The Honey Sour
Warm Weather Must Haves: Quality Tequila and Fantastic Cocktails such as The Honey Sour, the perfect balance of savory and sweet.… Read more
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Twelve Days of Christmas Drinks – Day 6
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Six Geese a- Eggnog
Ingredients:
1/2 cup eggnog
2 pinches nutmeg
1 pinch cloves
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon Mexican Chocolate (Ibarra cinnamon-flavored Mexican chocolate)
1-1/2 oz. Reposado Tequila
Mexican Chocolate ShavingsIngredients:
In a saucepan, whisk together eggnog, nutmeg, cloves and cocoa powder. Heat mixture over med-low heat until simmering, do not boil. Slowly add the grated Mexican chocolate until … Read more -
Lunazul Tequila
Lunazul Tequila is a smooth, 100% blue agave tequila that tastes more expensive than it is.
Lunzaul BlancoIn general, the blanco variety of tequila can sometimes be too harsh, if not done well. However, Lunazul Blanco is very smooth while still possessing a little heat.
It has a strong agave nose (which is a good thing) with a hint of fruitiness. There’s a mild floral taste accompanied by a hint of pepper and citrus. … Read more
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Ashes to Ashes
According to creator H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixr in San Francisco, this cocktail honors the multicultural melding of Aztec and Spanish traditions from which Dia de los Muertos was born. Traditional Mexican ingredients such as agave are paired with Spanish ingredients such as Pedro Ximenez Sherry, and finished by sprinkled cinnamon, metaphorical ashes if you will.… Read more
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El Bicentenariomec
Courtesy of Cabo Wabo Tequila.… Read more
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Sangre de Avión
Coutesy of Tequila Avión.… Read more
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National Tequila Day Roundup
Today, July 24, is National Tequila Day. And to get in the mood, we had an informal tequila tasting in my kitchen. We tried several brands that have arrived in the last week or so and a few little bottles procured from the media schwag room at Tales of the Cocktail. Before we get into what we tasted, here are a few quick facts about tequila and agave:
– Although there are more than 200 … Read more
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Melange A Trois
This week Tequila Herradura shares this sexy cocktail recipe. We fell in love with the combination of pomegranate and limes juices, agave nectar and Hearradura Reposado! What could make a better Valentine?
Courtesy of Tequila Herradura.… Read more
