Mat might currently
be sitting a lot closer to Mexico than I am - him being in Florida and
all - but here in London, I don’t seem to be able to move for tequila. That’s not a problem for me - I love the stuff!
Judging from the reaction to our post last year on London’s first tequila festival, a lot of folks don’t agree, which is a real shame.
Tequila is such a great drink. Ignore the cheap stuff, served up in a shot glass with lime and salt; real tequila has a taste to better most spirits and a range of flavours that possibly surpasses even whisky.
At one end of the scale, tequila is light, sweet, and fruity; while at the other, it’s can be warm, mellow, and smoky. Anyway, I’ll stop there. I could talk about tequila all day; but I won’t, as thankfully someone far more qualified has already done the talking for me
These guys really went town - although I expected no less from Gizzi Erskine, to be honest. The aim of the night was to challenge people’s perceptions with traditional and innovative ways to enjoy tequila alongside authentic Mexican food.
Working with tequila brand, Don Julio, Gizzi Erskine put together a fantastic looking tasting menu, alongside a range of Don Julio inspired tequila cocktails, served up for one night only...
La Caintina Primavera! (translation: The Spring Kitchen)
These guys really went town - although I expected no less from Gizzi Erskine, to be honest. The aim of the night was to challenge people’s perceptions with traditional and innovative ways to enjoy tequila alongside authentic Mexican food.
Tequila is such a great drink. Ignore the cheap stuff, served up in a shot glass with lime and salt; real tequila has a taste to better most spirits and a range of flavours that possibly surpasses even whisky.
At one end of the scale, tequila is light, sweet, and fruity; while at the other, it’s can be warm, mellow, and smoky. Anyway, I’ll stop there. I could talk about tequila all day; but I won’t, as thankfully someone far more qualified has already done the talking for me
These guys really went town - although I expected no less from Gizzi Erskine, to be honest. The aim of the night was to challenge people’s perceptions with traditional and innovative ways to enjoy tequila alongside authentic Mexican food.
Working with tequila brand, Don Julio, Gizzi Erskine put together a fantastic looking tasting menu, alongside a range of Don Julio inspired tequila cocktails, served up for one night only...
La Caintina Primavera! (translation: The Spring Kitchen)
These guys really went town - although I expected no less from Gizzi Erskine, to be honest. The aim of the night was to challenge people’s perceptions with traditional and innovative ways to enjoy tequila alongside authentic Mexican food.
Hopefully, this
approach by Don Julio and Gizzi can help people understand that tequila
is a drink of real quality and taste - and reflects what Mexico (and
Mexican cuisine) is all about! We couldn’t make it to the main event, but take a look at this video to see how it went down. I’m looking forward to the next one and hoping that Mat might bring back a bottle or two from the States. Here’s hoping! Nik.
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Nothing beats a spicy margherita!
ReplyDeleteAlexander @ Mr Essentialist
I could go for a Marg right about now!
ReplyDeleteGreat video...the food and drinks look so good! I'm definitely a tequila fan...we get a lot of it here in Texas! :)
ReplyDeleteI love tequila! I always choose it over anything else. But it has been a while so I think I am out of practice!
ReplyDeleteGreat food I see !! :-) and I love me some tequila too
ReplyDeleteCool post man! :-)
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What's that in the first pic? The place looks amazing and I'm really curious to try some high-grade tequila right now!
ReplyDeleteKosta // Cool Gear Cavalier
it's popcorn in little Don Julio glasses!
ReplyDeleteWe all love the stuff here!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a fav brand / style?
ReplyDeleteNik is really into it, I like it too but he knows more about it. Well, always good to drink in moderation.
ReplyDeleteBuckets & Spades
ooooof for sure!
ReplyDeleteit's 5 o'clock somewhere, right?
ReplyDeleteI bet you do! How do you tend to drink it, in a cocktail, on it's own or with a mix?
ReplyDeleteI like to drink it on it's own.
ReplyDeleteSame here!
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