
THAT'S THE SPIRIT
We're Moving Online for 2020!
This year we are happy to announce that the show must go on! Drink Atlantic will be coming to you live via video-conference this year. Leaders from the hospitality community will be offering their expertise on drinking better and will be free to attend every weekend from June 13th until July 5th, 2020!
RAISE A GLASS
About Drink Atlantic
Drink Atlantic Cocktail Festival is a premier event celebrating and supporting the cocktail industry here in Halifax. Our city punches above its weight in the food and beverage industry with world-class cocktails being crafted right here in beautiful Nova Scotia! Featuring bottomless educational opportunities, unfathomable experiences, and showcasing the best of Nova Scotia product and talent, Drink Atlantic brings together the drinker, the maker, and the crafter, to concoct a holistic beverage experience and entice Halifax to drink better. Produced by the friendly folks at The Clever Barkeep.
All content is intended for those of Legal Drinking Age.
When
Saturday, June 13 @ 12pm EST
TIKI: The Rise, The Fall, The Resurrection with Brother Cleve (Boston) & Shannon Mustipher (NYC)
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 830 3343 5952
Sunday, June 14 @ 12pm EST
Bar Manager Bootcamp [Edition #1] with Christina Veira (Toronto) and Kevin Brownlee (Vancouver)
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 858 1741 0567
Saturday, June 20 @ 12pm EST
The Drinkable History of the Gin & Tonic with Joe Brooke (Los Angeles) & Simon Ford (Nashville)
ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tduirqDojHNNOjj0J9llPc9-CLNFC2YIP
Zoom ID:890 1136 1967
Sunday, June 21 @ 12pm EST
Bar Manager Bootcamp [Edition #2] with Christina Veira (Toronto) and Dave Mitton (New Brunswick)
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID:851 9172 6559
Saturday, June 27 @ 12pm EST
Rum 201: A Deeper Dive Into Rum presented by WSET
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 851 9172 6559
Sunday, June 28 @ 12pm EST
Molecular Mixology @ Home with Dorothy Elizabeth (NYC)
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 851 9172 6559
Saturday, July 4 @ 12pm EST
Love For Local: Sparkling Wine Cocktails with Jeffrey Van Horne (HFX), Ellie Rideout (HFX), Russell Murphy (Barrelling Tide) & Bruce Ewert (L'Acadie Vineyards)
ZOOM LINK: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 854 3998 2688
Sunday, July 5 - TBA
Join us as a Drink Atlantic Deckhand in 2021
Drink Atlantic 2021 is looking for some experienced helpers to join the team and make the in-person festival even more of a success! This unique opportunity is for emerging bartenders looking to break into the food and beverage industry.
Get unparalleled access to visiting bartenders and local organizers while prioritizing your education.

HAPPIEST HOURS
Drink Atlantic schedule of events
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Week 1
Saturday, June 13
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
TIKI: THE RISE, THE FALL, THE RESURRECTION, THE REDEMPTION
The history starts in 1898 and continues right up until today. Brother Cleve and Shannon Mustipher will take on you an 80 minute journey through all things TIKI! From how it got its beginnings, to modern applications and some fun modern Tiki Cocktails! You don't want to miss this.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOqsrT4jH9Ysh6K3gii4fQzsjMNWyHst
Zoom ID:830 3343 5952
Sunday, June 14
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
Bar Manager Bootcamp #1
Christina Veira & Kevin Brownlee discuss what opening post-COVID may look like for bars and restaurants. With a focus on best practises, opening safely and inclusively, as well as what opening has looked like so far in BC, this panel will help you gain some insight on what the "new normal" will look like for bars.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldu6srzsvHNPnu8PaOn8wK0RCvbr3U7IG
Zoom ID:858 1741 0567
Week 2
Saturday, June 20
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
The Drinkable History of the Gin & Tonic
Join Simon Ford and Joseph Brooke on a historical (and potable!) journey through the origins, modern history and current-day status of one of the oldest and most iconic hi-balls! We'll look at every aspect of the drink, from the discovery of cinchona bark all the way up to the realization of the spanish-style g&t. Come thirsty!
Zoom Link: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 890 1136 1967
Sunday, June 21
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
Bar Manager Bootcamp #2
Christina Veira continues discussions surrounding what opening post-COVID may look like for bars and restaurants. With a focus on best practises, opening safely and inclusively, as well as what opening has looked like so far in BC, this panel will help you gain some insight on what the "new normal" will look like for bars.
Zoom Link: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 827 9822 9685
Week 3
Saturday, June 27
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
Rum 201: a deeper dive into rum, presented by wset
In this panel-style discussion, you will have the opportunity of learning from some of Nova Scotia’s and Barbados' most celebrated distilleries and dive into their approaches to producing Rum. William Crosby from Crosby’s Molasses will introduce you to the marvel of molasses, followed a round-table discussion with Head Distiller Alex Wrathell from Compass Distillers (NS), Lynne MacKay & Pierre Guevremont from Ironworks Distillery (NS) and Raphael Grisoni from Mount Gay Rum (Barbados). These three industry leaders will be discussing the nuances of Rum production on both small and commercial scales. This seminar is jam-packed with expertise and will be moderated by Charlene Rooke, a Canadian spirits educator and drinks writer. All aboard the rum boat this Saturday, we can’t wait to see you there!
Zoom Link: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 851 9172 6559
Sunday, June 28
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
Molecular Mixology @ Home
This class with Dorothy Elizabeth (NYC) will break down modern molecular gastronomy techniques for the modern bartender. This will streamline techniques such as fat-washing, carbonation, aeration, infusions, and clarification in a simple format that will allow the viewer to recreate them at home. This class will cover the basic physics and chemistry of the techniques, troubleshooting, and how to extrapolate these home experiments to behind the bar.
Zoom Link: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 851 9172 6559
Week 4
Saturday, July 4
Time: 12pm EST
SEMINAR:
Love for Local: Sparkling Wine Cocktails
Cocktails made with sparkling wine are perfect for any occasion, fit for a celebration or enjoy at home on your patio. In this focused discussion lead by Jeffrey Van Horne you will hear from wine maker Bruce Ewert at L’Acadie Vineyards and Russell Murphy from Barreling Tide. They will share how their products are made centred around the idea of what grows together goes together. We also have the pleasure of being joined by local bartender Ellie Rideout, who will create her favourite sparkling wine cocktail and give insight on how to create your own signature sparkling wine cocktail at home.
Zoom Link: Zoom Link Here!
Zoom ID: 854 3998 2688
Sunday, June 28
Time: TBA

PRESENTING SPONSORS
NSLC
The Clever Barkeep
Sovereign Wine & Spirits
Avuá Cachaça
Ford's Gin
Grey Goose
Hennessy
Corby's Wine & Spirits
Lot 40
Fentiman's
Barrelling Tide Distillery
L'Acadie Vineyards
Ironworks Distillery
Compass Distillery
Crosby's Molasses
Mount Gay Rum
Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails by Shannon Mustipher
SHAKIN'
SPECIAL GUESTS
MEET YOUR HOSTS
About the festival organizers
THE CLEVER BARKEEP
The Clever Barkeep was founded on a desire to entertain and provide outstanding hospitality. It was established in 2016 by Halifax-born, and nationally and internationally known bartenders Jeffrey Van Horne and Matthew Boyle.






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