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Tequila Mockingbird

Chilled Magazine

From Napa’s only Sake and Japanese Whiskey bar, Morimoto, comes the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail. “I used a combination of Casa Obsidiana Blanco Tequila, Copalli Cacao Rum, Brucato Chaparral and Ramazzotti Rosato with a couple dashes of Peychaud bitters. Casa Obsidiana Blanco Tequila ½ oz. Copalli Cacao Rum ½ oz.

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Drink of the Week: El Tequileño Still Strength Blanco Tequila

Imbibe Magazine

Bonded bourbons and navy-strength gins and rums have filled that need for years. Now, a new tequila offers another way to scratch that higher-proof itch: El Tequileño Still Strength Blanco Tequila , this week’s Drink of the Week. It’s a 100 percent agave tequila, made using agave harvested from Los Altos de Jalisco.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila

Chilled Magazine

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. The nuttiness in Amontillado sherry really helps stretch the complexity of the anejo tequila even further. Añejo El Mayor Tequila ½ oz.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” It, too, was a smash hit.

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Rum Trends in 2024

Cheers

Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon’s popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila’s recent rise has had a similar effect on the cost of agave spirits. Meanwhile, a well-aged rum is unlikely to cause sticker shock. Which is good news for the category.

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Spirit of Gallo Re-Enters Luxury Rum Category with Ron del Barrilito

VinePair

Spirit of Gallo is expanding its luxury spirits portfolio with an investment in Puerto Rican rum brand Ron del Barrilito, according to a Monday press release. The deal will make Gallo the rum’s exclusive U.S. This move marks Spirit of Gallo’s return to luxury rum. To win in rum, we know it needs to be Super Premium+.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

This one’s a super easy and refreshing summer sip featuring the world’s first coffee-aged tequila. Photo by Quintaliza Tequila Tequila New Throwback by Alli Torres of Quintaliza Tequila Ingredients 1.5 Quintaliza Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Coconut Cartel Blanco Rum.5 Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum.75

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