Events & Seminars

Upcoming Seminars:

All proceeds from ticket sales benefit The Museum of the American Cocktail

The Museum offers a series of entertaining and informative mixology presentations given by guest mixologists from around the world who share their special talents, techniques and stories with participants.

Seminars fill quickly so please REGISTER ONLINE IN ADVANCE to secure your place.

Show Schedule For:
New Orleans Philadelphia Washington Washington DC

Monday February 6 2012 (6:30pm): Cocteles y Cantineros: a Look at the Rich History of Cuban Drinks; Presented by David Wondrich; In: New Orleans, LA

Tuesday February 21 2012 (6:30 - 8:00): Cocktails of the Lost Generation; Presented by Chantal Tseng and Philip Greene; In: Washington, DC

Monday March 5 2012 (6:30 - 8:30): Cocktails, Bartending, and the American Classic, Mr. Boston; Presented by Jonathan Pogash; In: New Orleans, LA

Wednesday April 11 2012 (6pm): ON THE TOWN - A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!; Presented by Dale DeGroff; In: Washington DC,

Thursday April 12 2012 (6pm): ON THE TOWN; A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!; Presented by Dale DeGroff; In: Washington DC,

Monday April 16 2012 (6:30 - 8:30): The Magical Elixirs of Mexico; Presented by Steve Olson aka wine geek; In: New Orleans, LA

Sunday April 22 2012 (6pm): ON THE TOWN - A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!; Presented by Dale DeGroff; In: Philadelphia, PA

Seminar Details and Registration:

Monday
February
6
2012
New Orleans
LA

Cocteles y Cantineros: a Look at the Rich History of Cuban Drinks
Presented By: David Wondrich: $35.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $40.00.; Monday, February 6 2012, 6:30pm; Museum of the American Cocktail
500 Port of Orleans Place • Suite 169
New Orleans, LA 70130; Join us for a tropical evening with one of the world's foremost expert on the history of the American cocktail, David Wondrich: author of "Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl" and "Imbibe! ...Salute in Stories and Drinks to Professor Jerry Thomas...", Dr. Wondrich, better known as Dave to everyone lucky enough to have a drink with him, will explore the rich history of Cuban drinks.


Pernod Absinthe	Appleton Estate Reserve	Benedictine	Hendricks Gin	Pierre Ferrand	Plymouth Gin

Windsor Court Hotel

Tuesday
February
21
2012
Washington
DC

Cocktails of the Lost Generation
Presented By: Chantal Tseng and Philip Greene: $45.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $50.00.; Tuesday, February 21 2012, 6:30 - 8:00; Tabard Inn
1739 N St NW
Washington, DC 20036; If you've seen Midnight in Paris, you know this already, but during the 1920s, Paris was teeming with legendary writers, artists, poets, entertainers, Bohemians, and other colorful characters. Many were expatriates, fleeing what they saw as a cultural wasteland in Prohibition-era America. Learn a bit about what the likes of Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Dos Passos, James Joyce, Picasso, and others were drinking in the bars and cafes of Paris, particularly the Left Bank. Enjoy sample cocktails and delicious appetizers during this fun and educational evening at the historic Tabard Inn.


Hendricks Gin	Pernod Anise	Pierre Ferrand	Plymouth Gin	Remy Cointreau	Wild Turkey

Monday
March
5
2012
New Orleans
LA

Cocktails, Bartending, and the American Classic, Mr. Boston
Presented By: Jonathan Pogash: $35.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $40.00.; Monday, March 5 2012, 6:30 - 8:30; MOTAC
500 Port of Orleans Place • Suite 169
New Orleans, LA 70130; MOTAC welcomes "The Cocktail Guru", Jonathan Pogash. Join us for a symposium featuring the new edition of this classic book which Johathan has edited. (Mr. Boston 75th Anniversary Edition, Wiley and Sons). Jonathan's expertise as a cocktail writer, consultant and host brings together the key aspects of successfully mastering the art of cocktail design.

Wednesday
April
11
2012
Washington DC

ON THE TOWN - A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!
Presented By: Dale DeGroff: $45.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $50.00.; Wednesday, April 11 2012, 6pm; The Warehouse Theatre
1021 7th Street Northwest
Washington DC,; APRIL 11 and 12th: Join award-winning mixologist, Dale DeGroff for an evening of stories, cocktails and songs from legendary watering holes and his forty years of working and carousing them! Accompanied by Washington's own piano virtuoso Dan Ruskin, DeGroff takes us on a journey through bar life in America from Colonial times to the present, revealing the colorful history of the cocktail and the antics and music that drove this amazing cultural phenomenon. Classic cocktails from The Passenger and tunes from the Great American Songbook make for an unforgettable evening! For reviews and complete schedule: http://www.kingcocktail.com/onthetown.htm

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW! Please Register Below


Hendricks Gin	Pernod Absinthe	Pierre Ferrand	Remy Cointreau	Appleton Estate Reserve

Thursday
April
12
2012
Washington DC

ON THE TOWN; A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!
Presented By: Dale DeGroff: $45.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $50.00.; Thursday, April 12 2012, 6pm; The Warehouse Theatre
1021 7th Street Northwest
Washington DC,; APRIL 11 and 12th: Join award-winning mixologist, Dale DeGroff for an evening of stories, cocktails and songs from legendary watering holes and his forty years of working and carousing them! Accompanied by Washington's own piano virtuoso Dan Ruskin, DeGrof takes us on a journey through bar life in America from Colonial times to the present, revealing the colorful history of the cocktail and the antics that drove this amazing cultural phenomenon. Classic cocktails from The Passenger and tunes from the Great American Songbook make for an unforgettable evening! For reviews and complete schedule: http://www.kingcocktail.com/onthetown.htm
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW! Please Register Below


Appleton Estate Reserve	Hendricks Gin	Pernod Absinthe	Pierre Ferrand	Remy Cointreau

Monday
April
16
2012
New Orleans
LA

The Magical Elixirs of Mexico
Presented By: Steve Olson aka wine geek: $35.00 per person; Monday, April 16 2012, 6:30 - 8:30; Museum of the American Cocktail
500 Port of Orleans Place; Suite 169
New Orleans, LA 70130; Join Steve Olson, aka wine geek, for an advanced exploration of the origins of pre-Columbian distillation in Native Mexico, and full disclosure on terroir in agave. Pay homage to Mexico's national spirits, Mezcal and Tequila, through an exciting tasting of these exotic elixirs.

This seminar isn't avilable for online registration.To register for this seminar, or to get further information:

Website: Www.
Phone: 646-696-0862
Send e-mail to Cwmac1@gmail.com

Sunday
April
22
2012
Philadelphia
PA

ON THE TOWN - A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons!
Presented By: Dale DeGroff: $45.00 per person pre-register; The 'at-the-door' fee will be $50.00.; Sunday, April 22 2012, 6pm; Farmer's Cabinet
1113 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA; Join us for a spirited evening of stories, cocktails and songs from legendary watering holes and his forty years of working and carousing them! DeGrof takes us on a journey through bar life in America from Colonial times to the present, revealing the colorful history of the cocktail and the antics that drove this amazing cultural phenomenon. Guests will enjoy classic cocktails from various eras, prepared by the talented mixologists at Farmers Cabinet, along with music, stories, and light hors d’oeuvres.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOCKWUMPln8
See multi-city schedule: http://www.kingcocktail.com


Appleton Estate Reserve	Beefeater 24	Pernod Absinthe	Pierre Ferrand	Plymouth Gin	Remy Cointreau

The Museum of the American Cocktail supports responsible drinking. Make appropriate plans if you are attending a seminar. Do not drink and drive.

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