NYC ARTE AGAVE DAY 1
Bowery Hotel - 335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 2026 | 6-9:30PM
Step inside a more intimate side of Arte Agave. Designed for the curious, the collector, and the agave enthusiast, Day 1 is an immersive experience where you'll go beyond the tasting table and connect with the people, stories, and craftsmanship behind the world's most celebrated agave spirits. Take part in hands-on experiences like blending workshops and guided tastings, join intimate conversations with master distillers and brand founders, and enjoy exclusive access to the experience. Throughout the evening, discover live art installations, painters, digital artists, and creative collaborations inspired by the culture and spirit of Mexico. This is your opportunity to slow down, ask questions, meet the makers, and experience agave culture in a more personal setting.
PREMIUM SPIRITS
🌿 Over 100 varieties of tequila and mezcals to sample
🖋️ Elevate every sip at Arte Agave with your engraved Glencairn® copita glass, designed to enhance aroma and flavor
🥃 Special expressions being poured during Early Entry Admission Hour only: Centinela Añejo 3 Anos Tequila, Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo, Derrumbes Michoacán, Zacatecas, Guerrero, Tamaulipas, G4 Single Barrel Reposado, LALO 2026 High Proof, Los Siete Misterios Pechuga, Milagro Cristalino, and more
COCKTAILS
🍹Cocktail lovers enjoy Spicy Guava Margaritas by Laelia Tequila, Manzana Chicana by Señora Leona, a Spicy Jalapeño Margarita & Habanero Paloma by Tanteo, a refreshing Rancho Mexicano by El Mexicano, Cranberry Punch cocktail & El Vocho cocktail by Milagro, Classic Martinis by Weber Ranch, and more
🏆 Taste a Winning Cocktail: Don’t miss Herencia Mexicana, created by Octavio of Ruta Oaxaca, winner of the Mi Campo NYC Live Louder Cocktail Competition. Made with Mi Campo Blanco, house-made nopal purée, lime, agave, elderflower, and Pasilla liqueur, it’s finished with dragon fruit-Pasilla foam and a tamal garnish.
CULINARY & CULTURE
🌮 Delicious tacos, al pastor, birria, carne asada, mole, tamales, taquitos, homemade salsas and guacamole y mas from local chefs: El Gallo, JaJaJa, Marcela Cocina Mexicana, Maya's Snack Bar, Ruta Oaxaca, and Vallarta
🎨 Featuring DJ Mix Perez and visiting artist Danny Valle
🛍️ Artisan shopping: Dark Matter Coffee, Sleep Walk Chocolateria, La Sirena
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
Welcome to the Jungle with Cazcanes
Join Cazcanes Global Brand Ambassador Wayne Cafariella in an intimate setting and go beyond the bottle. Taste cooked agave brought directly from Mexico, experience the 2026 Nuestras Raíces, and sample the spirit straight off the still for a unique look at the tequila-making process.
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
Twisted Tequila Tastings’ Blindfolded Blanco Experience
Take away the label. Heighten the senses. Twisted Tequila Tastings presents its signature Blindfolded Blanco Tasting, an elevated sensory experience featuring three premium additive-free blancos. With silk blindfolds in place, guests are guided by Tía Tequila to explore aroma before the first sip, then discover the flavor, texture, and finish of each expression without the influence of a bottle, label, or brand. Tequila tasting, reimagined.
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
LALO: Distilled to Proof
Discover the story behind LALO in a guided tasting led by Director of Brand Education Kelvin Uffre. Taste LALO’s core expression alongside its 2025 High Proof release, explore the brand’s origins, and learn how the 2025 vintage is distilled to proof.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to savor the flavors of Mexico right here in New York!
Presented by The Daily Pour
Must be 21+ to attend
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