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Cocktail Comp for all Bartenders
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| From: | Cheryl Charming
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Mon Feb 11. 2008, 06:03 UTC
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MEDIA ALERT
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TALES OF THE COCKTAIL INVITES BARTENDERS TO PUNCH IT UP AND SUBMIT RECIPES FOR
COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Deadline for submittal is 5 p.m. Monday, March 17
WHAT: Tales of the Cocktail in partnership with Culinary Concierge
Magazine invite you to submit a winning recipe for the Official Cocktail
Competition of the 6th Anniversary of Tales of the Cocktail.
For our sixth anniversary we are punching things up with our annual cocktail
competition. If you think your skills are up to the challenge, we would like
you to create a punch cocktail that we can use as our official cocktail at
this year’s event.
Punch was derived from the Hindu word for five and is traditionally made with
five ingredients: liquor, sugar or sweetening agent, citrus juice, tea (or
other spice) and water. By the end of the 17th century it was one of the most
popular drinks in England and its colonies.
Bartenders all over the world have been turning back the clock to rediscover
forgotten drinks and recipes, drinks such as flips, bucks, and cups are
appearing on menus. We ask you to look back and create a punch for the year
2008 at Tales of the Cocktail. The event features a Cocktail Competition to
determine the “official cocktail” of the event. Bartenders, local and
nationwide, are invited to submit a recipe by March 17.
WHEN: Recipes must be submitted by Monday, March 17, at 5 p.m. The
official cocktail will be announced in early April.
WHERE: Visit www.TalesoftheCocktail.com for guidelines and entry
forms beginning on February 19, 2008 or email ann[at]talesofthecocktail.com for
an application.
NOTE: A punch is traditionally five components: spirits, sweetening agent,
citrus, spices and water. Your drink should specifically rely only on those
five ingredients, but can combine multiple products in each (for example it
can use lemon juice and orange juice for the citrus component). All cocktails
must include both Old New Orleans Amber Rum and Martell VSOP.
The official cocktail will be featured and served throughout the Tales of the
Cocktail event, July 18-22, and on the website. Winners will receive cash
prizes.
ABOUT TALES OF THE COCKTAIL
The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, a non-profit
organization dedicated to raising funds to benefit hospitality industry
members, produces Tales of the Cocktail annually. Its mission it so preserve
the rich history of the restaurants and bars of New Orleans and the unique
culture of dining and drinking famous to the city, while educating locals,
visitors, and the hospitality industry about this culinary heritage.
Tales of the Cocktail, a culinary and cocktail festival on July 16-20, 2008,
features award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers
in the New Orleans French Quarter at five days of cocktail events such as
dinner-pairings, cocktail demos and tastings, seminars, mixing competitions,
design expos, book-signings and much more.
For more information on Tales of the Cocktail, visit
www.TalesoftheCocktail.com and register your name to receive email updates,
ticket-sales announcements and to view the exciting line-up of events and
celebrity presenters for 2008.
Pour It On
Tales of the Cocktail New Orleans
July 16-20, 2008
Calling All Bartenders!
Tales of the Cocktail in partnership with Culinary Concierge Magazine invite
you to submit a winning recipe for the Official Cocktail Competition of the
6th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail.
For our sixth anniversary we are punching things up with our annual cocktail
competition. If you think your skills are up to the challenge, we would like
you to create a punch cocktail that we can use as our official cocktail at
this year’s event.
Punch was derived from the Hindu word for five and is traditionally made with
five ingredients: liquor, sugar or sweetening agent, citrus juice, tea (or
other spice) and water. By the end of the 17th century it was most of the
popular drinks in England and its colonies.
Bartenders all over the world have been turning back the clock to rediscover
forgotten drinks and recipes, drinks such as flips, bucks, and cups are
appearing on menus. We ask you to look back and create a punch for the year
2008 at Tales of the Cocktail.
RULES:
1. Competition is open to any bartender currently working in the bar or
restaurant industry.
2. Each entrant shall submit one entry per official entry form (attached).
3. All recipes shall be original creations created by the entrant.
4. Recipes shall be expressed in ounces, drops, or dashes.
5. Your cocktail must utilize both Old New Orleans Amber Rum and Martell VSOP.
If you need assistance in securing Old New Orleans Amber Rum please let us
know and we can assist in locating the product for you.
6. A punch is traditionally five components: spirits, sweetening agent,
citrus, spices and water. Your drink should specifically rely only on those
five categories, but can combine multiple products in each (for example it can
use lemon juice and d orange juice for the citrus component)
7. All ingredients utilized should be expected to be available to most bars,
or easily acquired/made.
8. Cocktails made with inappropriate ingredients will be disqualified, with
determination of what constitutes an inappropriate ingredient up to the
discretion of the staff of Tales of the Cocktail, and the judging committee.
9. Cocktails will be judged on Originality, Use of product, Taste, and
Presentation.
10. You do not need to be present to compete, or win.
11. First prizewinner will receive $1,500 cash and be the “Official Cocktail”
of Tales of the Cocktail 2008.
12. Second place winner will receive $350.00 cash and third place winner will
receive $100.00.
13. Winning recipes will be featured with photography in the summer issues of
Culinary Concierge Magazine in New Orleans.
Cocktail Competition Timeline:
February 19, 2008
Cocktail Competition Submission Forms Posted on the www.TalesoftheCocktail.com
February 19, 2008
Cocktail Competition announced
March 17, 2008
Cocktail Competition Forms due to www.TalesoftheCocktail.com
March 17, 2008-March 21, 2008
Judges review entries and are narrowed down to 10 finalists.
SPONSOR PRODUCTS:
SPIRITS:
All cocktails must use both Old New Orleans Amber Rum and Martell VSOP
SWEETENING AGENTS:
As you develop your sweetening agents please use Fee Brothers Rock Candy Syrup
or Partida Agave Nectar if you need these ingredients
SPICES:
Partners of Tales of the Cocktail include Flavorbank and Whole Foods Market.
Flavorbank provides epicureans everywhere with the unrivaled flavors of whole
peppercorns and spices, abounds and flourishes.
If products are not available in your area please make us aware and we can
arrange for samples to be shipped to your location.
At the competition and judging event fruits and vegetables will be provided by
Whole Foods Markets. If you have any questions please feel free to call Ann
Rogers at 504-343-4285 or by email at ann[at]talesofthecocktail.com.
Thank you.
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Ann R. Tuennerman
Founder Tales of the Cocktail
538 Louisa Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
O: 504-948-0511
C: 504-343-4285
F: 504-948-0514
ann[at]talesofthecocktail.com
www.talesofhecocktail.com
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Cheers!
Cheryl Charming
www.misscharming.com
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20 year anniversary
The Last Barman Poem by Tom Cruise in the 1988 film, Cocktail
I am the last barman poet,
I see America drinking the fabulous cocktails I make,
Americans getting stinky on something I stir or shake,
The Sex on the Beach, the schnapps made from peach,
The Velvet Hammer, The Alabama Slammer,
I make things with juice and froth,
The Pink Squirrel, the 3-toed Sloth,
I make drinks so sweat and snazzy,
The Iced Tea, the Kamikazi,
The Orgasm, the Death Spasm,
The Singapore Sling,
The Dingaling.
America you've just been devoted to every flavor I got,
But if you want to got loaded,
Why don't you just order a shot?
Bar is open.
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