If you are doing Tales of the Cocktail right… running from event to event, imbibing endless spirit-ful tastings, and enjoying all-hours craziness in the sizzling New Orleans heat… we bet you’re a bit frazzled and fatigued.
Come escape the mayhem in the cool, quiet Penthouse retreat of Suite Silencio.
Greeted by a beautiful enchantress, sit and sip a refreshing Mezcal El Silencio signature cocktail of Mezcal Espadin, honeydew melon, coconut water, lemon juice and basil crystals in the zenned-out oasis surrounding you. Relax, close your eyes and enjoy the peaceful Silence while you ponder the question…. “where would I like it?” Then, pamper yourself with 10 heavenly minutes of a calming chair massage. You’ll leave refreshed, revived and ready to re-load.
Daily appointments available Wednesday-Saturday: 10:30am to 3:30pm(reserve appointments at www.mezcalelsilencio.com/ss.html or walk-ins welcome).
Join us and #ShareTheSilence
Join Lillet in the Monteleone lobby as we celebrate France's Bastille Day! Happily falling on the same date as check-in begins, Lillet welcomes you with festive libations and bites celebrating La Fête nationale, the kick-off of Tales of the Cocktail®, and the quintessential aperitif! A lobby favorite last year, join us at the Lillet cart for tried and true classics as well as our most beloved originals, showcasing the refreshing summer flavors of Lillet Blanc and Rose.
Kick of your Tales of the Cocktail® with Tito Cordero, Diplomatico Ron Maestro and two time winner of Distiller of the Year at the Golden Rum Barrel Awards, to explore one of the most awarded rums in the world both neat and in cocktails crafted by French 75’s own Chris Hannah paired with Leo Robitschek of the NOMAD in New York.
Rum Diplomático was established in 1959 out of a partnership between Venezuela’s best rum distilleries and Seagram’s International, and its Reserva Exclusiva formed part of their “Rare Rums of The Carribean” collection. After Seagram’s sold the distilleries back to its Venezuela distillers and operators, Rum Diplomático continued to build on its past success. The Rum Diplomático distilleries were the first in Venezuela to be certified with ISO 14001 in recognition of its environmental initiatives. In 2014, Drinks International revealed that Rum Diplomático is the #1 Trending Rum in America’s Hottest Bars.
For years Mig Fuel has been in development and this year, it is complete and… it launches at Tales! Kick off the week with us, Phenix Brands, as we debut our newest creation that is sure to take the world by storm! Mig Fuel is a high octane 90 proof shooter that has no other comparison on the market.
We have been known to throw one hell of a party and this year is no different, join Ray “Godfather” Edwards and the Master Bar Czar’s as we take over the pool at the Monteleone and transform it to the biggest, baddest training facility for new recruits to the Mig Fuel Brand.
No further explanation is needed. Shots will be flowing, Music will be blasting, and no party is complete without the “Mig-ettes” our very own Russian models! Grab that SPF cause this is 90 Proof!
Featured Cocktails:
Kiss Me Deadly (inspired by the novel Kiss Me Deadly)
Reyka Vodka, Sweet Vermouth, Apricot Brandy
Gilda’s Mimosa (inspired by the film Gilda)
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Averna, Orange Juice, Prosecco
Redemption of Baronne Street (inspired by the novel Baronne Street)
Hendricks Gin, Rose Water, Grapefruit Juice, Cucumber, Tonic Water
The Dane’s Twist (inspired by the film Miller’s Crossing)
Tullamore Dew, Sweet Vermouth, Cointreau
Poisoned Rose (Inspired by Lauren Bacall)
Hendrick’s gin, Lillet Rouge, apple and fresh lemon shaken with rose petal infused simple syrup and orange bitters
Treacle Noir (for Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep)
Flor de Cana 18, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao and Solerno stirred with The Bittered Sling Chocolat Malagache
Double Indemnity
Montelobos Mezcal, Maderia Wine, Lillet Rouge, egg white and fresh pineapple
Join the most dynamic duo since Batman and Robin: KPB & Aidan Demerest at the glammest event since 1988.
The room will flow with 80’s swag, the drink fountain will let the blue cocktails flow. And you can let your epic moves flow during the ultimate 80’s lip sync battle, MC’d by Kate Gerwin and her Girls with Bols.
