Who | María Ignacia Tacchi Soto
Where | Angol, Chile, South America
Current Bar | Baguales
Past Bar(s) | Live! Bar
Favourite Spirit | Vodka
Favourite Juice | Berries
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Cosmopolitan
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Mojito
Favourite Part of the Job | Craft garnishes and transform cocktails into experiences.
Favourite After Work Drink | Espresso Martini
Favourite bar in the world | High Five (Tokyo)
Best known for | I’m best known for my creativity behind the bar and attention to detail
Favourite “at work” memory | One of my favourite memories at work is when guests trust me to create something unique for them and end up loving it.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Mojito & Spritz
Favourite thing about your city | My favourite thing about my city is the ocean energy, the sunsets, and how people naturally gather to celebrate food, drinks, and music.
Favourite drinking song | One of my favourite drinking songs is “Moscow Mule”, Bad Bunny. It always creates a great atmosphere.
What was the last photo that you took? The last photo I took was of a cocktail during golden hour. I love capturing drinks when light and atmosphere elevate the experience.
What is your dream travel destination and why? New York is my dream travel destination because of its cutting-edge cocktail culture and vibrant nightlife. It represents creativity, diversity, and constant evolution, which deeply inspires my work behind the bar.
Any claims to fame? I teach modern mixology classes and provide training for bars and hospitality teams. I have participated in mixology competitions in Chile and have been recognized for my signature style, which focuses on creating visually stunning cocktails with exceptional flavor.
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Cat person
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes, I am available for freelance gigs, including cocktail catering, bar consulting, training, and private mixology experiences.
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