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Tales 2008

Keeping the Spirit Alive: St John Frizell on Charles H. Baker Jr.

The following is an article on the Tales of the Cocktail presentation “Keeping the Spirit Alive: St John Frizell on Charles H. Baker Jr.“, written by Lizzy Caston. As presented at Tales of the Cocktail. Hotel Monteleone. July 19, 2008 We are still heartily of the opinion that decent libation supports as many million lives [...]

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Pampanito

During any Tales of the cocktail seminar or event could expect a few drinks in 2 ounce sample cups to be passed around, and eventually make its way down your gullet. On Thursday evening, during The Cocktail Hour, just about every drink made for or inspired by the event was made available, all in one [...]

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The Worst Drinks on Bourbon Street

A bittersweet irony holds its head aloft during Tales of the Cocktail, as the city so well known for its inspiration in the development of classic cocktails, and the “meeting of the modern cocktail minds” that Tales of the Cocktail is, are so close to Bourbon Street, home to some of the worst drinks known [...]

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It came from New Orleans!

Just a quick note. I’ve put up a few pictures from Tales of the Cocktail in my Tales 2008 Gallery. Strangely, I found myself distracted by the good food, booze, and conversation and was more apt to whip out my VISA rather than my camera. Oh well. The memories live on! Enjoy my good times! [...]

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On Tiki at Tales

When in New Orleans, it’s hard to turn one way or the other without seeing a Hawaiian shirted tourist headed towards the Cafe du Monde or Pat O’ Brien’s. But the most prominent placement of the brightly colored vestments this week has been inside the Hotel Monteleone elevators, as Tiki fans and aficianados make their [...]

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Checklist for Tales of the Cocktail

1 week’s worth of Bowling and Hawaiian shirts? Check! Jiggers, shakers and stirrers? Check! 2 ounce bottles of Falernum Bitters to pass out? Check! Business cards? Check! Empty Credit Cards? Check! New iphone, Check! 3G antennas in New Orleans to take advantage of new iphone… nope, oh well. Laptop geared up for hardcore blogging? Check! [...]

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Potions of the Caribbean

Cross-posted from Talesblog.com, the official blog of the 2008 Tales of the Cocktail. Tales of the Cocktail is only a two months away, even a bit less at this point. At this time, thoughts of drunkenly gallivanting about, discussing the business of the boozeness, and many handshakes and business card exchanges swirl about in my [...]

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