The Latin-Asian fusion behemoth that is Zengo has been touting its 400-strong collection of agave-based spirits since before its official opening last week. Tonight, it will host the first of a weekly series dubbed Tuesday Tequila Tastings in its basement tequila bar, La Biblioteca. Leading tonight’s event will be the brand ambassador from Don Julio; upcoming weeks will feature such haciendas as Siembra Azul, Herradura, Partida, and Milagro. The cost of $15 per person includes a flight, guided tasting, and discounts on bottles. But the agaveducation doesn’t end there.
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La Biblioteca is lined with tequila texts, so that patrons can research what they’re drinking, if they’re so inclined (thought it would be surprising if, after a few glasses of reposado, they were). In keeping with the scholarly theme, tequila lockers allow customers to store their rarer purchases for up to six months. And bottle service comes a with housemade sangrita or bar kit so that you can experiment with making margaritas yourself. Just make sure you don’t matriculate all over yourself.
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