80’s attire is of course encouraged; if you have no room in the suitcase we will let you borrow some of ours.
Bring the Noise…Tuesday 7pm at the Three Muses.
The Spare Room will be once again kicking off the week of festivities at Tales of the Cocktail. This event brings proprietors and bartenders from all over the country to compete in a bowling tournament for the ages- amidst the camaraderie of friendly competition and an exuberant social atmosphere, attendees will also enjoy food, libations, keepsakes, a very special surprise musical performance. Ode to the Bowl is made possible by Bacardi.
Eye opener you say? Traditionally a morning drink huh? Those that started their day with a cocktail were said to be smart, sophisticated, the types that got things done? Ok.
So here you have it the GOOD MORNING TALES OF THE COCKTAIL® bar presented by William Grant & Sons in the Hotel Monteleone each morning, Wednesday through Saturday.
Try bite sized Reyka infused tomatoes on Wednesday, breakfast Martinis and cucumber eye masks with Hendrick’s on Friday and a little bit of everything else in between.
The eclectic Ambassadors of William Grant & Sons will be tending bar and waking you up each day at Tales of the Cocktail® – come by and see us.
Join Tom Bulleit, Hollis Bulleit and the Masters of Whiskey for a celebration of family, friends and our home state of Kentucky. Start your Tales week off right by catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, sharing stories and drinking rousing Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye cocktails created by some of Bulleit’s longstanding “partners in chemistry.”
Please join us as we kick off another exciting year on Wednesday, June 15th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm inside the Orleans Room located at the Hotel Monteleone and sponsored by Boiron Fruit Purees.
Rejuvenate with AlambiQ as they pour you delicious morning style refresher cocktails paired-off with breakfast bites to get your day and week started.
Join us as we pick-off fresh herbs/botanicals and blend, shake, and pour a rejuvenating concoction with your favorite Boiron Fruit and/or Vegetable Flavor.
Brands: Boiron Fruit Purees & Vegetables, The Botanist Gin, Mount Gay Black Barrel, Cointreau, and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.
They say “everything is bigger in Texas” and that’s especially true when it comes to the bold flavors of our food and cocktails. Thanks to culinary influences and tastemakers from around the world, Texas bars have come a long way from the Mexican Martini. From the bayous to the big city, from the plains to the ports, it's never been a better time to be drinking (and eating) in Texas.
For the fourth consecutive year, the movers and shakers of the Lone Star state come together to serve up a Texas-sized helping of hospitality at Tales of the Cocktail® and will help showcase the vibrant culinary talents that have made Texas the “third coast” of American cocktails.
If you are doing Tales of the Cocktail right… running from event to event, imbibing endless spirit-ful tastings, and enjoying all-hours craziness in the sizzling New Orleans heat… we bet you’re a bit frazzled and fatigued.
Come escape the mayhem in the cool, quiet Penthouse retreat of Suite Silencio.
Greeted by a beautiful enchantress, sit and sip a refreshing Mezcal El Silencio signature cocktail of Mezcal Espadin, honeydew melon, coconut water, lemon juice and basil crystals in the zenned-out oasis surrounding you. Relax, close your eyes and enjoy the peaceful Silence while you ponder the question…. “where would I like it?” Then, pamper yourself with 10 heavenly minutes of a calming chair massage. You’ll leave refreshed, revived and ready to re-load.
Daily appointments available Wednesday-Saturday: 10:30am to 3:30pm(reserve appointments at www.mezcalelsilencio.com/ss.html or walk-ins welcome).
Join us and #ShareTheSilence
The 13th Annual Tales of the Cocktail® starts right here. Before heading off to drink in all that this year’s festival has to offer, stop by registration to pick up your goodies, shop The Market at Tales and enjoy a Mezcal Amarás Margarita as your first Tales of the Cocktail® cocktail.
The Bay Area has been the birthplace to many well-known cocktails including the Martinez, Pisco Punch, the Mai Tai, and the Boothby Cocktail.
Join Bay Area native, Anchor Distilling Company, and old school San Francisco bartenders Borys Saciuk, Ryan Fitzgerald, Dominic Venegas, and Jon Santer who will be sampling these Bay Area originals alongside new school bartenders from the Bay Shaher Misif, Morgan Schick, Kevin Diedrich, and David Ruis who will be sampling their unique riffs on the originals.
