REVIEW: We Paired Mezcal With Grasshoppers in Disney World…and We Kinda Liked It!

By Matt Kirouac Leave a Comment

The magic of Disney is how one day we’re piling up cookies like a delicious Jenga tower, and the very next day we’re washing down grasshoppers with mezcal!

Mexico Pavilion

Only in Disney World! And only for a special anniversary celebration taking place TODAY at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT!

From tomato margaritas to a decidedly Not-So-Old-Fashioned, La Cava del Tequila has proven to be one of the most adventurous places to drink in Disney World! Especially for tequila and mezcal-lovers, this bar in the Mexico Pavilion is absolute paradise, usually pouring something new and exciting!

La Cava del Tequila

Today, in honor of the ninth anniversary of a mezcal distillery, La Cava is pouring out super special — and SUPER adventurous — shots!

Mezcal Gracias a Dios

The distillery, Mezcal Gracias a Dios, is from Oaxaca, and Disney is raising a glass to their anniversary by offering $9 pours of their special edition Ensamble mezcal, which we’ve tried before on other special occasions!

Mezcal Gracias a Dios

For that price, the shot also comes with an orange slice and a smattering of crispy-crunchy seasoned grasshoppers!

La Cava del Tequila

Hear us out: they’re actually not as scary as they sound! If you close your eyes, you can almost pretend they’re chips!

Grasshoppers

The saltiness of the grasshoppers, and the juicy tartness of the orange, help even out the strength of the mezcal, which is STRONG.

Enjoying the special edition ensamble at @cavadeltequila to celebrate the 9th year anniversary of Gracias a Dios Mezcal! pic.twitter.com/nLA9BmsDX8

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 17, 2021

Clearly, this special is GREAT fodder for tequila and mezcal fans — and adventurous snackers! And really, $9 per shot is an awesome value for this super special sipper!

Mezcal Gracias a Dios

Needless to say, though, for anyone who doesn’t like tequila, strong drinks, or the idea of eating insects, this might be a pass for you.

Mezcal Gracias a Dios

Either way, cheers to La Cava for keeping us entertained! We’ve seen this drink appear quite a few times for various events or anniversaries, so we’ll be sure to let you know when it’s here.`

Check out another recent review of a smoky drink at La Cava del Tequila!

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