Tasting Rum in New Orleans
Natalie heads into the tasting room at Old New Orleans Rum with general Manager Ben Gersh.
View ArticleMaking Rum in New Orleans with Celebration Distillation
Natalie follows her muse to Celebration Distillation, home of Old New Orleans Rum.
View ArticleHistoric Hotel Monteleone - New Orleans
The Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans has been an integral part of Tales of the Cocktail for the past seven years. At first a single day event hosted in the Carousel Bar featuring cocktail book authors,...
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards 2009
The stars of the bar were out this past July in New Orleans at Harrah's Casino for the 2009 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards. Natalie was there on the red carpet to grab interviews with the nominees...
View ArticleCatch a Buzz in Seattle
Seattle's famous coffee culture inspired Natalie to create a coffee cocktail - perfect as a liquid dessert after the evening meal, or for a post-work pick-me-up.
View ArticleMissy Mule
Natalie's new book "The Bubbly Bride™: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide" features recipes for all stages of wedding planning... including the pre-wedding diets many brides take on before the Big...
View ArticleDoug Fir Sparkletini with Kathy Casey
Natalie drops in on Kathy Casey at her food studios for the holidays. As America's first female executive chef, Kathy has been working in the restaurant world for years. She was deemed the original...
View ArticleApricot Gingerini
Anyone looking to keep their New Year's resolutions will appreciate a healthful, nonalcoholic cocktail from time to time. The Apricot Gingerini is featured in Natalie's book "Preggatinis™: Mixology for...
View ArticleSwedish Flag
The Swedish Flag cocktail is inspired by the colors of the Swedish flag. Muddled blueberries and a touch of limoncello help to balance the earthy, tangy notes of the Karlsson's Vodka that anchors the...
View ArticleWine Tasting - Chateau St. Michelle
Washington is the second largest producer of wine in the United States. The premier winery in Washington was Chateau St. Michelle which has gone on to become a force in the wine industry. Most...
View ArticleNon Alcohol Cocktails
Some people won't, don't or can't drink alcohol. I know! I know! You thinking,"What!? How could that ever be the case?" Well, whether they are the designated driver or the mom to be, many patrons of...
View ArticleHow to Serve Absinthe
Gwydion Stone is a founder of the Wormwood Society and the owner and master distiller at Marteau Absinthe. His knowledge of absinthe history is second to none and he was glad to share some of that...
View ArticleCarbonated Cocktails - Jim Romdall
In this episode, Jim Romdall demonstrates how to carbonate a cocktail by using the Perlini System. This unique system, designed to work like a cocktail shaker, utilizes two sealed chambers to allow...
View ArticleBaby Shower Cocktails
A baby shower is a wonderful event for family, friends and the mom-to-be. When the mimosas begin to flow it is a great idea to have a non-alcoholic alternative for those who choose to abstain but want...
View ArticleThe Manhattan Cocktail Classic Preview
Back in October Natalie had the chance to preview the Manhattan Cocktail Classic coming up in May. She met many great mixologists and bartenders working and attending the festivities. All of them were...
View ArticleManhattan Cocktail Classic 2010
Two weeks ago cocktail and spirit industry professionals and consumers descended upon Manhattan for the inaugural Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Founded by Lesley Townsend, the Classic is billed as, "New...
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail 2010 - Episode One
It's hot and sweaty down here in New Orleans and Tales of the Cocktail 2010 is in full swing! LUPEC ladies and scotch are the themes of our first episode from this must attend cocktail extravaganza....
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail 2010 - Episode Two
No one seems to be phased by the possibility of a tropical storm here in New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail 2010; nothing gets this city down! After an amazing few days the drinks continue to flow...
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail 2010 - Episode Three
The curtain has closed here at Tales of the Cocktail 2010 and the revelers have departed for their cities of origin. To celebrate the final days here in New Orleans, Natalie invited Jaime Salas and...
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail 2010 - Episode Four
Tales of the Cocktail 2010 might have finished but the party continues here on Small Screen Network. From pétanque to bartender olympics there is no shortage of fun to relive. After cruising the sites...
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