Posts Tagged ‘margarita’
Cinco de Derby, Kentucky de Mayo
It’s a cosmic confluence that was surely foretold by the Aztecs: Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year. In another case of synchronicity, Dave Stolte (Home Bar Basics) and Chris Bostick (The Varnish) made Margaritas and Mint Juleps (and a lot of other cocktails) at a recent gathering…
Read MoreApril 16: Spring Cocktails at Cecconi’s
On April 16th, Cecconi’s West Hollywood debuts the new spring cocktails from Chris Ojeda, Creative Bar Director for Soho House.
Read MoreDec. 16: Las Perlas Private Reserve Release and Mezcal Collective Launch
On Thursday, December 16th, agave aficionados will have two excellent reasons to be at Las Perlas, the downtown L.A. shrine to mezcal and tequila: an exclusive release of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, and the launch of the Mezcal Collective, an ongoing series of gatherings that will celebrate and educate about all things agave. For its…
Read MoreJuly 18: Tequila Taste Too at The Wine House
This Sunday, July 18, The Wine House presents Tequila Taste Too, an afternoon of agave featuring tastings of dozens of top tequilas, an expanded mezcal section, cocktails and Mexican tapas. Proceeds benefit Komen for the Cure, LA County.
Read MoreEvery Bar Should Have a Bricia
Guelaguetza partner Bricia Lopez’s love of mezcal and her enthusiastic support of some of L.A.’s best cocktail bars have led to the ultimate tributes: cocktails named after her.
Read MoreBring On the Agave, It’s Cinco de Mayo
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is of limited national significance in Mexico, here in the States and elsewhere, it’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture by imbibing some of its finest exports. Like bars and restaurants all over town,…
Read MoreTaking the Triple Sec Challenge: Hiram Walker vs. Cointreau
Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and of course that means it’s time for a margarita or three. In addition to tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice, cocktail enthusiasts will likely be reaching for Cointreau to mix in their margaritas. But these days, people are trying to save money wherever they can. So is it possible…
Read MoreApril 5: Why Wait Till Mayo? Tequila Tasting at Malo
This Monday, April 5, Malo hosts Why Wait Till Mayo?, a “100% tequila social” presented by the Tequila Appreciation Society. Following on last summer’s successful Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting, guests will be able sample top notch tequilas, nibble on Malo’s tasty apps, and get their groove on in Malo’s upstairs event area. Making return appearances…
Read MoreApril 2010: Perfect Pairings Raises Funds for Meals on Wheels
Beginning today and throughout the month of April, the Perfect Pairings Menu Campaign brings together over 50 of L.A.’s top chefs and restaurants to raise funds and awareness for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the nation’s largest privately funded Meals on Wheels program. A similar “eclectic pairings adventure” will run in New York in October…
Read MoreThe Peninsula Cocktail Hour – Princely Potables, Pauper's Prices
It’s not every day one gets to spend a couple of hours enjoying the perks of a AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Five Star hotel. This summer, that day happens to be Thursday, at the acclaimed Peninsula Beverly Hills. From May 7 through Labor Day, the renowned luxury hotel hosts a weekly Happy Hour from 5-7pm…
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