Katie Rue, Founder & Owner of Reception Bar, left her job as a successful options trader to pursue her dreams of creating an intimate cocktail lounge in New York City that would bring her Korean heritage to the foreground. We instantly felt a connection to Katie, and after learning more of her story, were completely inspired by her “no rules” approach to starting her own business and creating one-of-a-kind cocktails.

Lucinda Sterling is one of those awe-inspiring people who leaves you wanting to be her, and her best friend at the same time. A veteran and trailblazer of the cocktail scene, Lucinda’s journey to becoming a cocktail expert, menu consultant and partner of two successful bars has been far from conventional.

For our inaugural #mixologistsofny feature and International Women’s Day, we’re toasting to Paula Lukas, Bar Manager and Head Bartender at Nur, New York City. Inspired by her world travels, background in musical theater,…