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A liqueur is an alcoholic drink composed of distilled spirits and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices.

In some parts of the United States and Canada, liqueurs may be referred to as cordials, or schnapps. This can cause confusion as in the United Kingdom a cordial would refer to a non-alcoholic concentrated fruit syrup, Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal typically diluted to taste and consumed as a medicines. They were made in Italy as early non-carbonated soft drink. as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, Chartreuse). Today they are Schnapps, on the other hand, can refer to any produced the world over, commonly served distilled beverage in Germany and aquavit in neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and Scandinavian countries. used in cooking.

Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle.

The French word liqueur is derived from the Latin liquifacere, which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;to dissolveâ&#x20AC;?.

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In the United States and Canada, where spirits are often called “liquor”, there is often confusion discerning between liqueurs and liquors, due to the many different types of flavored spirits that are available today (e.g., flavored vodka). Liqueurs generally contain a lower alcohol content (15–30% ABV) than spirits and it has sweetener mixed, while some can have an ABV as high as 55%.

Some liqueurs are prepared by infusing certain woods, fruits, or flowers in either water or alcohol and adding sugar or other items.

Others are distilled from aromatic or flavoring agents.

Anise and Rakı liqueurs have the property of turning from transparent to cloudy when added to water: the oil of anise remains in solution in the presence of a high concentration of alcohol, but crystallizes when the alcohol concentration is reduced; this is known as the ouzo effect.

Liqueurs are sometimes mixed into cocktails to provide flavor.

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What kind of alcohol is liqueur?

Technically, liqueurs are liquor because they are distilled spirits. The general difference is that liqueurs are sweetened spirits with various flavors, oils, and extracts added; rum, whiskey, brandy, and other liquors can serve as a base spirit for liqueurs.

What is difference between liquor and liqueur?

Liquor- Liquor is simply the name used to describe any distilled beverage. ... LiqueurWhile liquor has a strong flavor to it that is anything but sweet, liqueur on the other hand is sweet by nature. In fact, this term is used to describe these sweetened spirits that are made with different flavors and extracts.

Can liqueur get you drunk?

Also, most liquors are usually 35% alcohol per volume whereas liqueur is less than 35%. ...

As much as they have a gross taste since they have no added sugar, they will get you drunk quickly.

Is flavored vodka a liqueur?

They are distinct from liqueurs in that liqueurs have a large sugar content and may also contain glycerine. Flavored liquors may have a base of vodka or white rum, both of which have little taste of their own, or they may have a tequila or brandy base. ... There are many cinnamon-infused liquors on the market.

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What can I mix with liqueur?

Since liqueurs typically burst with flavor, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to use a lot of liquid to get a great taste. Use a liqueur right, and it can can provide a pop of flavor and proof without overdoing it. Here are nine fantastic liqueurs you can mix into your soda, seltzer, tea, milk, coffee, hot chocolate, kombucha, Gatorade.

Can you drink liqueur straight?

One of the biggest benefits of liqueurs is how versatile they are.

Like many spirits, liqueurs can be used in mixed drinks, served neat, over ice, with coffee or mixed with other non-alcoholic beverages such as cream or milk.

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Does liqueur go bad?

Although the alcohol content keeps the cream or fruit or herbs from spoiling quickly, the liqueur does have a limited shelf life once opened. ... Although there’s no guarantee, liqueurs like curacao and schnapps likely will last a few years once they’re opened, depending how much air is in the bottle.

Do liqueurs need to be refrigerated?

There’s no need to refrigerate or freeze hard liquor whether it’s still sealed or already opened. Hard liquors like vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey; most liqueurs, including Campari, St. Germain, Cointreau, and Pimm’s; and bitters are perfectly safe to store at room temperature.

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SHERIDAN’S Hailing from Dublin, this coffee cream liqueur comes packed in a double-sided bottle. One part consists of a light liqueur that combines fresh Irish cream and vanilla flavoring and comes at 15.5% ABV, while the other side consists of a chocolateflavored, whiskey-based dark coffee liqueur that comes at 37.6% ABV.

PIMM’S This gin-based aperitif is officially classified as fruit cup—a beverage that is meant to be mixed into a long drink.

