Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Founded in 2008, the TOTCF Cocktail Apprentice Program has hosted more than 540 apprentices who have gained valuable experience working and managing large-scale, high-volume events during the annual TOTC conference.

Barback 98

Barback Barback High Volume Bartender 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Between Irish pubs and high-volume cocktail bars, Million honed his flavors as a barback, squeezing his own custom juices and lemonades, earning him the moniker “The Lemonade Man.” At his current bar, Million started slinging cocktails and, after just four months, went on to become bar manager.

Tequila 105

Tequila Barback Barback High Volume 105

Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The program offers invaluable, hands-on experience in managing and executing vast, high-volume events at the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference. To qualify as a CAP Red Coat, applicants must be: Industry professionals (bartenders, bar managers, barbacks, brand ambassadors, educators, distillers, etc.)

Barback 52

Barback Barback High Volume Hospitality 52

VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Prior to Clover Club, Reiner became the face of one of New York’s first high-volume craft cocktail bars when she and Fedroff, along with four other partners, founded The Flatiron Lounge (2003-2018). Macy no longer tends bar there, but remains a creative consultant.

Club 83

Club Barback Barback Head Bartender 83

Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Founded in 2008, the TOTCF Cocktail Apprentice Program has hosted more than 540 apprentices who have gained valuable experience working and managing large-scale, high-volume events during the annual TOTC conference.

Barback 52

Barback Barback High Volume Bartender 52