Tales of the Cocktail starts in New Orleans this week, but for Austinites the party starts tonight at Annie's on Congress. We're hosting a send-off party for Austin's delegates to the convention, and the party is open to the public. Five classic New Orleans cocktails will be served:

Sazerac
French 75
Vieux Carré
Ramos Gin Fizz
Absinthe Frappe

For the grand finale we will be doing a 15-shaker salute to the Ramos Ginn Fizz, which will be shaken by a platoon of Austin's best bartenders.

The Vieux Carré is made with Cognac, Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters. Pussycat not included.

Event runs 6-8, with live jazz and fresh Crescent City cocktails for $5