VinePair

JULY 14, 2025

21, 2015, Sasha Petraske — the visionary bar owner who built the foundations of contemporary cocktail culture through seminal bars like Milk & Honey, Little Branch, The Varnish, and Dutch Kills — unexpectedly passed at the far-too-young age of 42. Simonson: “He singlehandedly brought back cocktail bars.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Each July, the industry gathers in New Orleans, the beating heart of cocktail culture and hospitality, for a one-of-a-kind conference that blends education, networking, and celebration like no other. In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees. reaching professionals and communities around the world.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 8, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail has always been a celebration of New Orleans iconic cocktail culture, while also shining a light on the global diversity of the industryboth its timeless traditions and its exciting innovations. 100% of proceeds from the event go to breast cancer education, prevention, and research.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Product & Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees. Guided by its core pillarsEducate, Advance, and Supportthe Foundations impact extends far beyond the U.S.,

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