ADELE STRATTON
Some mixologists change jobs like swizzle sticks, but Adele Stratton has been with CH Projects for seven years. Now behind the stick at Noble Experiment, she continues to set trends. Proof: The Flycatcher (El Silencio Mezcal, watermelon and lime juices, Campari, orgeat and a pinch of salt). 777 G St., East Village, 619.888.4713
CHRISTIAN SIGLIN
As bar manager at brand-new Cutwater Spirits, a 50,000-square-foot distillery, tasting room and eatery, Christian Siglin is shaking up S.D.’s cocktail scene. His spirits include Fugu Vodka, Old Grove Gin, Three Sheets Rum and others still in development. 9750 Distribution Ave., Miramar, 858.672.3848
PAULINA KONJA
An up-and-comer in San Diego’s mixology world, Paulina Konja is in charge of the bar at Kettner Exchange, where she’s handcrafting a collection of seasonally inspired concoctions, like her signature Stone Blossom, made with Gentleman Jack, apricot liquor, lemon and pineapple. 2001 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy
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