{"id":7198,"date":"2015-08-21T18:34:43","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T01:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7198"},"modified":"2015-08-21T11:38:10","modified_gmt":"2015-08-21T18:38:10","slug":"cocktail-corner-tequila-harvest-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7198","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Tequila Harvest Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2014 Tequila Harvest Festival, photo by AM Premium Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our local schools may start next week, but the summer celebrations continue. More than 20 tequila and mezcal brands will be\u00a0pouring at\u00a0the 6th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival<\/a> on Saturday August 29.<\/p>\n

This is the largest tequila show in California, and\u00a0according to festival co-founder Ernesto Rodriguez, “The purpose of the festival is to promote the history, tradition, and art behind tequila production with the Anglo-Saxon and international community, as well as with the new generations of Mexican-Americans who are interested in learning more about these ancient and magical drinks.”<\/p>\n

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2014 Tequila Harvest Festival, photo by AM Premium Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

About 1,000\u00a0tequila aficionados are expected to gather at this\u00a0elegant and festive outdoor event at Elings Park,<\/a>\u00a01298 Las Positas Rd.\u00a0Featuring live mariachi\u00a0music\u00a0and gourmet food, and well as lots of tequila,\u00a0other highlights at the Tequila Harvest Festival include\u00a0unreleased and special edition spirits from Tequila Celestial<\/a>,\u00a0G4<\/a>, Siete Leguas<\/a>, Suerte <\/a>and Tapat\u00edo.<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition, \u00a0a portion of ticket sales, as well as a special silent raffle, will\u00a0benefit the Elings Park Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ticket price includes all tequila\/mezcal and food samples. This is strictly a 21 and over event. Tickets can be purchased at\u00a0AgaveAvenue.com<\/a>. General admission hours are 6-9 p.m., with VIP tastings starting at 5 p.m. Hope to see you there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

P.S: If you’re anything like me, talking about Tequila puts you in the mood for a Margarita. Here’s a recipe courtesy of Milagro Tequila<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Milagro Freshest Margarita, courtesy photo<\/p><\/div>\n

The Milagro Freshest Margarita<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a02 parts Milagro Silver Tequila<\/p>\n

\u00be part Agave Nectar<\/p>\n

1 part Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n

Pour all ingredients in a Boston Shaker with ice.<\/p>\n

Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a rocks glass.<\/p>\n

Garnish with a lime wheel.<\/p>\n

Cheers!\u00a0\u00a0Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more cocktail corner columns.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of\u00a0Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a> on August 21, 2015.<\/p>\n

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