It was invented in 1840 by a London oyster bar owner James Pimm who first offered it to his guests as a health tonic.

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KAHLÚA This award-winning Mexican coffee liqueur was first introduced in 1936.

It was created in Veracruz and was named Kahlúa, which in ancient Veracruz Nahuatl language means the house of the Acolhua people.

Rum-based Kahlúa is a fullbodied liqueur with enticing flavor and aromas of roasted coffee beans and hints of vanilla and caramel.

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DISARONNO

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AMARULA

Hailing from Saronno, this renowned amaretto brand is produced with a base spirit, apricot kernel oil, burnt sugar, and 17 different herbs, fruits, and spices.

This herbal liqueur is produced with a combination of 40 carefully selected herbs and spices, including ginger, angelica root, lemongrass, and orange peel. The blend is aged in oak casks for six months until it achieves its herbal, bittersweet flavor.

Hailing from South Africa, this cream liqueur is produced with a base spirit that is distilled from carefully selected and hand-picked fruits of African marula, which is also known as elephant tree.

The brand claimed the invention of the original amaretto in the 16th century, and throughout history, its production has remained in the hands of Reina family.

Disaronno is distinguished for its use of apricot kernel oil, which provides it with a distinctive combination of almond and apricot flavors.

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Hungary

The base is aged and then combined with sugar and cream to create a rich liqueur that is characterized by its slight caramel flavor and underlying notes of vanilla and spices.

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PICON Picon is a bittersweet orange-flavored French liqueur, officially classified as a bitter, which is commonly paired with beer. It was created in 1932 by GaĂŠtan Picon, who was an apprentice at a distillery before he was stationed in Algeria.

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MIDORI

This popular German herbal liqueur was developed in 1934 by Curt Mast.

He created the base of the drink with 56 different herbs, roots, and fruits that are macerated in a combination of alcohol and water.

Midori is a vibrant green melon-flavored liqueur.

It is made with a base spirit infused with yubari and musk melons, which are cultivated and sourced from Japan. The drink also includes sugar, brandy, and artificial coloring, which provides its distinctive green color.

The procedure is repeated several times, and the drink is left to age in oak casks before it is combined with alcohol, caramel, sugar, and water to achieve a drinking strength of 35% vol.

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RUMCHATA RumChata is a rum-based cream liqueur that is produced in Wisconsin.

The base is made with light Caribbean rum that is distilled five times. It is then mixed with locally-sourced fresh dairy cream, sugar, and a spice blend that includes vanilla and cinnamon.

MALIBU

BLUE CURAÇAO

Malibu is a rum-based, coconut-flavored liqueur that is produced in Barbados. It is made with light-bodied white rum that is distilled from molasses.

Blue Curaçao is a type of Curaçao liqueur—naturally colorless liqueur that is flavored with Laraha oranges.

The rum is then combined with sugar and coconut extract to achieve its light character and subtle coconut flavors and aromas.

This variety is artificially colored to attain its distinctive, vibrant blue color.

This clear drink has a typical orange flavor, though the final taste profile may vary depending on the producer.

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PAMA

Also known as Cuarenta y Tres, which translates as forty-three, this sweet liqueur was first produced in the 1940s by Diego Zamora and other members of the Zamora family who claim that their recipe was based on an ancient liqueur known as liqvor mirabilis.

Beirão is a Portuguese herbal liqueur that was first produced in the 19th century.

This pomegranate-flavored liqueur was first manufactured in 2006. Although it does not pride in rich and long history, the liqueur soon gained recognition for its versatility and a complex taste profile.

Spain

Although the recipe is held secret, the drink is made by macerating twelve different botanicals.

According to a widespread story, the history of the liqueur dates back to the 19th century when a Port salesman passing through Lousã fell in love with a daughter of a pharmacist.

Portugal

It is produced from natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka, and a small amount of imported tequila. Pama is praised for its berry aroma and a unique combination of sweet and tart flavors.

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The Maserati Super Sports Car that pushes the boundaries of time.

Race audaciously into a brave new future.