Between cocktails explore the Anchor portfolio through neat product tastings guided by the producers themselves, including BarSol Pisco, Luxardo, Mezcal Amaras, Tempus Fugit, Westland Distillery, and more.
Uncle Val’s Gin and our small craft spirits company, based in Sonoma, California, are on our maiden trip to "Tales.” NOLA in July? We say, of course and we are bringing with us the winners of our “Story of a Bartender” contest. For months we have interviewed bartenders from across the country, finding out what has inspired them, even irritates them and especially what drives them in their professional and quite personal journey behind the bar. Meet the winning few, whose stories stood out above all others and check out their story in our tasting room - while they sling cocktails made with our hand-crafted gin. Share and imbibe in cocktails, swag and bits of charcuterie, while mingling with members of our small company. We’ve found that an auspicious bartender’s professional journey, and therefore their story, is invariably dotted with passion, ingenuity, desire and even coincidence. All of our craft spirits, each the result of a distinct journey, are similarly dotted with those dynamic qualities that make each unique. Don’t miss your chance to taste our entire line-up: Uncle Val’s Gin, Kirk and Sweeney Rum, Bib and Tucker Bourbon and Masterson’s Whiskey. Share your story, and we’ll share ours – over a cocktail, of course.
With a history stretching back to 1698, there is no more traditional spirit in America than the Laird company’s fine apple brandies. Likewise, it would be difficult to find two contemporary mixologists more devoted to the traditional way of making drinks than Paul Gustings and David Wondrich—or rather, one contemporary mixologist and one contemporary bartender (Gustings hates to be called a “mixologist,” but then again he hates a lot of things). Heading the bar at the iconic Broussard’s, Gustings has expanded the collective palate of New Orleans one drink at a time, while Wondrich, a man renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of spirits as well as his impressive beard, literally wrote the book on the pre-Prohibition cocktail.
Tableau Featuring Stoli
Thirsty for more? Tales of the Cocktail® 2015 and Stoli Vodka bring back the Dynamic Duo to celebrate one of America’s trendiest and most original cocktails, The Moscow Mule. Stoli invites you to raise your copper mug alongside your fellow Stoli Mule lovers and embark on the Stoli Mule experience with our renowned Stoli mixologists and talented local mixologists. Learn all about the Stoli Mule, personalize copper mugs and get your creative juices (and ginger beer) flowing for an interactive two hours of all things Stoli Mule.
Think you have what it takes to create your own Mule recipe? It’s time to show us what you’ve got. Dynamic Duo events will feature original Stoli Mule recipes created by guests and local NoLa bartenders. Show off your creations with the hashtag #RaiseYourMule @Stoli on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Redemption Rye invites you to attend our annual Tales Kick off party on the roof of the Monteleone by the pool.
Featured will be a vertical tasting of Redemption Rye from rye fresh off the still to 17 years old barrel aged rye. Experience how rye develops and matures in the barrel.
Mardi Gras Meets The Spirit of Dublin
The Spirit of Dublin is alive with Teeling Irish Whiskey at the Bourbon O Bar on Wednesday July 15thfrom 8pm – 10pm! Come learn about Teeling Whiskey and the impact that Irish Culture has had on New Orleans and enjoy traditional Mardi Gras/NOLA style cocktails.
Three unique cocktail creations showcasing the versatility of the Teeling will be served up by, The Bearded Alchemist, aka Jacob Tschetter; head of mixology at The Jeffrey in NYC, Kevin Hurley; Teeling Irish Whiskey’s Global Brand Ambassador and Becca June; lead bartender at Bourbon O Bar.
Live Irish Music will also be on the menu as well as some favorite New Orleans bites.
2084: Welcome to Yonderyear where anything is possible. A peek into the unknown, a wink from the unborn, the undecided, the upcoming, a whole new world, galactical or otherwise, that which remains to be seen will be celebrated with drinks, food and dancing. Some things serious, others not so, speculative forecasting about the whats and hows, whys and which cocktails of tomorrowserved with a heavy dose of probable maybes.
The Ambassadors of William Grant & Sons and their celebrity bartender friends from around the world invite you to the happiest night of your life, 69 years before it happens.
Bring: your imagination
Dress: to party
Come hang with the king of the swingers at the Official Monkey Shoulder Afterparty.
