Ilegal Mezcal Dinner - sold out

SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024

6 PM RECEPTION - 6:30 PM SEATED DINNER

In 2004, Ilegal’s founder John Rexer began bringing mezcal down from Oaxaca to Antigua, Guatemala, to supply his bar, Café No Sé. At the time, he was getting 30 or so liters of unbranded mezcal from various villages in Oaxaca. The mezcal became popular very quickly. One day, a mezcalero proposed that John buy a pallet or 600 bottles of mezcal. John said, “I have trouble getting 30 bottles across a border. How am I going to get 600?” The mezcalero looked at John, smiled, and said, “No te preocupes, yo tengo un tío,” which means don’t worry about it, I have an uncle. In 2006, John created the brand Ilegal, referring to its history. However, the name has significance on other levels. Many of the palenqueros John worked with in Oaxaca had once lived in the States undocumented, had loved ones living illegally in the States, or dreamed of finding their way to the States in hopes of a better life. This is a dream that Chef Hugo Ortega is very familiar with. Join us and discover this delicious mezcal and learn more about its rich, complicated history from James Douglas, a representative from Ilegal Mezcal, who will join us for the dinner. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for tickets. ¡Salud!

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Passed Bites

Xochi Rita - Ilegal Mezcal Joven, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt 

ANTOJITO

Ceviche de Atún 

tuna, avocado, roasted pineapple aguachile 

El Colibri - Ilegal Mezcal Joven, St. Germain, guava, lemon juice, prosecco 

ENTREMES

Taco de Cabrito

Central Texas baby goat, refried beans, mole caderas, pickled onion

Mezcalito de Jamaica - Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Ancho Reyes, Fonseca Porto, hibiscus, pineapple, lime 

PLATO FUERTE

Bistec con Mole Chichilo 

prime ribeye, black garlic purée, scalloped potatoes 

Darkbloom - HTown Single Barrel Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Napoleón mandarin, adobo Oaxaqueño, basil, cocoa bitters

POSTRE

Tarta de Albaricoque y Chocolate Blanco

white chocolate galette, fresh apricots, lime gel, vanilla cream

Carajillo Oaxaqueño - Ilegal Mezcal Añejo, café de olla, espresso, Licor 43, orange peel

$130 per person plus tax & gratuity

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions beforehand, thank you

-LIMITED SEATING-

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE !