Who | Alexis Ortega
Where | Philadelphia, USA
Current Bar | Static
Past Bar(s) | Vetri Cucina
Favourite Spirit | Rum
Favourite Juice | Fresh
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Daiquiri
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Impactful, Last Word. Modern Classic
Favourite Part of the Job | The Community
Favourite After Work Drink | Water
Favourite bar in the world | It depends on the vibes in the moment. But simply the ones that make you feel at home.
Best known for | Great Question
Favourite “at work” memory | Getting my “you’re in” for the US World Class Finals
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Espresso Tini
Favourite thing about your city | “No one likes us and we don’t care”
Favourite drinking song | Again vibes, I dance so something that gets the people up.
What was the last photo that you took? My dog
What is your dream travel destination and why? Back to Japan and Thailand
Any claims to fame? Flor de Cana 2025 US Champion
Torres Brandy Zero Challenge 2026 US Rep
World Class 2026 US Finalist Top 15
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Dog
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find them: Instagram
Media: DRINK PHILLY – First ‘World Class Top 15 Bartender’ from Philadelphia: Behind the Bar with Alexis Ortega
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO Announce Top 15 Finalists
CHILLED MAGAZINE – Chilled’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Sponsored by Flor de Caña Rum, U.S. Winner Announced!
USBG – Second Press, First Place: Alexis Ortega Wins 2026 Torres Brandy Zero Challenge National Final
