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Brittany Chardin

Brittany Chardin has 25 years of on-premise experience: front-of-the-house, back-of-the-house and management. Brittany, a certified sommelier, is most passionate about all things Spirit related, especially gin cocktails and bringing her French, 5-star culinary background to innovative Food, Wine & Spirit pairings.

Cocktail Contests

Cocktail Contests

The International Bartender Association held its 37th annual World Cocktail Championship in November and this year, so far, there have been no fewer than a dozen national cocktail competitions. Many spirits brands and notable mixers are involved.

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The Green Swizzle

The Green Swizzle

Served at the West Indian Stand at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924, where millions of Brits tried island rums for the first time.

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Here in Spirits

Here in Spirits

Daily Blog
by Brittany Chardin

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Here in Spirits

Here in Spirits

Daily blog
by Brittany Chardin

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Here in Spirits

Here in Spirits

What do a cow, a pitbull and Tales of the Cocktail have in common?

Daily blog
by Brittany Chardin

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Here in Spirits

Here in Spirits

Daily blog from
Tales of the Cocktail
by Brittany Chardin

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Tipple Tuesday! 10 Cane Rum & Tales of the Cocktail

Tipple Tuesday! 10 Cane Rum & Tales of the Cocktail

New look of 10 Cane Rum & Watermelon Daiquiri Recipe. What to do and see at Tales of the Cocktail.

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How to Get Ahead at “Tales”

How to Get Ahead at “Tales”

There is so much to do, drink and digest at Tales of the Cocktail. What has been affectionately called the Bartender Bacchanalia or the Sundance of Spirits, amongst other names, is now regarded globally as the most “spirited” event of the year.

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Hot Chocolate with Rum

Hot Chocolate with Rum

by: Brittany Chardin

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Honey Crisp Aut-Hum Punch

Honey Crisp Aut-Hum Punch

by: Brittany Chardin

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Cafe Royal

Cafe Royal

by: Brittany Chardin

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White Chocolate Cocoa

White Chocolate Cocoa

With Chambord by Brittany Chardin

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Strawberry Mojito

Strawberry Mojito

By: Brittany Chardin

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Strawberry Rhubarb Fizz

Strawberry Rhubarb Fizz

By: Brittany Chardin

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The Green Swizzle

The Green Swizzle

By: Brittany Chardin

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