January 02 2026 Thinking about joining the Dry January challenge in the upcoming year? You are definitely not alone. At 51%, Millennials are the most likely generation to attempt Dry January. That rate is significantly higher than the 30% participation seen among Boomers. Dry January is basically a health challenge where people abstain from alcohol…
Stirred & Bitter: SCOTUS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month By John B. Reyna John B. Reyna is the Managing Attorney at the Texas Hospitality and Non-profit Law Center and the Georgia Hospitality and Non-profit Law Center. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the views or…
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce Pour of Couture presented by Johnnie Walker, a new bartender competition that draws inspiration from the world of haute couture. The competition celebrates the second launch from Johnnie Walker Vault and Olivier Rousteing, The Couture Blend, a limited-edition luxury Scotch whisky crafted by Johnnie Walker Master Blender…
NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 13, 2025) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) announces the return of the Holiday Coquito Competition, presented in partnership with Bacardi USA. The national program spotlights Coquito, the creamy, coconut-based holiday staple beloved across Puerto Rico, inviting bartenders from 13 U.S. regions to craft their own innovative interpretations of the…
NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 11, 2025) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Red Coat class will officially open on December 11, 2025, and close on January 29, 2026. Each year, this globally respected mentorship initiative welcomes 40 emerging bartenders into its…
Four members of the Foundation’s Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) have been awarded scholarships for BAR 5-Day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program. Each year, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) offers members of its Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) exclusive opportunities, such as applying for the Maison Ferrand Rocky Yeh CAP Bar 5-Day Scholarship to participate in…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Indianapolis has long been synonymous with speed, from the roar of the Indy 500 to the bustling downtown streets. But in recent years, the city’s cocktail scene has accelerated, drawing on local ingredients to create drinks that capture its essence. Distilleries like Hard Truth and Cardinal Spirits are producing whiskeys rooted in Indiana’s agricultural heritage,…
The little details about weddings lead to everything. Whether it be the location and gowns to the food and entertainment, every detail must tell the story of you as a couple. And in the event that you are going to have yourself married in a cocktail-driven wedding party, what better method to announce your theme…
Now, having a night to remember is no easy feat, but we’ve got you covered. Not only have we consulted an etiquette expert and a tablescape expert, but we’ve asked the Great British public for their dining dos and don’ts. Discover the most popular cocktails, food suggestions, and tips on games, table decorations and settings….
