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Good sangria and simple cocktail recipes

Cosmoquila
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Casa Noble Tequila Crystal or Gold
1 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Mixing instructions:
Shake ingredients in mixing glass with ice, then strain into a cocktail
glass.

Enjoy :)

Apr 22, 2007
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Tequila Snifters

In Mexico most people will sip tequila in something like brandy snifter, the ones you show in your photo are made of blown glass and hard to get here in USA but if you go to any bar supply store you will find the normal brandy snifters which are very similar but will be machine made.

The typical place you will find these in Mexico is in Tonala or Tlaquepaque, which are cities by Guadalajara.

Caballitos are something else which is used for tequila but in less expensive places or places use them for shots.

The ideal glass to drink tequila is the official tequila glass made by Riedel, this you will also find in USA with stores that have Riedel. This glass will give you better characteristics in the tequilas you drink… highly recommended.

Apr 02, 2007
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Best value in a "special occasion" cognac

A.E. Dor great cognac!

Mar 30, 2007
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Tequila recs?

My favorites are
Casa Noble
Tesoro
Chinaco
Herradura
Don Julio

Let me know what you think if you try any of these...

Mar 12, 2007
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Tequila recs?

Corralejo is a good basic tequila my favorite of their line is the Reposado Triple distilled which comes in a round bottle. I am glad they changed back to 100% agave, they were a mixto for a few years… Is your bottle 100% agave?

Mar 12, 2007
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PAMA...what's your favorite way to drink it?

I like pama with tequila, a few drops of lime on ice…

Mar 09, 2007
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Tanqueray vs. Hendrick's Gin?

Depends on your mood, I had a martini with Hendrick's gin the other day with a cucumber, it was wonderful… although I tend to drink more Tanqueray.

Mar 09, 2007
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Tequila recs?

If you can find Mezcal Del Maguey I highly recommend it.

Regarding Sauza Hornitos, when I was in Mexico they called it the bug killer… I would go for the Tesoro Recommendation for $10 more…

Mar 09, 2007
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What's up with Tequila?

The 49% is a sugar-water made most of the time with sugar, all though some companies will use fructose and before the non process sugar was used, although now it is not usual because it is much more expensive… Always look fro 100% agave azul on the label…

I like Don Julio very much, 100% blue agave, the good stuff… other 100% blue agave tequilas to try are Chinaco, Casa Noble, Tesoro and Centinela.

Mar 09, 2007
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How do you take your bloody mary?

I like mine with Tequila instead of vodka so I guess you would call it a Bloody Maria… then I like to use tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, maggi sauce, tabasco, pepper a celery stick and a lime wedge for the rim.

Feb 23, 2007
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Best Tequilla Not Available Outside Mexico

Casa Noble is the best tequila overall but you can get it out of Mexico, another favorite of mine which I have only seen on my trips to Guadalajara is Centinela 3 anos...

Feb 23, 2007
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Tequila recs?

Casa Noble Reposado and freshly made sangrita mmmm!

Here is one I like that a friend from Guadalajara gave to me:

8 oz. jugo de tomate
4 oz. jugo de naranja
1 oz. jugo de limón
3/4 oz. worcestershire
1/2 cchta. salsa de tabasco
1 cchta. cebolla finamente picada
1/2 cchta. Sal
1/2 cchta. Sal de Ajo
Pimienta al gusto

Jan 30, 2007
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Stocking a Bar - What should I have on hand?

Tequila - You definitely need to take out that Cuervo of your shelf that is the worst and get some good tequila such as Casa Noble, Tesoro or even Don Julio.

Vodka – Get something more updated to have another choice of vodka, maybe a kettle One or Hanger One, both are good and not overpriced like Gray Goose

Rum – One of the best is Zacapa Centenario but if you don’t want to spend so much go for Zaya, same distillery just less aging.

You need a good single malt in there, something like the ones posted in here called “Best Single Malts”, there are some great suggestions.

