Meet Rosie Ruiz of Stayin’ Gold Cocktails in West Hollywood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rosie Ruiz.

After sifting through her grandfather’s bar and finding that bartending and entertaining were in her blood, native Angeleno Rosie Ruiz started her career as a mixologist at Los Feliz’s very own Big Bar @ Alcove Cafe. There, she worked with and was mentored by some of the industry’s top professionals. She competed and participated in numerous industry events and has toured the country, discovering new and exciting cocktail programs. Rosie has since collaborated diligently with James Beard Award-winning chefs and created menus for Patron Secret Dining Society and numerous A-list events. Always inspired by new spirits and cocktail trends, Rosie has now brought her expertise and craft to the creation of Stayin’ Gold Cocktails.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Absolutely Not 🙂 One of the main obstacles that come up is selling people on the idea of spending a lil extra on crafted cocktails to elevate their beautiful events. I always say, if you’re going to spend money and create an experience for people, why skimp on anything. Beer and wine are great, but if you’re already paying top prices for everything else, why not put that extra “cherry” on top.

Stayin’ Gold Cocktails – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We are a Craft Cocktail Catering Service
Yes, you heard that right. Instead of food, we cater cocktails for your event.

​We Use Real Ingredients
No high-fructose corn syrup stuff here. Real sugar, Real fresh squeezed juices…For real

We Pre-Batch Cocktails
We hand squeeze all juices and combine all ingredients the day of the event. Why you ask. It’s simple, we want you to enjoy the event and not have to wait forever at the bar lines. Less steps for the bartender + less wait for the guest = Happy You.

We Work With You
From Crafted Punch Bowl Stations to Extravagant Galas, We’ve got you covered. There’s not an event too big or small that we can’t accommodate.

What sets us apart from others is that Founder and Native Angeleno Rosie Ruiz came up in the Los Angeles Craft Cocktail Industry. A seasoned professional, Rosie knows the ins and outs of creating a smooth and effective bar experience. She is also, one of the few LA craft cocktail female bartenders that has ventured out on her own and created a successful business.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success is resilience. Being able to constantly move through obstacles towards your goal. Openly receiving support and acknowledging and being grateful for all the “wins” small or big.

Contact Info:

• Website: stayingoldcocktails.com
• Phone: 323-251-0848
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: stayingoldcocktails

Image Credit:
Danny Cymbal

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