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In anticipation of Food and Wine's annual cocktails, Chelsea Morse recognizes ten women across the nation who are killing the bartending game and raising the bar at the same time. Among the rising star mixologists is Houston's own Alba Huerta. Receiving the title of first lady of Houston mixology, Huerta worked her way through the ranks, becoming an integral part of Clumsy Butcher (Anvil and The Pastry War) and opening her own bar (Julep) that's the talk of the nation. You go, girl.