Xavier Aleba is an Edmonton-based bartender who takes great pride in his home city. He has garnered extensive insights into what Edmonton has to offer through his experiences in a range of diverse cocktail bars such as Honi Honi and Baijiu here in Edmonton, and Bagheera in Vancouver. He has competed in numerous world stage competitions, including winning the Makers Mark National Competition, and placing in the top ten in the World Class Canada Competition. Xavier's enthusiasm for bartending has flourished during his journeys across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and South America. Throughout his professional journey, he has come to realize that exchanging information and experience is at the core of any thriving industry.