The spotlight is on the specialty cocktails crafted specifically for this event. I got to try these exclusive concoctions, and they are absolutely delish! 🍹😋
My personal favorit was the Calabaza Margarita. It's a delightful blend of Espolón Blanco, triple sec, pumpkin, lime, pineapple, and a sprinkle of fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s garnished with marigold and rimmed with a unique mixture of pepita, chile, salt, and avocado leaf. Next up, we have the Autumn Twilight, a smoky-sweet mix of Espolón Reposado, Ancho Reyes, Nixta Licor de Elote, Campari, and Marigold. The Harvest Mule is another must-try, featuring Montelobos Joven Mezcal, lime, ginger, apple, cardamom, orange, and allspice.
But don't worry, foodies; there's something special for you too! Matador’s seasonal menu is full of mouth-watering dishes.
The Butternut Squash Quesadilla is a vegetarian's dream, with chile-roasted squash, goat cheese, hibiscus-pickled onions, toasted pepitas, and creamy avocado crema. The Pork Pozole Rojo is a flavorful soup featuring braised carnitas, bone broth, guajillo chiles, hominy, cabbage, white onion, and cilantro.
If you're a fan of tacos, you'll love the Hot Honey Tacos, which come loaded with crispy fried chicken, chipotle-honey sauce, avocado slaw, pickled Fresno chiles, and queso fresco. The Chicken en Mole Poblano is another crowd-pleaser, with pan-seared chicken breast, chile pasilla, toasted pepitas, sesame seeds, serrano slaw, avocado, chile-achiote rice, and warm tortillas.
So, gather your friends and family for a celebration of life and death at Matador's Dia de los Muertos!
xoxo,
