This is a tad late for some events, but World Cocktail Day (sponsored by the Museum of the American Cocktail) is upon us and there are still some ongoing events. Thankfully, World Cocktail Day seems to have become World Cocktail Week.

Both Devin Tavern (NY, NY) and Oliver's Lounge (Seattle) are hosting some events tonight.

Here are details for the Cocktail week in San Francisco. Continuing throughout the week.

There are some chances for folks to win a trip to Tales of the Cocktail, an annual event held in New Orleans. This will be the Fifth Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail, a culinary and cocktail festival held from July 18-22. The official cocktail this year is:

Starfish Cooler

1 oz. Moët and Chandon White Star
1 oz. Lemoncello
1 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
1 oz. Un-sweet Iced Tea
½ oz. Simple Syrup
Muddle orange slice and mint leaf in Collins glass.
Combine all ingredients.

Created by: Stacey Smith, GW Fins, New Orleans

Lots of good opportunities for food and drink and sampling innovative cocktail creations as well as classics.

Anyone have favourite cocktail recipes to share?