We’re mixing up a margarita using Margarita Texas Restaurant Style Margarita Mix (woah, that’s a name for you!). The goal is to test its taste against what we believe would be an authentic style flavor. We’re finding strong acidity and sours as if we used actual limes with a hint of sweetness. The mix allows the tequila to show through the cocktail and become the backbone of the drink and allows for subtle orange hints.
Sometimes the best part of Tuesday’s show is to just get crazy and make silly stupid cocktails. This Tuesday is such a day, it’s always crazy to pull out the beer cocktail but we’re doing it again. This beer cocktail has peppermint schnapps, vodka, tequila and southern comfort… now do you see what it’s crazy? [...]
Welcome to our second Tequila tasting, this week we’re hammering out some tastings against a few Reposado brands. These brands may be used for sipping like an aged Añejo or mixing in your favorite cocktail that calls for tequila. The brands being covered are all top-notch in quality and taste; I ordered them in a [...]
This is a huge episode, packed full of great blanco tequila brands. It’s a bit long, coming in at the low twenty minute mark, but with nine tequila’s to taste, I believe with covered a great deal of hot brands. Please note, as well, that every one of these brands serves a purpose at its [...]
The Chocolate Margarita is mildly delightful little drink with the great properties of a smooth tequila meets the slight hints of chocolate essence. Top it off with a garnish from DressTheDrink.com and you’re heading to paradise in a cocktail glass. A bit of Cavalino tequila, Cointreau and Sweet/Sour mix – you’re going to want to [...]
The latest Common Man Cocktails covers a hot little recipe for the Tequila Sunrise. A relatively simple yet classic drink of Tequila and Orange Juice with a tad bit of Grenadine. Our Tequila Sunrise is made from Cavalino Tequila and a little bit of love, resulting in a refreshing drink with visual appeal. Stay tuned [...]
If you’re looking for a good amaretto recipe checkout this Amaretto Stoned Sour recipe. I’m using a few of my favorites brands for this one: Cavalino Blanco Tequila, Disaronno Amaretto with some Sweet/Sour mix.
This episode we cover a variety of Tequila and dispel some rumors about the worm and explain the depths of 100% de Agave. From Cuervo Gold to Cavalino Reposado, we’re looking at the cheapest, the most expensive and the best of brand. You’ll get a sense of tequila’s taste and quality by experiencing our exploration [...]