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Italian motorsport engineering triumphs again. The hi-tech, ultra-light Carbon Fiber Monocoque was developed to make the MC20 stronger, faster, safer and dynamically phenomenal thanks to its high torsional and bending stiffness.

In the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, nothing distracts from the sporty experience. Essentials-only interior - each component serves a practical purpose. Inspired by luxury watches, the precious mechanical drive mode selector graces the Carbon Fiber central tunnel, reminding everyone onboard they are in a Maserati.

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The upcoming MC20 is a mid-engine reminder that Maserati exists. Rather than a successor to the ultrarare, hyperexpensive MC12, the MC20 is a run-of-the-mill six-figure Italian sports car offered in both coupe and convertible forms. Maserati promises that the MC20 marks the start of a new phase in the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, which it desperately needs if its vehicles are going to be relevant again. Maserati recently released technical details about the MC20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twin-turbo V-6 engine, which will produce 621 horsepower.

Electronic Limited-Slip Differential Never limit the fun you can have, smoothly shoot out of every corner.

The MC20 DCT 8-Speed Gearbox comes with Mechanical (standard) or Electronic (optional) Limited-Slip Differential to help you get its insane amount of power to the road without leaving a cloud of tire smoke behind you. (Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.)

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The aerodynamics of the MC20 have been developed with the most advanced engineering techniques and with an obsession over every single detail, even the underbody.

Computational Fluid Dynamics, small, full scale wind tunnel experiments, have been deployed to optimize every detail to increase the downforce coefficient and keep the drag coefficient low.

Aerodynamic elements - like the air vents, the side air intakes or the rear spoiler – are harmonized with the elegant lines of the body, while the lower part is mainly technical, defined by the black and carbon color.

Thermal management and the underbody with its “Hump” shape have also been extensively studied to guarantee maximum aerodynamic efficiency.

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Epidemiologic studies from numerous disparate populations reveal that individuals with the habit of daily moderate wine consumption enjoy significant reductions in all-cause and particularly cardiovascular mortality when compared with individuals who abstain or who drink alcohol to excess.

Researchers are working to explain this observation in molecular and nutritional terms. Moderate ethanol intake from any type of beverage improves lipoprotein metabolism and lowers cardiovascular mortality risk. The question now is whether wine, particularly red wine with its abundant content of phenolic acids and polyphenols, confers additional health benefits.

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Discovering the nutritional properties of wine is a challenging task, which requires that the biological actions and bioavailability of the >200 individual phenolic compounds be documented and interpreted within the societal factors that stratify wine consumption and the myriad effects of alcohol alone. Further challenge arises because the health benefits of wine address the prevention of slowly developing diseases for which validated biomarkers are rare.

Thus, although the benefits of the polyphenols from fruits and vegetables are increasingly accepted, consensus on wine is developing more slowly.

Scientific research has demonstrated that the molecules present in grapes and in wine alter cellular metabolism and signaling, which is consistent mechanistically with reducing arterial disease.

Future research must address specific mechanisms both of alcohol and of polyphenolic action and develop biomarkers of their role in disease prevention in individuals.

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SHADOW IN THE CLOUD In the throes of World War II, on a rainy morning in Auckland, a group of Allied soldiers prepare to take to the air in a B-17 Flying Fortress. The all-male crew is caught off guard by Captain Maude Garrett boarding their plane carrying a top-secret package. The presence of a woman on a military flight is unusual enough to arouse their suspicion.

Release date: January 1, 2021

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REDEMPTION DAY Having just returned home, decorated U.S. Marine Captain Brad Paxtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Gary Dourdan) wife, Kate, is kidnapped by a terrorist group while working in Morocco. He is forced back into action for a daring and deadly operation to save the woman he loves.

Release date: January 8, 2021

THE MARKSMAN

But everything changes when Hanson, an Hardened Arizona rancher Jim Hanson ex-Marine sharpshooter, witnesses 11-yearsimply wants to be left alone as he fends off old migrant Miguel fleeing with his mother eviction notices and tries to make a living on Rosa from drug cartel assassins led by the ruthless Mauricio. an isolated stretch of borderland.

