Dates announced for the popular Tales of the Cocktail

You better go ahead and take the time off work. This summer’s Tales of the Cocktail is July 8-12. Winning mixologists, celebrities, authors, bartenders and chefs descend on the streets of the French Quarter to celebrate cocktails, cuisine and culture. If you haven’t been, picture 85 pounds of mint leaves, 40 pounds of super-fine sugar, 280 liters of lime juice, 350 liters of lemon juice, 1815 lime wedges, 2115 lemon twists, 2340 jalapeńo slices, 50 pounds of ginger root, 12 pounds of cherries and thousands of cocktail lovers from across the world. Visit talesofthecocktail.com for details.