To Part One: Pulque and the people of Mexico If pulque can create such positive results in all of our daily lives, why is it in danger of extinction? What happened to pulque? It appears to be the victim of “classism,” which can be defined as “the systematic oppression of subordinated class groups to advantage and […]
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All the world has been told that tequila, the drink was born in Tequila — the town located 45 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara — but is this really a fact? Curiously, the famed Tequila Express train has, for years, been carrying tourists straight to a small town called Amatitán, and not to Tequila at all. […]
Continue ReadingI 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 of liquor?” It may be ridiculous, but it is nonetheless true. The tequila company Tequila Ley .925 issued a press release in July […]
Continue Readingkirkswig Oct 8, 2005, 7:14 PM What is the deal with these tequila bottles? Is there some kind of incantation I have to recite in order to coax the goodness out of the bottle? Gravity is failing to do the trick. From time to time, I have problems getting it to pour, but they usually […]
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Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 measure of tequila 1 measure of orange juice 1 measure of carrot juice 1 measure pineapple juice 1 measure grenadine mineral water Preparation: In a shaker, mix juices and shake vigorously, pour in tall glass over ice and top off with mineral water. Garnish with a slice of pineapple if desired. Published or […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3 or 4 ice cubes 1 measure of tequila 2 Tbsp. lime juice 2 jiggers orange juice 1 jigger grapefruit soda salt for the edge of the glass Preparation: In a tall glass, wet the rim of the glass with some lime juice and dip it into the salt. Place all the ingredients in […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 preferable in combination with the other flavors. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. creme de cacao 1 oz. light cream 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder […]
Continue ReadingMexican Kitchen To Part One 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 role in the kitchen, and a number of recipes with tequila were uncovered. Soups, salads and main courses using tequila […]
Continue ReadingMexican Kitchen To Part 2 Tequila: the name alone conjures up a variety of images associated with the Mexican cultural landscape. From its beginnings in the blue agave fields of Jalisco, to its consumption in humble cantinas and trendy restaurants, tequila is the quintessentially Mexican drink. The incredible growth industry which has spawned over three hundred new […]
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