BARTENDER Magazine’s 27 for 27: Jessie Larson

In just four years behind the bar, Seattle bartender Jessie Larson has already made a name for herself through skill, dedication and a commitment to the people around her. She won the 2026 Northwest Regional Speed Rack championship, a milestone that reflects her rapid growth in the industry. Yet Jessie considers building and supporting her community her greatest professional reward. For her, bartending is not simply about perfecting a drink; it is about showing up for colleagues, creating connections and making the industry a better place to work. That focus on community is central to the way she thinks about her career and what comes next. Outside the bar, Jessie brings the same creative energy to writing songs and enjoys spending time hiking. She is also a proud cat person, and Fiona is a fixture in her life. Her talent and community-first attitude make her a bartender to watch. Although she is still relatively early in her bartending career, Jessie has already shown that professional achievement and supporting fellow hospitality workers can go hand in hand. She measures success not only through competition but through relationships and the community she helps create.