World Margarita Championship on August 26, 2022

By Press release submission

Aug 25, 2022

Description:

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original Restaurants partner together to bring you the anticipated return of the World Margarita Championship, an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world-class Margaritas and tequilas, the cuisine of the southwest, and more.

Tucson Original Restaurants chefs and restaurants will battle it out with live Judging and a People’s Choice award, for the best Signature Margarita. Enjoy food sampling and margarita tastings from Southern Arizona Tucson Original Restaurants and Purveyors. Attendees will get to vote for your favorite margarita!

TICKETS $80 EACH

Tickets include libation and menu samplings from local Tucson Originals Restaurants and Purveyors, arts experiences, and a memorable summer experience. 21 & Over Event. Tickets are anticipated to sell out and are available for purchase until sold out for $80. Limited tickets are available. Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets. $40 Tax Deduction Per Ticket

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE

4500 N Oracle Road, Suite 110

Tucson, AZ 85705

Lower level of Tucson Mall between Sears and Dillards

6 PM - 9 PM

A creative collaboration with Tucson Originals Restaurants that highlights and promotes independently owned, local restaurants and showcases their culinary expertise. To raise awareness of the rich and vibrant culinary community in Tucson. All funds raised go directly to support SAACA community arts outreach programs, as well as to support Tucson Originals restaurants.

FEATURED CHEFS

Thank you to our sponsor, Dulce Vida Tequila!

Casino Del Sol

@casinodelsolresort

Chef Ryan Clark

Margarita: Hibucharita Margarita - hibiscus flower kombucha margarita

Featured Menu Sampling: Hibiscus Panna Cotta - Panna Cotta with fruit

The Dutch

@thedutchtucson

Chef Marcus van Winden

Mixologist Annie Pryor

Spicy Avocado'rita - A little sweet, a little spice!

Chef Marcus van Winden

Margarita Dessert Bar - Dessert is never a bad idea!

Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro

@gourmetgirlsglutenfree

Chef Mary Steiger

Margarita: Ruby Rosemary Classic w/Rosemary and Ruby Grapefruit

Featured Menu Sampling: Hammy Sammy - Open Faced Ham Sammy w/ Cherry Chutney

Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

@BrotherJohnsBBQ

Chef Patrick Vezino

Featured Margarita

Featured Menu Sampling: Brisket Taco - Brisket, Queso Fresco, Onion & Jalapeno

Chef Chic

@chefchicaz

Chef Wendy Gauthier

Margarita: Candied Apple Margarita - A blend of apples and horchata

Featured Menu Sampling: Apple braised pork taco

El Rustico

@TacoRustico

Chef Juan Almanza

Featured: Margarita Rústica - Margarita with a hint of chile and smoke

Featured Menu Sampling: Taco with of choice of meat on a torched tortilla!

Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse

@PinnaclePeakTucson

Margarita: Huckleberry Margarita - Looking for a fun take on the margarita? Well then, I'm your huckleberry. It's a little sweet and a little tart, and that indescribable huckleberry flavor gets a good kick from that tequila. Yeehaw!

Zio Peppe

@ZioPeppeAZ

Chef Devon Sanner at Chef Mat Cable

Mixologist: Alfredo Aguilar

Featured Margarita: Italian Soda Margarita - citrus + vanilla + tequila + limoncello

Featured Menu Sampling: Elote Arancini - street corn + risotto, lime crema, queso fresco

Dante's Fire

@DantesFireAZ

Chef Ken Foy

Margarita:

Featured Menu Sampling: Salmon Crudo

Bisbee Breakfast Club