About Holy Sip

Holy Sip started as an experimental omakase-style cocktail bar in Atlanta where founder Shannon Evans would tell stories through the cocktails that she created. It’s since transformed into an annual dinner in Jamaica and a newsletter. At the core, the premise is the same: Holy Sip tells stories through food and beverage from a Jamaican lens.

Shannon Evans, Founder + Vibe Curator

Shannon was born in Mandeville, Jamaica and currently resides in Atlanta. She is an event and beverage expert who started in the industry when she opened Studio No. 7, a bar and restaurant in downtown Atlanta. Since then she’s consulted on projects for Martell Cognac, Atlanta Food and Wine, Soho House, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport, and A3C Hip Hop Festival. Shannon currently works in trade advocacy for St~Germain Elderflower Liqueur.

Over ten years ago, Shannon visited Port Antonio, Jamaica, and fell in love. Since then she’s been dedicated to sharing this side of Jamaica with as many people as possible.

India Johnson, Chef de Cuisine

Born into a Trinidadian and African American family, Chef India is originally from Queens N.Y. Much of Chef India’s cooking style; a fusion style and interpretation of Caribbean and Southern cuisines, has been inherited from her Trinidadian father who is also a creative and experimental chef.

Focusing on the ideal of accessible and sustainable food, much of Chef India’s products and offerings are based on fresh, local, and classic ingredients made with cultural and exotic twists with the at-home cook in mind.