Gertrude’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with THAT Brewery

Gertrude’s invites guests to follow them down the rabbit hole for tea infused rare beers paired with whimsical fare featuring Huss Brewing Co. and THAT Brewery. Dress up in your finest tea attire and come for a family friendly, four-course tea on Saturday, February 18 from 3-5 p.m. Cost is $40, kids are $20 without the tea infused beer. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.) A kid’s menu is also available. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 480.719.8600 to reserve your place. A credit card is required to reserve a space.

Gertrude’s Mad Hatter Tea Party Menu

caterpillar | passed hors d’oeuvres

pheasant and foie gras terrine

tea sandwiches

clarrisa’s savory macaroon

paired with

Huss Brewing – Scottsdale Blonde Lemon Spiced Tea

Huss’ flagship kölsch style ale infused with chamomile buds, lemon peel and hibiscus flower tea

THAT Brewery – Blonde Fog

THAT Backwood Blonde Ale with vanilla, lavender and Earl Grey tea

course one

the white rabbit | down the rabbit hole

5 spice braised rabbit pie with carrot ginger coulis, candied carrot tops, shaved turnip and THAT trail ale chervil vinaigrette

paired with

THAT Brewery  – AZ Trail Ale Green Tea

THAT AZ Trail Ale infused with green tea leaves

course two

alice | blueberry “coffee cake”

ancho rubbed venison loin with mascarpone and parsnip puree with blueberry fluid gel, pine nut streusel and venison jus

paired with

Huss Brewing – Koffee Chai Tea

Huss’s famous Koffee Kolsch infused with India spice chai tea with cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla

course three

cheshire cat | the cheesy grin

triple cream brie baked in ‘timepiece’ phyllo with date compote

humboldt fog cheesecake with rye crust and smoked tomato jam

barely buzzed cheese with juicy fruit ale mustard 

paired with

Huss Brewing – “Tropical” Juicy Fruit

Huss Barrel Aged Mango & Peach Ale infused with pan fried tropical green tea, safflowers, marigolds and blue mallow flowers

course four

queen of hearts | the end is nigh

Gertrude’s assortment of delectable desserts and petit fours

paired with

THAT Brewery – Monson Cherry Mud Stout

THAT Monsoon Mud Stout infused Hibiscus Black Cherry Tea

Located just inside the Desert Botanical Garden, Gertrude’s offers diners top-quality seasonal menus and libations that showcase local ingredients from artisans and farmers.  Gertrude’s dining experience pairs delicious cuisine with lush desert ambience. Garden admission is not required to dine at Gertrude’s. Reservations can be made on Open Table (www.opentable.com) or by calling 480.719.8600.