July 18-23 This spirited festival salutes all things cocktail related. The five-day festival features spirited dinners around town that pair creative cocktails with great New Orleans cuisine, educational seminars, late night cocktail soirees, spirited luncheons and excursions, well-stocked tasting rooms and even a Spirited Awards ceremony, which recognizes the best bartenders, spirit writers, bars and cocktail experts in the spirit world. The world’s premier cocktail-centric festival brings together the international spirit community to mix and mingle with the brightest minds in mixology. More info
