VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Toasting its 22-year legacy of honoring the craft, culture, and business of the global cocktail community, TOTC returns to New Orleans from July 21-26, offering an immersive experience created to “Inspire” both industry professionals and cocktail connoisseurs alike.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Toasting its 22-year legacy of honoring the craft, culture, and business of the global cocktail community, TOTC returns to New Orleans from July 21-26, offering an immersive experience created to “Inspire” both industry professionals and cocktail connoisseurs alike.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 17, 2024

We delved into his path to the hospitality sector, his triumphs in the ever-evolving food and beverage landscape, and his vision for the Bar and Restaurant Expo seminars he is involved in. Eventually, I made the bold decision to move to New York, driven by my profound love for the cocktail culture.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Bartender of the Year Presented by Pernod Ricard Michael Aredes Superbueno, New York, NY Erika Flowers Compre Lapin, New Orleans, LA McLain Hedges Yacht Club, Denver, CO Andra “AJ” Johnson Serenata, Washington, D.C. In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees. Categories U.S.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 8, 2025

Celebrating its 23rd year as the worlds leading cocktail conference, TOTC invites industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts to explore this years guiding themeEvolve through a weeklong series of educational seminars, networking opportunities, tastings, wellness programming, and cultural experiences, in New Orleans from July 20-25.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 20, 2025

23 Years of Inspiration & Tales of the Cocktail This year, marking the 23-year anniversary, the conference returns with more seminars, events, and, of course, imbibing, all in the name of the conferences 2025 theme, Evolve. In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 23, 2025

Guests are invited to celebrate this years Tales Catalyst Honorees during Tales of the Cocktail on July 22, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. For those interested in attending, all attendees with seminar access are eligible to join, and seminar passes may be purchased on the TOTCF website starting May 13, 2025.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 9, 2025

Were so excited to applaud those who are shaping cocktail culture across Europe and beyond. 23 Years of Inspiration & Tales of the Cocktail This year, marking the 23-year anniversary, the conference returns with more seminars, events, and, of course, imbibing, all in the name of the conferences 2025 theme, Evolve.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 14, 2025

We are honored to celebrate the Regional Top 10 Honorees and the lasting impact they have on cocktail culture in their regions, said Georgina Barbachano Garca, Spirited Awards Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chair. Access the Spirited Awards Directory to explore award-winning bars.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 10, 2025

Were pleased to celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Top 10 Honorees and the impact theyve made on cocktail culture, said Caitlin Hill, Spirited Awards Middle East & Africa Co-Chair. Access the Spirited Awards Directory to explore award-winning bars. reaching professionals and communities around the world.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 11, 2025

Were proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Top 10 Honorees and the mark theyve left on their local cocktail cultures, said Alice Newport, Spirited Awards Asia Pacific Co-Chair. Each of these honorees showcases the passion, talent, and commitment that make the global bar community so dynamic and motivating.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 1, 2025

These emerging talents will work under the guidance of Grey Coats to execute cocktail service across TOTCs educational seminars and premier events, including Tales Catalyst and the Spirited Awards . These forty bartenders are coming from around the world to learn, grow, and immerse themselves in our industry.

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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. The experienced and diverse committee of judges brings years of expertise and knowledge of industry developments locally, nationally, and internationally.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 28, 2025

Then I began to study hospitality at university and around the same time I started to learn about bartending. I loved it, so I took my backpack and I went to Italy to go to a bartending school called Planet One (now Campari Academy) in 2010. We were the first cocktail bar in Croatia that was owned by bartenders.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

23 Years of Inspiration & Tales of the Cocktail This year, marking the 23-year anniversary, the conference returns with more seminars, events, and, of course, imbibing, all in the name of the conferences 2025 theme, Evolve. Access the Spirited Awards Directory to explore award-winning bars.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

Were delighted to recognize their achievements and celebrate the impact they have on their local and international cocktail cultures. said Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Access the Spirited Awards Directory to explore award-winning bars.

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