Tales Passport
Tales Passport
3 Days of Award-Winning Chefs, the World’s Best Bars, and Immersive Experiences
July 22-25, 2026
Spirited Dining Reserve | Tales House | The Cocktail Studio | Hidden Omakase | Partners
For the First Time in 24 Years, Tales of the Cocktail Opens Its Doors Beyond the Industry with the Launch of Tales Passport
A new platform built to share Tales’ unparalleled access with the enthusiasts who love cocktail culture from the other side of the bar. More than a series of events, Tales Passport opens the door to the talent, places, knowledge, and experiences that have, until now, been reserved almost entirely for industry insiders – the people, techniques, and stories behind the world’s most celebrated drinks.
Cocktail enthusiasts can now enjoy unprecedented access to the talent, experiences, and culture that have made Tales of the Cocktail the world’s leading cocktail conference, with the inaugural chapter debuting in New Orleans this July.
Tales Passport Experiences
Spirited Dining Reserve: A Seven Star Dining Experience
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Emeril’s
800 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
In partnership with Tales of the Cocktail and Emeril’s, and powered by Meta, the inaugural Passport Dinner Series kicks off with an extraordinary convergence of culinary and cocktail talent coming together in New Orleans for one night only. Representing seven stars across three celebrated restaurants, Chef E.J. Lagasse of Emeril’s — the youngest chef in history to lead a restaurant with two MICHELIN stars — alongside Chef Enrique Olvera of Mexico City’s Pujol and Chef Val Cantu of San Francisco’s Californios, and the acclaimed team behind CDMX’s Handshake Speakeasy, one of the highest-ranked bars in the world, will collaborate on a menu of inspired dishes and cocktails created exclusively for Tales of the Cocktail with Reserva de la Familia by Jose Cuervo, the Official Tequila Partner of the MICHELIN Guide U.S and Mexico. Guests routinely travel across continents to experience these restaurants and this bar individually, but Tales Passport brings them together at a single table for a one-night-only celebration of hospitality, creativity, modern cuisine, and tequila craftsmanship. With highly limited seating, the Seven Star Experience will be one of most sought-after reservations of the year.
(Photo Credit: Zack Smith / Araceli Paz / Jim Sullivan)
Tales House: The Immersive Cocktail Journey presented by Explore Louisiana
Thursday, July 23–Saturday, July 25, 2026
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
700 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Serving as the flagship experience of the inaugural Tales Passport platform, Tales House: The Immersive Cocktail Journey presented by Explore Louisiana invites guests into a multi-sensory exploration of how flavor is experienced. Created exclusively for Tales Passport in collaboration with one of the world’s most celebrated bars,and featuring unique brand experiences from leading brands such as Sazerac and Svedka, the experience combines immersive storytelling, hospitality and world-class cocktail talent across a series of curated environments inspired by sound, scent, sight, touch, story and community. Designed to reveal the hidden forces that shape taste, Tales House transforms the cocktail into a journey of discovery.
The Cocktail Studio Series
Friday, July 24 – Saturday, July 25, 2026
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
700 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
The Cocktail Studio: New Orleans Classics with Neal Bodenheimer
Step behind the bar with Neal Bodenheimer for an intimate masterclass celebrating the cocktails that made New Orleans one of the world’s great drinking cities. Through guided instruction, hands-on preparation, and tasting, guests will uncover the craftsmanship and stories behind some of the Crescent City’s most enduring classics.
The Cocktail Studio: Become a Spritzologist — The Art of the Italian Spritz with Francesco Lafranconi
Join acclaimed spirits expert Francesco Lafranconi, Vice President of Beverage & Hospitality Culture, Carver Road Hospitality, for a lively exploration of Italy’s iconic aperitivo culture. Guests will learn the principles behind the perfect spritz, experiment with classic and contemporary recipes, and leave with the confidence to recreate the elegance of an Italian piazza at home.
(Photo Credit: Corey Fontenot)
The Hidden Omakase Experience
Friday, July 24 – Saturday, July 25, 2026
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
700 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
A highly limited dining and cocktail experience pairing an intimate omakase menu with cocktail pairings from Julia Momose of Kumiko, named World’s Best Bar at last year’s Spirited Awards®-winning talent. Designed for guests seeking discovery, craftsmanship and exclusivity, the experience offers a rare opportunity to engage with world-class hospitality in an intimate setting.
