Marie Yoshimizu, also known as Mix with Marie, is the Lead Mixologist at the newly opened InterContinental Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Marie began her journey as a home bartender during the global pandemic in 2020. She launched her Instagram page, Mix with Marie, to showcase her original craft cocktails and to foster connections with fellow home bartenders and hospitality professionals through social media. Mixology became a hobby that Marie embraced during the global pandemic, enabling her to make productive use of her time while also advancing her personal development. In 2021, Marie took her mixology passion to the next level by entering cocktail competitions, seeking to challenge herself and refine her skills.

The first competition in which Marie competed was the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Brawl, sponsored by Cocktail Courier and Texas Monthly. Since then, she has developed a firm grasp of the competitive mixology scene and consistently competes in various prestigious competitions, both nationally and internationally. She has competed in the 2024 JSS Shochu Cocktail Competition along with other talented bartenders across the state. After moving to Washington state, Marie decided to pursue a second career as a bartender in 2022, while continuing her daytime role as a rocket scientist.