The Museum of the American Cocktail
World Cocktail Week World Cocktail Week 2008
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World Cocktail Celebration!
Mixologists to present their best cocktails
To Benefit Cocktail Museum in New Orleans

WHAT:World Cocktail Week (WCW) is a project of The Museum of the American Cocktail® and was established to celebrate the rich history of the cocktail and recognize the craft and skill of the bartenders who have been mixing them for over 200 years. Celebrating WCW (May 8 - 13th) is a great way to bring attention to the best bars in the country and support The Museum of the American Cocktail® which will open this July in New Orleans, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday July 21st.
WHERE:World Cocktail Week will be celebrated this year by top mixologists in Sydney, Boston, Las Vegas; Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. Participating venues will be holding their celebrations on specific days between May 8th and the 13th. Please check our website where specifics on all events will be listed: http://www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org/wcd/

Events include celebrations in New Orleans on May 13 at Café Adelaide at the Loew’s Hotel, with a public reception from 5:30 – 7:30 staged by ten of New Orleans’ finest bars. In New York on May 12th, Employees Only will commemorate World Cocktail Week by featuring New York Classics. At Pegu Club on May 8th, new twists on New Orleans Classics. In St Louis, a Passport Party Bus organized by HWY 61 Roadhouse will carry guests to the best bars in the city. In San Francisco throughout the week; Elixir, The Drake, and Absinthe Bars will showcase the artistry and history of their Bay Area cocktail tradition, including a Sazerac Happy Hour on Friday May 16th at Elixir. In Chicago; National 27 and The Drawing Room will hold celebrations. In Wash. D.C., a cocktail dinner is planned on May 12th at Proof. And as far away as Sydney, AU, Pernod cocktails, canapés, and music at Hugo’s Lounge on May 13th 6:30 to 9:30. For complete list of World Cocktail locations, go to: www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org/wcd
WHEN: May 8 - 13th More details at: http://www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org/wcd For more information contact: info@museumoftheamericancocktail.org

The Museum of the American Cocktail™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by cocktail historians and spirits experts, and dedicated to providing education in mixology and celebrating the rich history of the cocktail. Through its exhibit and educational seminars, the Museum advances the profession of mixology while stressing the importance of responsible drinking. Support our efforts by becoming a member today!

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors!

BarSol Pisco • BOLS • Cointreau Liqueur • Contemporary Cocktails • Café Adelaide • Depaz Rhum • Finlandia Vodka • Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila • Hendricks Gin • Makers Mark • Partida Tequila • Pernod Ricard • Plymouth Gin • Perfect Puree of Napa Valley • Skyy Vodka • Sagatiba Cachaca

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