Despite recent reports of shuttering, long-standing Mexican Mi Cocina was alive, well and celebrating the opening of its new tequila bar last night. The front dining room has been transformed by a communal bar table, snug window-side seats, and a curving, elevated shelf displaying 80 brands of the good stuff. At the party, proprietor Jose Hurtado Prud'homme (pictured) mentioned that Mi Cocina is the first restaurant in New York to be certified by the Consejo Regulador del Tequila, which is basically the AOC/DOC of Mexico. Some of the new fiesta-worthy cocktails being served: "Que Curvas," a smooth blend of tequila, mango and lime; "Besame Mucho," which blends tequila with damiana, the Mexican fertility flower; and a quirkily delicious combo of anise, tequila and honey liqueur. The tequila bar at Mi Cocina is officially open to the public tonight.