Corralejo & Bärenjäger Host Honey-Inspired Evening
In the middle of Hollywood, under the neon buzz and palm-lined streets, Corralejo Tequila and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur hosted a honey-inspired takeover at La Nena Cantina with entertaining expert Paul Zahn leading the charge.
Zahn curated the evening like a playlist — cocktails, food, and conversation all riffing on tequila, honey, and coastal Mexican rhythm. From first sip to last bite, spirits set the tone, cocktails carried the mood, and food fell perfectly into place.
The Cocktail That Stole the Night
Every good night out needs a signature drink, and here it came in a salt-rimmed glass: the Pomegranate Honey Margarita. Built on the backbone of Corralejo Reposado Tequila, layered with fresh lime juice, pomegranate syrup, and the golden sweetness of Bärenjäger, it was both vibrant and grounded.
Sweet, tart, balanced — a reminder that tequila doesn’t need to shout to make an impression. It can whisper, sing, and still steal the room. Available only through November 1st, it felt less like a menu item and more like a fleeting secret worth chasing.
Honey in Every Bite
Spirits led the way, and the kitchen followed with plates that turned honey into the common thread. The Vegano Baja Taco swapped fish for crisp, golden cauliflower, paired with cabbage and a honey chipotle sauce that lingered just long enough to send you back to your drink.
The Salmon Tropical arrived grilled and glazed with honey, mango, and strawberry — bright, layered, like a postcard from the coast. And the Grilled Shrimp Tostada Salad tied it all together: charred shrimp over fresh greens, finished with a honey vinaigrette kissed with habanero heat. Sweet, spicy, refreshing — the kind of dish that makes sense only after you’ve tasted it.
Spirits as the Thread
What made the evening perfect wasn’t spectacle or gimmickry, but how Corralejo and Bärenjäger shaped every detail. The tequila and honey weren’t afterthoughts; they were the rhythm of the night, the reason food and drink connected so effortlessly. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn built the menu like a playlist, with cocktails as the headliners and dishes as perfect harmonies.
If you were there, you didn’t just eat tacos or drink tequila—you took part in a honey-soaked, tequila-fueled evening that reminded everyone why great spirits deserve the spotlight.
About Corralejo
Corralejo proudly crafts 100 % Blue Weber agave tequila from its Guanajuato estate—distilling with clay-oven roast and a blend of copper pot and column stills—to preserve both clarity and deep agave character. Their bottles are handmade on site, each label applied by hand, reflecting a commitment to slow, artisanal methods. From a proprietary in-house yeast strain to the volcanic terroir that feeds the agave, every element is engineered to create a bold, distinctive spirit that mirrors its place of origin.
About Bärenjäger
From 18th-century Germany to modern bars, Bärenjäger traces its roots to a recipe first developed to lure bears out of hiding—and today it stands as a refined honey liqueur renowned for its sweet aroma and subtle warmth. Made with all-natural honey and bottled at 70 proof, it works beautifully straight, on the rocks, or as a golden thread in cocktails.
About La Nena Cantina
Founded by CEO Vicente del Rio and co-owner Andrea Nales—provided the perfect backdrop. A space that leans into coastal vibes and authentic Mexican flavors, it’s Hollywood’s newest spot to gather, sip, and linger.