2nd Annual Tequila & Mezcal Festival Join us for the second annual Tequila & Mezcal Festival. During the two-week celebrationof Mexico's most famous spirits, guests of Oyamel will be treated to the best in premium tequilas and mezcals with flights and innovative specialty cocktails. Head Chef Joe Raffa has crafted an inspired menu incorporating Mexico’s celebrated spirits. Oyamel also welcomes producers David Suro from Siembra Azul and Ron Cooper from Del Maguey who will host tastings in the Butterfly Bar and a six-course Chef’s Dinner as part of the Tequila & Mezcal Festival. COMPLIMENTARY TEQUILA TASTING The celebration begins on Tuesday, March 3, with a complimentary tequila tasting hosted by David Suro, an internationally recognized expert in the production of tequila and founder of Siembra Azul. Siembra Azul’s prized premium tequilas are made from 100% blue agave and are produced in the highlands town of Arandas. The tasting will be held in Oyamel’s Butterfly Bar, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. CHEF'S DINNER Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 pm for a Chef’s Dinner hosted by David Suro and Ron Cooper. The six-course menu with tequila and mezcal pairings features all the special menu items created for the festival by Chef Raffa. During the dinner, David Suro and Ron Cooper will share their experience producing spirits. Tequila & Mezcal Chef's Dinner Menu Ceviche de Marlin Fresco Marinado con Mandarina y Tequila Reposado Ceviche of fresh Hawaiian Marlin Marinated in Tangerine and Reposado Tequila
Ensalada de Queso de Cabra con Chiltate y Vinagreta de Pepitas Tostadas de Calabaza Salad of Chiltate crusted Westfield Farm Goat Cheese and Roasted Pumpkin Seed Dressing, misted with Mezcal
Sopa de Hongos y Nopal con Tequila Blanco Mushroom-Nopal soup with blanco tequila Calamar a la Parilla con Salsa de Tomate-Mezcal al Molcajete Grilled calamari with tomato-mezcal molcajete sauce Panceta de Puerco al Pastor con Tequila Reposado y Salsa de Cilantro 12 hour Pork Belly al Pastor with reposado tequila and cilantro sauce
Cajeta con Tequila Añejo, Sorbete de Coco y Maracuya Cajeta with Añejo tequila, coconut sorbet and passion fruit $80 per person including tequila and mezcal tax and gratutity not included Space is limited and
reservations should be made COMPLIMENTARY MEZCAL TASTING On Thursday, March 5, guests will have the opportunity to sample Del Maguey’s rare, unblended mezcals with company founder Ron Cooper. Del Maguey’s single village mezcals have a complexity that makes them akin to fine brandies or single malt scotches. Cooper will conduct a complimentary tasting of Del Maguey’s award-winning mezcals including their rare Mezcal Pechuga, triple distilled with wild mountain apples, plaintains, almonds, plums and chicken breast at Oyamel’s Butterfly Bar, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For more information on Tequila & Mezcal Festival, call us at (202) 628-1005.
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