TIKI Academy with Shannon Mustipher

NYCE Bar Education Presents

TIKI ACADEMY – With Shannon Mustipher

Application of Spirits & Mixers in TiKi Cocktails for the Modern Inspired Bartender & Tropically Enthusiastic!

Instructor Shannon Mustipher is the Best Selling Author of "TIKI Modern Tropical Cocktails", a seasoned spirits educator and has been featured in IMBIBE Magazine, Liquor.com & Punch Magazine. Her passion & knowledge is Industry acclaimed and as an instructor, she delivers the spirit of this exciting category with clarity, grace and expertise.

Students Will Enjoy Learning and Putting Knowledge to Use From this Highly Anticipated & Engaging Class!

CLASS HIGHLIGHTS:

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Welcome & Island Happy Hour

• Meet & Greet, Welcome Cocktail & Bites at Sally's Brooklyn
• Meet fellow bartenders, adventurous drinkers, and brand ambassadors.
• Shannon Mustipher sets the night’s tropical tone.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Session One – Spirit Safari

• Guided tastings led by the instructor, exploring a vibrant range of spirits and mixers from every corner of the bar.
• Sips and storytelling on how these flavors dance in Tiki and modern tropical cocktails.
• Discover pairings, rum blending tips and exotic flavor layering

8:30 PM – 9:PM

Session Two – Styling & Profilin’

• Flavor-mapping across categories: balancing sweet, sour, body, aroma.
• Using classic Tiki blueprints to launch original creations.
• Hands-on garnish artistry and specialty-ice magic.

9PM – 9:30PM

BREAK (Happy Hour Cocktails - Eats for Purchase at Sally's)

9:30 PM – 10:15 PM

Open Lab & Social Contest

• Break into Lab Group Teams to craft a show-stopping tropical cocktail using the spirits & mixers that calls to you.
• Compete for:
• • Best Cocktail Presentation
  • Best Island Photo (social media contest)

10:15 PM – 10:45 PM

Q & A & Marketplace Mingling

• One-on-one with Shannon Mustipher.
• Keep exploring the tasting stations, sample new pours, and swap trade secrets.
• Tropical bites available from Sally's.

10:45 PM – 11:00 PM

Winners & Closing Toast

• Social media contest champions announced.
• Final island toast

Location: Sally's Brooklyn, Note: All sales final. No refunds; credit may be applied to an equal-value class.

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