Briny, Boozy, Bubbly Fun with Fermenting: Fruit Meads, Bubbly Sodas, and Tropical Cocktails (Online Workshop Series)

Shawn Shafner, artist, educator & Dänny Ronen mixologist and business owner
Have fun with fermenting in this briny, boozy, bubbly series of two-part workshops celebrating the magic of fermentation. Get a dose of history as Shawn guides you step-by-step in making fruit meads and bubbly sodas. When you come back a week later in part 2 of this program to taste test and troubleshoot, we’ll indulge in the tipsy side of fermentation with mixologist Dänny. Together, we'll meet the friendly microbes that help make gut-healthy ferments and craft cocktails, learn new recipes for seasonal produce and late-night sipping, and build community with other USBG online participants. 

Two-Part Program:  

Join us for the third and final installment of Briny, Boozy, Bubbly -- with a little extra booze! At the first session on August 14, we’ll expand our fermentation skills to beverages, making lightly alcoholic Summer Fruit Mead or non-alcoholic Bubbly Soda. Then come back August 21 for the Co Co Co, a rum-and-coconut cocktail that’ll have you sailing the high seas and coming back for more.  

Please note: An ingredient and supply list and related recipes for the program will be provided after registration. 

This program is offered in collaboration with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden. If you're interested in supporting educational programs through a donation to the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, click here.

Intended Audience: Adult Beginner

Thursday, August 14, 2025 and Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Location:
Online
FREE: Pre-registration required

Please note: This is a two-part workshop.

When registering, you will need to register for both program dates separately. There is a drop-down menu within the registration page to help facilitate this.

About the presenters

Artist, Educator, Facilitator
Shawn Shafner is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, advocate and founder of The People's Own Organic Power Project. He fermented his first jar of pickles almost 15 years ago after picking up a copy of Sandor Katz' book "Wild Fermentation," and has since sha...(read more)
Mixologist & Business Owner
DC Spirits
Dänny Ronen has been doing food, wine and spirits education for 27 years. He is the Founder at DC Spirits, and Partner at Shaker & Spoon, the award-winning national cocktail subscription service.