Tequila, more than just a margarita by Marvin H. Perton

Just about an hour from Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, there's a little town (population 17,740) with a big reputation: Tequila. Meaning "the rock that cuts" in the Nahuatl language, Tequila is... read more

beverages Jalisco

So, you want to try tequila? by Luis Dumois

"Oh, I don't know how Mexicans can drink something as strong as tequila!" I've heard that remark many times, a statement not entirely in line with what is happening nowadays with our national beverage... read more

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Did You Know? Some tequila is priced at $225,000 by Tony Burton

I know what you're thinking: "Tequila prices have been rising for years, but 225,000 dollars for a bottle is ridiculous!" "Are we talking about a regular-sized bottle, or a supersized jumbo-jet full ... read more

beverages Tequila, Jalisco

Did You Know? Tequila dates from the sixteenth century by Tony Burton

In 1897, Carl Lumholtz, the famous Norwegian ethnologist, who spent several years living with remote Indian tribes in Mexico, found that the Huichol Indians in eastern Nayarti distilled agave juice usi... read more

beverages Tequila, Jalisco

Citrus-Tequila Cocktail: Mexicana by Karen Hursh Graber

Refreshing as a dip in the Carribbean, this is a nice change from the popular spring and summer tequila-orange juice combination. Serve it in a tall, frosted glass, with your choice of garnish- a lime ... read more

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Cooking with Tequila: Mexico's National Drink Moves Into The Kitchen - Part 2 by Karen Hursh Graber

Last month the history, distillation process, and some culinary uses of tequila were discussed in this column. A trip to the Mexican town of Tequila inspired further investigation of the beverage's rol... read more

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Mango-Tequila Ice: Nieve de Mango con Tequila by Karen Hursh Graber

During the warm months in Mexico, a variety of tropical fruit-flavored ices are sold by vendors with pushcarts, usually stationed in the parks and in front of schools. In the zócalo - main squa... read more

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A Sweet Tequila Cocktail: Toreador by Karen Hursh Graber

This chocolate-y concoction is Mexico's answer to the Brandy Alexander. Creamy and just a bit sweet, it makes a nice special-occasion drink. Any tequila may be used, although blanco (white) is preferab... read more

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Cheese Fondue with Tequila: Fondeu de Queso al Tequila by Ana María Flores Sánchez

Ingredients: 1 large round of garlic bread (shepherds bread may be substituted) 1 tsp. butter 150 grs. (2/3 C.) crumbled roquefort cheese 190 grs. (7 oz.) cream cheese, cubed ... read more

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Did you know? Diamonds from tequila. by Tony Burton

..."there's gold in them there hills, and diamonds in that there tequila"... I know! You think I'm several sheets to the wind from too many shots of tequila already, even before you read this month's ... read more

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Strawberry margarita sorbet: Sorbet de coctel margarita con fresas by Karen Hursh Graber

A drink and dessert in one, this is perfect for informal summer entertaining. It is attractive scooped into margarita glasses and garnished with sprigs of mint or paper thin slices of lime. read more

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