Alice Li

the bartender

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craft cocktails · creative mixology · curated spirits

About me

The craft of a great cocktail begins long before the first pour. It begins with intention, hospitality, and a curiosity for flavor.

A woman with curtain bangs pouring lemon juice from a long-spout bottle into a jigger behind a bar.

Alice is an LA–based bartender with 5 years of experience shaping thoughtful, flavor-forward drinks. Her approach blends precision with play, balancing classic technique with experimentation to transform unexpected ingredients into something memorable. She has worked across a range of bar environments, from high volume service to cocktail-focused programs and private events.Growing up between the United States and Taiwan shaped her palate and love for beverages. Drawing from both cultures, she creates drinks that are balanced, personal, and full of character. Her experience spans recipe development, efficient batching, cost awareness, and seasonal menu design, building an approach that is as practical as it is creative with drinks that work for guests and for businesses.

Outside the bar, Alice participates in industry programs and distillery trips that deepen her education and connect her with the bar community she loves. Known for her warm smile and approachable energy, she brings genuine hospitality and a thoughtful eye to everything she does.

Industry Mix

Camp Runamok Spring 2025
Lush Life Production

Student @Portland Cocktail Week 2025
Lush Life Production

Tiki by the Sea 2025 Fall
Lush Life Production

DĂ­a de los Muertos Industry Trip
Fortaleza, Arette & Don Fulano

Work with me

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Off With Their Heads

Raspberry, Tarragon, Shrub, Citrus, Vodka

“Take a journey down the rabbit hole with Alice, where every sip leads you deeper into a cocktail wonderland. Here, fresh raspberries meet the aromatic whimsy of tarragon in a house-made shrub, creating a tangy thrill that feels magical enough to take off your head - figuratively, of course.Crafted in celebration of the bartender’s third year behind the bar, this drink captures the curiosity, creativity, and sense of adventure that continue to inspire her work.*A featured drink during Valentines day

Berry Me Fresh

Strawberry, Lemon, Mint, Vodka

Bright, juicy strawberries meet a burst of fresh lemon in this crisp and uplifting cocktail. A handful of mint adds a cooling herbal snap, while vodka keeps the profile clean and refreshing. Light, vibrant, and effortlessly easy to enjoy, it’s the kind of drink that feels like sunshine in a glass.

Pisco Gooseberry

Gooseberry, Lemon, Pisco

First Place for Pisco Inside Industry Eventbright little daydream of tart gooseberry and sunny lemon, carried by the smooth sparkle of pisco. Juicy, zesty, and a touch mischievous, this refreshing sip dances between sweet and tangy like a fruit plucked straight from a storybook.

Salad In A Glass

Cucumber, Kale, Agar Agar

A refreshing garden twist disguised as a cocktail, where crisp cucumber and vibrant kale come together in a light, delicate jelly. Gently structured with agar agar, this bright and playful creation delivers the feeling of a salad you can sip, cool, green, and delightfully unexpected.*Submitted to XX competition

Pickled Cucumber

Pickled Cucumber, vodka

Inspired by the sweet, sour, and salty pickled cucumbers made at home growing up, this cocktail brings childhood comfort into a glass. Crisp cucumber meets a bright tang and gentle sweetness, creating a refreshing sip that’s both playful and deeply familiar, like a cherished family recipe reimagined for the bar.*Submitted to XX competition