The document provides information about the 13th annual Tales of the Cocktail event being held in New Orleans from July 15-19, 2015. It discusses the various seminars, tastings, dinners and other events that will take place during the 5 day conference focused on cocktails. Sponsorship opportunities are also described that allow brands to promote themselves and participate in the various events during the conference.
8. The Market at Tales
HotelMonteleone/RoyalSalonsA&B
TuesdaythroughSunday
Webringtheshopstoyou!
Featuresanexpansiveanduniquecollectionofcocktail-themedbarware,apparel,bagsandmore!
17. TraditionalSeminars
Hotel Monteleone & Royal Sonesta
90 minutes
Cocktail service executed by the Cocktail Apprentice Team
80-200 attendees
ExclusiveTastingSeminars
Hotel Monteleone Bonnet Carre Room
90 minutes
Cocktail service executed by the Cocktail Apprentice Team
Limited to 20 attendees and can be led by a brand team
TechniqueSeminars
Hotel Monteleone Iberville Room
90 minutes
Cocktail service executed by the Cocktail Apprentice Team
Limited to 50 attendees and is a true hands-on seminar led by an expert or brand team
Types of Seminars
Seminar submissions are being reviewed by the committee and acceptances will
be sent in early February. We will pair any unsponsored seminars mid-February.
Please notify the Tales of the Cocktail® Team if you are interested in sponsoring
a seminar.
28. TheCornerBar
HotelMonteleone/Lobby
WednesdaythroughSaturday
8SponsorsAvailable
Everyone has their go-to neighborhood bar. At Tales of the Cocktail® 2015, The Corner Bar is that place. Located in a corner
of the Hotel Monteleone Lobby, this pop up will feature different brands twice a day as they serve up cocktails, coffee or
other refreshments. It’s a place where you can learn more about these brands and sample their products while catching up
with old friends and making new ones before heading off to your next event. Stop by The Corner Bar during Tales of
Cocktail® and by the end of the week it may just be that place where everyone knows your name.
29. Whatisincludedwith the
TastingRoomSponsorshipFee?
What IS included
• 4 cases of Mountain Valley Spring
Water
• Two Hotel Banquet Servers
• Hotel Linens
• Kold Draft Ice
• Cocktail Napkins
• Daily Signage
• 5oz. Tasting Cups
• Tables (choice of size and layout)
• List of preferred vendors
What is NOT included
• AV Equipment
• Bartenders
• Bar Tools
• Spirits or Cocktail Ingredients
• Décor, models, talent or musicians
• Food
• Plates, utensils, burners, glassware,
etc.
• Photography
• Transportation
• Pool Tasting Room requires a lifeguard
Tales of the Cocktail® has a list of recommended vendors we work with
locally who can provide an array of needs for your events. We support local!
30. New for 2015!
Tales of the Cocktail® is pleased to announce a new
partnership with graduates of the Cocktail Apprentice
Program, now providing prep, juice, and batching
support for both large and small events at Tales of the
Cocktail®.
For more information and pricing please contact
Don Lee: don@cocktailkingdom.com
31. Tales of the Cocktail®
2015 Preferred Vendors
Pleaseinquireaboutour2015listofPreferredVendors.Wehavecontactsthatcanfulfillyoureventplanningneedslocally.We
encourageyoutouseourlocalvendorsasitbenefitsthelocaleconomyandtheenvironment.
TheEconomy
•Spend$100withalocalbusinessand$68ofthatstaysinourcommunity.
•Independentbusinessesobeythelawandcollectstatesalestax,whichisreinvestedincommunities
andbolstersstatebudgetdeficits.
TheEnvironment
•Buyinglocalmeanslesspackaging,lesstransportation,andasmallercarbonfootprint.
35. Spirited Dinner® Series
SpiritedDinners®
Over the years, Spirited Dinners® have become a Thursday night tradition at Tales of the
Cocktail®. On Thursday July 16th, restaurants located throughout the city will welcome cocktail
lovers to enjoy a one-of-a-kind dinner pairings of cocktails and cuisine. Each restaurant will
combine the talents of at least one of the world’s best mixologists with some of the city’s most
renowned chefs to create imaginative and innovative culinary pairings. Reservations for Spirited
Dinners® must be made directly through the restaurant.
Local Restaurants Paired with Sponsored Spirits
Thursday 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
36. TalesRestaurantWeek
New Orleans has legendary cuisine. That’s no secret. But with five days in this gastronomic city,
figuring out where to eat can be a little overwhelming. Throughout the week you’ll be able to
sample a special price-fixed tasting menu (with a recommended spirit cocktail, of course) at
some of the city’s most legendary and talked about restaurants. Stop in for lunch or dinner and
you’re guaranteed the kind of meal that only New Orleans could produce.
Monday, July 13th through Monday, July 20th
Lunch
2 Courses + Tasting or Cocktail
Dinner
3 Courses + Tasting or Cocktail
Open to the Public
37. DynamicDuos
When cocktails are your passion, tending bar hardly feels like work. That’s why a handful of the
world’s most renowned bartenders will be picking up extra shifts at bars around New Orleans
during Tales of the Cocktail® 2015. But they won’t be doing it alone. Local bartenders will be
joining them behind the stick to form dynamic bartending teams. Stop by for a drink to see
these teams work their delicious magic as you drink in a bit of the local flavor.
Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July, 19, 2015
Guest bartenders paired with local bartenders with a featured sponsor cocktail
Shifts vary on time and date depending on host location
Open to the Public with cocktails for purchase
49. BrandHostedvs.Talesof
theCocktail®HostedEvents
Brand Hosted
• Events in which the content is
curated by the host brand.
• Tasting Rooms, Spirited Dinners®,
Tales Restaurant Week and
Dynamic Duos
Tales of the Cocktail® Hosted
• Events in which we curate the
content and manage all logistics.
• Seminars, Happy Hour Series and
the Spirited Awards®
51. WhatisTalesoftheCocktail®
looking forinmyeventsubmission?
• We are first and foremost an
educational event and your idea
should highlight what the attendees
will get to learn, taste, see, touch or
do.
• Think of your submission as what the
attendee will read on the event
schedule and make their decision to
attend.
• Target the bartender and do not
“dumb” it down.
• Be as specific as possible.
• Just a “well made cocktail” is not
enough.
• Important Questions to ask:
• Why should I attend this tasting room?
• Who and what will be there that I
cannot get anywhere else?
• What will the attendee take away?
• Is there food?
• Is there music or an artist performing?
• What hands-on activities are there, if
any?
• Is there a competition?
• Does the attendee get to try a new
product?
Bringoutallofthebells
andwhistles!