Press Kit

Keyatta Mincey
Mixologist | Cultural Curator | Sustainability Advocate | Storyteller

About Keyatta

Keyatta Mincey is a leading voice in the spirits and hospitality industry, known for crafting experiences as rich and layered as her cocktails. Based in Atlanta, she is the visionary behind A Sip of Paradise Garden, a nonprofit bartender community garden, and Pictures and Cocktails LLC, a luxury beverage and lifestyle brand.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Keyatta has evolved from fine dining floors to global stages—curating cocktails for the Liberian Olympic National Team, collaborating with international chefs and spirit brands, training bartenders, and advocating for equity, mental health, and sustainability in hospitality.

Her work lives at the intersection of culture, agriculture, and storytelling—using cocktails as a vehicle to connect people, honor heritage, and build community.

Keyatta has been featured in Forbes, Food & Wine, Thrillist, Southern Living, Cherry Bombe, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and was named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 Tastemakers.

Mission

To reimagine luxury as something intentional, inclusive, and rooted in community—using cocktails, culture, and creativity as vessels for impact.

Recognition & Accolades

Catalyst Honoree, Tales of the Cocktail (2024)
Wine Enthusiast Future 40 (2023)
Thrillist Top 50 Bartenders in the South
Member, Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Events Chair, Slow Food Atlanta
Official Cocktail Creator for the Liberian Olympic National Team

Media Features

Forbes
Food & Wine
Southern Living
Cherry Bombe
Thrillist
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta & Co
Seven Girls, One Bottle
and more.

Leadership & Initiatives

A Sip of Paradise Garden
Founder & Executive Director

A Sip of Paradise Garden is a nonprofit bartender community garden in Atlanta offering mental health support, education, and access to fresh ingredients for hospitality professionals. The garden provides space for healing, learning, and reconnecting hospitality workers with the land and with one another.

Pictures and Cocktails LLC
Chief Curating Officer

Pictures and Cocktails LLC is a creative consulting and experience design studio specializing in luxury beverage programming, storytelling, and cultural experiences. Through this platform, Keyatta collaborates with brands, chefs, and organizations to create immersive cocktail moments rooted in heritage, design, and community.

The Heritage Collection
Launching Summer 2026

The Heritage Collection is an upcoming lifestyle and hospitality product line inspired by culture, craftsmanship, and storytelling. The collection will feature thoughtfully designed pieces for bartenders, hosts, and cocktail lovers—including aprons, bar accessories, and tools that honor tradition while embracing modern luxury.

After the Garnish

A reflective Substack publication exploring personal storytelling, identity, mental health, and self-sustainability beyond the bar. Through essays and reflections, Keyatta shares the quieter side of hospitality and the lessons learned after the spotlight fades.

Signature Offerings

Cocktail Consulting & Experience Design

Keyatta designs bespoke cocktail programs and immersive beverage experiences for luxury brands, restaurants, cultural events, and private gatherings. Her work blends culinary technique, cultural storytelling, and visual artistry.

Speaking & Panel Engagements

Keyatta is a sought-after speaker whose work bridges hospitality, agriculture, culture, and community.