818 Tequila celebrates Pride Month with VIP party in NYC benefiting OUT for Sustainability

818 Tequila and Out for Sustainability host VIP Pride Celebration at FREEHOLD Brooklyn. Photo: Sophie Sahara

Last night, 818 Tequila celebrated Pride Month with a VIP Party at FREEHOLD located in Brooklyn, NY. The celebration was held in partnership with OUT for Sustainability (OUT4S), a nonprofit organization that provides a platform for co-creating climate resilience and environmental justice by and for LGBTQIA+ communities.

VIP guests included Colt Paulsen, Cyrus Veyssi, Nasim Lahbichi, Gabriel Zamora, Harry Hill, Brad Mondo, and Mitchell Crawford.

The event featured Pride-themed 818 cocktails, a sustainable glitter bar, and music from headlining DJ James Patterson. There was also a raffle hosted by Brooklyn-based drag queen, Ginger Von Snap, from which all proceeds benefited OUT4S. In addition to funds raised from the party, 818 has donated an additional $50,000 to support OUT4S’s mission.

ABOUT 818 TEQUILA:

Founded by Kendall Jenner, 818 Tequila is an award-winning, hand-crafted tequila brand. Produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family-owned-and-operated distillery, the brand has won 32 blind tasting awards across 11 major industry competitions, including Best Reposado Tequila from the World Tequila Awards, Platinum Award from the SIP Awards, Chairman’s Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Triple Gold from the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, Top 100 Spirits from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Innovation Award from the SIP Awards. 

From its 1% for the Planet giveback, to partnering with S.A.C.R.E.D. – a nonprofit that supports Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made – and to working with local, family-owned businesses in Jalisco, Mexico and sustainable suppliers, 818 Tequila embodies an emerging consumer ethos.

Sustainably produced from one hundred percent Weber Blue agaves, 818 Tequila features three variations – a Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. Most recently, 818 reached another milestone with their release of Eight Reserve by 818 – an ultra premium Añejo Reserve. This officially expands 818’s portfolio into the ultra premium Tequila category. For more information, follow @drink818 on Instagram or visit drink818.com. 

ABOUT OUT FOR SUSTAINABILITY:

OUT for Sustainability (OUT4S) provides a platform for co-creating climate resilience and environmental justice by and for LGBTQIA+ communities. For 15 years, OUT4S has been a leader in mobilizing the LGBTQ+ community for environmental action through advocacy, training, fundraising, and relationship-building. OUT4S’s mission is to promote equal representation and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals, build capacity for grassroots organizations, provide mutual aid and micro-grants, and promote restorative justice.