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Cognac Discovery Room
Friday, July 10, 2009
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Iberville (Hotel Monteleone)
Cognac tasting room attendees will have a unique opportunity to taste a broad selection of Cognacs from multiple Cognac producers, big and small, in an informal walk-around format. Tales of the Cocktail participants will be able to explore the many styles and categories of Cognac in an effort to expand their knowledge of this classic spirit as well as to stimulate their uses of Cognac in cocktails.
Upon entering the tasting room, attendees will be handed a new cocktail called "Summit" whose preparation will be demonstrated by mixologist Jim Meehan of PDT in NYC. The "Summit" was conceived of by a group of top international mixologists during the 2008 International Cognac Summit, www.cognacsummit.com.
Attendance from the who's who of the cocktail scene is anticipated for this unique tasting. All attendees will receive a copy of the new CD Rom developed by the Bureau National of Cognac.
The Cognac Discovery room will be hosted by Jack Robertiello, wine and spirits writer and consultant, and Jean-Louis Carbonnier, representing the Bureau National of Cognac. Both of them will address questions from attendees and will also host a seminar entitled "Cognac, from Vines to Shaker."
Jazz, Cocktails and Storyville
Friday, July 10, 2009
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Queen Anne Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
Jazz first flourished the rocky, ever-shifting borderland between American folk culture and the kind of culture that came from Europe and cost a lot of money to learn - a territory that was chiefly inhabited by a wildly colorful collection of sporting individuals. Fancy men, working girls, pool hustlers, card sharps, pugilists, vaudevillians., newspapermen, slumming millionaires and such. Not coincidentally, this was also the realm of the cocktail. Join Phil Greene, Allen Katz, Chris McMillian and David Wondrich for an unsober and anecdotal tribute to the sporting houses of New Orleans and their characteristic liquid and musical entertainments.
The Modern Day Old New Orleans Rum Mojito Buffet
Friday, July 10, 2009
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Bonnet Carre (Hotel Monteleone)
Old New Orleans Rum is an expression of the grand Louisiana culinary tradition--an artfully presented premium product of excellent value, handcrafted in small batches with the finest local ingredients.
Rich blackstrap molasses from sugar cane grown in the rich soil of the Mississippi Delta is used to create the four award-winning Old New Orleans Rums produced at Celebration Distillation, the oldest premium rum distillery in the United States.
The first distillation of rum took place on the sugar cane plantations of the Caribbean in the 17th century. The contemporary buffet was first used in the 18th century in France. Celebration Distillation will be fusing the two in a Modern Day Old New Orleans Rum Mojito Buffet, (pronounced "boo-fay" down here in the South).
Local Mixologist Alan Walter and Old New Orleans Rum Brand Ambassador Johnny Culpepper will be on staff, serving spoonfuls of seasonal fruits or a dash of exotic herbs and spices to be mixed with Old New Orleans Rum to create make-it-yourself Mojitos tailored to the Old New Orleans Rum tasting room guests. Take a number, and get in line for the best buffet this side of the Mississippi.
21st Century Gin
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Riverview Room (Hotel Monteleone)
Gin as a category has an incredible history. Tracking the evolution of the gin category is entertaining and insightful. In modern day context and given the recent explosion of new gin brands the issue arises more and more as to why there are not more sub categories of gin. What is a new gin if it does not qualify by law as a London Dry, is not made within the city walls of Plymouth, nor is a Dutch Genever? What do we call it? Does it even need a label? a sub category? And how is that new sub category defined? on botanical selection? on geographical location of the distillery? on the type of distillation technique used?
The seminar will literally taste through the gin category and explore this ever more pressing topic at a time when the gin category is seriously back in fashion. Cocktails and gifts by Aviation, Hendrick's and Tanqueray Ten.