Join Monkey Shoulder galactic brand ambassador Dean Callan and special guests from 1am-3am. The location is secret, so listen for the jungle drums.
Menu
Almond Pain Perdu
Peach Marmalade
Grilled Boudin
Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme
Whipped Pecan Cream, Fresh Berries
paired with
Armagnac Sazerac
Eye opener you say? Traditionally a morning drink huh? Those that started their day with a cocktail were said to be smart, sophisticated, the types that got things done? Ok.
So here you have it the GOOD MORNING TALES OF THE COCKTAIL® bar presented by William Grant & Sons in the Hotel Monteleone each morning, Wednesday through Saturday.
Try bite sized Reyka infused tomatoes on Wednesday, breakfast Martinis and cucumber eye masks with Hendrick’s on Friday and a little bit of everything else in between.
The eclectic Ambassadors of William Grant & Sons will be tending bar and waking you up each day at Tales of the Cocktail® – come by and see us.
Mind–Body-Spirit(s) is dedicated to educating bar industry professionals about health, wellness and personal success. Via physical and energetic movement, captivating seminars and industry testimonials, attendees will learn how to better-cope with daily demands, for improved work/life balance.
Through the generous support of bar industry sponsors who support health & wellness initiatives, we are able to provide these complementary events to industry professionals, on a first come, first served basis.
Benefits of applied Mind-Body-Spirits seminars include:
1. Stress reduction; increased mindfulness
2. Happier, more positive & centered constitution
3. Happier employees give better customer service
4. Happier employees make better tips
5. Customers receiving better service will likely spend more money
6. Increased employee engagement results in higher productivity.
7. Higher employee morale=greater staff cohesiveness for team building
8. Healthier employees=fewer sick days.
9. Reduced industry burnout
10. Bottom line is, healthier and happier employees make your company more efficient and profitable!
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. Bordering Honduras to the South and Costa Rica to the North, Nicaragua’s land is a volcanic, the air is humid and the conditions to produce rum: perfect!
Come taste the range of Flor de Caña rums, from Nicaragua, presented neat as well as in delicious cocktails created by some of the best and most exciting bartenders of our generation:
Each cocktail station will represent one aspect of Flor de Caña’s production and heritage to ensure that you leave this Tasting Room knowing more about Flor de Caña than you did when you entered. Calling all bartenders – come and learn!
Nutritious Central American inspired breakfast bites will be served and infectiously rhythmic music played.
Liquore Strega is proud to offer a unique tasting experience for the first time at The Tales of the Cocktail®.
The famous Italian mixologist Matteo Zed along with the winner of the 1st Liquore Strega cocktail competition will demonstrate the versatility of Liquore Strega in the cocktail era.
Liquore Strega’s story started in 1860 in the south of Italy in the town of Benevento.
Giuseppe Alberti and his apothecary father revised an ancient recipe for a herbal liqueur that according to legend was brewed by witches in the area and used as love potion; this is how it got its name: Liquore Strega “Witch Liqueur”.
Liquore Strega is distilled from a mixture of 70 different kinds of botanicals from Europe, Central America and from Orient. Among the ingredients are: cinnamon from Ceylon, Juniper from the Italian Appennino and mint that grows wild on the river banks around Benevento. Its characteristic golden colour is given by distilled saffron extract. The maturing in oak barrels enhances the bouquet.
The recipe for this liqueur is a closely guarded secret within the Alberti family. It has been handed down through five generations always from father to son. Liquore Strega is truly an Italian Icon.
Witness Amaro Montenegro’s incredible versatility in a series of mesmerizing performances. There will be twists of both the human and cocktail variety, showing Montenegro’s ultimate flexibility to those who attend. Space is limited, unlike our flavor, so reserve a spot while you can. This is an experience you’ll have to see, and taste, to believe.
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If you are doing Tales of the Cocktail right… running from event to event, imbibing endless spirit-ful tastings, and enjoying all-hours craziness in the sizzling New Orleans heat… we bet you’re a bit frazzled and fatigued.
Come escape the mayhem in the cool, quiet Penthouse retreat of Suite Silencio.
