Hola, Agave Lovers!

Our first Arte Agave of the year is right around the corner! If you live in Arizona (or don't mind a trip to the Grand Canyon State), be sure to check out our celebration on April 18th in Scottsdale. After all, there's no better way to beat the heat than with an ice-cold margarita or two. 🔥

Be sure to use the code AGAVE15 for 15% off! The promo works for other upcoming Arte Agave celebrations as well, so no worries if you aren't in an Arizona state of mind just yet.

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This Week’s Top Pours

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 8 Year

No brand does ultra-aged tequila quite like Fuenteseca. If you've got a few hundred bucks to spare and are ready for a hunt, their 8-year extra añejo might just be worth the price. Emphasis on the might. This is a fascinating bottle entirely its own — smells like Irish whiskey, drinks like cognac and finishes like tequila. MSRP $300.
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Suerte Tequila Blanco

Suerte Blanco has been on our bucket list for a while. We can now say with great pride that it lives up to the hype and then some. Slow roasted and tahona crushed for longer than average, this is an abundantly green tequila stuffed with herbaceous flecks of tarragon, sage, lime peel and white pepper. A killer spicy marg cocktail mixer if there ever was one. MSRP $35.
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This Week’s Spotlight

Why Brands Like La Pulga Tequila Keep Pushing the Legal Limits of the Industry

Forget 40% ABV; for distillers hoping to flex their agave bona fides, 55% ABV is the new number to beat. But how did this trend come to dominate the market, and where exactly will it go from here?
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Cocktail of the Week

Mezcal Tropical

Sometimes, a little patience can go a long way. In the case of Ilegal's Mezcal Tropical (ostensibly a riff on a daiquiri), you'll be cheffing up a homemade banana syrup that works equally well atop ice cream sundaes as it does inside cocktails. With or without its comedically oversized garnish, this is a recipe you won't forget anytime soon.

Ingredients

2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz House Banana Syrup

For Syrup
2 Bananas, peeled and sliced in small pieces
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Water
1 tsp Lemon Juice

Directions
1. Combine the sliced bananas, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 min, or until the liquid has thickened, then remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
2. Using a blender, puree the banana mixture until smooth. If desired, add lemon juice and stir to combine. Let cool completely before using in the cocktail.
3. Add mezcal, lime juice and 1 oz house banana syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain with ice and garnish with cinnamon and a banana.

Cultural Corner: La Casa de las Flores

As a family-owned and operated establishment, La Casa de las Flores Restaurant & Bar is built on a foundation of trust, dedication, and a commitment to quality. They take pride in serving authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails designed exclusively for our concept by a renowned Las Vegas mixologist. Signature favorites like La Dalia, La Lila, Girasol, and Amapola offer a unique twist that brings the floral theme to life.

Catch them at Arte Agave Arizona next Friday and treat yourself to a taste that’s as beautiful as it is delicious—where every bite feels like a celebration!