Matador Norteño
A riff on Trader Vic’s “Tequila Matador,” this drink showcases another agave-based spirit: sotol.
Your Guide to Sotol in Four Bottles
In this round of "Spirit Guide," get to know sotol, a regional Mexican spirit considered to be a close relative of mezcal.
- story: Wayne Curtis
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Daily News: The Future of Boxed Vodka, Eric Alperin and Richard Boccato’s New Bar
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Later this month, Eric Alperin of the Varnish and Richard Boccato of Dutch Kills will open a new spot in downtown L.A.…
The Forgotten History and Revival of Mexico’s Great Border Spirit
With the likes of mezcal and raicilla booming in popularity across the U.S., Mexico's lesser-known—and harder to find—spirit, sotol, is also gaining traction. Sarah Baird on the rich history of…
- story: Sarah Baird
- photo: Angeli di Creta
Eight Row Flint’s Ranch Water
Lime oleo puts a fragrant finish on this sotol-based Ranch Water.
