Question 1

Tommy's Margarita with Cazcable Reposado tequila £12.25

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 38%More info: The main difference between a classic margarita and a Tommy's Margarita is the sweetener: the classic uses orange liqueur, while Tommy's uses agave syrup.

Cazcabel Reposado is a 100% blue agave tequila from Mexico aged in American oak barrels for 9 to 11 months, featuring notes of cinnamon, caramel, and toasted oak. It contains no added sugars or artificial flavours.

Question 2

Premium with Codego 1530 Rosa £13.50

Accepted Answer

Where: Amatitán, Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 35%More info: Código 1530 Rosa is a pink tequila.  It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and rested for one month in uncharred Napa Valley Cabernet French white oak wine barrels, with no added flavourings or colours. Bright, sweet agave, fresh red berries, floral notes, and a soft red wine finish.

Question 3

Mezcal with Koch El Ensamble £15

Accepted Answer

Where: Oaxaca, MexicoAgave: Wild Tobala, Tobasiche, Lumbre and CirialABV 47.1%More info: This Ensamble mezcal from Koch El shines a light on rare varieties of agave. You'll find a quartet of agaves in here, with wild Tobala, Tobasiche, Lumbre and Cirial all used. Unlike some mezcals, this isn't a smoke bomb, with fresh savoury notes and ripe fruit coming through alongside the smouldering flavours.

Question 4

Classic with Orendain Mixto Blanco Tequila £10

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 38%More info: A fresh, herbal Blanco Tequila from Orendain that offers soft notes of fresh mint leaves, sweet agave and savoury green herbs on the palate. Enjoy this Tequila neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, such as a margarita. 
Destilería Orendain is a historic, family-owned tequila maker in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, founded in 1926 by Don Eduardo Orendain González and his brother Roberto. Known for traditional production without shortcuts like diffusers, the brand operates from the iconic La Mexicana distillery.

Question 5

Spicy with Orendain Mixto Blanco Tequila £10

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 38%More info: Please let your bartender know how spicy you would like it, how brave are you? The spicy rim on a margarita is a flavorful coating made of chilli powder, salt, and dried lime. Most commonly (and we use), it uses Tajín—a popular Mexican seasoning blend—or a custom mix of coarse salt and cayenne or jalapeño powder.

Question 6

Mezcal with Montelobos Ensamble Joven £17

Accepted Answer

Where: Puebla, Tentzo range, MexicoAgave: Papalote (Cupreata), Espadín, and a touch of TobaláABV: 45.3%More info: While the classic Montelobos Joven Mezcal is made using espadin agave, the Ensamble expression gives the espadin some friends to play with. This edition features tobala and papalote agave alongside espadin, resulting in a slightly more herbaceous and smoke-driven flavour profile.  
Gold medal for Mezcal - Joven - 2019
The Tequila & Mezcal Masters (The Spirits Business)

Question 7

Spicy Fig Roll with Orendain Mixto Blanco Tequila £12.50

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 48%More info: A favourite from the "biscuit menu" based on, you guessed it a fig roll. Its a sweet and spicy hit, really well balanced and popular for a reason!

Question 8

Frozen with Cazcabel Blanco £12

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 38%More info:  Blended with ice into a slushie consistency, popularised by commercial slush machine inventions in the 1970s. 
Produced from 100% agave, Cazcabel Blanco is a classically styled Tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, evidently named after a legendary medicine man known as Don Cazcabel. Rich in earthy roasted agave with citrus notes shining through and black pepper bringing spice to the finish.

Question 9

Mezal with QuiQuiRiQui Matatlan Mezcal £15

Accepted Answer

Where: Matatlan, MexicoAgave: Espadín ABV: 45%More info: A spectacular Mezcal for those looking to try the traditional spirit, QuiQuiRiQui Matatlan Mezcal is a grandstand of classic flavours, from smoky to sugary sweet, from earthy notes to a peppery finish. Made in Matatlan, which is known as the "World Capital of Mezcal", using Espadin agave and double distillation, it's a perfect introduction to the drink, like a warm handshake and a cheeky smile.

Question 10

Hot Honey with Cazcable Honey £11

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 35%More info: A hot and spicy honey twist on the Marg here. made using Cazcable's Blanco Tequila as a base and honey sourced from local bees. Sweet and smoky,

Question 11

Cucumber Margarita with Cascable Blanco £12.50

Accepted Answer

Where: Jalisco, MexicoAgave: Blue WeberABV: 38%More info: Made with fresh cucumber juice, lime juice, Cazcable Blanco tequila, triple sec, and agave nectar, this is the most refreshing Marg going. Made with the fantastic Cazcable Blanco!

Question 12

Mezcal Koch El Maguey Tobala £19

Accepted Answer

Where: San Baltazar Guelavila, OaxacaAgave: 100% wild-harvested Agave potatorum (Tobalá)ABV: 47%More info: Koch made this mezcal with wild Tobala agave, a variety that provides very small piñas so several are needed to make a single batch of mezcal. Tobala is harvested after 9 years of growth typically and that was the same for this mezcal, which was made by fifth-generation maestro mezcalero Pedro Hernandez in San Baltazar. It is a subtle mezcal with plenty of herbaceous and floral tones.

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