Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted a cocktail dinner featuring Patrón Tequila at The Kitchen in Prospect on Dec. 20. During the Bees in the Winter dinner, guests enjoyed a four-course meal prepared by The Kitchen in Prospect Co-owners Eddie and Dana Martinez and their culinary team. Each course was paired with a craft cocktail featuring Patrón Reposado, Patrón Añejo and Patrón Extra Añejo Tequila. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a welcome libation of The Perfect Paloma, featuring Patrón Silver Tequila, fresh-squeezed grapefruit and agave syrup topped with club soda; a Blood Orange Margarita featuring Patrón Añejo Tequila; a Limón Drop Martini with Patrón Reposado Tequila, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice; and an Old Fashioned featuring Patrón Extra Añejo Tequila, with each cocktail designed to complement the accompanying course.
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc., hosted a cocktail dinner featuring Patrón Tequila at The Kitchen in Prospect on Dec. 20.
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- Patrón Reposado, Anejo and Extra Anejo Tequila on display.
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- Guests enjoyed a welcome cocktail, The Perfect Paloma, featuring Patrón Silver Tequila, fresh-squeezed grapefruit and agave syrup topped with club soda.
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- The Kitchen Prospect Co-owner Eddie Martinez presented cuisine pairings to guests.
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- Chrissy Amatrudo, Senior Trade Development Manager – Patrón, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. spoke about the showcased tequila brand.
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- Dana Martinez, Co-owner, The Kitchen, prepares cocktails showcasing Patrón.
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- A Blood Orange Margarita made with Patrón Añejo Tequila.
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- The first course paired the Blood Orange Margarita with seared Patrón Añejo ahi tuna.
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- A third course of skirt steak with chimichurri and a dollop of sweet potato mash was paired with a Patrón Extra Añejo Old Fashioned.
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- A dessert of ricotta cheese cake topped with raspberries and chocolate was paired with Patrón Extra Añejo Tequila served neat.
Photos courtesy of Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
