BARTENDER Magazine’s 27 for 27: Juliette Saputo

With more than 15 years in hospitality, Juliette Saputo has built a career around cocktails, music, good energy and making guests feel at home. Her experience spans some of Miami’s best-known bars, including a popular local hangout, a world-renowned cocktail lounge, a tropical hotel bar, and a late-night neighborhood staple. Today, she serves as lead bartender at a HiFi listening lounge, where she continues to bring her approachable, creative style to the bar. For Juliette, a successful night is about much more than a well-made drink. It is about setting the mood, creating memorable moments and bringing people together. Whether she is developing a cocktail menu, collaborating with fellow bartenders or helping put on a great party, she brings the same enthusiasm for the people on both sides of the bar. Her mix of industry experience, creativity and genuine love for hospitality makes her someone to watch in 2027. Juliette has experience both behind the bar and managing bars, giving her a broad perspective on what makes an operation work. Her outlook remains straightforward: great drinks should come with a great time, and the best hospitality leaves people feeling welcome.