Greeted by a beautiful enchantress, sit and sip a refreshing Mezcal El Silencio signature cocktail of Mezcal Espadin, honeydew melon, coconut water, lemon juice and basil crystals in the zenned-out oasis surrounding you. Relax, close your eyes and enjoy the peaceful Silence while you ponder the question…. “where would I like it?” Then, pamper yourself with 10 heavenly minutes of a calming chair massage. You’ll leave refreshed, revived and ready to re-load.
Daily appointments available Wednesday-Saturday: 10:30am to 3:30pm(reserve appointments at www.mezcalelsilencio.com/ss.html or walk-ins welcome).
Join us and #ShareTheSilence
Like a traveling medicine show these smaller brands travel from town to town extolling the virtues of their elixirs.
Join us at this walk around tasting featuring an eclectic collection of small spirits entrepreneurs including distillers, importers and private label bottlers. Join them as they share their spirits and their passion for the spirits business. Taste wonderful spirits and mixers from around the country and the world and meet the people who are driven to succeed against all odds in this highly competitive business.
Musical backdrop once again provided by our man from Boston, Brother Cleve. Musician/bartender BC will present music for the spirits of independents — indie music to drink indie spirits by, informed and inspired by their styles, flavors and homelands.
Brands Include:
Avua Cachaca, Balcones Distilling, Corsair Artisan, Crafts and Estate, HPS Epicurean, Jmizu Shochu, Lyon Distilling, Mezcales de Leyenda, New Holland Brew, Novo Fogo, Redemption Rye, Rhum Clement, Square One Organic Spirits, Tuthilltown, Whitle Pig & more!
The British are coming! And we are celebrating all that is GREAT from Britain in the USA.
For decades, Britons famous and otherwise have enjoyed a close relationship with tippling, from the Dickensian punches to the now infamous Martini preferences of agent 007.
Come and learn the British contribution to cocktail culture with a timeline fact checked by cocktail historian David Wondrich.
Join us for cocktails, Royal Garden Party style with Hendrick’s Gin.
Experience a Single Malt Tasting fit for a Queen with The Balvenie and Glenfiddich and stick around for some good old fashioned British cheekiness from Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky alongside some wonderful British cheese and other treats too, served by Charlotte Voisey and the Ambassadors of William Grant & Sons.
The drinks will be GREAT, join us to ensure the company is too.
Come “Bond” with Rittenhouse at the Royal Sonesta. Choose from 1 of 3 Rittenhouse henna tattoos, including the Rittenhouse logo, Rittenhouse label art and a rendition of the actual bottled-in-bond tattoo of Whiskey Professor and Heaven Hill Whiskey Brand Ambassador Bernie Lubbers. While you’re there, make sure to grab some Rittenhouse swag to wear proudly and display your “Bond” with this World’s Best North American Whiskey.
An afternoon coffee is a tradition around the world, from Rome to New Orleans and everywhere in between. At Tales of the Cocktail®, we’re celebrating the afternoon pick me up.
Stop by Thursday through Saturday afternoon for your own complimentary coffee, café au lait, espresso or any other caffeinated beverage of your choice expertly crafted by our friends at Orleans Coffee Exchange.
It’s the perfect time to take a break and meet some fellow Tales of the Cocktail® attendees or you can just grab a coffee and get on with your day. With all the nightly events on tap this week, we’re sure an afternoon recharge will serve you well.
In this tasting room presented by Distillerie Branca, participants will have an opportunity to explore the most well known Italian Icons – all while learning more about the spirit and soul of the iconic producer, Distillerie Branca. Best known for its eponymous Fernet-Branca, this family owned distillery has been shaping the culture of global drinking since 1845.
From cocktails to food, the immersion into La Dolce Vita will be one of the highlights of your Tales of the Cocktail experience.
In the spirit of the infamous French emperor, an epic duo will conquer the bar and craft delicious Mandarine Napoléon cocktails at the 200-year-old New Orleans landmark, Napoleon House.
Behind the bar will be a legendary industry leader joining Marc de Kuyper, 11th generation of De Kuyper Royal Distillers and brand owner of Mandarine Napoléon, the 19th century citrus liqueur created for Napoléon Bonaparte.
Together, Marc, Ann, and Paul will pour a tantalizing selection of specialty recipes, signature and classic Mandarine Napoléon cocktails. This dynamic duo will conquer the happy hour scene from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and is a not-to-be-missed experience at Tales of the Cocktail® this year!
