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"There's nothing better than good tequila, and there's nothing worse than bad tequila," Drew Townson

Friday, June 25, 2010

A Summer Refresher!


Where's the ice?

Ok, here's one that'll cool ya down! I'm gonna call it La Paloma Rosa...ain't that a purty name? She's totally simple: the 100% agave blanco or reposado tequila of your choice (I have used Cazadores repo) and Pink Grapefruit Italian Soda -- from Whole Foods! Pour it in a tall glass over lots of ice, and add only a squirt of lime juice and a quick drizzle of agave nectar for added sweetness.
For a more frothy version, crank up the ol' blender. That's what it's there for!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Quick Espo Update (of post below).

Taking a closer look at the label of the Mexican Espolón, I found that it's a 38% alcohol bottle. Doh! That would explain ultra-unusual short, round bottle I found there in Cabo. I mean, even in Mexico, Espo has always been in a tall bottle. So the shorty is a 38% release, as opposed to the typical 40%. And of course, here I am comparing the new Espo -- a 40% -- to the Mexican 38%. No fucking wonder the new American release tastes hotter and harder, as I decribed. Woops! Well there you have it!

Verdict: The "NEW" Espolón is the SAME tequila as before, with new bottle, label and marketing.

Whew!