Bartender Legion is a project that aims to unite and promote the creativity of bartenders in New York City and surrounding areas. While looking to potentiate and demonstrate how noble, handy and beverage excellence that can be achieved with agave distillates such as Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, etc.

They laid its foundations in New York City this past Tuesday, July 28th. And their birthplace was, neither more nor less than Botanic Lab, an experimental place, a true laboratory of the new mixology and home to an immense variety of tinctures and infusions.

The anticipated successful event was filled up with agave lovers. Originality and creativity were the principles guests, the protagonists, Tequila and Mezcal and the lucky ones, the guests.

Rigoberto Cervantes of La Contenta opened the evening. His drink: hibiscus infused Santa Pedrera Mezcal, lemon juice, agave nectar and Tajin rim was a great welcome!

The night continued, with a refreshing blend of Tequila Suerte and Meteoro Mezcal, ginger, honey, lemon juice and rose water with a bubbly touch. Created by Erika Ordonez of The Happiest Hour.

The night took a delightful and somewhat fabulous change with frothy and exquisite drink from Juan Bautista of La Pulperia. His drink: Tequila Siembra Valles, basil leaves, lemon juice, egg whites and a touch of aromatic bitters.

The fourth round was in charge of Julio Xoxocotla of Ward III with a tropical creation and a delicate spice. His drink: Tequila Pueblo Viejo, an interesting papaya syrup, Aperol, lime juice and a few drops of roasted red jalapeno and black pepper tincture.

To conclude and close with a flourish, Shannon Mustipher of Gladdy’s Caribbean came to the stage. She delighted us with Mezcal Bruxo, pineapple milk punch and home made orgeat. Delightful!

The night could not have ended better. Among new friends, with very danceable music and the desire of the new event, which will be announce very soon.

Long live to Bartender Legion and to agave spirits. Salud!