CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicagoans, are you ready to follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to the Mad Hatter's (gin &) tea party? You do not want to be late for this very important date!
"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date. No time to say hello, goodbye. I'm later, I'm late, I'm late!"
Fever & Rabbit Hole Bespoke Gin recently announced the “Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party" is coming to Chicago and is currently taking reservations through December 2020.
The Mad Hatter, Dormouse, and the March Hare are unleashing teatime mayhem with a brand new experience and taste of Wonderland in the Windy City. The Wonderland-themed theatrical pop-up features curious cocktails created by expert mixologists, sumptuous snacks, outlandish costumes and memorable performances.
"The Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party" welcomes guests into an elaborately decorated, vibrant, and Instagrammable hidden garden for a 90-minute extravagant tea party.
After starting the evening with a “surprise potion”, the eccentric and entertaining Mad Hatter will lead guests through a series of tantalizing cocktails made with Rabbit Hole Bespoke Gin, each carefully constructed from curious ingredients that'll befuddle your taste buds. The drinks will be accompanied by British tea-time snacks.
Highlights include The Smoking Caterpillar, described as a stunning, sophisticated and totally smokin’ drink that combines Rabbit Hole Gin with a dash of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye Whiskey with rosemary flavored smoke bubbles for a touch of wonderfully mad magic.
"We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
To enhance the immersive experience, guests are encouraged to dress the part as they take a trip down the rabbit hole. Guests can also opt to borrow from the Mad Hatter’s hat collection for the event.
"This is impossible," Alice said.
"Only if you believe it," The Mad Hatter said.
So yes indeed the event is possible and COVID-safe. The “Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party" will follow strict safety measures in accordance with CDC and city of Chicago guidelines. Face masks and temperature checks will be available and mandatory for entry, tables will be separated by six feet, hand sanitizer will be readily available, and event space and costumes will be disinfected after each seating.
“We want Chicagoans to be able to enjoy incredible and original experiences, always prioritizing their health and safety. That is why we are excited to bring such a special event to Chicago in accordance with social distancing requirements and city regulations," said Mariano Otero, Fever Americas VP.
This trip down the rabbit hole into an immersive wonderland has already won rave reviews for its previous tea parties in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and London.
"The Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party" is located in a "hidden garden" at 2239 S. Michigan Ave. near the South Loop.
Tickets are available for $65 per person and can be purchased through the Fever app or online. Along with entry to the 90-minute experience, tickets include snacks, three creative cocktails, and an additional welcome drink.
Seatings are limited. The experience is offered Thursdays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.; Saturdays at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.; and Sundays at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. You can view the complete schedule here.