Tales of the Cocktail 2009

Tales of the Cocktail 2009

This festival is for those that enjoy a good cocktail! Held annually in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail spans five days of teaching and learning, as well as eating and drinking, through out the glorious City of New Orleans. The festival begins July 8th and runs until July 12th.

Those that attend have the unmatched opportunity to meet award winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs, food writers,and designers by participating in events such as cocktail demonstrations and tastings, dinner-pairings,seminars, mixing competitions,design expos, book signings and many other activities. Sponsored by The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, this is a fund raising event par non. The organizations mission is preservation of the rich history of New Orleans bars and restaurants and the the areas unique culinary heritage.


This year, don't miss the newest event; “Behind The Bar Photo Exhibit”. The photos were taken in and around food and drink establishments through out New Orleans, illustrating the “spirit” of the city's cocktail culture. Photographers from all over the country participated by invitation. The traveling exhibit features photos were chosen by a panel of judges selected by the “Tales of the Cocktail” planning committee. The exhibit was first unveiled at The W, Poydras St, in conjunction with Art for Arts Sake on October 1st, 2008.

“Tales of the Cocktail” is a big deal. Last years event used a staggering amount of ingredients! Try six thousand pounds of ice, 350 liters lemon juice, 280 liters of lime juice, 8085 mint leaves (who counted these???), 2340 jalapeño slices (again, counted by who???), and 6 cups Goji berries! I wonder how many aspirin were taken during the festival?

If you are lucky enough to be able to attend this years “Tales of the Cocktail”; you are guaranteed to come home an expert in mixology! Besides learning the latest and greatest in food and drinks you have the opportunity to experience wonderful New Orleans! Go, eat, drink and be merry!

For more information, go to the events website: www.talesofthecocktail.com