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WRONG TURN

Backwoods terror and never-jangling suspense meet when Jen (Charlotte Vega) and a group of friends set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. Despite warnings to stick to the trail, the hikers stray off courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and cross into land inhabited by The Foundation, a hidden community of mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life.

Release date: January 26, 2021

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MINAMATA War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

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NOBODY

The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a When two thieves break into his suburban brutal path that will surface dark secrets and home one night, Hutch declines to defend lethal skills. himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence.

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JOHNNIE WALKER A young Scottish boy starts blending whisky in a grocer’s shop in 1820, little did he know the result would go on to become one of the world’s most recognised brands.

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TACO CHRONICLES Taco lovers, rejoice! The Taco Chronicles are back. In this season, we embark in cross country trips both in Mexico and the USA, seeking to find out the origins and the culture around seven iconic tacos: Suadero, Cochinita, Cabrito, American Taco, Burrito, Birria and Fish Tacos.

STREET FOOD LATIN AMERICA The mouth-watering documentary series travels to Latin America to meet the local stars of Street Food in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia.

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max. Super Retina XDR display 6.7‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display 2778‑by‑1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi The iPhone 12 Pro Max display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.68 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). www.apple.com

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Microsoft Surface Duo. Two ultra-thin, high-resolution touchscreens unfold to open new possibilities on a mobile device. Designed to help you be productive, Surface Duo features multiple modes, the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences, every Android™ app in the Google Play store, and new dual-screen enhanced apps.* Now you can view two apps at once or span one across both screens, drag and drop between screens, and make phone calls. Say goodbye to constant app switching. www.microsoft.com SONY Xperia 5 II The perfect size to fit in your hand or pocket yet packed with the very latest Sony technology.

Discover the Xperia 5 II. Featuring Sony’s latest camera, audio, and display technologies, the Xperia 5 II lets you capture, create, play, and share faster than ever. All in a compact design that’s easy to use with one hand and fits in your pocket. www.sony.com

Samsung Galaxy NOTE 20 Ultra 6.9” Infinity-O Display Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 3800 x 1440 resolution Smooth.

Motion 120Hz Display with Adaptive Refresh Rate Maximize your gaming and binge-watching experience with our best mobile display yet. Fluid scrolling and low blue light emissions.

A powerful 50x zoom camera and even a mini Xbox and desktop PC all rolled into one gadget. www.samsung.com

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TRAVEL

Chichén Itzá Pyramid - Yucatán, Mexico

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MUSEUMS IN MEXICO

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Palace of fine Arts Museum | Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

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O C I X E E R M A Y L N N I E E E R AT S T E S I TE T H OX I M U M X E N E R O S E P C U M I P A X AD A 9M S E O M 8 E M 7 I S E N R OX M U A P 78 9 When one talks about museums, one is referring to an immense range of spaces and places that one visits to enjoy and learn from; places that preserve and communicate our natural and cultural heritage. Museums allow us to transport ourselves and learn about our past, how our ancestors lived, how they dressed, what they ate, how they traveled, etc. They help us to understand our present and show us a glimpse of our future.

Hablar de museos, es hablar de una inmensa gama de espacios y lugares a los que podemos visitar, disfrutar, aprender; lugares que preservan y nos comunican el patrimonio natural y cultural, nos permiten transportarnos y conocer nuestro pasado, nuestros ancestros, el cómo vivían, cómo vestían, que comían, como se transportaban, etc., pero también nos permiten conocer nuestro presente y nos permiten vislumbrar nuestro futuro.

There are approximately 789 museums in Mexico. Brazil has the most museums with 2,447.

En México existen aproximadamente 789 museos en todo su territorio, solo Brasil tiene más museos en la región, 2,447 museos.

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In city museums, one finds the largest collection of ancient Mexican art by the Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations.

Among the most important and beautiful museums in Mexico, where you will find exhibitions appreciating the works of art by great artists and exhibits from all over the world, you will find the following:

En los museos de la ciudad podemos encontrar la mayor colección de arte antiguo mexicano, de las civilizaciones Olmecas, Mayas, Aztecas y por supuesto arte contemporáneo.

