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Bananas Up – A Charanda Cocktail with the Essence of Banana and Kiss of Smoke

Bananas Up – A Charanda Cocktail with the Essence of Banana and Kiss of Smoke

When I developed this cocktail in 2020, I had just discovered Charanda—a sugarcane-based spirit distilled in Mexico. The bottle that I was specifically enjoying was Uruapan’s Charanda Blanco. This particular bottling is created through two distillation methods.

Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

Smoky, herbal, and bitter. It’s hard to beat this combo of mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, and Aperol created by Joaquín Simó during his time at Death & Co.!

Disco Ball – A Chartreuse and Mezcal Shot

Disco Ball – A Chartreuse and Mezcal Shot

This Chartreuse recipe by Ford Roberts is a surprisingly delicious combination. You’ll definitely want to stir this one well to chill and dilute the shot, otherwise it’ll come off very syrupy with all the Chartreuse. That said, it’s still on the sweeter side. I have…

Sacred Consumption – Ensuring the Sustainability of Mezcal

Sacred Consumption – Ensuring the Sustainability of Mezcal

Agave activism is necessity   “Take a shot with me!” he exclaims. I grit my teeth, muster a smile, and oblige. Shots aren’t my preference, but I can’t bring myself to say no to the owner of the bar. I take the shot, and it…

The Difference Between Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and other Tequilas (Plus an Añejo Smash Recipe)

The Difference Between Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and other Tequilas (Plus an Añejo Smash Recipe)

With every spirit there is an additional layer of appreciation that comes from understanding the history and production process. Nowadays we can walk into any bar and choose from a variety of beers, wines, and spirits from locations across the globe, yet what distinguishes the…

Simple Cacao Nib-Infused Campari, a Bottled Negroni, and 3 Negroni Riffs

Simple Cacao Nib-Infused Campari, a Bottled Negroni, and 3 Negroni Riffs

Negroni Week – one of my favorite weeks of the year. Not only do I get to partake in the forever-classic negroni, but to participate in supporting charity. However, this year is a bit different from prior years. Participating venues select a charity from the…