Paloma is a simple drink made with tequila, fresh lime juice and pink grapefruit soda. An ideal long drink for the summer season. I have created a few twists on the classic, still keeping it very simple but adding a […]
Refreshing Paloma Recipes
Let’s Talk About Other Agave Spirits
Tequila sales are booming, so now that I’ve got your attention, it is a good time to talk about other agave spirits such as Bacanora and Raicilla. In theory, all agave spirits go under mezcal. The subtle differences are based […]
A Quick Guide to Mezcal
What is Mezcal? Mezcal is a spirit from Mexico made from the heart (piña) of an agave plant. It takes from six to 35 years for an agave plant to grow. No other raw materials used to make a spirit […]
12 Important Facts About Tequila
1 The agave plant is not a cactus. Even if both agave and cactus are classified as succulents, the agave plant is not a cactus. In fact, it is closer to a lily than a cactus. Agave only flowers once […]
Tequila Categories Explained
Tequila can only be produced in the Jalisco region and a few small surrounding areas in Mexico. There are two classification of tequila: 100% agave and Mixto. Tequila started as a Mezcal, and until the early 1900s it was made […]
Margaritas 5 Ways
I love Margaritas almost as much as I love Negronis. It’s hard to beat a spicy Margarita with a salt rim! Unfortunately, in Europe, tequila is not widely consumed. Yes, there are some cocktails on the menus and students are […]