Entre los museos más importantes y bonitos de México, en los que se pueden encontrar exposiciones, apreciar obras de arte de grandes artistas, y exposiciones de todas partes del mundo, se encuentran:

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Palace of fine Arts Museum

Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes.

This emblematic and beautiful building adorns part of the landscape of the city center. It is located on Avenida Juárez and Eje Central, precisely in the Historic Center of the Federal District of Mexico City. Its permanent exhibits include the murals of important Mexican historical figures, such as Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jorge Gonzáles Camarena, to name a few. In addition to being a venue for the plastic arts, it is also a music hall and staging center.

Emblemática y hermosa edificación que adorna parte del paisaje del centro de la ciudad. Este museo está ubicado en Avenida Juárez y Eje Central s/n., precisamente en el Centro Histórico del Distrito Federal. En sus muestras permanentes están los murales de importantes personajes de la historia del arte en México como lo son Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jorge Gonzáles Camarena, por mencionar algunos.

If you want to attend one of the many concerts that include both classical and international music, this museum is the place!

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Además de ser un recinto para las artes plásticas, lo es también para la música y las puestas en escena, si deseas asistir a alguno de los múltiples conciertos, tanto de música clásica, como música proveniente de todo el mundo, este es lugar más indicado.

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University Museum of Contemporary Art

The National Museum of Anthropology and History It is part of the most important museums in Latin America and, of course, it is one of the most representative of Mexico. You can explore part of the history of the peoples of Mesoamerica through the vast collection of archaeological pieces that this museum houses. In addition, one can appreciate the different international exhibitions that the MNAH frequently brings to the city. Located on Ave. Paseo de la Reforma and Calzada Gandhi, Chapultepec, Polanco, MNAH is a place one must visit when in Mexico City.

Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia.

Forma parte de los museos más importantes de América Latina, y por supuesto es uno de los más representativos de México. En el podrás observar parte de la historia de los pueblos de Mesoamérica, a través de la vasta colección de piezas arqueológicas que tiene este lugar. Además de poder apreciar las diferentes muestras internacionales, que frecuentemente trae el MNAH a la ciudad.

Ubicado en Av. Paseo de la Reforma y Calzada Gandhi s/n, Chapultepec, Polanco. Es una parada imperdible al visitar la ciudad.

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South of the city, within the University Cultural Center, there is another museum you must stop and visit in the Federal District.

The mission of this museum is to preserve and disseminate contemporary art. Inside this futuristic building, one can contemplate the most attractive and contemporary exhibitions of modern art, both from the national and foreign scene. It has a beautiful restaurant area that combines minimalism with the abundant vegetation of Ciudad Universitaria, achieving one of the most pleasant spaces to appreciate art and enjoy a delicious meal.

Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo.

Al sur de la ciudad, dentro del Centro Cultural Universitario, se encuentra otro imperdible si estás de visita en el Distrito Federal. En este museo tienen la misión de preservar y difundir el arte contemporáneo.

Dentro de esta edificación futurista puedes contemplar las exposiciones más atractivas y actuales de arte moderno, tanto de la escena nacional como extranjera. Cuenta con área de restaurante, de un muy bonito estilo, pues combina el minimalismo con la abundante vegetación de Ciudad Universitaria, logrando uno de los espacios más agradables para apreciar arte y degustar una rica comida.

Underwater Museum of Art

The Museum of Glass This time we move away from Mexico City and go north. The Museo del Vidrio is located in Monterrey, N.L., at Magallanes No. 517 corner with Zaragoza, Col. Treviño.

The Glass Museum seeks to bring people to experience a different form of art. Here you can see the most beautiful pieces created with this fragile and beautiful material.

Multiple displays from master glassmakers of Mexico and artists from all over the planet are in exhibition. It also has an incredible hacienda-style restaurant and a store full of beautiful mementos. Believe me. You will want to take everything you see!

Museo del Vidrio.

