SEASONAL SPIRIT
The versatility of tequila!
Poolside Margaritas are iconically quaffable, but tequila needn’t be put away with summer clothes. It is so much more than a sultry weather spirit. Tequila has a range of flavor profiles, lending opportunities to incorporate the spirit of Mexico in classic cocktails, too.
The distilled spirit is made from blue agave (tequilana Weber), a large succulent that grows in Mexico. New tequila brands and innovations continually hit the market. Imaginative barrel aging in former sherry, Bordeaux and cognac casks expand the boundaries of tequila’s identity. Some rival the quality of single malt scotch whiskies and Armagnacs. The more times tequila is distilled, it produces an increasingly smoother spirit.
At the Painted Pickle, The El Diablo is the souped-up version of the Mexican Mule. Beverage Director Julian Goglia mixes tequila, fresh ginger and lime juices, and adds black currant for a little sweetness. It’s like pickleball is to tennis—a bit more playful...
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