Tag: mezcalogy
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9 Rules You Should Know Before Tasting Mezcal
As mezcal and other agave spirits become ever more popular, it’s becoming much easier to access. Whether it’s at your local Mexican restaurant or bar, wine and spirit store, or even a friendly get-together, you’re likely to encounter a bottle of mezcal. But, as fast as mezcal is gaining popularity, awareness and know-how are far…
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Mezcal En Nogada Cocktail
Chiles en nogada is a Mexican dish made of stuffed poblano chiles with aromatics, fruits, and spices then topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, called nogada, pomegranate seeds and parsley. Traditional chile en nogada is from Puebla and is tied to the independence of Mexico. It is said they were created by monjas and prepared for the future emperor Agustín de Iturbide after the signing of…
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A-Gave it my all Mezcal Cocktail
Honoring the artisanal spirit Mezcal, mixologist Jake Smith uses @delmagueymezcal Vida as the base of this cocktail he calls “A-gave it my all.” “Mezcal in my personal opinion is one of the most complex spirits in existence; unlike tequila, it can be made with numerous varietals of agave species, but most importantly its unique, ancient distillation method…
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