It’s perfect for cocktail connoisseurs, a pre-dinner aperitif or a grown-up party cocktail. “This is a twist on the classic summer tequila cocktail. I went back the following year, and the year after that,” Bank says. It requires smoke. Not too long ago, the Distilled Spirits Council released that Mexico’s other popular agave-based spirit has grown from less than 50,000 cases in 2009 to more than 350,000 in 2017—a massive leap by any measure. Method: Pour Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir into large square ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Get ready to make our mezcal Paloma your new happy-hour go to: One sip of this summer cocktail and you'll instantly feel like you're on vacation. Express the oils of the orange twist over the glass and rest the twist in the glass. Bacanora is made from a seven to ten year old Agave Angustifolia Haw in a process similar to mezcal. And I’ve been hooked ever since. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, Mezcal has gained tremendous popularity the last few years, especially in the United States. Double strain into a coupe. “Frequently in the cocktail world, drinks imitate drinks imitate drinks—and this one is an adaptation of the Negroni. So I did what any curious spirits enthusiast would do: I began my mezcal education with the help of Lou Bank—the host of the podcast Agave Roadtrip and founder of S.A.C.R.E.D (Saving Agave for Culture, Recreation, Education and Development), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that uses traditional and artisanal agave spirits from rural Mexico as a channel to advance the communities that produce truly special mezcals and raicilla. Lower a large format rock into the glass and stir until chilled. From left: The Haitian Divorce, Tiger Lily, Summer Dayz, Pinot Noir Mezcal Mule, and Dry Curaçao ... [+] Margarita. Refreshing and slightly fruity cocktail combinations are my favorite to showcase the mezcal’s freshness.” —Camille Austin, director of advocacy at Casa Lumbre Spirits. The cocktail still allows that unique smoky flavor of the mezcal to shine through but tones down the roughness of the spirit with a variety of ingredients that work well together to create this unique and very flavorful drink. 2. It’s my preferred way to enjoy this drink. I'm the former digital director of the Haute Media Group. And rather than utilizing a sweet vermouth, I decided to add a couple more hints of nuttiness with a classic walnut liqueur and dry Sherry. “This wine cocktail is a two-toned, smokey, holiday crowd pleaser! Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. It's sweeter than sugar, so use it as you would with simple/maple syrup, or honey. We suggest the oaky 18-month Don Julio Añejo below. We source our agave from the fiery desert of Jalisco to make this infernal drink, a true Pacific Northwest style spirit in the tequileño style. It is easy to make, straight to the point and it makes you savor the end of summer heat.” —Nico de Soto, beverage consultant, owner of Danico (Paris) and Mace (New York City), 1 oz. Stir for 20 seconds or until drink is well-integrated and chilled. 100% agave spirits are the most energy-fueling of all the alcohols if treated with respect. Top off with ginger beer. Method: Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass. You may opt-out by. Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. And the Sherry gives it an entire fourth dimension. Follow me on Instagram (@kalindahao) and Twitter (@karlaalindahao), I cover all things luxury lifestyle—with a focus on food, spirits, and travel. mezcal (or 100% agave blanco tequila), 0.5 oz. We deliver nationwide within 48 hours (Mon to Fri) or collect direct from Hacha during shop opening hours (currently Thurs-Sat 1-7pm). This drink has loads of flavors and spirits of the season: pisco, select aperitivo, pineapple and all capped off with a vibrant citrusy IPA.” —Naren Young, bar director at The Fat Radish Popup at The Orchard Townhouse. This frozen coconut margarita recipe is refreshing, sweet, and perfectly lime-and-coconut-y. Combine cranberries, lime juice, and mezcal in a shaker. Stir in 4 oz. Try this interesting concoction of Earl Grey teas, peas, smoked salt and Patron Tequila to create your very own English Garden Margarita. The most of the agave produce in Mexico is used for production of tequila, but the nectar, or syrup, is also possible to use in the bar. Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe. Method: Combine all ingredients (add ice last) in blender. 