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ABV

ABV is riding the new wave of casual-serious bars with a laid back vibe and expert drinks. The bar's shelves are lined with agave, and seemingly every edition of Del…

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Corazón y Miel

In the unlikely location of Bell, a working class neighborhood southeast of downtown, is Corazón y Miel: a modern Mexican-influenced restaurant from Eddie Ruiz, a former line cook at Animal. You…

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Masa Azul

Masa Azul isn’t just a good spot for tequila in Chicago; it’s got one of the most thoughtful agave spirits selections in the country. A hidden gem in the less-traveled…

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Jose Pistola’s

Jose’s could pass as a Mexican restaurant with killer craft drafts and a solid list of cocktails. But visit during an Eagles game or Barclays Premier League match and you’ll…

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Big Star

A little slice of Austin in Wicker Park, Big Star is about as country as Chicago gets—which is to say, not very. Vintage neon and a vinyl soundtrack are the…

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Garden Paloma

Jalapeño-agave syrup brings the heat in this updated Paloma.

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‘Spicy With Tequila’

Habanero and fresh mint simultaneously heat and cool in this aptly named cocktail.

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Mexican Razor Blade

A simple but bold mix of cucumber, lime and tequila or mezcal.

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Wind, Water, Stone

Phoebe Esmon’s cocktail starts with blanco tequila, building complexity with citrus and chile liqueur.

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Ancho Problem

Ancho Reyes brings smoky spice to this tequila cocktail.