Well, we had an amazing week in South Beach Miami for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival by Food Network.  This event has grown to a must attend gathering for anyone who loves wine, food and SOBE.  SOBEWFF was held February 23-26, 2012.  This year Paddington Brands became a major Silver sponsor with our Tequila 3 Amigos, Agoston Wines and we had the pleasure of pre-introducing the new Miami Cocktail Company owned by friends of mine Ross and Simon.  (Here is the sponsor page)
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University(FIU), the festival benefits FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. To date, the Festival has raised more than $14 million for the School.
Our corner display in the Grand Tasting tent looked fantastic and was one of the highlights of the whole event. Â We poured Tequila 3 Amigos Blanco, Reposado, Anjeo and Organic Blanco as well as our 3 Amigos Pineapple Serrano Pepper Margaritas which we have dubbed “Fire & Ice”. Â Agoston wines both Tempernillo Cabernet and Granacha Syrah. Â Miami Cocktails pre-introduced themselves with two of their flavors to fawning crowds. Â We saw so many friends and met so many new people it is hard to capture here.
One of many cool things we participated in was Michael’s Genunie Food & Drink “Farm to Table” brunch sponsored by Whole Foods. This was an amazing organic brunch by Michael Schwartz of MGFD a James Beard Award winning chef and friend.  3 Amigos Tequila was the beverage of choice and we again served our 3 Amigos Pineapple Serrano Pepper Margaritas.  MGFD mixologist Ryan created what is now one of our favorite drinks with 3 Amigos
Cocktail Recipes:
“Fire & Ice”  3 Amigos Pineapple Serrano Pepper Margarita
Cut 1 Hawaiian “Gold†Pineapple into chunks (No Core) and blend with 1/2 Cup of Agave Nectar and 2 fresh Serrano Chiles (with the seeds and membranes removed) together in a blender. Once the “Base†has a puree consistency and is flowing smoothly turn off the blender and place in a container.
- 1.5 Ounces                 3 Amigos Blanco Tequila
- 4 Ounces                    Margarita Mix
- 1 TBSP                       Piña-Serrano Puree
- 1 Scoop                      Ice
If you would like a little more sweetness you can add Superfine Bar Sugar to the rim of the glass.
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The Caballero by Ryan @MGFD
- 2 oz Organic 3 Amigos Blanco Tequila
- 1 Barspoon Roasted Poblano Agave
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 oz Red Bell Pepper Juice
- Garnish w/ Cilantro & Bell Pepper slice
Our partnership with POM Wonderful and Iron Chef Marc Forgione was a huge hit at the show. Â Marc created the “POM Thyme 3 Amigos Margarita” … voted by many as best of show at the event. Â Marc appeared for Food Network at the POM Wonderful stand prominently pouring 3 Amigos Tequila. Â Here are a few shots.. and a copy of the recipe:
POM Wonderful- 3 Amigos Tequila -1003_miami_recipe_card
I know we will be back! Â I hope you will join us next year! Â And let me know if you try our recipes… they will be a hit with your guests!