Durango Magazine - Summer/Fall 2021 Issue

Page 95

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TEQUILA COCKTAIL RECIPE FROM STAR LIQUORS

Tequila means different things to different people. Whether you prefer your tequila in a Margarita, shot with a lime, neat, or enjoyed on the beach or in the mountains, it’s a spirit that is easily enjoyed in pretty much any situation. Tequila is a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant. Mexican law regulates that tequila can only come from the state of Jalisco and must be bottled between 35 and 55 percent ABV. When sold in the U.S., tequila must contain a minimum 40 percent ABV. Popular tequila brands in the United States include Hornitos, Don Julio, and Patron. Tequila is made from the sugars found in the blue agave plant. The plant’s core is cooked, allowing the sugars to be extracted, then fermented, distilled, and sometimes aged. Agave plants from the highlands of Jalisco often yield sweeter and fruitier tasting tequila while plants sourced from the lowlands deliver a more earthy flavor. The length of time tequila spends in barrel determines the depth of color and the intensity of wood or oak character in the flavors.

WE ARE THE SPIRIT AND SPIRITS OF DURANGO

Supporting local organizations is a deeply ingrained facet of the overall philosophy and mission of Star Liquors. They proudly donate to numerous nonprofit organizations. They believe that artistic culture and awareness benefit our community as a whole. Family-owned since 1984, the focus of Star Liquors has been on diversity of products, customer service, and employee team-building. It has proven to be a winning recipe for this friendly neighborhood liquor store and wine destination.

SPICY MANGO JALAPEÑO MARGARITA

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INGREDIENTS: • 2 oz Blanco Tequila • 1 oz Cointreau • 1-2 oz Fresh Lime Juice (the juice of one lime) • 4 oz fresh mango juice • fresh mango, diced large • 2 small jalapeños • Tajin—a chili, lime and salt seasoning available in most grocery stores. • limes for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Char jalapeños on the grill or over a flame until blackened or to preference. Utilize one for garnishing and slice one removing the stem. 2. Rim a cocktail glass with lime and generously dip in Tajin seasoning, set aside. 3. In a cocktail shaker, add a few slices of charred jalapeño, and a few chunks of fresh mango; add ice and muddle well. 4. Add in tequila, lime juice, and mango juice, shake until well chilled. 5. Pour into the prepared cocktail glass and fill with crushed ice. 6. Garnish with a skewer of mango sprinkled with Tajin and charred jalapeño, sliced lengthwise, and a wheel of lime. 93 7. Enjoy!


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Home Sweet Home

4min
pages 100-103

Local Giving

2min
pages 105-108

Dream Home

5min
pages 88-94

Tequila Cocktail Recipe

2min
page 95

Durango Kids

7min
pages 82-87

Featured Spas

4min
pages 80-81

Dining Showcase: The Union Social House

5min
pages 74-79

The Destiny of the Trail

5min
pages 58-61

Teacher Feature

2min
pages 56-57

Next Stage of Grand Imperial’s Makeover

4min
pages 52-53

Featured Silverton Art Galleries

4min
pages 48-49

Stay the Trail

5min
pages 44-47

Meet the Guides

7min
pages 40-41

Why Do I Run Ultramarathons?

3min
pages 38-39

History: Durango in the Movies

4min
pages 36-37

Artist Profile: Karyn Gabaldon

2min
pages 34-35

Featured Durango Art Galleries

4min
pages 32-33

Durango Onward

4min
pages 16-19

Top Picks

5min
pages 12-15

What’s New in the Four Corners

2min
pages 30-31

True Western Roundup

4min
pages 24-27

Ride the Rockies

5min
pages 20-23

The Great SCAPE

4min
pages 28-29

From the Publisher

2min
pages 8-9

Excursions

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pages 10-11
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