Mercadito Midtown is bringing back its monthly tequila dinner series, starting this Wednesday, February 22 at 8:30 p.m. Mercadito welcomes guests to experience the smooth and sexy Blue Nectar Tequila. Mercadito Chef and Partner Patricio Sandoval will present a different food theme each month celebrating the diversity of Mexican cuisine. This month, Sandoval starts things off with Mexican street food and will prepare four sharing courses using Blue Nectar Tequila. Each course will be paired with a Blue Nectar Tequila cocktail. A representative for Blue Nectar Tequila will be at the event sharing details and nuances of the handcrafted spirit with guests. The cost to attend this tequila dinner is $45 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call 786.369.0430 for reservations. Patricio Sandoval’s 4-course menu for the evening is:
Botana Con Chile
Shrimp, tequila marinated jicama, cucumber, carrot, mango chile piquin, key lime
Jalisco Negroni
Blue néctar tequila blanco, campari, sweet vermouth, damiana
Tacos de Canasta
potato, chorizo, tequila anejo-roasted tomato salsa huitlacoche-mushroom, tequila reposado-tomatillo salsa
Uvarita
Blue nectar tequila blanco, green grape, mexicano regano, agave
Taquiza de Barbacoa
Lamb tequila chilorio, potato, cactus, tomatillo salsa, pickled red onion
El Chilango
Blue Nectar tequila reposado, grand marnier 150, fresh lime, chichicapa mezcal,
oloroso sherry
Palitos de Elote
corn cake sticks, cinnamon, sugar, tequila-goat’s milk caramel
Jamaica Me Loco
Blue Nectar tequila blanco, grand marnier, hibiscus, orange, agave
Mercadito Midtown 3252 NE First Avenue Miami, FL 33137 786.369.0430
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