BARTENDER Magazine’s 26 for 26: Pete St. Pete

Pete St. Peter—a San Francisco native now based in Los Angeles—builds cocktails at the intersection of creativity, hospitality, and storytelling. Inspired by artistic expression, amari, and the service craft, she’s known for a signature style described as “mad scientist meets chaotic jazz improvisation.” Pete leads a beverage program and consults across Southern California and beyond, designing inventive, balanced drinks that marry technical precision with playful experimentation. Off-shift, you’ll find her in the sun with a vermouth on ice and a good book, with her dog George napping nearby.