A day designed to shine the ‘lime light’ on everyone’s favourite tequila-based cocktail, celebrate National Margarita Day (22nd February 2022) with one of these six tipple-themed ideas
1 Book this: tickets for exclusive Mirror Margaritas at Hacha Dalston
Sip up, sip up. London’s only agaveria Hacha Bar has partnered with the world’s most awarded mezcal in 2021, The Lost Explorer Mezcal. Ideal for those looking to learn more about this delicious concoction, Hacha founder and agave expert Deano Moncrieffe will treat guests to a truly unique experience guiding them through The Lost Explorer Mezcal’s journey of the Mezcal Margarita with his iconic and award-winning Mirror Margarita.
Book a ticket to enjoy three rare and exclusive Mirror Margaritas, all with different flavour profiles but perfectly balanced and crystal-clear in clarity, as well as specially created canapés. Deano will create the cocktails using each of The Lost Explorer Mezcal’s three expressions, Espadín, Tobalá and Salmiana, which will be accompanied by a sipping experience of each variety.
When: The event will be held from 6 pm to 7.30 pm, 22nd February 2022
Where: Hacha Dalston, 378 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AA.
How: Tickets to the event can be purchased from Eventbrite here at a cost of £35.00 per person.
2 Pour this: a bottle of pre-bottled Tayēr Bergamot Margarita pre-made cocktail
Staying in for the occasion? Take the stress out of cocktail shakers and pour a glass of this pre-made tipple instead. The creation of Monica Berg & Alex Kratena, the names behind two-part Old Street bar Tayēr + Elementary, inside this bottle you’ll find Tayēr’s light and refreshing Bergamot Margarita that blends Ocho Blanco Tequila, QuiQuiRiQui Tobala MEzcal, Tio Pepe Fino Sherry, Cocchi Americano, Bergamot and Citrus Cordial.
Wallet: £30.00, shop via selfridges.com
3 Devour this: special tasting menus with Hacha Brixton
Ideal for foodies, at Hacha Brixton guests can take a journey through the ages of the classic cocktail with a specially curated tasting menu with influenced light bites from the 22nd February until the last Saturday of the month.
The menu will include a selection of traditional Mexican light bites such as Black Bean Quesadillas and Chilli Mexican Picadillo which will each be paired with variations of the Margarita. Try the tasting menu at Mirror Margarita bottle shop, located downstairs at Hacha Brixton.
Upstairs, the party’s just getting started – the Agaveria at Hacha Brixton will be host to the Patrón Pop Up Record Shop – an exclusive month-long activation with Patrón Tequila. Kicking off on Margarita Day (22nd February) guests will be able to enjoy a selection of bespoke Patrón cocktails, alongside a host of live DJs, for a special month of all things Margaritas and music.
When: Tasting menu available from Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 26th for £36. Patrón Pop Up Record Shop, 22nd February – 19nd March.
How: Tickets available via Eventbrite.
Where: 12 Market Row, London SW9 8LD
4 Stay off the sauce: with a Mockarita nitro-charged can
Staying tee-total? No alcohol, no pressure – pull back the lid on a Vida Loca Mockarita instead. With less than 80 calories per 200ml Nitro Can, these vibrant green drinks are ideal for a mocktail that packs a punch. Serve it cold into a cocktail glass with a salt rim for the perfect party finish – it’ll be our little secret.
How: £26.99 for a case of 12. Shop via drinkmocktails.co.uk
5 Whip this up: the perfect coffee margarita
Caffeine and tequila – two of life’s finest liquids, poured into one. This drink takes its inspiration from the espresso martini, with impressive results! Coffee and tequila is a cocktail marriage worth exploring – the reposado tequila used here delivers notes of barrel-aged caramel and vanilla.
How: Find the recipe via The Wordrobe’s food section: thewordrobe.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-coffee-margarita/
6 Plan ahead: London’s La Piñata festival
An all out agave celebration, La Piñata will take place in celebration of Cinco de Mayo on 7th May 2022 with a plethora of nectars.
The only specialist tequila and mezcal show in the UK, following last year’s stellar inaugural event, La Piñata 2022 is set to be a bigger and better celebration of Agave spirits, Mexican culture and an opportunity to taste a diverse range of Tequila and Mezcal side by side.
With over 20 producers set to talk visitors through their ranges of tequila and mezcal, the 2022 show will see the addition of a bar serving refreshing Palomas and Margaritas along with a Street Food market offering the very best Mexican and Latin American food to enjoy alongside delicious agave spirits and live entertainment. Exhibitors include The Lost Explorer Mezcal, Dangerous Don Mezcal, Cazcabel Tequila and Vivir Tequila.
This year, La Piñata have partnered with London Mezcal Week founders, Thea Cumming and Melanie Symonds, who will be running and hosting all masterclasses at the festival, where they will be diving deeper into the subject and appreciation of mezcal.
When: 7 May 2022. A full schedule of tastings and masterclasses, which are included in the ticket price will be announced on 1st March 2022.
How: Find out more via eventbrite.co.uk
