Tag: mezcal

It’s easy to think of Mexico as being a dry arid place, and in a lot of the country that is true. It also has towering mountains and deep rainforests and has the 5th largest biodiversity of any country on the planet. But getting back to the stereotypes, Mexico has the most types of cactus…

The expansive plaza outside of Oaxaca’s main cathedral contains hundreds of agave plants. In addition to being a hardy long-lived drought-resistant plant, it is also the ingredient mezcal is distilled from. This is the heart of mezcal country, and we are getting schooled. Below are 4 things we’ve learned the easy way, by visiting bars…

You can find mezcal at every bar, but for the most interesting and extensive selections with a generous helping of education, you want to head to one of the following mezcalerias, starting with our favorites. El Cortijo – Brothers Juan Carlos and Raul man the bar 6 nights a week. Old photographs of their grandparents/founders…