Cooking with Domaine de Canton
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM · Royal Room C (Hotel Monteleone)
Domaine de Canton, the world's first super premium ginger liqueur, is made with the freshest ingredients including Vietnamese baby ginger, Tunisian ginseng, Provencal honey and Tahitian vanilla. This unique liqueur has become a staple behind every mixologists bar but has also become a necessity in every chef's kitchen. World renowned chefs such as Eric Ripert, Francois Payard and more have used Domaine de Canton in their acclaimed cuisine. Domaine de Canton was also used in one of Chef Morimoto's winning dishes on Iron Chef. John Cooper and a special guest will be showing people that while Domaine de Canton is a wonderful product for cocktails, it can also spice up your cuisine with a cooking demo and tasting.
Drinks from the 1600's
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Queen Anne Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
The cocktail had its birth in the 1800's, but what spirit related drinks did people drink prior to that? This session will take you on a tour of drinks from the 1600's. We'll look at early spirits, like rum and gin, then move to the precursors of bitters and absinthe and discuss Cock-ale. We'll also look at some obscure drinks like "Plague Waters" and early cordials which are now common cocktail ingredients.
Low Country Libations: Obscure Cocktails & Spirits from the Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - St. Charles Room (Astor Crowne Plaza)
Gin, rum, brandy, rye whiskey, maybe even vodkas; they all trace their origins to the Low Countries of the present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. From medieval times to the present day: from bishops in Groningen via single-malt genever, brandy and wine to the famed bitters of Beerenburg and wormwood spirit Els la Vera - and even wine from Limburg! Fluent Dutch speaker, Irishman, Amsterdam saloonkeeper and bar trainer Philip Duff has lived in Holland for 14 years and spends a large part of his time researching the region's drinks legacy. There will be a special emphasis on the role of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), which at it's peak in 1669 had 50,000 employees around the world and was responsible for the worldwide spread of genever, the first grain distillery in the USA, the first rum distillation in South America and the first brandy distillation in South Africa. Attendees will receive a copy of Trading Nation: Holland's Influence on World Drinking Culture.
Not Your Pappy's 'Shine: Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine & Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM · Royal Room D (Hotel Monteleone)
Over the last few years, the increase in artisan distilling and resurgence of moonshine have led to the creation of many new spirits. Piedmont Distillers' Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine and Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon are considered to be amongst the leaders of this movement and the highest quality moonshines available. Piedmont Distillers commitment to moonshine traditions, one-of-a-kind recipes and state of the art distillation process have enabled Catdaddy and Midnight Moon to take moonshine to a whole new level- transcending moonshine from the backwoods to be two of the finest spirits in any category.
Piedmont Distillers invites you to learn more about this little company, its spirits and of course, sample some delicious cocktails. Award-winning mixologists Paul Zablocki and Steve Schul of CocktailBuzz.com will share their favorite Catdaddy and Midnight Moon cocktails. Paul and Steve first tasted Catdaddy and Midnight Moon at Piedmont Distillers Tasting Room during last year's Tales of the Cocktail. They fell in love with these spirits that afternoon and since then have crafted many unique and tasty cocktails that they are anxious to share. Come see what captured the imagination of Paul, Steve and most everyone else who encounters Catdaddy and Midnight Moon.
The Great Whisk(e)y Debate
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM · Bourbon House
Determining which whisk(e)y is best.
This unique, interactive seminar brings to light the fabulous differences and nuances between America's Native Spirit Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, and Scotch Whisky. Esteemed debaters from both sides of the pond - a bourbon advocate, a scotch malt master, and a Canadian Whisky ambassador - will tilt their glasses and enjoy some good-humored history, tasting and bourbon education, while debating whisk(e)y's finer points. A truly enjoyable event allows guests to sample each distinct whisk(e)y and leaves them with a new appreciation for the complexities of each.
