Tequila Party
Sellout crowd learns the finer points of savoring tequila in agave good time
Tequila has a reputation for leading to amusing nights and Wednesday’s Tequila Appreciation Society event was no exception. More than 150 tequila enthusiasts were entertained at the tasting hosted by Ruben Aceves, Casa Herradura's Global Tequila Ambassador, at the two-story Fire Station No. 3, located near downtown.
The sold-out crowd kicked off the evening by mixing and mingling while sipping margaritas (2 oz. Herradura silver tequila, 1 oz. Cointreau, 3/4 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. agave nectar) and noshing on delicious bites including ceviche, brisket flautas and spinach quesadillas.
Guests then headed upstairs for a presentation by Aceves, who discussed the origins and finer points of the Mexican spirit as a skilled jimador simulated how harvesting is done by hacking into an agave plant, front and center of the room.
Next up, keen attendees swirled their glasses and sampled the tequila — silver, reposado (a category Herradura created in 1974) and añejo (aged 25 months) — as Aceves answered questions and servers sweetened things up with a round of desserts: brownies with cajeta (sweetened caramelized milk) and flan.
The only thing better than a fun-filled evening with tequila and tasty fare? Helping out a good cause. All ticket proceeds from the event benefited Foodways Texas. Salud.
Passing the Herradura learning curve on tequila were Lee and Seliece Womble, Adam Aukamp, Tanya Oliver, Tammy Manning, AJ Saper, Karen Schneider, Angela Steffens and Alfonzo Lujan.