July 5, 201115 yr The thing with equal parts is you really need a reposado tequila, blanco doesn't quite work here. on the Shrub ... The other thing is choosing limes. I get the least firm ones I can find. Then I roll them around on the counter with the palm of my hand for 10 seconds before I cut them. This is the proper ritual, please heed. Word.
July 5, 201115 yr Dale Degroff's Margarita Recipe 1½ oz Tequila 1 oz Cointreau ¾ oz Lime Juice ¼-½ Simple Syrup I tweaked this just slightly (a bit more lime juice, a bit more SS) and I have to say that I'm a pretty big fan. Oh, and I also used Gran Gala which I agree is a fine orange liqueur.
July 11, 201114 yr Nice Mezcal John. Let me know how you like it. Currently in the cart at Drinkupny. Didn't have time to find a recipe for a mixed drink this weekend, so decided to do some sipping before going to bed. Whoa nelly, that's some strong and smokey stuff! I THINK I like it, but it'll take some getting used to. It reminds me of the first time I had a Lagavulin. I knew there was good stuff there, but I really had to get used to the smoke and the strength. i still intend on finding some recipes for this, as well. I suspect I'll like it more when mixed into a cocktail.
July 11, 201114 yr Author Whoa nelly, that's some strong and smokey stuff! I THINK I like it, but it'll take some getting used to. It reminds me of the first time I had a Lagavulin. I knew there was good stuff there, but I really had to get used to the smoke and the strength. Oooh, smokey, this has peaked my interest!
July 11, 201114 yr Well, if you like smoke, this certainly has got it! It's like someone walks by and takes a torch to the stuff while they're producing it!
August 17, 201114 yr So for kicks, I substituted that Mezcal in place of tequila in a margarita, and damn, it's pretty tasty! Adds lots of complexity and a smokey aftertaste. I like it!
September 17, 201114 yr Author For future reference. Espolon. Yes. Bought some earlier today to try out.
September 17, 201114 yr Bought some earlier today to try out. Sweet! Did you notice that the blanco and Reposado are the same price? That's a little strange. I had some Partida Reposado at a bar today. It's pretty good, but initial taste says the Casa Noble is better. I will likely try the Anejo though.
September 17, 201114 yr Author Nope, didn't notice that. I picked it up at the little local (non-specs) store near my house so they could have been different. I went in thinking I would pick up the Partida or Avion anejo. I decided to get the Avion anejo and Espolon reposado. They guy at the store said they have been selling a lot of both brands (mostly the blanco though since they do a lot of wholesale to bars/restaurants). I found out later that the Avion was featured in "Entourage" which I guess is some popular show on tv. Hope it doesn't suck. I suppose I should try at least one of them tonight. Edited September 17, 201114 yr by shellylh
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now