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Libby Lingua
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i. Biography
Libby Lingua is the owner of Highball Cocktail Bar in Phoenix, Arizona. Before opening the downtown Phoenix bar with Mitch Lyons in July 2020, she built 17 years of experience across restaurants, event planning, bartending, and high-volume cocktail bar management. At the bar, her team shaped a comfortable drinking destination by pairing cozy, historic ambiance with service aimed at a welcoming neighborhood experience.
At a Glance - Signature cocktail: Pearl of the Desert, created with Mitch Lyons for Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2025. - Build: blanco tequila, hibiscus-infused pear brandy, Cointreau, citrus, orgeat, Angostura bitters, and allspice dram.
Profile updated July 2026
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Where does Libby Lingua work?
She works at the Phoenix cocktail bar she owns.
Who is Libby Lingua?
She is a hospitality operator with experience across restaurants, event planning, bartending, and high-volume cocktail bar management.
What is Libby Lingua known for?
Her work centers on a welcoming neighborhood drinking experience and a tequila cocktail built with hibiscus-infused pear brandy.



