Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Booze Clues Lecture 4: Tequila

“The Ancient Spirits”
Often considered to be the “bad boy” of spirits, tequilas are actually just as complex and beautifully sophisticated as other spirits. Learn how tequila is harvested and cooked from agave, where better tequilas come from, the differences between tequila classifications, and more...

Tastings will consist of:
  • Milagro Anejo
  • Clase Azul Reposado
  • Herradura Reposado
  • Don Julio Reposado
  • Jose Cuervo Gold
  • 1800 Silver
  • Zignum Reposado Mezcal

Margarita
1 ½ oz tequila (silver or slightly aged reposado)
1 oz Cointreau
¾ oz fresh lime juice
Lime wedges
Coarse salt

Cadilac Cocktail
1 oz tequila
1 oz Grand Marnier
1 ½ oz fresh orange juice
¼ oz fresh lime juice
Flamed orange peel (for garnish)

Mezcal Smash
1 slice lemon, lime, orange
2 oz mezcal
1 oz simple syrup
3 dashes orange bitters


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