Reviewed by: Sarah Gronberg
Local Birmingham bartender up for national recognition + title of Bar Boss—VOTE NOW
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Vote for Rojo Birmingham’s Josh Jackson to be named Bar Boss, win $10,000 and be featured on the cover of Bartender Magazine. Keep reading for all the deets and find out how you can vote!
The Birmingham contestant Josh Jackson
Meet Josh Jackson, Rojo’s bartender bringing the best of Birmingham’s nightlife to Highland Park.
“Josh, he’s young, but he’s very professional about his cocktails. He takes them seriously, and wants to constantly be bettering his skills. He is always keeping the bar lively with great ideas.”
Laney DeJonge, Co-owner, Rojo
Here is an excerpt from Bar Boss about Josh Jackson:
What is your favorite thing about being a bartender?
“Most of the time, I feel as if I’m hosting someone at my house and I love making them feel welcome.”
If you could have only 3 ingredients at your bar, what would they be?
“Mint, orange, sugar cubes.”
What would you do with the $10,000?
“With $10000, I would travel from Southeast Asia to the UK and collect recipes on regional cocktails and foods. Eventually, I plan on opening my own restaurant and having a few items on the menu that are rotating.”
Laney DeJonge, Rojo’s co-owner, let us know Josh is bringing new hours and drinks to the restaurant starting this December.
“Rojo used to keep our bar open every night until midnight before COVID. Now Josh is starting it back up on the weekends in December. He’s keeping the bar open till midnight or after on Friday nights. And he’s going to have a special holiday cocktail for each of the Friday nights. Plus he’s going to be making $8 specialty cocktails on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.”
Laney DeJonge, Co-owner, Rojo
Craving some of Rojo’s drinks now? Here’s where you can find it.
- Location: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-10PM | Closed Monday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
The first cut is on Thursday, December 14 at 7PM PST
The bartending contest is put on by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s mezcal company Dos Hombres. Laney DeJonge shared with us that if Josh Jackson wins she would love to have Aaron and Bryan visit Rojo. Let’s help make it happen, Birmingham! You can vote for free each day or vote extra with donations to a non-profit here.
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