Maison Bar (Sponsorship Fee: $4,849.50)

SMALL TASTING ROOM WITH A PRE-BUILT BAR!

Maison Bar, formerly Tasting Room Bar, allows brands to welcome guests, serve cocktails, and sample products with the ease of a pre-built bar. This cozy room is perfect for networking, deep-seated conversations, or a few grand drink toasts. Make a big impression with minimal activation costs! If you're interested in a multiple-day activation, we encourage you to check out our Week-Long Tastings. All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.

Maison Bar sponsorship includes:

• Listed on TOTC Official Schedule
• Included on Daily Schedule Signage
• Water from Official Water Sponsor
• Potential to request mixer product from Official Mixer Partner
• Minimum 15-20 images provided by TOTCF Photography Team

Room Specifications:

• 480 SQ FT
• 6 Electrical Outlets
• 1 Entry/Exit Points
• This is a pre-set room
• This room cannot be rearranged  but tables can be added

Time Allocations:

• 1 hour load in
• 30 minute load out
• 2 hour event time on TOTC Agenda

Included Supplies 

• Stand-alone, pre-built bar in a Small Tasting Room
• Tables choices of —6’ x 30"; 6’ x 18"; 5’ round; 36" cocktail round
• Hotel Linens
• TOTC 5 oz. biodegradable cups (as many as needed)
• Cocktail napkins
• Kold Draft & Regular Ice
• 1 bus tub
• Trash Receptacle for clean up at the end of the event
• Recycling Receptacle

FINE PRINT

• A TOTC Tasting Room Access Wristband is required for admittance to Activation.
• All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.
• Following May 26th, 2025, all confirmed partnerships will incur a 5% expedition fee (included in the total at checkout), and payment is required in full by credit card.
• A 10% deposit based upon the Total Sponsorship Fee listed above is due in order to secure your sponsorship. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will follow up for the remaining balance due.
• Sponsor is responsible for a $1000 additional Food & Beverage Minimum paid directly to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
• AV needs can be ordered through The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.
• Any logo, event title, or participating brand submitted after June 20th may not be included in promotions & marketing.

The following items are not included in the package:

 STAFFING

• Sponsor is responsible for securing labor for load-in, event execution, and load-out
• All staff serving or preparing cocktails at the event must hold a ServSafe certification

SUPPLIES & SAMPLING

• Any additional buildout, decor, signage, etc.
• Sponsor is responsible for all cocktail batching, prep, or storage/refrigeration needs
• All alcoholic products must be ordered through the TOTC liquor license and distributed in Louisiana
• Additional cocktail ingredients are the responsibility of the sponsor