“Oh, I don’t know how Mexicans can drink something as strong as tequila!” I’ve heard that remark many times, a statement not entirely in line with what is happening nowadays with our national beverage. With new ideas and regulations on tequila in this country, a revolution has taken place in the world of this Mexican […]
Continue ReadingWine has been mankind’s faithful companion since the dawn of time. The wine walks hand in hand with friendship, warm feelings, joy, nice and fruitful conversation. As Goethe put it, “Wine brings joy to the heart, and joy is the mother of virtue.” In vino est veritas, but this is only a half-truth, because a […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 2 tazas de jugo de jitomate (tomate rojo) el jugo de 5 limones el jugo de 3 naranjas 1/2 cdita. de sal 1/2 cdita. de chile piquín Preparación:Mezcle en un recipiente todos los jugos, agregue la sal y por último el chile piquín. Sírvalo para acompañar un buen tequila. Published or Updated on: January […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 3 tazas de refresco de toronja 1 taza de vino blanco 1/4 de taza de tequila 1 manzana Golden lavada, pelada y cortada en cuadritos muy pequeños el jugo de 1 limón 1 pizca de sal hielo frapé Preparación:Se mezclan el refresco de toronja, el vino blanco, el tequila, el jugo de limón y […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 1 medida de tequila 3 medidas de jugo de naranja 1 medida de grenadina el jugo de 1/2 limón hielo frapé Preparación: Se mezclan el tequila, el jugo de naranja y el de limón agitando vigorosamente. Se cuela En un vaso alto se colocal el hielo fapé (bastante) y se añade la mezcla anterior. […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 3 ó 4 cubitos de hielo 1 medida de tequila 2 cdas. de jugo de limón 2 medidas de jugo de naranja 1 medida de refresco de toronja sal para escarchar el vaso Procedimiento:En un vaso largo moje la boquilla con un poco de limón y antes de que seque, póngalo en un plato […]
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El Chupacabra Martini will set your honey’s heart afire. The fiery red blood orange juice infused with the explosive Brazilian aphrodisiac of acai is sure to make sparks fly. Hints of guava and pineapple nectar in this drink are fruits from Puerto Rico (where Chupacabra sightings were first reported). This sensuous drink with a beautiful […]
Continue ReadingThink of mezcal as you would a single malt scotch, or better yet when comparing red wines of different vintages from the regions of France. Or perhaps grape varietals from the diversity of valleys and coastal areas in Australia. Forget about the worm for the time being, and forever the reputation with the college crowd […]
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GastroNomad in Mexico Think tequila, and many think of spring break and tequila shots, followed by who knows what? But precursors of this quintessentially Mexican drink considered a gift from the gods. A good tequila is worth sipping it to discover its flavors rather than downing shots all night long. Tequila has to do with […]
Continue ReadingMade with lime juice and sweetened with sugar, agua de chia, or Mexican chia seed drink is especially popular during Mexico’s hot spring season. The seeds absorb and hold liquids, thereby helping to prevent dehydration, and the drink is delicious as well as nutritous. Ingredients 1 cup chia seeds 2 quarts water 1 cup sugar […]
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