Cocktail Events

Cocktail Events

Every year, certain high profile events provide the opportunity to put cocktails on centre stage. Ranging from popular cocktail gatherings like Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans to sporting events like Wimbledon in London or the Kentucky Derby in Churchill Downs - some events have a strong association with cocktails and mixology. This section lists all posts related to cocktail related events throughout the year.

Gin Fete 2011: book your places now!

2011 isn't officially the year of Gin, but fans of the juniper spirit are invited to celebrate everything it has to offer at Gin Fete 2011. Aiming to become the "UK's largest celebration of gin", Gin Fete will take place over the...

Also labeled: Classic Cocktails, Gin Cocktails

Britain's Best Bartender wins with 'botanical steam' cocktail

Erik Lorincz, a Slovakian bartender based in London, won this year's Best Bartender award representing the UK in the World Class 2010, "the Oscars of bartending" organised by Diageo Reserve. The senior mixologist...

Also labeled: Mixology, London, Awards

Giant Facebook cocktail parties cause a stir in France

Police in France are concerned cocktail parties organised on Facebook are getting out of hand. Tens of thousands of people are reported to have attended recent parties in Nantes and Montpellier....

Also labeled: France

Mint Julep is a guaranteed Kentucky Derby winner

Every year, between 80,000 and 120,000 Mint Julep cocktails are served to spectators and participants at the Kentucky Derby race track at Churchill Downs. In fact, ever since 1938, Mint Julep has been considered...

Also labeled: House Cocktails, Classic Cocktails

Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2010

The 2010 Spirited Awards are scheduled for 24 July in New Orleans, "the city where spirits live 24/7" in the organisers' own words. Every year, this Louisiana event brings together the best and brightest of the world of cocktails...

Also labeled: Bars, Awards, New Orleans