Ah tequila: a spirit which has coloured the stories – and memories – of practically every drinker… arguably in equal measures of both the spectacularly good and bad. Over the past few years, tequila – and its various agave-based buddies, such as mezcal and the lesser-known gems, raicilla and bacanora, have become more highly sought after, with a level of connoisseurship to rival the likes of Scotch or Japanese whisky.
Alongside this distinct premiumisation comes a wonderful versatility with these once humble agave spirits: from a classic Margarita, its spicy sibling the Picante, simple, satisfying shots, smoky Old Fashioneds or THE Cocktail du Jour, the Paloma, there’s now an agave spirit-based serve out there for everyone.