Cognac – You never know when you are going to get a fancy guest you need to treat nice, you can go for the commercial cognac such as Hennessy but one of my favorites is A.E Dor, don’t think of the reserves just get the D selection, it is wonderful!

You have Gin, which is good for your traditional martinis, you have Rye not common now days but good option.

Liqueurs – You only have Amaretto, I hope it is Disaronno, and Kahlua, you need to get more... Grand Marnier for margaritas, Baileys for people with sweet tooth, Licor 43 great after dinner.

This would be some of the basics... then you can get into more exotic and fun things like Rhum agricole, Grappa, etc.

Jan 22, 2007
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good mezcals?

Best Mezcal I have tasted is Del Maguey and their Pechuga is my favorite!

Jan 16, 2007
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Tequila recs?

Interesting choices in your list, the one that really stands out like a sore thumb is the Cuervo Gold, which is a mixto (not true 100% blue agave)

My list of top 5 in this moment is:

Casa Noble Crystal (Nothing better)
Tesoro Reposado (Second best)
Don Julio 1942 (Great Anejo)
Centinela Reposado (Sweet!!!)
Herradura Blanco Suave (Wow)

Jan 16, 2007
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Rye

I friend gave me a bottle of Templeton Rye the other day, anyone tried it? have not opend it yet...

Jan 10, 2007
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Best Single Malt

This is such a hard question since there are so many and I like my scotch according to time of day, weather, mood... but it I had to choose one right now it would be Laphroig Quarter Cask.

Enjoy!

Jan 10, 2007
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Fernet Branca

We had our Christmas party yesterday, which meant a long night of eating and drinking, I finished off the celebration with some Fernet, which by the way was wonderful and I am not referring to the taste, it just makes you feel better even the day after.

Dec 15, 2006
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WHICH ANEJO TEQUILA IS BEST FOR SIPPING?

I was born in Tequila, Jalisco... hi paisano.

Dec 13, 2006
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good gift?

I am not big vodka person either but I do want to try their new pomegranate vodka, sounds very good!

Dec 12, 2006
anejospirit in Spirits

WHICH ANEJO TEQUILA IS BEST FOR SIPPING?

I am also from Guadalajara but now live in SF, arriva las chivas!

Nov 24, 2006
anejospirit in Spirits

Do people hate the Old Fashioned?

"Seville Orange Marmalade" sounds good, I will have to try it this way...

Nov 17, 2006
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Drink Ideas for Husband?

Here is one he may like, martini with a twist, fresh, not sweet and I drink it almost every weekend : )

2 1/2 oz Tequila ( Has to be good tequila like Casa Noble Crystal or Tesoro Blanco)
Few Drops of Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Mixing instructions:
Shake ingredients in mixing glass with ice, then strain into a cocktail
glass.

Nov 17, 2006
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AZ High Spirits Vodka - Availability

I am sure if you go to their website they can tell you http://www.arizonahighspirits.com/mai...

Nov 16, 2006
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Good, Cheap Cognac?

Well, as a lower cost cognac I like Remy VSOP, but one of my favorites and definitely not cheap A.E. Dor Reserves... if you have not tried any of the A.E. Dor you may want to try the A.E. Dor D (Cognac Selection) and then if you agree with me that it is a great cognac go to the reserves.

www.aedor.com

Nov 16, 2006
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Best absinthe websites?

Nov 14, 2006
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Limoncello

A bit sweet for me but always enjoy a limoncello when visiting Italy.

Nov 10, 2006
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Help! Non-Drinker Needs to Buy Good Scotch!

Nice selection JugglerDave!

I actually just opened a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, very smoky, great scotch!

Nov 10, 2006
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Which brand of Vodka do you use when making infusions

Ketle One

Nov 08, 2006
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Tequila recs?

I heard it was Cazadores, I don't think he would be drinking out of a bottle of Corazon that would be hard... have you seen the bottle?

Nov 08, 2006
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