Tequila And Tapas: Six Lip Smacking Food Pairings For A Rehearsal Wedding Dinner
Of the many small and big rituals and ceremonies that make up wedding revelry, one very exciting event is the rehearsal dinner which generally occurs a night or two before the actual ceremony. A rehearsal dinner is the perfect time to chat with your guests, spend quality time with friends and relatives and express gratitude to your loved ones for being part of your impending special day. This is a time for lots of conversations, toasts and socialising that might not always be possible on a very busy wedding morning.
Your food and drink menu for a rehearsal dinner would emerge as a true winner if it suits this overall theme of merriment and fun. Serving tapas on this occasion is a clever idea because your guests can grab a slice of these snacks or small bites as they mingle with a drink in hand, without having to sit down at tables and work through multiple courses. A slightly informal affair featuring fun tequila cocktails like palomas and margaritas coupled with mouthwatering tapas is an interesting alternative for rehearsal dinners.
Here are some of the really delicious foods you can pair with tequila and tequila cocktails at a rehearsal dinner:
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
A quality Don Julio Tequila Blanco carries subtle acidic, sweet notes but a very potent flavour that makes it a particularly interesting spirit to pair with foods which contain lots of spicy, tangy and citrusy elements. One such tapas that goes well with tequila is grilled shrimp tacos full of the heat-packed notes of the crustacean coated in paprika and mint, topped off with a citrus dressing and cilantro. You can chat up your guests at a rehearsal dinner in between mouthfuls of these delicious appetisers.
Queso Fundido
Another indulgent tapas perfect for wedding parties is queso fundido, or melted Mexican cheese and sausages served with crisps like nachos. You can also pair the fundido with garlic bread and generously coat the bread with the melted cheese before popping it into your mouth to enjoy a very decadent finish. The dish is perfect for rehearsal dinners when you want to snack on something salty, chewy and tangy with a luxe quality.
Salmon Croquettes With Aioli
When you host cocktails and rehearsal dinners, you cannot go wrong with serving croquettes that are a fried and indulgent delight. Pair salmon croquettes oozing with the vibrant and sweet flavours of this fish with garlic aioli that will add a pungent but lip smacking layer to the tapas. Enjoy croquettes while sipping on a cocktail made from Don Julio Reposado whose citrusy and slightly spicy notes pair well with this crispy number.
Patatas Bravas
A platter of fried potatoes topped with cream cheese or cheese sauce coupled with a Don Julio Blanco is the perfect treat for your guests at an informal rehearsal dinner. You can serve platters of patatas bravas at each table so guests can enjoy a shared portion in between conversations. The platter can be accompanied by a fresh salsa to undercut some of the intensity of the fried food.
Cheese And Charcuterie Boards
Another elegant tapas alternative is a cheese and charcuterie board filled with cured meats like ham and prosciutto, fruits like figs and berries and cheeses such as aged gouda, brie and camembert. The charcuterie board can be paired with fresh tequila cocktails like a paloma because its zesty punch nicely compliments the slightly meaty notes of the elements that make up a charcuterie board.
Chicken Satay
This is a delightful tapas that goes well with a peanut dip. The mildly spicy chicken satay infused with the creamy notes of coconut milk, ginger garlic paste, shallots and lime become a true exploration of lots of dense flavours. Put an Asian spin on your rehearsal dinner by serving indulgent chicken satays that pair brilliantly with a mild Don Julio Blanco.
