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The 17th Annual Tales of the Cocktail has officially kicked off in New Orleans.

During the 6-day event, cocktail enthusiasts from across the globe will descend upon the historic French Quarter.

Founded in 2002, Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) has grown from an annual walking tour of historic New Orleans cocktail bars, into the world’s premier cocktail festival.

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