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Meet the Mixologist of the Month

Mixology

Smiling bartender holding a clay cup cocktail beside an El Tesoro tequila bottle at a stocked bar

Perla Valdez

Puerto Vallarta
4323 45th St S Suite 101, Fargo, ND

Mixology

Rim 12 oz glass with salt, top off with ice, add fresh squeezed lime, orange, and grapefruit. Add tequila and pinch of salt and Tajin. Top off with grapefruit soda.

Cantarito

Ingredients
2 oz El Tesoro
1 oz Lime
1 oz Orange
1 oz Grapefruit
4 oz Grapefruit Soda
Pinch Of Salt & Tajin

Meet Perla

Bartender in apron pouring spirits into a jigger over an orange mule mug at a bar

Age: 26

Drink of Choice?
Mezcal Paloma

What’s the best pick-up line?
I think I lost my number. Can I have yours?

What’s the worst pick-up line?
Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?

What’s something no one knows about you?
I enjoy horseback riding.

What’s your favorite ND experience or event?
The Red River Valley Fair.

What are you afraid of?
Losing someone I love.

What’s the best thing about bartending?
Getting to know people.

If you could be anyone else, who would you be and why?
Probably Mr. Beast. I would like to experience the challenges he does,be rich andhelp others.

Do you have any sage bartender advice?
Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.

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Published July 19, 2023

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