Nightclub & Bar 2016

Jair Bustillos

Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada


Jair Bustillos is an aspiring and award winning mixologist native to the world class city of Las Vegas Nevada. As fate would have it, Jair began his career the same week he turned 21 and met his mentor. He was part of a critically acclaimed sustainable seafood restaurant rm seafood. He was instrumental in respected cocktail programs, large scale events in the city, a corporate Mixologist for 3rd party hospitality firm, Back Bar USA and an independent ambassador for certain luxury brands. With Back Bar USA Mr. Bustillos gained experiences needed to work in all parts of the market including on and off premise, general market, cocktail events, charities and spirits education. Jair has also worked side by side and has been mentored with the best, experts like J.R. Starkus, and Director of Mixology, Francesco Lafranconi. Mr. Bustillos is certified as a Spirit’s Professional through the USBG Master Accreditation Levels 1 and is the youngest ever certified. He also has an advanced degree in BarSmarts, certified by the CRT for Tequila by the Mexican government, a Certified Beer Server and a graduate with the title of Professional Bartender from the Southern Wine and Spirits Academy of Spirits Fine Service and Hospitality. In 2013 Jair began his career with Southern Wine & Spirits as part of the Mixology team. As a Spirits Educator for Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, Mr. Bustillos is constantly looking for what’s new and exciting for the Las Vegas market. He creates and recreates classic cocktails new and old and educates the public on why certain things are important with the guidance and experiences of his mentor Francesco Lafranconi.

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