Spirited Sermon: Mezcal & Mexican Independence

Mezcal may be the hot spirit du jour, but Mexicans have been imbibing many varieties (including the sub-category tequila) for hundreds of years. Raise a glass of San Cosme, Illegal & Derrumbes mezcals, and the shout the grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores); the cry that has risen over a glass of agave-goodness since it started the War of Independence in Mexico in 1842.

Throughout the evening, the host will join guests at their table to examine the chosen spirit, offering fascinating facts and amusing anecdotes about its history and production, whilst Rev JW Simpson’s experienced cocktail bartenders demonstrate how to use the spirit’s unique flavours to create beautiful, delicate and delicious concoctions. Guests will then have the opportunity to use their newly learnt skills to shake and stir their own cocktail at the pop up bar.