Tequila Time: Carlos Santana Cocktails and El Segundo Sol Dinner

THE STRIP and HARD ROCK HOTEL — Hard Rock Cafe has a new spring lineup of cocktails curated by guitarist and singer Carlos Santana, and much like Santana, they’re smooth. The limited-edition beverages benefit The Milagro Foundation, Santana’s charity that contributes to art, education and health programs for families. The Black Magic Press and the Maria Maria Coronita both feature Santana’s Casa Noble Crystal Tequila. The Carlos Santana limited-edition cocktails are available through Tuesday, May 5. The Black Magic Press, named after one of Santana’s top hits, features Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, Hard Rock’s homemade margarita mix, blackberries, blueberries, lime wedges and mint leaves and served in a coffee-press style vessel that infuses the fruit into the cocktail. The Santana-inspired Maria Maria Coronita is made with Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, orange liqueur, mango puree, lime juice and garnished with a Coronita Extra. [EaterWire]

FASHION SHOW — El Segundo Sol throws a tequila pairing dinner with Cazadores on Thursday, April 16. Executive chef Terry Lynch created a five-course dinner menu paired with tequila cocktails for $50 per guest. For reservations, call 702-258-1211. [EaterWire]