By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | July 8, 2024 | Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature, Food & Drink, Food & Drink News Latest,
From Mezcals to Blancos and beyond, these tequilas are undoubtedly worth a shot.
CASA DEL SOL
In the Jalisco region of Mexico, a unique combination of rich red clay soil and a mild climate contributes to cultivating some of the finest blue Weber agave. The product— Casa Del Sol—exceeds expectations on the East End with its commitment to social responsibility and favor. Parallel to its social endeavors, the brand’s latest offering, 11:11 Angel’s Reserve, boasts a blend of añejo and extra añejo varieties aged in cognac barrels made of French Limousin oak. Offering a smooth and balanced sip with notes of honey, toffee, butterscotch and dried fruit, this downright delicious drink embodies the essence of a perfect tequila. casadelsoltequila.com
CASAMIGAS JALAPEÑO
Casamigos Tequila founders George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman tapped supermodel Cindy Crawford to introduce a new member to its spirit collection. Dubbed Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila, this new beverage has a distinctive twist to it— Crawford’s personal preference for spicy spirits. Made from 100% blue Weber agave and infused with natural jalapeño flavorings, this buzzy bottle provides a balanced heat, making for an extraordinary yet palatable drink experience. casamigos.com
CINCORO
Five NBA icons—Michael Jordan, Wes Edens, Jeanie Buss, Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari—launched Cincoro, the slam dunk of tequilas. Available in blanco, reposado, añejo and extra añejo, Cincoro is aged to offer a naturally rich and delicious portfolio of tequilas that is smooth on the palate and has a complex, long finish. Its craft is unrivaled, carefully distilling hand-selected and slow-cooked 100% blue Weber agave from the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco separately for maximum taste*.* cincoro.com
FLECHA AZUL
Staying true to an aged process from 1926, Flecha Azul has distinguished itself for its tequila’s purity and simplicity. Mark Wahlberg and other investors have been drawn to the brand, founded by entrepreneur Aron Marquez and professional golfer Abraham Ancer, for its use of only three ingredients: agave, volcanofueled water and yeast, handcrafted from 100% single-estate-grown blue Weber agave. This bottle—which can be sipped at Sunset Harbor, Sí Sí, Topping Rose House, El Verano and beyond—keeps your waistline in mind with minimal ingredients and zero additives. thechatequila.com
TEQUILA ENEMIGO
The innovative creators of Tequila Enemigo abandon the norms of premium tequila production, focusing on authenticity and quality over popular trends. The production process of their latest masterpiece, Enemigo 89, is a testament to this commitment. Unlike typical premium tequilas, which are abundant with average ingredients and celebrity endorsements, Enemigo prioritizes essence and true taste with no additives involved. Find this buzzy sip at Lulu Kitchen & Bar, Gurney’s and Navy Beach all summer long. tequilaenemigo.com
PATRÓN EL CIELO
Luxury, prestige tequila PATRÓN EL CIELO sets a new industry standard with its unique, four-times distillation process—optimal for sipping at Gurney’s and Surf Lodge. This innovative technique in silver tequila brings out the natural sweetness of the agave, offering a distinctive taste that is light and fresh with an ultra-smooth finish. This tequila symbolizes PATRÓN Tequila’s passion and extensive efforts to perfect its products, adapting well to any occasion, regardless of time or destination. The tequila is encased in an elegantly designed glass bottle accented with gold motifs inspired by the volcanic tahona stone, agave fields and light found within PATRÓN Tequila’s homeland, the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. patrontequila.com
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