En esta ocasión nos alejamos de la capital y vamos hacia el norte, para ser más detallada toca el turno a un museo de Monterrey, N.L., ubicado en la dirección de Magallanes No. 517 esquina con Zaragoza, Col. Treviño. Así pues, el Museo del Vidrio busca el acercamiento de la gente a esta forma de manifestar el arte. Aquí podrás contemplar las piezas más hermosas que pueden ser creadas con este material tan frágil y hermoso. Aquí se exhiben múltiples exposiciones no sólo de los maestros vidrieros de México, sino de todo el planeta. Cuenta también con un increíble restaurante estilo hacienda y una tienda llena de bonitos recuerdos, créeme vas a querer llevarte todo lo que aquí veras.

The Underwater Museum of Art is an incredible experience for those who can contemplate its amazing statues. As you may be imagining, it is a museum that is under the sea and is located in one of the quintessential places to vacation, Cancun, Quintana Roo. This beautiful museum has 475 submerged statues, which you will be able to appreciate in a snorkeling tour of approximately two and a half hours. Incredibly, you will also be able to contemplate the diverse marine life, as this museum also contains the largest artificial reef in the world.

Museo Subacuático de Arte.

El Museo Subacuático de Arte es una increíble experiencia para quien puede contemplar sus alucinantes estatuas. Como te puedes estar imaginando, sí, es un museo que se encuentra bajo el mar y se localiza en uno de los lugares por excelencia para vacacionar, Cancún, Quintana Roo. Este hermoso museo cuenta con 475 estatuas sumergidas, las cuales podrás apreciar en un recorrido con snorkel de unas 2 horas y media aproximadamente, lo más increíble es que podrás contemplar la diversa vida marina que aquí habita, pues este museo es también el arrecife artificial más grande del mundo..

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Amber Museum.

The Amber Museum is also located in a very beautiful part of Mexico; this time we are talking about Chiapas. Here you can appreciate a beautiful collection of precious stones; they have approximately 350 pieces, some carved and others in their natural state. The museum provides a focused family learning experience. What can I tell you about this place if you like jewelry? Your gaze will get lost among pieces so unique that it will be difficult to focus your attention on just one.

Franz Mayer Museum.

The Franz Mayer Museum is located in the central Alameda of Mexico City, very close to Bellas Artes. This museum has a classic architecture. It is an enclosure that houses and exhibits the main collection of Mexican decorative art and design. Here you can attend temporary exhibitions of art, contemporary design and photography.

The building is a tribute to Franz Mayer-Traumann Altschul, a collector, philanthropist and financier of German origin who became a Mexican national.

Frida Kahlo Museum.

Also known as La Casa Azul (The Blue House), the Frida Kahlo Museum is the residence where the famous painter lived with her husband, the muralist Diego Rivera. At present, it exhibits both Frida’s work as well as personal objects that reflect the intimacy of the couple’s life. Located in one of the most beautiful and oldest neighborhoods in Mexico City, Coyoacán, it is undoubtedly a place that, due to its tradition and architectural beauty, cannot be missed by any lover of Kahlo and her art.

Museo del Ámbar.

Se encuentra ubicado en Chiapas. Aquí podrás apreciar una hermosa colección de piedras preciosas, cuentan con alrededor de unas 350 piezas, algunas talladas y otras en su estado puro. El museo está diseñado para brindar una experiencia didáctica enfocada para una visita familiar. Qué te puedo decir de este lugar si te gustan la joyas, tu mirada se va perder entre piezas tan únicas que no sabrás en qué centrar tu atención.

Museo Franz Mayer.

El Museo Franz Mayer está ubicado en la Alameda central de la capital, muy cerca de Bellas Artes. Este museo cuenta con una arquitectura clásica, es un recinto que guarda y exhibe la principal colección de arte decorativo y diseño mexicano. Aquí puedes asistir a exposiciones temporales de arte, diseño contemporáneo y fotografía.

El lugar es un homenaje a Franz Mayer-Traumann Altschul, un coleccionista, filántropo y financiero de origen alemán, nacionalizado mexicano.

Museo Frida Kahlo.

Conocido también como La Casa Azul, era la residencia donde habitaba la famosa pintora junto a su esposo, el muralista Diego Rivera.

En la actualidad exhibe tanto la obra de Frida como objetos personales de ambos que muestran parte de la intimidad de la vida de esta pareja. Ubicado en ciudad de México, Coyoacán, es sin duda un lugar que por su tradición y belleza arquitectónica no puede faltar en la visita de cualquier amante de Kahlo y de su arte.

