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TEQUILA AT MGM WINE & SPIRITS

We may think about tequila only in terms of Margaritas, but high end tequila is bursting with flavor and complexity.  So, this month, put away your blenders and get out your highball glasses.  Here are some tequilas that you can sip and enjoy around a bonfire.

WHAT IS TEQUILA?

Tequila is a regional specific name for a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila 65 km (40 mi) northwest of Guadalajara and in the highlands of the north western Mexican State of Jalisco. Although tequila is a kind of mezcal, modern tequila differs somewhat in the method of its production, in the use of only blue agave plants, as well as in its regional specificity.

The red volcano soil in the surrounding region is particularly well suited to the growing of the blue agave, and more than 300 million of the plants are harvested there each year.  Agave tequila grows differently depending on the region. Blue agaves grown in the highlands Los Altos region are larger in size and sweeter in aroma and taste. Agaves harvested in the lowlands, on the other hand, have a more herbaceous fragrance and flavor.

Mexican laws state that tequila can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and limited municipalities in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.

Tequila is most often made at a 38–40% alcohol content.

from Wikipedia.com

 

tres agavesTres Agaves Anejo Tequila

Maturing in American Oak Bourbon Barrels for 18 months creates a truly singular, memorable Tequila. Time, oak, & mature agave artfully combine forces to reward aficionados with layers of taste that are both approachable and exquisite.  Tres Agaves Añejo represents the finest in artisanal quality. Chairman’s Trophy Winner of 2010 the Ultimate Spirits Challenge netting a score of 97/100.

Tres Agaves Anejo Tequila Recipe – Paloma

The Paloma is the refreshing cocktail of choice in Mexico. You can make this easily and quickly with only a few ingredients.

  • 2 oz. – Tres Agaves Reposado

  • 2 oz – Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

  • ½ oz. – Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice

  • ½ oz. – Tres Agaves Organic Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar

  • 2 oz – Club Soda

  • Lime wedge for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the Tres Agaves Repo, lime juice, Tres Agaves Nectar and grapefruit juice and shake until well chilled, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain into a highball glass, add Club Soda Splash, garnish, and serve immediately. 

 

Milagro AnejoMilagro Anejo

Milagro Añejo is an estate-grown, 100% blue agave tequila which is aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of 14 months and a maximum of 24 months. The aging results in a taste that is smooth, refined and still agave-forward.

  • Color Pale amber

  • Nose Caramel, coconut, toasted oak

  • Taste Caramel and coconut with chocolate, tobacco and tropical fruit notes, and a sweet, yet spicy finish

    • Gold – 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

    • Gold – Best of Class 2014 The Spirits of Mexico Competition

 

 

Roca Patron ReposadoPatron Roca Reposado

From the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave Distilled in small batches & aged in used bourbon barrels Pressed by a two-ton volcanic stone tahona More complex with hints of oak, vanilla, ginger & caramel.

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Ingredients

    • 1½ o Roca Patron Reposado

    • 3/4 oz  Lemon Juice

    • 1/4 oz Malmsey Madeira Wine

    • 1/4 oz  Dark Maple Syrup

    • 1  Whole Egg

    • 1 Star Clove

Method

1. Shake all ingredients.
2. Add ice and stir.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with star clove.

Casa Anejo

Casa Noble Anejo Tequila

Imagine a tequila that has taken over fourteen years to produce. That is Casa Noble Anejo. Our most perfect tequila, this exquisite tequila is matured in French White Oak barrels and extra aged to perfection and produced in limited quantities. It’s deep golden tone has an exceptional bouquet and body that ranks among the finest distilled spirits in the world. Beautifully contained in artisan purple glass decanter.

San Francisco World Spirit Competition

Double Gold Medal

Gold Medal

Beverage Tasting Institute

Gold Medal

China World Spirit Competition

Doulbe Gold Medal

San Francisco World Spirit Competition

Double Gold Medal

Gold Medal

Casa Noble Anejo Casa Royal Recipe

2 oz Casa Noble Anejo Tequila

1/2 oz Triple Sec

2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 oz Topped off with Champagne