BARTENDER Magazine's: Women Raising the Bar
Eliza Hoar is a New York City–born hospitality professional whose career has taken her from Maine and Aspen to acclaimed bars including Noble Experiment, Youngblood, and Equal Measure. A competitor in Stoli Elit Grand Masters, Patrón Perfectionist, Nikka Perfect Serve, and Speed Rack, she later became Director of Bars at Manor Bar and Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara.View Full Recipe
J’Nai Angelle is a New Orleans–based bartender, spirits educator, and content creator with 13 years of experience across dive bars, fine dining, and specialty concepts. Through her platform, Pretty Magic Cocktails, she creates educational content, brand experiences, and community-driven programming while mentoring women and non-binary bartenders in hospitality.View Full Recipe
Jacki Schromm has worked in hospitality since she was 14, with experience spanning Nantucket, Boston, and now Houston, where she helped shape respected programs including Better Luck Tomorrow, Anvil, and Reserve 101. A Speed Rack alum and longtime advocate for women in hospitality, she is now the co-owner of Donna’s, a cocktail bar built on community, connection, and great drinks.View Full Recipe
Jennifer Yim is a former pharmacy student turned bartender whose work is shaped by science, creativity, and hospitality. A mixologist and training coach at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, she also runs Nichebycoqtale LLC and co-founded Spirit & Seoul, using cocktails to honor her heritage and tell meaningful stories.View Full Recipe
Joy Figueroa is a Puerto Rican bartender and beverage leader whose work blends culture, hospitality, and classic technique. After 15 years in acclaimed Las Vegas bars including Herbs & Rye and Cleaver, she is bringing her experience and vibrant Latin influence back to Puerto Rico. Through collaborations with Rums of Puerto Rico and future projects of her own, Joy continues to champion storytelling, heritage, and community through cocktails.View Full Recipe
Julia Momosé is a chef, bartender, author, and the visionary behind Kumiko, Chicago’s acclaimed Japanese dining bar. Born and raised in Japan, she is known for blending hospitality, design, seasonality, and meticulous technique. Through Kumiko, consulting, advocacy, and mentorship, Momosé has helped shape a more thoughtful and inclusive future for hospitality.View Full Recipe
Nicole Giampino is an award-winning bartender and hospitality leader with more than 11 years of experience spanning craft cocktails and bar operations. Now in management at Coyote Ugly New York and also behind the bar at Kabin, she is known for mentorship, team development, and building community through genuine hospitality.View Full Recipe
Princess “PJ” is one of D.C.’s most respected bartenders, with nearly two decades in hospitality. At Allegory, she has helped shape an internationally recognized bar program while using her platform to celebrate her Trinidadian and Venezuelan heritage. Her work has earned industry recognition at home and abroad, reflecting both her global perspective and deep commitment to the craft.View Full Recipe
Riamond Lomeli has spent more than 18 years behind the bar and now manages the team at Green Lantern in San Antonio, Texas. A passionate competitor, her standout accomplishments include wins at Barmania in Texas and Las Vegas, a San Antonio Speed Railz title, and a Speed Rack finalist spot. Above all, she is a proud bartender, bar manager, wife, and mother.View Full Recipe
Shantelle is a San Francisco bartender at Pagan Idol and the voice behind She the Bartender. Known for pairing strong opinions with genuine hospitality, she advocates for her community, calls out nonsense, and makes sure everyone at the bar feels like they belong—soft where it matters, sharp where it counts.View Full Recipe
Tammy Bouma is the Bar Manager at Lady Jane in Denver and the 2024 national Speed Rack champion. Known for pairing technical precision with genuine hospitality, she is helping redefine the modern neighborhood bar as craft-driven, collaborative, and approachable. In Denver, Tammy is also recognized for her mentorship and commitment to building community behind the bar.View Full Recipe