New Haven’s Camacho Garage, in cooperation with Canción Tequila, hosted a tequila pairing dinner on Sept. 15. Held on the eve of Mexican Independence Day, the five-course culinary event featured signature cuisine by Camacho Garage Co-owner and Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho paired with craft cocktails featuring Canción Tequila by Aude Guerrero, Lead Bartender. Andy Verderame, Co-owner, Canción Tequila, made a special guest appearance to give guests background on the ultra-premium tequila line, which includes Canción Tequila Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo. Co-owned by Verderame and Karen Brown of Branford, the award-winning 100% blue agave tequila line is distributed in the state by Angelini Wine, Ltd.
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- New Haven’s Camacho Garage hosted a pairing dinner featuring Canción Tequila on Sept. 15.
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- Andy Verderame, Co-owner, Canción Tequila and Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho, Co-owner, Camacho Garage.
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- Guests tasted Canción Tequila Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo.
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- Andy Verderame, Co-owner, Canción Tequila led guests through a tasting and brand education.
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- The Camacho’s Last Stand cocktail, featuring Canción Tequila Reposado, Carpano Antica and Aperol.
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- The first course, Shrimp Aguachile Ala Veracruzana with garlic caper oil, olives and avocado.
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- Guests toast with tastes of Canción Tequila.
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- Glasses of Canción Tequila Blanco were served with the first course.
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- Shrimp Aguachile Ala Veracruzana with garlic caper oil, olives and avocado was served with Canción Tequila Blanco.
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- Dessert Hoja Santa Custard Infladita, with smoked strawberry granita and Mexican chocolate gelato, was served with Canción Tequila Extra Añejo.
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- The Cantarito cocktail featured Canción Tequila Blanco, freshly squeezed orange, lime and grapefruit juice, with a Tajín Clásico Seasoning rim, a blend of chili peppers, lime and sea salt.
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- Tastes of Canción Teqiula Extra Añejo.
Photos 1-5 courtesy of Andy Verderame; 6, 7 and 12 courtesy of Victor Perez; and 8-11 courtesy of Jann Kyla Gonzales.