1 dash Orange bitters. While each agave spirit has its own name and most have a Denomination of Origin, mezcal is still the general term used by many producers and consumers throughout Mexico for any agave spirit. Float in glass. Garnish with an expression of lemon oils and manicured peel. Agave nectar, or agave syrup, is a natural sweetener commonly used in food and drinks. Tequila can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with the versatility of this delicious agave spirit. They're perfect for summer! Muddle until thoroughly blended. This funky, earthy, bitter sipper brings in different fruit notes and a sweetness out of this complex mezcal.” —Ivy Mix, author of Spirits of Latin America and cofounder at Leyenda, New York City, 0.25 oz. These Citrus Mezcal Cocktails are so colorful and refreshing. I'm picturing a pool party and outdoor bar cart... smoky pineapple mezcal margaritas with vanilla bean are the perfect fun cocktail to celebrate cinco de mayo! Finally, to totally make this drink feel like a weighted blanket, I split the base with a tinge of mezcal to keep the cocktail sexy, alluring, and perfect for a lay on the sofa, while watching Killing Eve for the second time through.” —David Mor, founder of SPILL and Chicago-based beverage consultant. the smoke & bite of good mezcal is balanced with the natural sweetness of pineapple juice & vanilla bean. See more ideas about cocktails, cocktail recipes, yummy drinks. Sep 11, 2019 - An easy and outstanding swizzle that combines cedar maple syrup with green chartreuse, mezcal, fresh pineapple and lemon for a smoky, refreshing cocktail! Shake and fine-strain into a Nick and Nora glass. You’ll notice I split the mezcal base with a bit of blanco tequila—this makes it a perfect intro to mezcal for the uninitiated and maintains a balance in the cocktail, so no one ingredient bullies the rest. And it is on menu at Dear Irving, where I was also head bartender.” —Tom Richter, New York spirits specialist for the Craft Spirits Cooperative and Vintus New York and owner and creator of Tomr’s Tonic, 0.75 oz. Now, customers can find him serving his favorite spirit, gin, in any number of cocktails on Bitter & Twisted's menu. And while I enjoy my mezcals neat, sipping them slowly after a grueling Monday, I also love what they bring to cocktails: nuanced and varying flavor profiles, a satisfying finish, and (more often than not) a smokey touch. For agave authenticity, the Tommy’s Margarita is the recipe to beat. One gin cocktail, ... he recommends an agave spirit for New Year's Eve. It can be used as a substitute for sugar, simple syrup, honey, and molasses to sweeten a variety of beverages, including cocktails, coffee, and tea. aged rum (Barbancourt 8 preferred). The world’s first and only spirit created from a distillation of Weber Blue Agave (Tequila) and Cognac. Just so we’re clear: Tequila made with 100 percent agave doesn’t give you a worse hangover than any other booze (some even swear it’s the “ healthiest ” booze for you). The hot days and cold nights in Sonora’s dry, arid climate manifest in a dry, complex, and peppery spirit, with an earthy finish that’s often enhanced … The unique smokiness found in mezcal is not that hard to get used to. Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. But for those who fear stepping into a new unknown, this cocktail makes it much easier to enjoy mezcal for first timers. Ojo de Tigre is an inviting mezcal that boasts both accessibility and complexity with its fresh, bright flavor profile from the Oaxacan Espadín agave and more herbal undertone from the portion of tobala from Puebla used in our blend. Unaged, it’s delicious with fruit juices and in spritzes. The Agave Inferno is smooth and flavorful. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. And I love the Steely Dan song of the same name that it’s named after. See more ideas about cocktails, tequila, mezcal. Method: Mix all the ingredients except beer in the glass, add ice then top with beer, sprinkle black pepper on the top. I've also done time at The New, I cover all things luxury lifestyle—with a focus on food, spirits, and travel. Workers harvest the agave's piña then roast it in volcanic rock-lined pits for two days, mash it up, then place in air-tight cement pits with fresh water to ferment for one to two weeks. Here are a few easy tequila cocktails to get to know it. And you best believe that I’ll be making them too—because who says no to a mezcal hot chocolate? Oct 19, 2020 - Explore Peak Beverage's board "Agave Spirit Cocktails" on Pinterest. mezcal (Legendario Domingo Espadín preferred), 0.5 oz. Drinks & cocktails with Agave Nectar. Garnish with either a dehydrated orange wheel (or orange slice) and cranberry. The smokiness of the agave spirit elevated the cocktail several notches above an ordinary tequila. All the ingredients can be found at your local liquor store and the drink is very easy to make—especially if you were wondering what to do with that bottle of mezcal in your cabinet that is too powerful to drink by itself.” —Piero Procida, food and beverage director at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. of superfine