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Ali "Lexi" Wright is a Hudson Valley woman through and through. She was raised in Yorktown and has lived there and in New Rochelle for pretty much her whole life. And, as she continues to do these days, she was bartending at The Thirsty Turtle in White Plains when Metromix Hudson Valley threw its first party, the Rockin' The Game Tour.
The 22-year-old bartender — in some circles known as "Sexy Lexi" — someday hopes to be a social worker, helping people overcome substance abuse problems. In the meantime, you can find her helping cheerleaders practice their pep at Iona College, slinging Jameson at the Turtle and wearing the costume of the Turtle's mascot.
Most of the time, though, she'll be wearing something underneath that costume. Most of the time.
What's the funniest thing that's ever happened at the bar?
Oh my God. There are so many funny things that happen literally every day. Oh, it's also the worst pick-up line I've ever heard: Somebody once asked me how much money it would cost to get my number. I said, "Um, I don't necessarily think that you have enough. I'm sorry."
Which celebrity would you most love to serve and what would you serve him/her?
I would serve Megan Fox whatever she so desires, off of my body. Oh my God, yes. I love her.
What does somebody have to do to get a free drink around here?
If they can take a shot of Jameson off me and not have to chase it, then they're straight.
What drink will have you calling a cab home?
The drink called The Cab. It's got Stoli-O, Captain Morgan, triple sec — it's disgusting. It's absolutely disgusting.
What's the largest cash tip you've ever gotten?
Probably about $75. (I earned it by) drinking with them all night long and not falling on my face, basically.
What alcohol will you absolutely not drink?
Warm Sapphire gin. My boss actually, one night, at the end of the night, said to us, "Oh, let's all do a round of shots. What do you want?" I said, "I'll do whatever you want. I'll literally drink anything." Or so I thought. Except for Sapphire gin! I almost vomited on everybody. But I got it down!
What made you become a bartender?
It was a really great way to get into the bars. I started bartending my freshman year of college and I've been bartending ever since.
Do you have any other jobs, aside from bartending?
I am one of the cheerleading coaches at Iona.
Do you go to any other bars?
I try to not really go to a lot of other bars around here, because I like to keep my (professional) life and my social life separate.
Is there a drink that makes you cringe when it's ordered?
When we're really busy, and when people order Long Islands, I cannot stand it. I cannot stand it. It's just — when it's really busy, the last thing I want to do is make you four Long Islands.
Have you ever had any ridiculous or insane customers?
We had a bachelor party — I'm not really sure what it was — but these guys dressed up in head-to-toe pleather outfits and all of them had flames on their pants in different colors. And they had matching '80s mullet rock star sparkling wigs with them. It was the greatest thing I could ever see. You could probably add that to one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
Oh and I have another funny moment: When I decided to put on the Turtle costume, just the head and the shell, and walk around and take massive amounts of pictures of me that I don't remember until they got put on Facebook. Just the head and the shell.
What’s your secret to curing a hangover?
Before you leave the bar, take a shot of Jager. When you get home, take two Advil and chug a bottle of water. If you don't feel better the next day, then I feel really, really bad for you.
What's the worst fake ID you've ever seen?
Our bouncers are really good with that. ... They confiscate IDs. So, I was downstairs in the office, and there literally was one that looked like someone copied a New York state ID on a color printer and just put two pieces of plastic over it. It was really, really bad.
What's one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
I would make the worst stripper you've met in your entire life. I cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. I have bruises all over my body from walking into walls.
Do you have a signature drink?
I have a signature shot: It's called a juicy (expletive) shot. It's Black House, triple sec and sour mix.
Relationship status?
Taken. I'm in a relationship.
Have you ever gone home with a customer?
No. Wait, well, does my boyfriend count? Before he was my boyfriend, yeah, I probably went home with him a couple of times.
