It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Cocktails Workshop

Our resident mixologists, Jeff Van Horne and Matt Boyle from The Clever Barkeep, along with Mike McLean from Mixxit Canada, will take you on a boozy tour through the wild world of cocktails. Disclaimer: this workshop will make you tipsy.

Jeff Van Horne and Matt Boyle, Clever Barkeep

In 2016 Matthew Boyle and Jeffrey Van Horne found themselves in a rare situation. After spending 10 years focused on the craft of bartending and hospitality they both had a desire to give more back to the industry that has given them so much. Clever Barkeep was founded on the desire to bring finely crafted cocktails to larger audiences, unique places and into your home. The Clever Barkeep is Atlantic Canada’s first luxury beverage catering and comprehensive consulting service. It has always been the Clever Barkeep’s strongest belief that in order to grow this industry, knowledge and education must be shared in hopes of inspiring people to create better cocktails and to provide warmer hospitality to friends, neighbours and guests. Their vision is to redefine the bartending industry as an accredited professional career. @cleverbarkeep

Mike McLean

Mike McLean is the program co-ordinator and lead trainer for Mixxit Canada. In this role, he is responsible for training bartenders and engaging guests across the country as a representative for the full range of Beam Suntory brands. With over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry, Mike is known as an entertaining and educational presenter at trade shows, media appearances, industry events and bartending competitions. He is also the owner of Flairco Event Services and the vice-president of the Flair Bartenders’ Association. @mixxitcanada