How to Celebrate Tequila Day July 24 with New Mezcal Cocktails

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SMOKED PEAR SOUR with El Silencio Tequila

Gerry Furth-Sides) Celebrate Mezcal Day July 24 with these new cocktails and our favorite mezcaleria.   Mezcal is processed from a variety of agave plants (that includes tequila) and that instills a special smoky taste. The heart of the agave plant, the piña, is traditionally slow-cooked in pit ovens, giving it a characteristic smoky flavor. The type of agave plant, as well as the aging process, make each mezcal unique. It is produced in several states in Mexico, the most prominent being Oaxaca.  These days, there are many artisan versions distilled entirely with farmed agave or with wild agave in Mexico. Many mezcals are made with sustainably sourced highland and lowland agaves.

The  ‘margini’ is the Smoke on the Water created by Garh Dokken of the Craft House in Dana Point, CA. The festive, smokey cocktail features Nosotros Reposado, notes of luxardo cherries, vanilla, and blood orange topped with a charcoal egg white foam.

Nosotros Blood + Sand

  • ¾ oz Nosotros Reposado
  • ¾ oz orange juice (preferably blood orange)
  • ¾ oz cherry heering
  • ¾ oz dry vermouth
  • 3 dashes vanilla extract
  • Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe
  • Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry

About Nosotros 

Nosotros Tequila is a premium tequila company based in the heart of Hermosa Beach, California, and produced in Mexico. The tequila is the result of a 50/50 blend of sustainably sourced sweet highland and peppery lowland agaves, providing a taste profile that is both unique and delicious. Nosotros is currently producing a reposado and blanco and is available in more than 300 retailers across Southern California and nationally via NosotrosTequila.com.

Smoke on the Water Cocktail The (Photo courtesy of Craft House)

The bar in the recently opened The Pier House in Venice offers two stunning mezcal cocktails that include twists on classic cocktails.  Follow the recipes below for the Paloma Spritz, that includes both mezcal and tequila for a take on the classic Paloma, and the Amoxicillin, for their rendition of The Penicillin made with mezcal.

San Baltazar Cup

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Mezcal El Silencio Espadin
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Agave Nectar
  • 5 Slices of Cucumber
  • 1-2 Slices of Jalapeno
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 Splash of Soda

Instructions: Muddled and shaken into Collins glass on the rocks. Serve with cucumber ribbon garnish.

San Baltazar Cup

Silent Daisy

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Mezcal Espadin
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon
  • 0.75 oz. Curacao
  • 1 Egg White

Instructions: Dry whipped, shaken and poured into sour glass. Serve with dehydrated lemon wheel garnish.

The Silent Daisy Cocktail

Paloma Spritz

Ingredients:

  • Mezcal  Espadin
  • Reposado Tequila
  • Grapefruit
  • Sparkling Rose
  • Salt

The Paloma Spritz

Amoxicillin Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • Mezcal Espadin
  • Pineapple
  • Ginger
  • Lemon
  • Spicy Bitters

Amoxicillin Cocktail

We love Laurel Hardware in WEHO ,  a dedicated Mezcal Bar offering seasonal Mezcal-infused cocktails and contemporary Mexican cuisine.  The enticing, intricately designed bar area boasts nearly 100 different Mezcals sourced from over 50 distillers.

Mezcal

Mixologist Dustin Shaw

Mixologist Dustin Shaw “goes at it” at Laurel Hardware

Laurel Hardware Mezcal Bar’s, intricate speakeasy vibe

“Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, tambien.”  mezcalphd.com/2013/10/mezcal-tequila-sotol-bacanora-raicilla-pulque-and-more

At another favorite, Commerson, is the sort of place where even the simplest of conversations lead to discoveries.  Our first conversation with talented Chef Garcia revealed that his hometown is Oaxaca,  the “heart of mezcal country” (among the three most famous regional exports including hand-carved animals).  Within minutes, he shared his treasured “Tobala” Mezcal Ojo de Agua with us.  Tobala’s flavor differs from maguey Espadin (sword) or maguey Azul (blue).  Commerson mezcal bar program began earlier in the year when even the finest Mexican restaurants often offered only one or two mezcals.  The spirit especially interests someone like me, who loves esoteric grappa, retsina and the “wilder” types of drinks despite the fact that mezcal is not harsh or rough.

“The Last Word” cocktail with Union mezcal at Comerson in which mezcal takes the place of gin

Mezcal El Silencio Mezcal El Silencio is introducing a few new summer cocktail recipes just in time for National Mezcal Day, July 24. Maxwell Reis, mixologist of the West Hollywood hotspot, Gracias Madre created these refreshing beauties.  Each cocktail is made using the freshest ingredients to create light and refreshing flavors perfect for the summer heat.

In the feature image:

Smoked Pear Sour 

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. El Silencio Espadin
  • .75 oz. St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
  • .75 oz. Simple Syrup
  • .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • Egg White

METHOD:

  • Dry Shake In a mixing vessel
  • Shake with ice & Strain
  • Pear Feather – Cocktail Coupe

The tequila Pear Feather Cocktail


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