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[1] Sotol can be drunk with salt and lime, similar to tequila (photo © Cristian Rojas | Pexels). [2] Hacienda de Chihuahua is the leading producer of fine sotol. Sotol plata (a.k.a. blanco, joven, or silver) is not aged. It goes straight from distillation to the bottle (photos #2, #3, #4, #5, and #16 ©…
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Mexico’s El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) follows Halloween, on November 1st and 2nd. It’s a special occasion for remembering and celebrating those loved ones who have passed on from this world. The spirits of family members return home on these days. The holiday actually begins the night before November 1st, which…
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If you’re a Scotch lover who recently won the lottery—or are just plain rich—or are expecting a really great 50th birthday or anniversary gift from the family—then check out this very limited edition from Benriach Distillery in Speyside. Only four bottles will be available in the U.S. Distilled on September 21st, 1966, this rouge-chestnut gold…
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June 10th, yesterday, was National Pina Colada Day, and we may have had one too many to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our favorite sweet cocktail. One of the most iconic classic cocktails—and our favorite sweet cocktail—the Piña Colada turns 70. Bartender Monchito Marrero created the first Piña Colada in 1954 at The Caribe Hilton…
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[1] Blood orange Mimosa with reposado Tequila (photos © Cantera Negra Tequila). [2] Cantera Negra Reposado is aged for up to seven months in used Cognac and Bourbon barrels. [3] Silver Tequila is aged for up to four weeks. [4] A classic Mimosa made with fresh-squeezed orange juice and Freixenet Cava sparkling wine © Eric…
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