LP O’Brien is a beverage entrepreneur, writer, and cultural storyteller whose work challenges people to rethink their relationship to drinks, culture, and connection. As an Afro-Boricua creative and the first winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters, she is recognized for blending heritage, innovation, and modern technique to craft meaningful beverage experiences across the zero-proof and cocktail spectrum.

Her approach is rooted in identity and community. LP draws from Puerto Rican, Jamaican, and African American culinary traditions, weaving them into drink experiences that feel both grounded and elevated. She is a leading voice in non-alcoholic beverage innovation, proving that intention (not alcohol) is what shapes a powerful drink.

As an educator, strategist, and founder of LP Drinks, she builds spaces that invite people to think differently about flavor, about culture, about themselves. Whether teaching workshops, speaking on global stages, or designing programs for experiential venues, she brings a perspective that challenges assumptions, sparks curiosity, and honors the stories behind every ingredient.

LP’s impact has been recognized across the industry. She has been named to the Drinks International Global Beverage 100 and the Latina Top 100 Powerhouse lists, highlighting her leadership, cultural influence, and innovation. She is also a proud shareholder at Siponey Spritz Co.™ and an Operating Owner of Focus on Health, expanding her influence across advocacy, wellness, and equitable beverage spaces. Her work bridges creativity, strategy, and identity — redefining what modern beverage leadership can look like.