Using Blogs and Online Tools to Raise the Profile of Your Bar, Brand or Career
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - La Nouvelle Orleans East & West Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
Web logs, social networking sites and other online tools have redefined the way consumers, the media and industry insiders gather information. This session will explore the ways bartenders, bar owners, brand managers and PR professionals can venture into this online world and achieve the best results. Topics will include an overview of the current cocktail blogosphere; the ways bar owners, brand managers and PR representatives can effectively engage bloggers to promote their bar or brand; and how professionals can create and manage their own blogs to raise their online profile.
Wedding Cakes and Cocktails
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM · Antoine's
Display of glamorous wedding cakes will be the backdrop of Wedding Cakes and Cocktails. Maria McBride, author and style director of BRIDES magazine, will discuss important new serving trends, share style news and offer important tips on how to make this a memorable moment for couples. Guests will taste wedding cakes and a flight of complementary cocktails.
Maria McBride will be joined by two notable experts: Kerry Vincent, internationally known decorator and featured judge for Food Network competitions. Jonathan Pogash, New York City-based mixologist, host of thecocktailguru.com.
Antoine's Menu
$45.00 Inclusive
Soufflé Potatoes
Cup of Alligator Soup
Louisiana Tomato stuffed with Shrimp Regua
Meringue Glace
Coffee or Tea
Cocktails Born from the Seven Seas
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Queen Anne Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
Some of the world's most enduring mixed drinks had their origins at sea: invented by naval seamen, pirates, explorers, and adventurers. This session will explore the love affair those who went to the sea in ships have had with rum, cachaça, and gin, and the births of the mojito, punch, gimlet, and pink gin.
Laird's Jersey Lightning Strikes Again!
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Bonnet Carre (Hotel Monteleone)
Calling all bartenders, beverage industry insiders and media... Come join Lisa Laird Dunn, 9th generation Laird, along with master mixologists Christy Pope and Chad Solomon for an afternoon jam session dedicated to all things Applejack. At this exclusive tasting room performance they will be shaking out the hits like the "Jack Rose" and showcasing new releases like "Jumpin Jack". Come and taste 300 years of history and prepare to be struck by Jersey Lightning!
Pernod Absinthe Tasting Room
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Iberville (Hotel Monteleone)
Pernod Absinthe embraced by artists, writers and poets as a chic, modern, and fashionable drink contributed to its popularity before it was banned in 1915.
Many works of art and literature were inspired by the "Green Muse" including:
* Toulouse-Lautrec, one devotee of Pernod, carried a custom-made cane that hid a glass and vial of Absinthe
* Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh and Degas, not only enjoyed Pernod, but drew paintings featuring Absinthe drinkers or the famous "Pernod Fils" bottle
Today, Pernod maintains a strong relationship with the art community as a patron of contemporary arts. To honor our tradition, we have arranged the Premiere Pernod Absinthe Art Gallery at Tales of the Cocktail 2009. This Gallery will feature the famous absinthe works of the past and present including that of Picasso, Monet and Toulouse Lautrec. Guests can view these special works and enjoy Pernod Absinthe both traditionally and in signature cocktails.
A special artistic performance by New Orleans own Frenchie will add to the many highlights of the day!
Sugar: The Science of Sweet
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - La Nouvelle Orleans East & West Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
Sugar is an important ingredient in almost every cocktail, and when misused it can lead to disappointed imbibers. In this session you will gain a better understanding of how to balance sugar with other taste components, and use it to create tantalizing cocktails. Attendee's will have an opportunity to taste different sugars, and artificial sweeteners, to gain a better understand of how to use them. We will also show you unique methods of working with sugar, including caramelization, infusion and crystallization. Sugar also makes
The Long Legacy of Cuban Rum
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Riverview Room (Hotel Monteleone)
In 1960, a little more than a year after Castro came to power, the
anti-business rhetoric of the Communist leaders had already begun to affect
the culture and consumption of rum in Cuba. The Bacardi rum (and beer)
businesses' assets in Cuba, founded in 1862 and run, subsequently, by 4
generations of the Bacardi family, became property of the Cuban government.
