Local Siblings Fern and Oliver Tizpantizi-Serrano Spice Up Westport Social's Cocktail Menu

Westport Social, an adult gaming lounge in St. Louis, offers a variety of games, private karaoke rooms, live music, and a comprehensive whiskey menu. The lounge's bartenders, siblings Fern and Oliver Tizpantizi-Serrano, are notable for their unique cocktails inspired by their Mexican heritage. Fern joined Westport Social in 2019, with Oliver joining her after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fern and Oliver's bartending style involves more than just serving drinks. They enjoy engaging with patrons from across the country. Fern likes hearing patrons' stories and learning about their experiences in St. Louis. Oliver finds bartending helps him enhance his social skills and enjoys seeing guests' reactions to his custom-made drinks.

The siblings' creativity is evident in their cocktail recipes. Fern recently introduced a spicy chocolate Old Fashioned, inspired by mole, a traditional Mexican sauce. The cocktail includes Angel’s Envy bourbon, piloncillo, chocolate bitters, ancho chile, cinnamon, and star anise. Oliver has created a spicy pineapple-blackberry Margarita. Both siblings incorporate their favorite spirits, tequila and gin, into their cocktails.

Their mother, who cooked for them as children, influenced their approach to flavor. Oliver acknowledges her for teaching them to balance flavors in a dish or drink. Fern enjoys the science of mixology and the challenge of balancing sweet and sour flavors.

Westport Social welcomes patrons aged 21 and above. The siblings suggest trying the Bloodhound cocktail, which contains Bulleit Bourbon, sweet vermouth, blood orange cordial, lemon, and ginger beer. The lounge's food menu, featuring items like burnt end nachos and hot chicken sliders, is designed to be comforting and easy to eat. The siblings aim to enhance the dining experience with their cocktails.

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