World Margarita Championship

Community Event

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

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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 @BisbeeBreakfast Mixologist Amanda Miller Margarita: Cucumber margarita - Sweet & Salty Cucumber Marg w/ a Twist! Chef Toby Kyte Featured Menu Sampling: Salted and Smoked Peanuts

Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria @RoccosLittleChicago Chef Rocco DiGrazia Featured Margarita: Refreshing basil margarita is made with housemade basil limoncello. Featured Menu Sampling: Built on savory herbed focaccia, our panelle crudites have a kiss of arugula and creamy fontina cheezzzzz

Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria @FrescoTucson Chef Mat Cable Margarita: Featured Menu Sampling:

Tequila and Cocktail Tastings provided by Canción Tequila, Cayman Jack and Dos Equis

 

8/26/2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST

CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
4500 N Oracle Road, Suite 110 Lower level of Tucson Mall between Sears and Dillards
Tucson, AZ 85705

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