Spirited Dining and Drinking events take place throughout New Orleans Bars and Restaurants and are open to the public.
Spirited Dining and Drinking events will feature partner brands against the setting of New Orleans’ bars and restaurants, highlighting local talent and guest bartenders.
TOTC2023 Spirited Dinners
Tales of the Cocktail is more than a celebration of the drinks industry, it is also about experiencing New Orleans and the world-famous cocktails and cuisine of the city we call home. Spirited Dinners showcase brands in an unforgettable food and drink experience.
TOTC2023 Spirited Dinner Partners
Altamura Distilleries, Beam Suntory, The Cocktail Guru, D’USSÉ, E11EVEN Vodka, Forbidden Spirits, George Dickel, Hotaling & Co., Illegal Mezcal, Jura Whisky, Lagavulin, Mijenta Tequila, Mortlach, Rare Character Whiskey, The Roosevelt Room, Rooster Rojo Tequila, Samson & Surrey, Sazerac Co., and Sidewalk Side Spirits
TOTC2023 Happy Hours
Why limit happiness to an hour? TOTC2023 Happy Hours are hosted from 4pm to 6pm each day of Tales. These brand events are invitations to New Orleans bars by brands to showcase their spirits in happy hour menus.
TOTC2023 Happy Hour Partners
21Seeds Infused Tequila, Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits, Altamura Distilleries, Beautiful Booze, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Citadelle Gin, The Cocktail Guru, Collectif 1806, Don Q, Focus on Health, Hyatt Centric, Illegal Mezcal, Ketel One, Laird’s Applejack & Apple Brandies, Mijenta Tequila, O’s Distilling, Olé & Obrigado, Session Cocktails, Sweet Gwendoline French, Tequila Komos, and Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes
TOTC2023 Guest Shifts
Guest Shifts give brands an opportunity to pair a guest bartender with a local New Orleans venue and bar team. Guest Shifts are a true collaboration between the New Orleans venue and the presenting brand. These unique experiences are a fan favorite of many TOTC attendees.
TOTC2023 Guest Shift Partners
Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Agua Mágica Mezcal, Atwater Cocktail Club, Bacardí Rums, Bombay Premier Cru, Brugal 1888, Chartreuse, Don Q, Grey Goose, HINE Cognac, Humble Baron, The Jones Assembly, Late Nite, Makeready Experience Co., Martini & Rossi, Mezcal Mal Bien, Midnight Rambler, Patron Tequila, Phraya Rum, The Royal Bobcat, St-Germain, Tequila Cazadores, Torres Brandy, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
TOTC2023 Last Call Happy Hours
This event will familiarize you to a saying in New Orleans, Le Bon Temps Roule – Let the Good Times Roll! Some might think of it as a reverse happy hour – these events are hosted daily from 1AM – 3 AM. Last Call is the experience meant for night owls.
TOTC2023 Last Call Happy Hour Partners
Herzog Cocktail School, Pa’lante Rum Co., Samson & Surrey, and Sazerac Co.
Official Dining + Drinking Media Partner – Spirits Hunters