August 26, 2023
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Mexican restaurant Añejo is hosting a tasting party featuring over 85 tequilas and mezcals on Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Calling all tequila lovers, Añejo Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties Mexican restaurant, is hosting a tasting event for the distilled beverage.
On Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the Love of Agave tasting party, featuring over 85 rare tequilas and mezcals.
The $65 event will allow liquor lovers to learn from over 30 producers about the production process of different tequila brands. There will also be food stations with tacos, guacamole, and salsa by Chef Ricardo Camacho.
Some of the brands include Banhez, Codigo 1530, Del Maguey, Dulce Vida, El Jimador, El Mayor, Ghost, Herradura, Hussongs, Libelula, Lunazul, Milarom Ocho, Teremana, Tres Agaves and Vago.
Special cocktails will also be sold for $6, including a Paloma and Blanco Margarita.
"For the Love of Agave is our way of sharing what we are most passionate about with our community," Añejo General Manager Jessica Simms said. "The tasting celebration is a fun opportunity to celebrate and sample an array of agave spirits and bring together our local community with something for novices and newbies to experts and aficionados. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for that new favorite agave spirit to sip on or a newbie trying to get back into the agave spirit world since that last bad hangover from college, we got you covered."
All tastings and food are included in the price of the ticket. There will be door prizes, and a portion of the proceeds will be provided to a local charity.
Monday, Sept. 11
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | $65
Añejo Philadelphia
1001 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123
