About
Holy Sip is a celebration of drinks, food, and culture in their most authentic form — perfectly imperfect, rooted in place, and shared in good company. Guided by a little Japanese wabi-sabi and a little Jamaican tek time, we embrace the unhurried pace that lets connection and flavor unfold naturally.
We gather through intimate experiences: our annual pilgrimage to the hills of Jamaica, far from the resorts; omakase-style cocktail nights inspired by African and Caribbean shebeens; and collaborations that bring some of the world’s best bartenders to Atlanta for cultural immersion and unforgettable evenings.
In each, the journey is part of the story. Guests share drinks that carry meaning — from rum to roots — alongside dishes and conversations that reflect the spirit of place and the people who shape it.
Beyond the table, Holy Sip continues in our newsletter, where we explore the drinks, flavors, and cultural moments that connect us.
Whether you join us in Jamaica, at a pop-up in Atlanta, or through words on a page, Holy Sip is an invitation to slow down, savor the moment, and connect deeply.
Holy Sip Ethos
Guiding Principles
Wabi Sabi – Beauty lives in the moments that aren’t staged — a table set with what’s at hand, a drink poured a little too full, laughter spilling over before the toast.
Tek Time — honoring the unhurried pace where connection, flavor, and stories can unfold naturally.
What We Believe
Authenticity over perfection — the feeling matters more than the presentation.
Drinks in their widest sense — from a perfectly mixed cocktail to tea with a friend, a glass of water after a long walk, or something deeply local and tied to place.
Connection over status — these gatherings are for people who value cultural richness over exclusivity.
Journeys worth taking — whether on a hillside in Jamaica or at a pop-up in Atlanta, we embrace the beauty of going off the beaten path.
The Heartbeat of Holy Sip
Holy Sip exists to slow you down, invite you in, and remind you that the best drinks are the ones shared in good company.
Founder’s Note
About 15 years ago, I made an offhand quip that if I could do just one thing in life, it would be throwing dinner parties. I believed then and I believe it now that the best things in life happen over good drinks with good people at a table. For over a decade, I’ve been creating spaces where this happens.
I started in hospitality by opening my own restaurant and event space in Atlanta, then spent years designing experiences for some of the world’s most celebrated spirits brands. Today, I split my time between producing industry experiences at events like Tales of the Cocktail and pouring my heart into Holy Sip — my personal love letter to connection, culture, and slowing down.
Born in Jamaica, I return each year to host the Holy Sip Dinner, bringing people far from the resorts and into a community that forces them to take their time. Of all the things that I’ve created, this is the one that means the most to me.
It took me years to realize it, but at the heart of everything that I do is the story. Sharing mine, telling others and urging other people to sit still enough so that they don’t miss the opportunity to create their own.
-Shannon Evans, Founder + Creative Director
