biggest names and brands in the co*cktail world, Ross has opened his co*cktail lounge inside the historic Luhrs Building in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Ross has created what he calls The Flawless Martini.Ross has continued to participate on projects ranging from events, television and menu creation to hosting co*cktail seminars & global co*cktail competitions, with each raising the awareness of professional bartending and helping the craft of the co*cktail move forward on the world stage.

Jason Asher

He iscurrently the Director of Mixology & Craft Spirits for Young’s Market Arizona, and Director of Beverage Development for Scottsdale, Arizona co*cktail bar, Counter-Intuitive. Jason Asher is a Scottsdale-native, began his career working in restaurants throughout high school and college, He began his journey from bartender to mixologist at the Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain His hospitality experience spans from cooking in kitchens, nightclubs, resorts, craft co*cktail bars, assisting with national account beverage programs, private events, management and, most importantly, as a mentor within the local Arizona mixology community. He has been featured in numerous national publications, including Esquire, Imbibe, Tasting Panel, Food & Wine, GQ, and Saveur.

John Henderson

He is a New York-based Bartender, Mixologist, and a Scientist as he continues to immerse himself in the world of spirits, and co*cktails member of the United States Bartenders Guild, John has competed in various competitions, including, Drambuie's Nail or Fail 2012, Barenjager National Bartender competition 2012, Tequila Ocho’s Viva Sangrita 2013, was twice a finalist in Diageo World Class US 2013 and 2014. In the past, John has been featured in The Boston Globe, Stuff@Night, The Forward, SeriousEats, The Daily Meal, DuJour.com, Men's Health and several other national publications.

JP Fetherston

He is a Washington, D.C. based Mixologist, bartender. JP is a Beverage Director for Drink Company, overseeing all of Drink Company’s menus, spirits, training, and educational programs. Previously, as the head bartender of the Columbia Room, he led his team to win "Best American co*cktail Bar" at the 2017 Spirited Awards. He has also been named Food & Wine Magazine's "2016 Best New Mixologists in America" and included in Thrillist’s list of “America’s 21 Greatest Bartenders of 2015.” Previously, he was Bar Manager at the now defunct Southern Efficiency and won numerous accolades for himself and the bar including Eater D.C.'s 2014 "Bartender of the Year," Food & Wine Magazine's 2014 "People's Best Bar in the Northeast" and Bon Appetit Magazine's 2014 "Top 50 Best New Restaurants in America."

Pamela Wiznitzer

She is a New York-based mixologist, Pamela Wiznitzer has a true passion and zest for the industry that is seen and tasted in every drink she serves and also transcends the bar. Since 2006, Pamela has been working throughout NYC, and most recently as the Mixologist for Henry at the Life Hotel in Manhattan. She has earned the honor from her industry peers such as winning 1st place in the 2014 National Restaurant Association's "Star of the Bar" competition. She has been nominated as one of the top 10 bartenders for 2014, 2015 and 2016 "American Bartender of the Year" award at Tales of the co*cktail and was named the "2014 Bartender of the Year" by the Village Voice. Additionally, she was just named as one of Food & Wine Magazine's top 10 Rising Star Mixologists, an inductee to the "Dames Hall of Fame" in 2015 and one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "40 Under 40" in 2015.

Charles Joly

He is a Chicago based Mixologist and bartender. Charles has been the mind behind some of the most refined co*cktails bars in the world, with his last venture earning a James Beard Award, the highest honor in the culinary arts. His long list of accolades includes being crowned Global Bartending champion in the 2014 World Class competition, besting over 50 countries to become the first American to hold the title. He has twice been named top American bartender and is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the craft of the co*cktail. Along with developing Crafthouse®, Charles travels the globe presenting educational seminars on spirits and co*cktails in every corner of the world. He has been featured prominently on the Today Show, Rachel Ray, Steve Harvey, The New York Times and countless other media outlets as an expert in the field

Gina Chersevani

She is a Washington, DC-based Mixologist, Gina Chersevani served tasty treats for adults to kick off DC Beer Week, but she didn't leave the kids behind. She also poured a frosty mix of alcohol-free drinks.Since 2012,Gina Chersevanihas opened two places of her own the co*cktail barBuffalo & Bergenand the drinks truckSuburbia at Union Market. Chersevani’s summer drinks tend to go light on the alcohol, so you can enjoy a few without getting totally loaded in the heat In the Dunes of the Cape drink is inspired by her love of piña coladas and named after a lyric from the Rupert Holmes song “Escape.”

Julia Momose

Sheis a bartender and mixologist in Chicago Craftingco*cktailstakesOriole’s beverage curator and partner in forthcomingKumikoJulia Momose all around the world. Julia’s meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for hospitality has led to national acclaim for her creative vision and beverage programs. From 2015 through 2017, she created and led Green River Restaurant and Bar's beverage program as Head Bartender. There, she was responsible for multiple menus across three venues, as well as staff training on co*cktails and spirits.During her time there, Green River was awarded their first Michelin star.Previously, she was the Head Bartender at The Aviary, the James Beard Award-winning Chicago bar from Grant Achatz’s Alinea group