Preemptive Strike: Apple Brandy

As promised earlier over at my usual online hangout, I’m posting a few pre-Tales items designed to prime the collective pumps of those headed for New Orleans this July. But even if you aren’t attending the boozapalooza known as Tales of the Cocktail,you still might want to stop here now and then in the weeks [...]

Drinking on Deadline

A Pre-Tales Q&A with panel moderator Paul Clarke
Print, despite much trumpeting to the contrary, isn’t dead yet. That is especially true in the area of food and cocktails, where there has been an explosion of interest in recent years, particularly in online writing for newspapers, magazines and blogs. Paul Clarke, spirits journalist and blogging maestro [...]

Sodatender or Barjerk

With Tales of the Cocktail 2011 a mere 90 days away (or less) it’s time to start getting your flight booked, hotel reserved and sessions picked. This year I am a co-presenter on two session, one of them being “Sodatender or Barjerk” with the esteemed David Wondrich. With my book on soda fountains (Fix the [...]

World’s Largest Bols Genever Kopstootje Toast

WHO:
Bols Genever, Tales of the Cocktail and YOU
WHAT:
Be a part of History!!!
Join Lucas Bols USA, the producer of Bols Genever, and Tales of the Cocktail for the first WORLD’S LARGEST GENEVER Kopstootje toast. Grab a spot, wait for the horn and then let’s all slurp our Genever together followed by [...]

Ladies’ Choice: Women Behind Bars

A Pre-Tales Q&A with panel moderator Lynnette Marrero
“From mold-breaking saloon owners to current day cocktail mavens, women have had a vital, though often overlooked, impact on the evolution of bars and cocktails.” Lynnette Marrero, bartender and president of LUPEC NYC, plus an all-star cast of some of the most influential modern female bartenders, will present [...]

Drink Deck Supports the Flo Woodward Memorial Scholarship Fund

Drink Deck will donate 10% of the proceeds from its New Orleans travel guide to provide education opportunities for local bartenders.

NEW ORLEANS, LA—May 8, 2011 – Tales of the Cocktail® and Drink Deck travel guides have partnered to raise funds for the Flo Woodward Memorial Scholarship Fund. Drink Deck will donate 10% of the [...]

Alcohol Free Cocktail to Shake Things Up at Tales of the Cocktail® 2011

Alcohol Free Cocktail to Shake Things Up at Tales of the Cocktail® 2011

The Fre® Thyme, created by Liquid Muse Virgin Mixology® and Fre® Alcohol Removed Wines will be featured throughout Tales of the Cocktail®

NEW ORLEANS, LA—April 25, 2011 – For those cocktail lovers looking for a drink with a little less punch [...]

Tales of the Cocktail® Announces New Orleans Excursions in 2011

Tales of the Cocktail® Announces New Orleans Excursions in 2011

Tales of the Cocktail® visitors can get a taste of New Orleans culture with excursions to
Laura Plantation and Metairie Cemetery.

NEW ORLEANS, LA—April 19, 2011 – Those visiting New Orleans for the 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail® this summer will have two special opportunities [...]

2011 Spirited Dinner® and Luncheon Series

Tales of the Cocktail® Announces the
2011 Spirited Dinner® and Luncheon Series

NEW ORLEANS, LA—May 1, 2011– Tales of the Cocktail® the world’s premier cocktail festival is proud to announce the 2011 Spirited Dinner® and Luncheon series to be held during the week of the festival that showcases various New Orleans restaurants [...]