Since 2009, this tequila bar has served an average of 1,000 drinks per day, and there’s always a line wrapped around the corner to get in. Neil Patrick Harris and Chris Noth are among its celebrity clientele, and at the center of it all is a world-renowned Mixologist. As if that wasn’t enough to surprise you, maybe its location will? I’m not talking about some trendy bar in Los Angeles or New York City, I’m talking about La Cava Del Tequila at Walt Disney World.
That’s right, one of the best tequila bars in America is actually located in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. La Cava Del Tequila offers more than 130 tequilas, 40 mezcals, and even a couple of sotols, raicillas, and a bacanora. Most theme park guests would be surprised to know that Tequila ambassadors from the town of Tequila assist with training and maintaining the bar’s high standards. As well as, La Cava Del Tequila’s employees are certified by the Tequila Regulatory Council, making it one of the few bars in America that are certified by the CRT.
At the center of it all is master mixologist, Gustavo Ortega. Gustavo has worked with some of the best chefs and mixologists in the world. When it comes to creating a new cocktail, he relies on his architecture education and his love of food. The spirit is the platform, the juices and liquors form the frame, the sugar/spice are the layouts, and the finishing touches are the decor. With a philosophy like that, no wonder La Cava Del Tequila is serving up some of the best cocktails in the world, and I don’t just mean World Showcase!
I’ve picked three of my favorite cocktails from Disney World’s famous tequila bar, and with the help of Gustavo’s Instagram, was able to get the recipe behind each one.
La Cava Del Tequila’s Famous Avocado Margarita
2 oz Tequila Blanco
1 oz Melon Liqueur
1 oz fresh Lime Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
0.5 Orange Liqueur
Half Avocado
Blend everything together in a blender, and top it off with a hibiscus salt rim.
Spiked Watermelon Juice
2 oz Tequila Blanco
0.5 oz Brandy / Applejack
2 oz Watermelon Juice
0.75 oz Lime Juice
0.5 Agave syrup ratio 2:1
Black Ant Salt Rim
Combine ingredients and shake with ice.
Cucumber Margarita
2 oz Tequila Blanco
2 oz Cucumber puree (skinless)
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Orange Liqueur
0.25 oz Agave Syrup
Chile Piquin Salt Rim
Combine ingredients and shake with ice.
La Cava Del Tequila also features Mexican beer and wine, and is known for its tequila flights! Light snacks such as guacamole and queso with corn chips are served. On your next trip to Walt Disney World, be sure to stop by and discover why La Cava Del Tequila is Imbibe, “the essence of Mexico.” For more information on La Cava Del Tequila, click here.
Loved the tequila old fashioned I had there last month. I’d be delighted if they’d share the recipe.