She is head bartender and co-owner of the James Beard Award-nominated bar Leyenda in Brooklyn, New York.
[1] In 2008, Mix left Guatemala and moved to New York City to pursue a career in the arts.
During this time, Mix noticed the majority of her colleagues were men, especially in the budding speakeasy throwback culture.
Mix expressed to Reiner that she wanted to open a bar serving mezcal and Latin food.
[3] Mix's style is heavily influenced by her time in Latin America and the vibrant, colorful cocktails of tiki culture.
One of Mix's signature cocktails is the Tia Mia, which she created when working at Lani Kai.
[5] One of her favorite cocktails is the Irish Coffee at Fort Defiance in Red Hook, New York.