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This past weekend, the world’s cocktail community descended upon New York to celebrate spirits in the first-ever Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Kicking off with a grand Gala at the New York Public Library on Friday evening, the MCC was celebrated in New York from May 14th – 18th. The four-day cocktail extravaganza included stories behind the bar from renowned mixologists, cocktail competitions where top bartenders battled for grand prizes, unforgettable parties and insightful seminars. Tequila Partida hosted a seminar at Yerba Buena on Perry Street called “The History & Evolution of Tequila, North America’s First Distilled Spirit.” Together with Chef Julian Medina and the Gourmet Latino Festival, guests were invited to peer into the world of tequila, terroir, and the essence of Mexico. Excellent fare was presented by Chef Medina, and delicious cocktails were created by Jacques Bezuidenhout and Raphael Reyes. Founder, Chairman and CEO of Tequila Partida Gary Shansby led an informative tequila tasting, while President of Tequila Partida de Mexico Vinicio Estrada talked about history and culture, paired with Chef Medina’s succulent dishes of Tamal con Huitlacoche, Pollo con Mole, Gordita de Puerco and Churros dusted with cinnamon, served with chocolate and dulce de leche sauces. There were fun surprises, many laughs and innovative uses of the world’s top rated tequila. New York cocktail enthusiasts will look forward to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in 2011, as plans begin to unfold for the exciting times to come at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.  The team at Tequila Partida and Gourmet Latino Festival outside of Yerba Buena Perry. Photo courtesy of WeShootCocktails.com  Related posts:
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