{"id":740,"date":"2022-05-15T17:45:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T17:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-be\/?p=740"},"modified":"2022-05-23T13:13:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T13:13:08","slug":"agave-spirits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-be\/training\/products-category\/agave-spirits\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock the Agave spirits world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tequila<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A4W3HPyJBGY\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"All You Need To Know About Tequila | Campari Academy\" title=\"Play video &quot;All You Need To Know About Tequila | Campari Academy&quot;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/A4W3HPyJBGY<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A4W3HPyJBGY\" title=\"All You Need To Know About Tequila | Campari Academy\">All You Need To Know About Tequila | Campari Academy (https:\/\/youtu.be\/A4W3HPyJBGY)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico has a rich history of spirits \u2013 the most famous of which \u2013 is Tequila. Tequila is produced from 100% Blue Weber agave \u2013 hand harvested at an average of 5 years. After harvesting, the agave pi\u00f1as are roasted to convert the plant starches into fermentable sugars. The freshly cooked agaves are then pressed \u2013 traditionally with a Tahona stone \u2013 to extract the juice that will be fermented. During the 3 day fermentation process, sugars are transformed into alcohol using strains of yeast that affect body, flavour, and aroma. Following distillation \u2013 the heads and tails of the distillate are cut off to preserve only the best of the liquid \u2013 resulting in the final Tequila. There are three main styles of Tequila: \u2022 Blanco Tequila is designated as un-aged tequila and is recognisable by its crystal-clear appearance. \u2022 Reposado Tequila is rested for at least two months in American oak barrels \u2013 and can be identified by the resulting rich-golden hue. \u2022 A\u00f1ejo Tequila must be aged at least 12 months in American oak barrels \u2013 which imbue the spirit with a bright, reddish-gold hue. Tequila is enjoyed around the world \u2013 either on its own \u2013 or as the base ingredient to the most popular cocktail in modern history \u2013 the Margarita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mezcal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4lF2D9hOUG4\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"All You Need To Know About Mezcal | Campari Academy\" title=\"Play video &quot;All You Need To Know About Mezcal | Campari Academy&quot;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/4lF2D9hOUG4<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4lF2D9hOUG4\" title=\"All You Need To Know About Mezcal | Campari Academy\">All You Need To Know About Mezcal | Campari Academy (https:\/\/youtu.be\/4lF2D9hOUG4)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mezcal is the only spirit on the planet that is born aged \u2013 as producers must wait years to harvest the raw material. Agave are hand harvested for Mezcal \u2013 and are commonly cooked in a traditional ground pit \u2013 in order to convert starches to fermentable sugars. Once the Agave is cooked \u2013 it must be crushed to extract the juice for fermentation \u2013 using methods ranging from hand mortar crushing to mechanical shredders. Fermentation vessels come in various sizes and materials \u2013 such as Pinewood or Oak vats \u2013 that impact the final taste of the product. The fermented wash is loaded \u2013 then heated with wood, gas or steam to start the evaporation process. A product is usually distilled twice in both pot and column still distillation processes. Additional processes that impact flavour may be employed during or after production. Processes such as barrel ageing \u2013 commonly used with Tequila \u2013 or adding fruits and herbs using a maceration technique \u2013 like with Pechuga style mezcal. The final result is that no two mezcals are the same. Each sip is a unique experience that honours the diverse varieties of agave \u2013 the traditions of the region \u2013 and the flavour of each place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Margarita Cocktail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-3S6Xejx6Sc\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"All You Need To Know About Margarita Cocktails | Campari Academy\" title=\"Play video &quot;All You Need To Know About Margarita Cocktails | Campari Academy&quot;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-3S6Xejx6Sc<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-3S6Xejx6Sc\" title=\"All You Need To Know About Margarita Cocktails | Campari Academy\">All You Need To Know About Margarita Cocktails | Campari Academy (https:\/\/youtu.be\/-3S6Xejx6Sc)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it shaken, blended, frozen, fruity, bitter, or spicy \u2013 the Margarita is one of the most beloved cocktails around the world. The history of the Margarita has long been debated, and many people have laid claim to inventing the drink. The Margarita is a sour \u2013 a pre-Prohibition family of drinks made with strong, sweet, and sour elements. More specifically, it\u2019s a daisy, which is a sour sweetened with a liqueur. During the U.S. Prohibition, people flocked to bars in Mexico to legally drink. It was only a matter of time before everyone was drinking and mixing with the local spirit, tequila, and the readily available fresh lime juice. While we can\u2019t definitively say who first combined tequila, lime, and orange liqueur in a salt-rimmed glass, we do know that the popular daisy must have been ordered often by its Spanish name, Margarita. The Margarita has continued to evolve over the decades, with countless bars and bartenders developing their own creations. In the 1960s, the Blended Margarita grew in popularity \u2013 and in 1971 the newly invented frozen drink machine-made frozen service quick and easy. In the 1980s, bartenders in Texas began adding Grand Marnier to their Margaritas \u2013 either floated on top or served on the side, and called it the Cadillac or Top Shelf Margarita. Today we call it the Grand Margarita &#8211; A signature serve. The Margarita is the perfect canvas for innovation and experimentation, with the use of many base spirits, modifiers \u2013 as well as your own creativity \u2013 the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know your tequila from your mezcal? Agave spirits are set to stay. 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