Good Spirits 2018 Vol 2 - 20

"Like any talented chef, she
has been great at taking
ingredients and putting
them together in a way
that Aaron (Juniper's executive chef) or I never would
have and coming out with
outstanding cocktails." -
Kacey Montgomery, Juniper
co-owner.

Julia Waddle: "What makes a top-notch bar is service-
friendly, attentive and customer-oriented service."

Julia Waddle
Juniper, Boise
"Since my family owns Mexican restaurants in
Portland, I was doomed to work in the industry since
day one," Julia Waddle quips. "I started hostessing
at The Original Taco House when I was 12 and have
done everything front of house ever since."
Her bartending background has similarly been
hands-on. Her experience at 900 Wall in Bend,
Oregon, gave her a solid education, with its impressive food, wine and cocktail program. "The last couple
of years there," she recalls, "I spent the majority of
my time as the cocktail server, so I was able to work
really closely with the bar and learn the basics. We
spent a lot of late nights talking about drinks, brainstorming and, of course, drinking."
Apparently, the experience paid off. "Julia is a chef
behind the bar," Kacey Montgomery, co-owner of
Juniper, told Idaho Statesman. "Like any talented
chef, she has been great at taking ingredients and

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putting them together in a way that Aaron (Juniper's
executive chef) or I never would have and coming
out with outstanding cocktails." One of their most
popular drinks is Juni & the Jets, with gin, St.
Germain, grapefruit, juniper simple syrup, and
sparkles.
What's special about the contemporary craft cocktail trend?
The endless number of possibilities and the focus
on quality.
What makes a top-notch bar?
Service-friendly, attentive, and customer-oriented
service. Passionate staff. And a thoughtful drink
menu that continues to evolve as you learn.
What do you appreciate most about Juniper?
I appreciate the people I work with as well as being
in an environment that allows and encourages creativity and is always open to finding ways in which
we can improve.
What are some interesting trends in bartending?
The rosé obsession (or for anything pink), spritzers,
and boozy frozen treats.
What's your favorite cocktail - personally and as
a bartender?
Grapefruit margarita.

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