Long admired - well before the hay days of Hemingway, Dietrich and Cooper -
Bacardi and other Cuban rums were the envy of tipplers and bartenders
around the world. Since the exile of Bacardi rum from Cuba and the
institution of the U.S. embargo, the mythology of the golden age of Cuban
rums during the 1930s, 40s and 50s has only grown.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to delve into the history of rum in Cuba and
taste the legendary Bacardi rums and cocktails that made Cuba synonymous
with rum during prohibition while exploring the stories that lay beneath
them.
The World's Biggest Bar Crawl
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - St. Charles Room (Astor Crowne Plaza)
Take a trip with two elegant Brits as we dash from country to country in an effort to show you the bars that should be on the bucket list of every bar fly. One of the greatest peculiarities about cocktails as a culinary art is the accuracy by which their origins can be tracked down to individual bars and sometimes even individual bartenders and this tour will aim to take in both the Classics that have driven our passion and palates as well as some of the future Classics that will intrigue and entrance us for years to come.
Starting in New Orleans we will traverse the globe showing you the greatest bars and the spiritual homes of the greatest drinks in history as well as highlighting some hidden gems that we have unearthed in our mariachi bartending careers. A happy hour not to missed and no need for passport, air-miles or eyeshades!
Chef & the Fat Man Radio Show
Friday, July 10, 2009
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Carousel Bar (Hotel Monteleone)
Join Kevin Jenkins and Chef Fred Genovese of the show, "The Chef and the Fat Man" the only LIVE radio cooking show in the country.
New Orleans Cocktail Tour
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Lobby (Hotel Monteleone)
Popular historian Joe Gendusa takes you on a walk through history - with a twist. On the New Orleans Original Cocktail Tour, you will you explore the famous bars and restaurants of the French Quarter and the stories and spirits that made them famous.Tours meet and begin in the Hotel Monteleone lobby daily, where guests are treated to their first cocktail compliments of St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur.
Absinthe Carousel Tasting Room
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · Royal Room D (Hotel Monteleone)
In this room you'll find the Viridian Spirits "Absinthe Carousel," where you can sample exciting new absinthe cocktails that are making their way around the country. This tasting is an excellent opportunity to sample three of the finest absinthes on the world market, including the groundbreaking Lucid, the coveted Swiss La Clandestine, and Jade Nouvelle-Orleans absinthes. Each is being served as its own creative libation and each cocktail focuses on all-natural wholesome ingredients, just like these award winning spirits. Naturally, absinthe historian T.A. Breaux will be on hand to serve a full dose of absinthe anecdotes and history to compliment the experience.
Drink Italy
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - La Nouvelle Orleans East & West Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
How about if Danny DeVito himself will be sharing with you his secret recipe for Limoncello di Sorrento? Always wanted to know how Campari, Aperol, Galliano, Maraschino and Italian Vermouth are made? Or perhaps Averna, Disaronno and many more Amari, Aperitivi, and Liquori from Sicily and Sardinia to Friuli? Don't miss the opportunity to discover some of Italy's finest brands of spirits, aperitifs, and liqueurs as well as their serving suggestions and their applications in cocktails.
Francesco Lafranconi, Corporate Director of Mixology for America's largest distributor: Southern Wine and Spirits, Inc. will introduce you some of the greatest Italians products and their century old recipes and traditions.
Martinis and Massages by Rain Organics Vodka
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · Royal Room C (Hotel Monteleone)
Come experience our mini spa atmosphere and see what Rain Organics Vodka is all about.
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate with the first USDA certified organic vodka, winner of the Double Gold Medal in the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Four award winning bartenders will be on hand to personally mix a Rain Organics signature martini made from one of our four unique flavors:
-Honey Mango Melon
-Red Grape Hibiscus
-Cucumber Lime
-Lavender Lemonade
Sip your martini and let your cares melt away with a relaxing mini massage.
