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Full Name: Katie "Katie Sips" Auth

Based In: New York City, NY

Profession: Bartender, Cocktail Creator, Hospitality Professional

Current Role: Lead Bartender, Record Room LIC

Specialties: Classic Cocktails, Menu Development, Spirit Education, Brand Collaborations

Certifications: WSET Level 2 in Wines, Level 2 Sommelier

Notable Awards: 10 to 1 NYC Champion (2024), 10-1 Daiq Off National Champion (2025)

Website: thekatiesips.com

Katie "Katie Sips" Auth is a NYC-based bartender, cocktail creator, and hospitality professional. 10 to 1 NYC Champion (2024) and 10-1 Daiq Off National Champion (2025), Katie specializes in classic cocktails, menu development, and spirit education. She has been featured in Epicurious, Forbes, and Whisky Advocate.

Katie "Katie Sips" Auth is a New York City-based bartender, cocktail creator, and hospitality professional dedicated to crafting unforgettable drinks and experiences. As the Lead Bartender at Record Room LIC, Katie combines culinary inspiration with intentional flavor to create signature cocktails rooted in classic technique and modern hospitality.

A 2024 10 to 1 NYC Champion and 2025 10-1 Daiq Off National Champion, Katie has been featured in Epicurious, Forbes, Whisky Advocate, and CLASS Bar Magazine. She holds WSET Level 2 in Wines and Level 2 Sommelier certifications, and has worked at acclaimed NYC venues including Dear Irving, Blue Quarter, and Raines Law Room.

Katie Sips is the home for her cocktail recipes, spirit guides, brand collaborations, and everything happening in the world of intentional craft cocktails.

Katie "Katie Sips" Auth is a New York City-based bartender, cocktail creator, and hospitality professional whose work is rooted in intentional flavor, genuine connection, and modern hospitality. As the Lead Bartender at Record Room LIC, Katie has built a reputation for creating signature cocktail programs that blend culinary inspiration with classic technique.

Katie's journey into cocktails began long before she picked up a bar spoon. Growing up in an Italian American family, food and hospitality were central to how people showed up for each other—Sunday sauce, big tables, and loud conversations became the foundation of her approach to service. Before bartending, Katie trained as a classical flutist at NYU, where she learned discipline, timing, and the art of being fully present in a moment—qualities that now define the way she moves behind the bar.

In 2024, Katie won the regional 10 to 1 NYC competition, and in 2025 she became the 10-1 Daiq Off National Champion, solidifying her place among the nation's top bartending talent. She has been featured in major publications including Epicurious, Forbes, Whisky Advocate, The Rebel Socialite, and CLASS Bar Magazine. Katie also appeared on The Industry Podcast in 2024, sharing insights on cocktail creation, hospitality, and the NYC bar scene.

Katie holds WSET Level 2 in Wines and Level 2 Sommelier certifications, bringing a deep understanding of spirits and flavor profiles to her craft. Her career includes stints at some of New York's most respected cocktail bars—Dear Irving, Blue Quarter, and Raines Law Room—where she honed her skills in classic cocktails and elevated service.

Today, Katie Sips serves as a platform for her cocktail recipes, spirit education, brand partnerships, and behind-the-scenes content. Whether she's behind the bar, in front of the camera, or developing a menu, Katie's work reflects a blend of culinary passion, storytelling, and genuine hospitality that feels both elevated and authentically human.

Epicurious

Featured Bartender

Katie was featured on Epicurious demonstrating professional cocktail-making techniques and showcasing her expertise behind the bar.

Forbes

Best Irish Whiskeys for St. Patrick's Day (2021)

Katie contributed her expert recommendations for Irish whiskeys in this Forbes feature article.

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Whisky Advocate

4 Foolproof Whisky & Bénédictine Cocktails

Katie shared her expert cocktail recipes featuring whisky and Bénédictine in this feature for Whisky Advocate.

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The Rebel Socialite

The F*kin' Record Room

Feature article highlighting Katie's work at Record Room LIC and her approach to hospitality and cocktail creation.

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CLASS Bar Magazine

Featured NYC Bartender

Katie was featured as a prominent NYC bartender and cocktail creator in CLASS Bar Magazine.

The Industry Podcast

Podcast Guest (2024)

Katie appeared on The Industry Podcast to discuss cocktail creation, hospitality, and the NYC bar scene.

Q: How did you get into bartending?

Katie's journey, Italian American upbringing, classical music training, and transition to hospitality

Q: What's your cocktail philosophy?

Intentional flavor, classic technique, culinary inspiration, and genuine hospitality

Q: What was it like winning 10 to 1 NYC?

Competition experience, significance of the win, and what it means for her career

Q: What's your favorite spirit to work with?

Spirit preferences, favorite cocktails to make, and why

Q: How do you approach menu development?

Creative process, inspiration sources, balancing classics with innovation

Q: What advice would you give aspiring bartenders?

Career advice, skill development, hospitality mindset

Q: What's happening next for Katie Sips?

Future projects, collaborations, content plans

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Social Media:

Instagram: @katiesips

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