The Industrial Cocktail Bar at 222 On Main in New Britain hosted a cocktail pairing dinner highlighting the award-winning 1800 Tequila line on Jan. 26. The dinner was held within The Assembly Room, a 7,500-square-foot dining hall with a multipurpose space. The four-course meal, which was curated by Chef Luis Reyes, featured cocktails created by The Industrial Owner Andres Soriano using 1800 Tequila expressions as the base spirit. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed cocktails with 1800 Blanco Tequila, 1800 Reposado Tequila, 1800 Añejo Tequila and 1800 Coconut Tequila. The 1800 line of tequilas was named to commemorate the year when tequila was first aged in oak casks. The 100% blue agave tequila is bottled in Jalisco, Mexico.
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- Chef Luis Reyes putting the finishing touches on the third course, Enchilada con Pato, duck confit, mole, salsa verde, queso fresco, achiote rice and duck cracklings.
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- The first course, Camarones con Chile, lime, jalapeño, tomato, avocado and cilantro, was paired with the Sangre y Tequila cocktail featuring 1800 Blanco.
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- The Sangre y Tequila cocktail featuring 1800 Blanco Tequila.
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- The second course, Pulpo con Tequila, tequila braised octopus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion and tostada, was paired with the Avioneta cocktail featuring 1800 Reposado Tequila.
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- The Avioneta cocktail featuring 1800 Reposado Tequila.
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- The third course, Enchilada con Pato, duck confit, mole, salsa verde, queso fresco, achiote rice and duck cracklings, was paired with the Tranquila cocktail featuring 1800 Añejo Tequila.
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- The Tranquila cocktail featuring 1800 Añejo Tequila.
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- Dessert was Tamalito de Elote, fresh sweet corn tamale with crema fresca, paired with Cozumel, a cocktail featuring 1800 Coconut Tequila.
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- The Cozumel cocktail featured 1800 Coconut. 1800 Coconut Tequila infuses the signature 1800 Silver Tequila with natural coconut flavor.
Photos courtesy of The Industrial Cocktail Bar.