sugar). “Mezcal can be powerful on all the senses and depending on which of its flavor spectrums one would like to highlight, it can be a very versatile spirit for making cocktails. Twenty-twenty has been a rough year and I think everyone could use a hug.” —Claire Mallett, bartender at Catch One, Los Angeles, 1 oz. Pedro Ximénez Sherry (Lustau preferred), 1.5 oz. If you read my review of Mezcal, l’Esprit du Mexique, you might recognize the name of Domingo Garcia, one of its co-authors. Besides the added novelty, using egg white in the cocktail provides a rich, creamy texture finished off with a beautiful froth. Complex, small batch non-alcoholic spirits. Maybe people don’t think the wintry aesthetic is right for a spirit that makes them think of Cinco de Mayo parties. of hot milk. Method: Add mezcal, liqueurs, and bitters to your mug or glass. | Photo by Emma Janzen. Leonista is the first 100% Agave Spirit, from the Karoo region in South Africa, made in the traditional Mexican way - similar to that of a mezcal. Shake until well chilled. So here, 13 spirits professionals shared the (easy-to-make) mezcal cocktails they’ll be making for themselves this winter. Organic Mixology dark chocolate and sea salt liqueur. and fire, hence Leonista’s delicious smokey flavour, similar to that of a Mezcal. Hot chocolate is so comforting in the colder months, especially this holiday season when socially distanced gatherings are outside. Stir all ingredients. 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I elected to use a blend of Plantation rums and Spanish vermouth to accomplish this. “I’ve always been a big fan of beer cocktails and so wanted to put one on the menu at The Orchard Townhouse. **For Hot Chocolate: Take 3 tsp. “With the smoke from the mezcal and the sweetness of the apple cider, this drink really screams fall to me. Sep 3, 2020 - Love a manhattan cocktail but looking for something more fresh? And honestly, why not? The bitter flavor is coming from an amaro that provides an equal amount of citrus notes, but provides a hint of nuttiness. Method: Shake ingredients hard with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. This explosion of flavor will surely take you away from the crazy world we’re living in right now even if just for a few minutes and shifting your focus back to your senses. See how I stir up a classic Manhattan just perfect for summer. Blend on highest speed just until ice is fully crushed. 12,5 ml Agave syrup, honey bush water (1/2 honeybush tea, 1/2 agave syrup. We begin the process by carefully selecting the best un-aged agave spirits available in Mexico, which are then repositioned to Cognac, France where they are blended with fine French Cognac and redistilled. Tim Becker for Craft Spirits Cooperative and Vintus New York, “This drink is awesome in general: Every ingredient contains alcohol so it’s perfect for the world right now. Find out more about our spirits & get free non-alcoholic cocktail recipes. The production process follows an age-old recipe used in Mexico to make agave spirits like Mezcal. Garnish cocktail with smoking rosemary sprig. Add some IPA to shaker after. 4 Years of Cocktails & Bars, Savoury Liqueurs, ASp Agave Spirit, Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky, Bar World 100 and more in our curated cocktail-related articles, local and international spirit and bar news, new bars and recommended reads. I liked the higher-proof mesquite notes of this particular espadín mezcal and I wanted to heighten its slight bitterness and fruit notes. Don't drink fewer cocktails, drink less alcohol. It's a rather new spirits, as the production of bacanora has only been legal since the 1990s. “Oaxaca is known for mezcal—but it’s also known for chocolate, and they play wonderfully together. Think: burning the raked piles of leaves in the fall and drinking mulled cider—or eating apple pie. Method: Combine all ingredients over ice in a Collins glass, then top with club soda. “What I experienced my [first] time in Oaxaca showed me that there was something very special going on with these spirits—that they tasted so different because they were made in a way that spirits aren’t normally made. Just note: you’ll want some quality añejo tequila for this minimal cocktail to shine. Spicing it up with mezcal gives it a slight peppery and earthy element, which balances the richness and subtle sweetness of Organic Mixology’s dark chocolate and sea salt liqueur. Bacanora Bacanora is distilled from the wild agave pacifica, which is only found in the mountain ranges of Sonora. Shake and chill.) Pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon gently, this will give you the marbling effect on top. Pour over a big block of ice. Garnish with a tajín rim and a lime wheel. The key to making a great tequila cocktail is to use a great tequila. New for winter are our