July:
- National Anisette Day
July 2
This delightful anise liqueur can be used as a replacement for the more potent absinthe. Find cocktails - Tales of the Cocktail
July 8-12, 2009
New Orleans, Louisiana
Billed as "The Most Spirited Event of the Summer," Tales of the Cocktail is all about the spirit, celebration and art of the cocktail. The event is hosted at the Hotel Monteleone, is the work of the Museum of the American Cocktail and is a meeting of the best mixologists working behind the bar. This is the must attend event for any cocktailian. - National Piña Colada Day
July 10
This is one of the ultimate summertime cocktails and you can have it shaken or frozen. - National Grand Marnier Day
July 14
One of our favorite orange liqueurs has it's own day and one of the best cocktails has to be the Napoleon. - National Daiquiri Day
July 19
Not only do the Margarita and Martini get their holidays, but the Daiquiri has one as well and what better way to beat the July heat? Shaken or Blended - National Tequila Day
July 24
Mix up a tequila cocktail or two using your favorite tequila and celebrate the spirit of Mexico. - Muddle, Shake and Pour
July 24, 1-3pm
SUSHISAMBA Strip, Las Vegas
Mixologists, reserve your spot for a cocktail competition where you'll have 10 ingredients, Leblon Cachaca and 15 minutes to prepare a drink that impresses the judges. Call ahead to get your spot (number on Sushisamba event calendar) and good luck! - National Scotch Day
July 27
Sit down for a sipper of your favorite Scotch whisky today, you deserve it. - Cocktail Contest at Bar Artisnal, NYC
Deadline: July 30th
Amateur mixologists and cheese lovers are invited to send an original cocktail recipe by the deadline to compete in a cocktail competition. Entries and more information at Bar Artisnal's Facebook page or contest@barartisnal.com.
August:
- BarSmarts Wired Training
August-September, 2009
The first offering of the BarSmarts Advanced bartender certification course online. Read review. - National Root Beer Float Day
August 6
Who doesn't love a Root Beer Float in the middle of the summer? Root Beer Float recipe or Root Beer Floatini - National Rum Day
August 16
With all of the tropical cocktails that are perfect for summer days and nights, it is only appropriate that today is Rum Day. Find rum cocktails - National Whiskey Sour Day
August 25
A fantastic cocktail like the Whiskey Sour deserves a holiday and there are many variations you can try today as well. Recipe and variations - Ultimate Cocktail for the Cure Competition Deadline
August 31, 2009 - opened June 1, 2009
This is a great cocktail competition that supports Susan G. Komen for a Cure and the fight against breast cancer. Amateur and professional divisions are open and all cocktails must include Sence Rose Nectar and one of the sponsor spirits. Visit the website for details and entry form.
September:
- National Bourbon Heritage Month
September
The Place To Be: Bardstown, Kentucky
Drinks for the Occasion: Manhattan or an Old-fashioned. - The Polished Palate Spirits of Mexico Festival
September 10-13, 2009
San Diego, California - Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 15-20, 2009
Bardstown, Kentucky
What better place to have a bourbon festival than in the "Bourbon Capitol of the World?" This five day festival is filled with fun, entertainment, history and bourbon. Many of the surrounding distilleries are fascinating to visit and tours are available similar to this one of Maker's Mark Distillery. - 19th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
September 23-27, 2009
Santa Fe, New Mexico - B.A.R. 5-day Intermediate Certification Session
September 28- October 2, 2009
New York City, New York
Crash course in advanced mixology taught by the best in the business. - BarSmarts Wired Training
August-September, 2009 - Last day to sign up: September 30 (must complete within 4 weeks from sign up
The first offering of the BarSmarts Advanced bartender certification course online. Read review.
