VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

To learn about some of the most controversial cocktail opinions held by the pros, we asked bartenders from across the country for their hottest cocktail takes. Of course, if a bartender calls out something you personally enjoy, that does not make it bad — the best thing about hot takes is that they’re often meant to be disagreed with.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure. NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure. NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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Hospitality Bartending School Club Nightclub 52

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 1, 2025

The program offers a hands-on opportunity to strengthen technical skills, build global professional networks, and gain leadership experience in a high-volume environment. The Cocktail Apprentice Programs core pillars are mentorship, community, and elevating the craft of bartending beyond the bar and mixing glass.

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