THE NEW BAR STAPLE

Avery and Janet Glasser were barflies in San Francisco when they started tinkering with chocolate-and-spice-infused bitters back in early 2007. Online Shopping for Electronics High-end establish­ments added this twist on the Mexican cooking sauce to their arsenals early, and now, as it arrives on retail shelves, we amateurs are getting the chance. Try a few dashes in a Gibson variation with two parts bianco tequila (like Patron Silver or El Tesoro Blanco)

The Bar: Mayahuel

Philip Ward may have spent the past several years mixing Sazeracs and Aviations at Manhat­tan cocktail temples such as Flatiron Lounge, Pegu Club, and Death & Co.,  Support but he didn’t open Mayahuel, his new tequila and mezcal bar, just to shake and stir the same old stuff.

Paloma

The Essential Paloma

The Upgrade Nuestra Paloma

While there’s no deny¬ing the appeal of a fine margarita, there’s a lot to be said for diversity. This bracingly pungent grapefruit-tinged con¬coction is a breeze to assemble-good news, considering you’ll be ready for another one in free JoomlaJunkie templates

less time than it takes a bathing suit to dry.

1 lime, halved pinch of salt

2 oz bianco or reposado tequila, such as Herradura or Ј1 Jimador

chilled grapefruit soda, such as Squirt or farritos

Fill a tall glass with ice, squeeze and drop in the lime halves, add the salt and tequila, and top with the soda to taste.

Tesoro Anejo

The anejo tag means a tequila has been aged no less than one year and no more than three, and it’s tough to find one that isn’t smooth. El Tesoro pulls off a coup, balancing silkiness with enough heat and spice to remind you that it is a tequila meant for drink¬ing, not fetishizing.

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The aged version might seem like the choice for sipping, but to really know what tequila tastes like, start with bianco. Also known as silver, it’s the pur¬est expression of the spirit, earthy and crisp. Should you happen upon a bottle from this distillery, one of Mexico’s oldest, buy it.

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