View of the Opera House with a reflection of the Harbour Kitchen & Bar

“A what what??” my friends ask. “A Global Ambassador for Tequila” I reply. They’re stunned into silence, wondering how on earth they missed this employment opportunity. Forget Marketing or Medical degrees, it seems that our careers guidance counselor missed this crucial job description. For who was about to grace our shores than Tequila Herradura’s Global Brand Ambassador, Ruben Aceves. An MBA graduate who just happens to travel the world spreading the love and good knowledge about Tequila. Yes, along with professional shopper and Pierre Herme macaron taste tester, put that under “Dream Job” category.

A great many of us are gathered at the Park Hyatt for this evening’s event, firstly for canapes and cocktails at the upstairs rooftop terrace. I’m afraid my two bags, spike heels and jostling crowd prevent me from photographing the canapes but they were indeed delicious. There was a choice of baked polenta with gorgonzola cheese, Wagyu Bresaloa on goat’s cheese cruton and crabmeat and fennel tartlet. There is also Aloe Seniorita aloe vera, lime juice and tequila cocktails finished with egg white and the Horseshoe Bramble with Herradura Silver, lemon juice, syrup and chambord liqeur.

At 7.30pm we are moved to the Harbour Kitchen & Bar downstairs, home of, of course one of the most gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour. I have fond memories of staying at the Park Hyatt on our wedding night and waking up to that view so I get a wave of sweet nostalgia. I’m seated with the lovely Em as well as a crowd of interesting diners. Executive Chef Alessandro Pavoni’s menu looks fantastic.

Ruben Aveces discussed all things Tequila

Ruben Aceves is introduced and he proceeds to educate us with a brief slideshow about Tequila. Despite misconceptions, Tequila is not made from Cactus but rather the Blue Agave plant. And Ruben was born in the heart of Blue Agave country. It is said that Tequila was first discovered when Aztec Indians first saw a lightning struck Agave plant and the resultant milky liquid and when they fermented and drank it they experienced a euphoric happiness. Established in 1870, Tequila Herradura is handcrafted and made from 100% blue agave and is the only all natural tequila in the world. They also pioneered the Resposado and Añejo varieties (yes luvvies, there are varieties, who knew? I certainly didn’t).

Petuna Ocean trout carpaccio, herradura anejo mascarpone, walnut oil, pickled fennel and beetroot chips matched with Herradura Anejo.

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