Today’s clever cocktail comes to us from New York barman Phil Ward when he was managing Death and Co. It is a wonderfully balanced combination of Reposado Tequila and Mezcal. This smoky, spicy take on the Old Fashioned is a …
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Strawberry Basil Margarita
It is strawberry season and as we approach Cinco de Mayo it is also Margarita season. Today’s clever cocktail is a refreshing take on the Margarita using strawberries and basil. In this version we also switch up the traditional salt …
Grilled Pineapple-Ancho Margarita
Ancho Reyes is a Mexican liqueur made from Ancho and Poblano peppers. It is a sweet and subtly spiced with a hint of smokiness. Ancho Reyes liqueur adds a great lift to many traditional cocktails and works particularly well in …
Smokey Cider Margarita
Here is a great drink that will help you segue into fall while still hanging on to a bit of summer. Our Smoky Cider Margarita takes summer’s favorite cocktail and infuses fresh fall cider into the glass. We use Mezcal …
The Cucumber-Cilantro Cocktail
Cilantro is one of those herbs that you either like or hate. The semi soapy, citrus flavor imparted by the leaves of the Cilantro plant offers a unique spiciness prized in Mexican foods. Even though Cinco de Mayo is past …
Whiskey Margarita
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and Margaritas will be the drink of the day. So what does one do if they are not a fan of tequila? We have the solution for you Bourbon lovers with the …
The Oaxacan Spicy Paloma
Today we share with you a version of the Paloma, Mexico’s real favorite cocktail. Instead of using Tequila we are employing its smoky cousin, Mezcal. It is a drink that you can whip up in batches if you have a …
The Paloma Cocktail
Recently we are seeing more and more cocktail recipes using Agave nectar. This natural, ultra-sweet syrup comes from the Agave plant and has an earthy richness that is similar to honey but distinctive unto itself. It must be making quite …
