CA Spirits

AGAVE TEQUILA

GREENBAR UNITED STATES, JALISCO Greenbar Distillery has the largest portfolio of organic spirits for customers seeking a higher standard of taste and an easier way to make the perfect cocktail. Greenbar Distillery does the hard work for you, creating deeply flavorful spirits that remove the hassle, mess and guesswork, allowing our customers to spend less time making drinks and more time enjoying friends and family. Greenbar IXA Silver Tequila Organic GBRTQONVC / 750ml / $37.00 A smooth, complex tequila full of flavor and none of the burn. The secret to the creamy texture and velvety finish lies in combining traditional tequila making practices with modern California winemaking techniques. 80PF Greenbar IXA Reposado Tequila Organic GBRTQRNVC / 750ml / $41.50 This tequila balances the jammy flavor of ripe agave with the caramel and spices produced during nearly 1 year of aging. The secret lies in making a sip-worthy silver tequila and then in aging in both new toasted oak and rye whiskey barrels. 80PF Greenbar IXA Añejo Tequila Organic GBRTQANVC / 750ml / $47.50 This tequila balances the jammy flavor of ripe agave with the caramel and spices produced during nearly 2 years of aging. The secret lies in making a sip-worthy silver tequila and then in aging in both new toasted oak and rye whiskey barrels. 80PF LAPIS MEXICO, JALISCO Discovered 6,000 years ago by its deep blue color, Lapis Lazuli has been coveted by Kings and Nobles as a symbol of divine appreciation and approval. In honor of this gem, Lapis Tequila has created an Aged,Reposado and Blanco that combines refined taste and aesthetic elegance in a “Great Class” product and unique personality. Lapis Tequila Blanco LPSBLONVC / 750ml / $48.00 A fascinating white Tequila, carefully distilled to achieve a perfect balance of blue agave flavor. 80PF Lapis Tequila Reposado LPSREONVC / 750ml / $53.00 As a Reposado, it expresses an optimum balance between agave and wood as it is aged in American white oak and French dark oak barrels. Smooth and balanced profile with deep flavors and earthy aromas; It is perfect for the initiate who reveals his secrets. 80PF Lapis Tequila Añejo LPSANONVC / 750ml / $54.00 Aged elegant, of great quality and balance; soft on the mouth and throat, although with ample aromatic persistence. It was born to taste “right”, in glass and at a cool ambient temperature that expresses its optimum flavor. 80PF

PURASANGRE MEXICO, JALISCO Spanish for “Thoroughbred,” Tequila Purasangre is highly regarded in Mexico for its mature-agave flavor and highland Atotonilco El Alto pedigree. Native highlander and master distiller Enrique Fonseca employees unique technique by distilling first in stainless steel alembic pot stills followed by a second distillation in copper pots. The tequila is both rich and balanced, with a distinctive agave flavor inherent of Atotonilco’s 5,200’ elevation. In keeping with Casa Xalixco’s house preference, they are barreled in French oak casks. Purasangre Blanco Fuerte Full bodied and rich, this Blanco is one of the truest forms of traditional Mexican Tequila flavor. Only the agaves of the highest sugar levels are used, creating a spicy, earthiness very representative of a mid-slope grown agave. 87PF 92 PTS Gold “Exceptional” BTI ‘13 Purasangre Reposado PSTBLFNVC / 750ml / $29.00 PSTSILNVD / 1.0L / $30.50 Aged 10 months in French Oak. Clean aromas of cooked agave and walnut notes. Balanced, soft palate with hints of raisins, plums and tobacco. 80PF Purasangre Añejo PSTANJNVC / 750ml / $42.00 PSTANJNVD / 1.0L / $47.00 Aged 2 years in Oak. Elegant and intense on the palate with PSTRESNVC / 750ml / $29.50 PSTRESNVD / 1.0L / $31.00

notes of almond, vanilla and coffee. 80PF 94 PTS Gold “Exceptional” BTI ‘13 Purasangre Extra Añejo 5YO PSTEAONVC / 750ml / $97.00

Purasangre Extra Añejo Tequila spends 5 years aging in French oak. Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca Cerda produces this at La Tequileña distillery. (NOM 1146). 80PF

MERCIALAGO INGREDIENTS 1½ oz Purasangre Tequila Blanco ¼ oz Mina Real Mezcal 1 oz grapefruit juice ¼ oz lime juice

¾ oz Simple syrup 1 dash rose water DIRECTIONS

Shake with ice, strain into a Collins glass garnished with Sal de Gusano (or chili powder salt) and fresh ice. Top with soda water & garnish with a long grapefruit zest.

— ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE BY TRAVIS BROWN AT DISTILLED & ALDER, NYC

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