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60 / the tasting panel / september 2016 Study, Study, Study! Tales of the Cocktail 2016: A flavor map to explore various pairing opportunities for cinnamon was part of the "homework" during the Fratelli- Branca vermouth breakfast. by Rachel Burkons W hile the Tales parties are certainly not to be missed, education is truly at the heart of Tales' message and mentality, from a slew of seminars deigned to dive deep into a variety of topics, to branded tasting rooms, activations and sponsored brand lunches and dinners. But the education doesn't stop with the attending visitors and bartenders; one of the festival's biggest educations comes in the way of the prestigious CAP (Cocktail Apprentice Program) team, the behind-the-scenes men and women who work tirelessly to pull this massive event off without a hitch (Application info for the 2017 CAP program will be available by the end of the year at www.TalesofTheCocktail.com). With so much to learn, who has time for parties? Here's a look at two of our favorite education- driven moments from 2016. Bookish Breakfast If you like your breakfast served with a Powerpoint presentation side, Tales has got you covered. We were thrilled to visit the Vermouth:The Renaissance of an Ancient Recipe breakfast seminar presented by Antica Formula. Hosted by Fratelli-Branca USA Manager Edoardo Branca, sixth-generation Branca family member, the seminar took a look at the heritage of the company's vermouth portfolio, which includes bartender essentials like Punt e Mes, Antica Formula and Carpano Dry. Branca began by explaining that the 230-year-old recipe of Antica Formula created by Antonio Benedetto Carpano was the world's first vermouth, born out of an ingenious combination of wine,