About this Event
Rum Academy: Daiquiri Structure Lab w/ Shannon Mustipher
Join us Monday, June 1st 6:30PM-9:00PM at Le Du's Wines for Rum Academy: Daiquiri Structure Lab w/ Shannon Mustipher. A kickoff to New York Rhum Week. Indulge in a 2-session experience featuring a daiquiri structure tasting & a rum education workshop led by Shannon Mustipher, followed by a walk-around tasting of over 10 rums from around the globe.
Session I: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM - 6 daiquiris will be made by Shannon and guests will be able to sample each one.
Pour 1: Probitas Daiquiri (granulated sugar)
Pour 2: Probitas Daiquiri (simple syrup)
Pour 3: Clairin Communal (Haiti) – Fresh cane juice
Pour 4: Rum Fire Overproof (Jamaica) – Long fermentation / High-ester pot still
Pour 5: Privateer Bottled in Bond (USA) – Maritime aging; fermentation transparency
Pour 6: DUA Multi-Region Rum (Asia/Caribbean) – Diaspora blends and modern category direction
Session II: 8PM-9:30PM
Walk Around Tasting of Rums from around the world sold at Le Du's Wines
Get ready to dive deep into the art of the daiquiri with cocktail queen Shannon Mustipher! This in-person session at Rum Academy is all about mastering balance, flavor layers, and the perfect structure of this classic rum cocktail. Whether you're a pro or just curious, come shake, stir, and sip with us. Let’s make daiquiris like never before!
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Pour 1 — Probitas Daiquiri (grain sugar)
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 06:40 PM - 06:50 PM
Pour 2 — Probitas Daiquiri (simple syrup)
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Pour 3 — Clairin Communal (Haiti) Fresh cane juice fermentation identity
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
Pour 4 — Rum Fire Overproof (Jamaica) High-ester pot still structure
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:30 PM
Pour 5 — Privateer Bottled in Bond (USA) Continental aging and controlled ferm
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:40 PM
Pour 6 — DUA Rum (Asia/Caribbean) Diaspora blend positioning and modern
Host: Shannon Mustipher
🕑: 07:50 PM - 09:00 PM
Walk- Around Tasting of Rums from Around the World!
Host: Le Du's Wines
Info: We will enjoy a walk around tasting of over 10 different rums from around the globe, and various cocktail samples made with rum.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
600 Washington St, 600 Washington Street, New York, United States
USD 33.85 to USD 65.87











