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Collaboration Dinner Mexican River North

Cantina Laredo will host an evening with Don Julio tequila on Saturday, August 24. The dinner party will begin with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by a four course meal at 7:30 p.m. Chef Daniel Espinoza has created a menu that features Mackerel Ceviche, Mango Carnitas Salad, Grilled Pork Loin and Sweet Corn Cheesecake. Each course will be paired with a tequila cocktails and a Don Julio representative will discuss the history and production of the tequila. 

The price to participate is $59.99 per guest. 

Don Julio Tequila Dinner

Course One
Mackerel Ceviche 
cucumber foam, almendrado, lemon curd and toasted amaranth 
Cocktail Pairing: Don Julio Blanco, mezcal, lemon juice, ginger puree, splash of tonic water

Course Two
Mango Carnitas Salad chicharron, Michoacan-style carnitas, pickled mango, tomatillo, Napa cabbage, hibiscus glaze 
Cocktail Pairing: Don Julio Blanco, pomegranate liqueur, chile morita puree, tamarind syrup, mango puree, lime juice

Course Three
Grilled Pork Loin
 Swiss chard, spice sausage croquette, blueberry jam, pickled peaches 
Cocktail Pairing: Don Julio Reposado, Fernet, black cherry puree, lime juice, splash of ginger beer

Course Four
Sweet Corn Cheesecake
 crispy corn, cherry compote, tequila cream, popcorn shoots
Cocktail Pairing: Don Julio Anejo, Rompope Coronado liqueur, chocolate abuelita powder

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