Complimentary Events

Absolut Vodka will be hosting a suite at Tales of the Cocktail this year so that you can audition for NBC’s & LXTV’s 3rd season of On the Rocks, the program that search’s for America’s Top Bartender and has a prize of $100,000.

The auditioning hours will be from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 22, Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24. Turn up to the Truman Capote Suite or email OnTheRocks [at] lxtvn.com

Bonefish Grill is searching for the Best Cocktail Featuring a New Spirit – and it could be yours!

Chef and the Fatman, the Blue Collar Chefs just back from their Taste of Chicago appearance, will be performing their live cooking show on Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 from 3-5 pm in the historic Carousel bar.

Cheryl Charming aka Miss Charming™ will be selling her fun hand crafted cocktail jewelry. Come check out her fun Ice cube rings, Swarovski crystal Martini earrings, Absinthe Green Fairy earrings, and more!

“Keeping Cocktails Fresh” Of all the original ideas being tossed around during the five spirited days of Tales of the Cocktail, the freshest will no doubt be served up at the Cocktail Fresh Market.

This Hour long live broadcast will feature exclusive interviews with the most interesting & influential women in the Cocktail world, and a recap of the 2010 Tales of the Cocktails event highlights.

Everyday Food is a unique two-hour show with a “tag-team” approach to food. Chef Sandy Gluck spends the first hour solving cooking dilemmas, offering daily dinner ideas and new things to try in the kitchen.

Fleur de Paris is New Orleans' most unique house of style and elegance, located in the heart of the French Quarter on beautiful Royal Street near the corner of St. Louis Street: A custom millinery and couture boutique with an international reputation.

Inspired by the historic bars and restaurants of the Crescent City, Lounge Hounds of New Orleans TM Photography Collection, presented by Swamp Dog & Friends TM, serves up your favorite cocktail with a “canine twist”.

Every Friday Eric Asher embraces the city he loves with a variety show. Tune in for a dose of Nawlins y’all! Its all here: local events, music, and a little bit of lagniappe.

Visit La Masion d’Absinthe, New Orleans’ own store that is solely to absinthe. On site they will be selling, reproduction absinthe fountains, glasses, spoons, saucers and other accessories; books on absinthe; absinthe candies and t-shirts.

“Living Today” hosted by Mario Bosquez. Whether you're thinking about what to make for dinner, or looking for a good weekend project, you'll love tuning in to "Living Today”.

All good things must come to an end. Though we’ll be sad to bid adieu to Tales of the Cocktail 2010, we’ll be going out in style at Mr. and Mrs. Cocktail’s Spirited Sunday Brunch.

Join us for the “On the Rocks” happy hour as we experience 23 spirits in one of their purest forms.

SHOTS OF INSPIRATION is a series of book signings by authors of cocktail and culinary literature. Each author will be available for signings for one half-hour at their scheduled time. New for 2010 meet Master Distillers as well.

Throughout Wednesday look out for the Stoli Mixology Cart and liberate your palate with some elevated cocktail artistry by Charlotte Voisey and friends.

Cool off again with a Dutch Bols Genever Bike Ride - Explore New Orleans the Dutch way by bike

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We will pay homage with the sounds of Cuban jazz with the as we sip on refreshing rum cocktails. We will pay homage with the sounds of Cuban jazz with the as we sip on refreshing rum cocktails.

Thursday’s Tales After Dark brings the cool Bossa Nova sound and Brazilian-inspired cocktails such as Leblon Cachaça Caipirinha and Leblon Cachaça Batidas to cool you down when the music heats up.

The Playhouse will barely be able to contain the sound as the legendary Irvin Mayfield leads an all star round up of New Orleans best talent in an exhibition of modern-day jazz paired with the big flavors of Benchmark Bourbon and beer.

We will summon the formative years of American jazz with a classic quartet and the women of the Burlesque Ballroom both perfectly paired with Sidecars and French 75's.

The Straight Pour, a weekly libation conversation hosted by Ann and Paul Tuennerman on AM 690 WIST, will be broadcast on location at Tales of the Cocktail from the legendary Hotel Monteleone.

The Polo Club Lounge at the Windsor Court Hotel, partnering with Viridian Spirits, will host the U.S. launch of Jade Absinthes on July 25th from 4:30-6:30 pm.

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It’s time to start shaking the spirits from their slumber because Tales of the Cocktail is about to begin. Join us as we kick off Tales of the Cocktail 2010 with a media event that’s more party than press conference. You’ll meet some of the authors, chefs, mixologists and celebrity guests that will star at this year’s events as well as the 2010 Cocktail Ambassador Wendy Warren.

The book sale will feature an extremely rare international collection of cocktail books from the late 1800s and early 1900s including original copies of Jerry Thomas (1862), Charles Baker (1939), William Schmidt’s The Flowing Bowl and Frank Meier’s The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. This event will impress anyone and everyone that cares about the cocktail world.