Spill the Mar'TI'ni (2 of 6)

1/2/2020

Stephanie Kennedy, Oak Cliff Social Club

It is impossible not to respect a woman that travels with her boxing gloves in her car.

Mandarin Cosmo - 2.5 ounces Absolut Mandarin, 0.5 Grand Marnier, splash cranberry juice, squeeze of lemon, rim the interior of the glass with a lime, shake, and strain. "Hell no!" on the garnish, says Steph with a laugh!

Where are you from?
I was born in Bellevue, Washington and I lived most of my life in Provo, Utah.
But really, where are you from?
Utah!
What cocktail are you making today?
Mandarin Cosmo
Who makes the best bar guest?
Richard Laurence... I mean, he's been my regular for 10 years.
Who is the non-bartender rendition of you?
Ask my daughter, she knows more than anything.
Can you make me laugh?
*laughs* ...you laugh at everything, so technically I could.
Can we do this again?
Anytime you want.

Steph's been behind the stick for far over a decade and her clean, no bullshit approach to bartending has created a slew of loyal followers.

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A Betty (by a broad definition) is honest and brave, loyal and nurturing, witty and fun. She's balanced, quirky, open-minded, complex, and flawed. She's soulful and driven. And I think there's a little Betty in all of us.
Someone once said "Who the hell is Chris Henley!?" Well, that's me. I'm Chris Henley. Therapist. Concoctionist. Humanitarian. Perpetual Optimist. Dog Lover. Cocktail Enthusiast. I'm a bit of a Jane-of-All-Trades with an affinity for creativity in the kitchen and a fascination with understanding people. I once made a girl a drink "that tastes like tennis" and my favorite bartenders have never met a stranger. I'm awed by people who can do things I can't and I know more dogs in my neighborhood than I do humans. Speaking of my neighborhood, if you catch me on my stoop I will invite you in for fresh baked goods or a dangerous cocktail.