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Meet Kiki Hunter Avalos-Gould, the Cincinnati bartender turning cocktails into culinary art

This story originally appeared in our August 19 – September 1, 2026 print edition. Check out the edition online here and find where you can get a print edition near you here. Kiki Hunter Avalos-Gould (she/they) is at the top of her game. Her creativity and talent have earned Avalos-Gould recognition on national and international stages, both for the drinks she creates and the expertise she brings to the craft. She’s currently the lead bartender at Fifty Fifty…