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate with Rain Organics Vodka!
Tea Time
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - St. Charles Room (Astor Crowne Plaza)
Think tea party...accent on the PARTY! It's no wonder that whole bars have sprung up in devotion to tea and cocktails. Come meet mixologist Benoit Cornet of Sanctuary Tea as we showcase the best of tea cocktails, a rising category on drink menus. Learn about different types of tea (black, green, herbal, fruity, chai etc.); how to showcase them to best advantage in drinks; tips for creating your own tea-based infusions; whether to serve tea cocktails hot or cold; and how to create balanced, delicious tea cocktails. Refreshments will be served to nibble with your new favorite tea cocktail.
The Cocktails that Made Gin Famous
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Queen Anne Ballroom (Hotel Monteleone)
Gin continues to stand out as the bartenders go to classic white Spirit and the category continues to grow and become more exciting. Last year saw the launch of the Bols Genever, a historical style of Gin favored in Jerry Thomas' how to mix drinks, and Eric Seed starting importing Old Tom Gin. With these ancient styles being resurrected and a new reform in the definition of Gin, the category has never been more exciting and with all of these styles on offer we can now truly appreciate some of the classic cocktails they way they were meant to be.
This seminar explores the cocktails that made gin become one of the most significant cocktail spirits and the drinks and stories that have propelled the category.
The Fine Art of Tending Bar
Friday, July 10, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Riverview Room (Hotel Monteleone)
Can we benefit from Japanese bartending? Stanislav Vadrna explains what fascinates about the Japanese way of cocktail and how it changed his European perception of the trade. Stanislav's long-term mission is the rejuvenation of the status of professional bartender worldwide and the redefining of global bar industry standards with his Ichigo-Ichie based philosophy. He shares the secrets of Japanese bartending and literally builds the bridge between Eastern and Western styles. This very unique fusion is not only about practical techniques and knowledge, but also about body and mind, focus and ethics, respect and ego control. As he says, God is in the details.
Grand Marnier and Navan presents On The Fly Competition
Friday, July 10, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · W Hotel
This new, unconventional style of competition will feature one major hurdle: Create the best possible cocktail using only the ingredients found in Morgenthaler's swag bag. Watch the top bartenders and cocktail experts from around the country wrestle with miniature bottles, unusual ingredients, key fobs, flashlights and other surprises as Brauch and Morgenthaler provide background commentary.
Competitors:
-Paul Clarke - Seattle
-Todd Thrasher - Washington
-Neyah White - San Francisco
-David Wondrich - New York
-Giuseppe Gonzales - New York
-Misty Kalkofen - Boston
-Michael Glassberg - New Orleans
-Eric Alperin-LA
Leblon Cachaca Presents the USBG Caipirinha Competition
Friday, July 10, 2009
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Pat O' Brien's on the River
Join Leblon Cachaça and the United States Bartenders Guild as some of the top bartenders muddle their way to victory at this year's Caipirinha Competition. 18 bartenders from 9 cities have been chosen to represent their chapter to compete for the top prize and a golden muddler to bring back to the winning city.
Hosted by The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, each city will serve their top two cocktails as judges, Naren Young (New York Cities BoBo Restaurant), Junior Merino (The Liquid Chef), Alex Atala (Chef of Brazils #1 rated restaurant D.O.M and South America's #1 Ranked Chef), Francine Cohen (Editor of Food and Beverage Journal, media partner for the National USBG Caipirinha competition) and one surprise guest, taste and sip their way through creative cocktails until one winner is crowned.
The winner of last years Bloody Mary Competition, Tad Carducci (The Tippling Brothers) will be back to defend his USBG crown representing the New York USBG.
Pat O's on the River will be the location for this year’s Caipirinha Competition, so make sure to join us at 8:30PM to cheer on your favorites and taste the top Leblon Cachaça cocktails from around the country.
Come to Leblon. Have a Caipirinha.