Agave Aperitifs. Stir and strain into a rocks glass over a big ice cube. Follow me on Instagram: @kalindahao, © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. Strain into a rocks glass over a Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir ice cube. “I have an ongoing joke with some friends about the constant use of ‘riffs of Negronis’ on menus and how it tends to be a bartender’s go-to. Smoke & Mirrors Mezcal Cocktail. I've been putting coconut milk in everything lately so why not in a cocktail too? This is far from a colorless flavorless cocktail. And it seems like his efforts—combined with others’—have been working: Mezcal has been growing increasingly popular each year for the past several years. Raicilla is the true outlaw of agave spirits. Time stood still in these communities. As the Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir ice cube slowly melts it changes the flavor profile over time, adjusting to a well-rounded, smooth velvety texture.” —Dan Magro, mixologist and author of Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People. Mr. Black’s single-origin coffee liqueur adds a little bitterness and a caffeine kick, while the orange bitters offers a dash of citrus to round out the cocktail. Del Maguey is a widespread favorite among bartenders everywhere, and its Vida expression—an organic, double-distilled mezcal made from the Espadín maguey (agave plant) out of the San Luis del Rio village—is an all-around excellent spirit for sipping or mixing in cocktails. The agave-based spirit’s vegetal and citrusy flavors make it incredibly versatile. Each 500ml bottle, priced at £35, contains four large cocktails, each with a double shot, expertly mixed and ready to pour over ice and enjoy. I write about travel and food. Each bottle containing four large cocktails is made with: Arette Blanco Tequila, homemade Hacha sour mix, cane syrup & mixed grapefruit oils. This week’s cocktail – a spin on the traditional Pisco Sour – is influenced by a recent visit to Oaxaca, Mexico where I discovered the heart of mezcal. of dark chocolate chips, stir in 4 oz. In the runup to 2nd Viva Agave festival from 20 – 25 March, 2019, we continue with our series featuring some of the people behind the books, brands and the bars involved in spreading the agave love throughout France. (Not surprising for someone whose favorite whiskey is the super peaty Laphroiag.) Here's a tasty cocktail for you to enjoy over the weekend. simple syrup (or 2 tsp. The fresh, earthy notes in the espadin mezcal pair wonderfully with the natural sugars found within the pineapple juice while agave syrup and lemon juice bring balance to the cocktail. Here, the best tequila cocktails to welcome you back to … Aged, it’s wonderfully complex stirred with amaros and or even in tiki-style cocktails. With mezcal taking the place of rum, this mezcal Painkiller riff at the Bottle Rocket pop-up in Chicago will take the edge off any hot summer afternoon. The Best Agave Nectar Cocktails Recipes on Yummly | Magical Color Changing Cocktails (galaxy Cocktails), Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktails, Milagro Tequila Cocktails “The Los Muertos is a direct ode to the classic Corpse Reviver No. So I love forks in the road. Cocktails Tapas Y Tequilas Blog About The different types of Agave Spirits and where they are produced. But I don’t believe that the public can just jump from drinking vodka-and-soda to drinking neat spirits that taste like cheese or roasted poblanos. Garnish with either a dehydrated orange wheel (or orange slice) and cranberry. The Most Refreshing Honeydew Margarita Recipe #margarita #honeydew #recipe #cocktail #summer #tequila, A ridiculously refreshing Spicy Passionfruit Margarita made with a homemade spicy passionfruit syrup, orange liqueur, and tequila, This spring version of tequila sunrise replaces the traditional grenadine syrup with fresh strawberry puree.Yield: serves 1, multiply as needed. It’s a delicious combination that really lets the mezcal shine.” —Gavin Humes, food and beverage director at Scratch Restaurants. The spirit is also wonderfully versatile: You can make cocktails for any season or occasion or non-occasion. They are comforting and boozy—plus they’re delish year-round. If you don't know what that is, Agave is the base to a ton of alcohols, including the most well known Tequila, Mezcal and Sotol. A high quality blanco perfect for making cocktails or drink straight shots. It reminds me of sitting around a campfire, which is everything I want during the colder months. Atop the delicate foam I like…. The name comes from the well known AGAve plant and VIE, which is “Life” in French. Taste The Spirit of Tequila, The Spirit of Bourbon, and The Spirit of Gin. Roku Gin is a perfect base for it, since it already offers these bold citrus and spice notes—a profile that makes for a perfect slow sipper to ease us into the cold weather. Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. We did this same thing in our Crafthouse Cocktails smoky Margarita: truly just a more straightforward style mezcal sour than the Muertos.” —Charles Joly, cofounder of Crafthouse Cocktails and winner of Diageo World Class 2014, 0.75 oz. Apéritif Bitter Bittersweet Buck Classic Collins Cooler Daiquiri Dessert Digestif Duos Equal Parts Cocktails Espresso Fizz Floral Fruity Herbacious Highball Julep Manhattans Martini Modern Classic Mule Nightcap Savoury Sling Smash Sours Spicy Spirit-forward Spritz Stirred Summer Cocktails Three … For multiple servings multiply the ingredients by number of servings. I've also done time at The New York Observer, Metropolis magazine, Lifestyle Mirror, and Tatler Philippines. It’s made outside of any denomination of origin, mostly in the western part of Jalisco (the tequila-producing mecca), from a number of different agaves and in an array of styles. I first encountered mezcal during a particularly fun party in Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans a while back. Carefully light a sprig of rosemary allowing it to crackle for a few seconds and generate small smoke streams. Revel Avila, a Blue Agave Spirit Made Outside of the Tequila Zone 05/04/2018 Revel Spirits is launching both its flagship brand, REVEL, and a new category of distilled liquor, Avila, made from 100% blue weber agave—the same plant base as tequila—but grown in the Morelos region, a small state in the south central part of Mexico. It may not be in season but I’m sure it will still go down a treat. When folks would ask for a smokey whiskey drink this is what I gave them—and there is no whiskey in it. I'm the former digital director of the Haute Media Group. Cut an orange peel and flame oils over the top of the cocktail. The mezcal brings a smoky and peppery aspect to the drink, coupled with sour tangy fall flavors of cranberry and pomegranate.” —Juan Fernandez, beverage director at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte. (R.I.P.) Negronis are delicious. “This is a fun twist on classic michelada—with a touch yuzu and black pepper, it gives the drink a nice citrus and smoky note. The element of terroir is what I love to discover first and foremost: those green, citrus, aromatic, and herbal notes that come from the agave variety used and region(s) where it’s produced. Splash of agave, to taste Method: Combine all ingredients over ice in a Collins glass, then top with club soda. of hot chocolate. Express a lime twist and an orange twist over the drink and tuck the twists into the glass along the side of the ice cube. Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass and garnish with an orange slice. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with this sweet and spicy Watermelon Rosè Paloma...easy to mix up, uses minimal ingredients, and is oh so very good! Cocchi Americano (or Lillet Blanc). Garnish with a Ruby Red grapefruit slice, and a Pink Himilayan sea salt rim to balance your chakras when drinking on Sundays;) This smoky and sweet concoction is EXACTLY what Melina Mercouri would have been drinking in the classic film of the same name. Same goes for the term ‘yacht rock.’ I developed it at an iconic bar where I was head bartender: The Beagle. The entire trip was a tutorial in mezcal, the amazing spirit, made from any number of agave plants. Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum. The general idea of the Negroni is to offer something that is balanced in its bittersweetness and complexity. Method: Build in a double old fashioned glass. … Garnish with a lime wheel. Dec 22, 2020 - This board features everything when it comes to creating custom, easy, at-home Agave-based spirit cocktails. Cilantro-Infused Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas, Mezcal Cocktail: DJ Lisa - Imbibe Magazine. No individual ingredient should necessarily outshine the other. La Venenosa Raicilla ($80-$120) Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. We’ve reworked two of the most popular aperitifs - the Negroni and the Martini - to feature an agave base spirit in place of gin or vodka. They were using methods that had disappeared during the industrial revolution. “Perfect for the summer to fall transition is the Ferrand Dry Curacao Margarita. MAKE IT: Muddle 1/4 ounce of agave nectar, a dash of Angostura bitters and orange peel in an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice or lime wedge. “My great hope is to get people to drink more agave spirits that have been made the non-industrial way. Method: Add all the ingredients, except the orange twist, to a mixing glass with ice. The flavor of agave nectar is unique. This agave spirit can only be produced in the state of Sonora. 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