Drinking made me do it: Agave cocktails
Fiesta or Siesta?
What's behind this bar?
Can you guess this agave species?
Agavero's Secrets
100
There is no confirmed origin of this cocktail which consists of citrus, sweetner and tequila.
What is the Margarita
100
Mexico won The Battle of Puebla on this day.
What is Cinco de Mayo
100
You often go here to cry during service.
What is the Walk-in cooler
100
If it's not this species, it's not tequila.
What is Tequilana Blue Weber
100
This is a two ton volcanic rock used to mill agave after it's been cooked.
What is a Tahona
200
A little birdie told us it's the most popular cocktail in Mexico!
What is the Paloma
200
It's actually on September 16th.
What is Mexican Independence Day
200
Get your dirty hands off my __________!
What are garnishes
200
Daily Double: Pechuga and Iberico both are made by this tastiness.
What is Espadin
200
This milling method uses high pressure water and was later turned into a cooking/milling combo.
What is a Diffuser
300
This four ingredient cocktail -created at the Detroit Athletic Cllub- is traditionally served with gin, however mixing things up with Agave can't coupe people away!
What is a Mezcal Last Word
300
Sweet, sweet bread and ofrendas.
What is Dia de los muertos
300
F.I.F.O.
What is First in, first out
300
Small, broad leafed agave that takes 12-18 years to mature
What is Tobala
300
This tool is used to shave Pencas (agave foliage) off the Piña to prepare them for cooking.
What is a Coa
400
Agave, but make it fashion.
What is the Oaxacan Old Fashioned
400
May 22nd we celebrate the national drink of Mexico.
What is National Paloma Day
400
We have nightmares about this sound...
What is the ticket printer
400
A wild tall cylindrical maguey that reaches maturity at 10-15 years
What is Madrecuixe
400
The material used for this pot still is preferred because of it attracts sulfurs we want to remove from the distillate.
What is Copper
500
This brunch cocktail will sometimes be served with a crispy bacon snack.
What is a Bloody Maria
500
Daily Double: This day is for the sweet nectars of Blue Weber Agave.
National Tequila Day (July 24th)
500
Lyrics: "I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
Take me home..."
What is "Closing time"
500
It takes 25 long years to mature to its floral notes of honeysuckle
What is Wild Tepextate
500
Palenqueros use this cooking technique exclusively when making mezcal.
What is an underground roast