Shannon Mustipher is a cocktail consultant, spirits educator, and the author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails (Rizzoli/Universe). After launching a Caribbean rum-focused bar at Gladys Caribbean in 2014, she went on to found Women Who Tiki, a tropical cocktail-centric pop-up that gathers a team of women bartenders to share their talents and collaborate on creating a one-night only experience.

In 2020, Shannon was the recipient of Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and inducted into the Dame Hall of Fame. Her book, TIKI: Modern Tropical Cocktails won the IACP Best Book in Beer, Wine and Spirits.

Shannon's writing, cocktail recipes, and opinions have been featured in a number of publications, including The New York Times, Imbibe, Punch, Vinepair, and Saveur. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, and enjoys traveling, cooking, and collecting "too many books".