El Mayor Tequila & Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Partner
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El Mayor Tequila has partnered with the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to sponsor a series of multi-city industry events under the Tales on Tour initiative, as well as to support local and national cocktail competitions designed to engage both established and emerging bartenders.
The El Mayor Tequila x Tales of the Cocktail Foundation collaboration includes on-site product education led by Master Distiller Graciela Gonzalez, and it culminates in the Honour Your El Mayor cocktail competition, which invites U.S. bartenders to submit original recipes along with a written reflection on a mentor or career-defining moment. Winners of this competition will receive a scholarship to attend the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail event in New Orleans, which includes seminar passes, hotel accommodations, a flight stipend, and networking opportunities.
Image Credit: El Mayor Tequila x Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The El Mayor Tequila x Tales of the Cocktail Foundation collaboration includes on-site product education led by Master Distiller Graciela Gonzalez, and it culminates in the Honour Your El Mayor cocktail competition, which invites U.S. bartenders to submit original recipes along with a written reflection on a mentor or career-defining moment. Winners of this competition will receive a scholarship to attend the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail event in New Orleans, which includes seminar passes, hotel accommodations, a flight stipend, and networking opportunities.
Image Credit: El Mayor Tequila x Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
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