Tag: reposado

6-Pack To Go, Season 4

Episode 080 | 6-Pack To Go Series: Tequila with Jose Hernandez of 4 Ever Acres Kitchen

The Boozy Blondes

Time to fill your 6-pack, lushes! And in this episode Jose Hernandez of 4 Ever Acres Kitchen is going to give you six (affordable and accessible) tequilas to fill it with! Get your shopping list ready!

He mentions if you are new to tequila, trying a new tequila brand or even participating in a tasting, begin with a Blanco, since it’s the most raw version of a tequila; it’s the best way to know what a specific brand’s flavor is. The Reposados and Anejos will be aged longer.

So let’s fill that 6-pack full of Blancos:

  1. Cazcanes – notes of black pepper and citrus
  2. Don Fulano – great for Ranch Waters! Citrus peel flavor is prominent in this one.
  3. G4 – Jose uses this in his margaritas. Same notes citrus and pepper, but citrus notes hit first
  4. Cascahuin – Jose enjoys this one neat because of the full flavor profile
  5. Siete Leguas (7 Leagues) – enjoy this neat or on the rocks – or mix it! All around great tequila
  6. Mijenta (my people) – Jose loves this bottle! One of his favorites neat or on the rocks to enjoy all that goes into making a superior tequila

The blondes are extremely grateful for Jose’s guidance – they love tequila, and Jose hasn’t steered them wrong yet! Let the girls know if you try any of Jose’s recommendations and what you thought!

Remember, if you ever need inspiration for great drinks and even more amazing meals, be sure to visit Jose’s Instagram and YouTube Channel!

Do you have an idea for a 6-pack episode? Send your ideas to the Boozy Blondes! You can DM the girls on Instagram or shoot them an email. Cheers!

Behind the Booze - Interviews, Season 3, Special Events

Episode 069 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Quintaliza Tequila w/Iliana Partida & Mike Winters

The Boozy Blondes

Tales of the Cocktail mini-series continues when Chrissy interviews Mike Winters, founder and CEO, and Iliana Partida, Master Distiller, of Quintaliza Tequila, the world’s first and only coffee aged tequila! Two things the Boozy Blondes love – coffee and tequila! But keep in mind, this isn’t a liqueur, nor a coffee-infused, flavored tequila. There is no infusing, mixing or blending of any kind!

To get the coffee aged Reposado tequila, the Quintaliza team seasons barrels that previously held organic cold brew coffee from Chiapas, Mexico. It’s initially aged two months in an American whiskey cask prior to finishing for three months in the coffee seasoned cask.

“We began with a simple, but bold dream to bring great tequila and great coffee together. The idea was not only to create something very new and different in the tequila category, but also to do it in a way that tastes great naturally without the use of any additives,” says Mike Winters, founder and CEO of Quintaliza Tequila. “Bartenders in particular are driving the call for additive-free tequila but struggle to find enough examples to fill a bar menu.” 

Photo Credit: The J Projects by Jaci Peña

Yes, another thing the blondes love – additive-free booze! Quintaliza is certified organic and additive-free! The rich flavor and character comes from the agave and the tequila’s proprietary aging process.

During the interview Mike and Iliana discuss how they got started in the industry. While Mike is fairly new to the industry, Iliana grew up in it; she’s a 4th generation master distiller! But both know this is their home and are dedicated to changing the tequila game and bringing this high quality, responsible innovation to market!

This “responsible innovation” is two-fold. Being certified organic and additive-free means the Quintaliza team isn’t throwing just anything into their product; they honor their ingredients, staying true to agave’s sweet, natural taste. Also they place a heavy priority on sustainability. Quintaliza only uses organically grown agave, and the company has been planting agaves since day one, demonstrating respect for the land from which it’s harvested. In addition, the coffee grounds from Quintaliza’s coffee-aged barrels are repurposed as fertilizer to increase the pH level of the soil in the agave fields. 

Usually when you think of tequila, “responsible” isn’t the word that comes to mind. As Chrissy mentions during the interview, tequila is at the forefront of many memes, typically insinuating a rough night – the opposite of being responsible. That’s why Quintaliza is so great – it’s changing the tequila game for the better, and who isn’t intrigued by a “responsible” tequila?

Be sure to follow Quintaliza on Instagram, and check its website to find where you can purchase a bottle! And once you get a bottle, try out some fabulous cocktails illustrated in the glamour shots below! ! (Photo credit The J Projects by Jaci Peña)

Let us know which you’ve concocted! By the way, the most popular selling cocktail using Quintaliza is the Espresso Martini. This should be no surprise considering the tequila is coffee aged! You can find the recipe here.

Pictured left to right: Aloe Goodbye | Casual Friday | Wildflower Margarita

Cheers!…to responsible tequila drinking!