Recap: Mohegan Sun Tequila Tasting 2018

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The 2nd Annual Mohegan Sun Tequila Tasting

Last weekend, on Friday, July 20th, we traveled up I-95N to visit Mohegan Sun for their Second Annual Sun Tequila Tasting! 

If you love the smoky elixir of the blue agave plant as much as I do, then put this event on your "must do" list for next year! 

Photo Courtesy Mohegan Sun
Photo Booth

Here's a little history on the background of Tequila. Did you know it was one of North America's first indigenous distilled spirits? Tequila was first produced in the 16th century near the location of the city of Tequila, however, the city itself was not officially established until 1666. This fermented beverage from the agave plant was consumed in pre-Columbian central Mexico before European contact. When the Spanish conquistadors ran out of their own brandy, they began to distill agave to produce what we now know as Tequila. (Information Source: Wikipedia,  2018,  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tequila)

And since July 24th was National Tequila Day, Mohegan Sun's Tequila Tasting 2018 was a great preface to start our own Tequila celebrations!

We decided to spend the night on site, because, well, T.E.Q.U.I.L.A! We were lucky enough to score a room with an amazing view of the beautiful rolling hills of southeast Connecticut. 

Large comfortable rooms
with all the amenities of home 
- and more!
Mohegan Sun Hotel Rooms

Mohegan Sun Room Views
Views for miles!

And now on to the Tequila Tasting and some Mohegan Sun Hot Summer Fun!

I simply could not believe the variety of premium flavors and tastes that were included at this event. Food and drink were included with the admission fees! And I loved the new location in the Expo Center over in the Earth Tower. Although it's a bit removed from some of the gaming areas, it's definitely an easy walk, and on the way there we stopped outside and enjoyed a beautiful sunny patio.

Here are some of the sights sounds and flavors we spotted on our way around the expo center for the Sun Tequila Tasting!

Ayate Tequila

Mexican Street Corn

Casa Pacific Tequila

Tequila Corralejo

Don Julio Tequila

Espolon Tequila

Street Tacos

Herradura Tequila

The Hills Food Service

Ilegal Mezcal Tequila

Karma Tequila

Paella at Mohegan Sun Tequila Tasting

Papalote Mezcal Tequila

Tequila Partida

Reserva De La Familia Tequila

Ripe Bar Juice
For the PERFECT Margarita
and other cocktails!

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

And look who showed up - a couple of New York and New Jersey Housewives to help get the weekend started!

Photo Source: @DorindaMedley on Instagram
L: Danielle Staub (Housewives of New Jersey)
R: Dorinda Medley (Housewives of New York)

There was SO MUCH to eat and drink --- and lots of water for in-between and palate cleansings.  Food was placed strategically throughout the expo center so it made for some easy food and drink pairings. What a perfect combination of food, fun and spirits!

Mohegan Sun sure knows how to throw a tequila tasting! Be sure you're there next year!

To learn more about Mohegan Sun, please visit them at https://mohegansun.com

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
General Information: 1.888.226.7711

Hotel Reservations: 1.888.777.7922

https://mohegansun.com/sun-tequila-tasting.html

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. 

More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view them on YouTube and find them on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

Disclosure: Portions of this visit were sponsored by Mohegan Sun's management and marketing team, however, all views are our own.

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