The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards showcase the best of the best in the world of cocktails and bartending each year. Thanks to Pernod Ricard USA, Small Screen Network and Inspired Sips had exclusive access to some of the nominees who graced the red carpet. Everyone from Brian Batt of Mad Men to Salvatore Calabrese, world renowned bartender, took a moment to chat with Natalie Bovis, The Liquid Muse and our illustrious bartender, Simon Ford.