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The Manuel Felguérez Museum of Abstract Art

Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguérez

An enclosure that is located in Zacatecas, the place of origin of the plastic artist after whom it is named, has a permanent collection of both paintings and sculptures by more than 110 artists of different nationalities. You will enjoy pieces of great visual impact; the quality of the works exhibited in this museum are comparable to those of exhibitions that you can appreciate in the great museums of the old continent.

Un recinto que se encuentra ubicado en Zacatecas, lugar de origen del artista plástico del cual recibe su nombre. Este museo cuenta con una colección permanente de obras tanto de pintura como de escultura de más de 110 artistas de diferentes nacionalidades, piezas de un gran impacto visual que disfrutarás mucho, pues la calidad de las obras que se exhiben en este lugar son equiparables a las exposiciones que puedes apreciar en los grandes museos del viejo continente.

As you can see, this is but a small list of museums that you cannot miss on your next Mexican vacation. If you live in Mexico City, be sure to check the temporary exhibitions of the museums that are located here.

Several of them are extremely important and one-of-a-kind exhibits such as that of Leonardo Da Vinci. If you visited most of the museums in Mexico City, you now have the perfect excuse to travel to other states of Mexico to explore other museums in our beautiful country.

Como puedes ver, este es un pequeño listado de museos que no puedes dejar de visitar en tus próximas vacaciones si no vives en la ciudad, pero también si vives en el Distrito Federal, no dejes de checar las exposiciones temporales de los museos que se encuentran aquí, pues varios de ellos son sumamente importantes y por eso podemos disfrutar de muestras únicas en su tipo, como la de Leonardo Da Vinci. Si sucede que ya visitaste todos los museos de la Ciudad de México recientemente, ahora tienes el pretexto ideal para viajar a otros estados de la república y conocer estos museos de nuestro hermoso país.

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Mezcal Market Global Industry Growth

The global mezcal market is projected to grow at the rate of 14.2% during the forecast period 2019 to 2023.

The most common varieties of agave used for mezcal are tobalá, tobaziche, tepeztate, arroqueño and espadín, which is the most common agave and accounts for up to 90% of mezcal production across the globe.

The US is the major importer of mezcal from Mexico which contributes around more than half the mezcal imports share in 2017. This factor is expected play major role to drive the market growth in the US and North America region.

Consumers are preferring mezcal over other tequila products due to variation of flavors depending on the type of agave used, where it was cultivated and each producer’s customized manufacturing technique.

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Growing Demand of Luxury Agave Spirit to Drive the Mezcal Market Growth Majority of tequila and mezcal are made by distilling the fermented juice of agave plants in Mexico and contributes for more than 80% market share in the tequila and mezcal production and supply.

in 13 years, according to Consejo Regulador del Tequila. Millennial consumers are more enthusiastic to try new flavors and variants as compared to the older demographic.

Mezcal vendors are catering primarily to this large demographic consumer base as the consumption of tequila and mezcal is Mexico exports some USD 1.2 billion worth maximum among this consumer segment. of tequila and mezcal to about 100 different markets worldwide, led by the US, Europe and The US has large millennial consumer base South America whereas the US alone imports and this encourages vendors to expand more than 171,731 thousand liters of tequila their geographical presence and increase their consumer base in this country which is including mezcal. supporting the mezcal market growth.

The rise of cocktail culture in the US has helped to make the mezcal trendy, with bars offering various varieties of mezcal and tequila. As a result, super-premium tequila including mezcal increased its volume by an explosive 651%

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CAVIAR

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C A V I A R Caviar was originally harvested by Russian and Persian fishermen in the Caspian Sea. The term refers to unfertilized salt-cured fish eggs from different species of sturgeon, including Ossetra, Sevruga and Beluga. Just about all 26 species of sturgeon have been used for caviar.

Caviar is unfertilized eggs—also known as roe—that are harvested exclusively from the sturgeon family of fish and then salt-cured. There are other popular types of fish roe—like the bright orange salmon roe (ikura) which sits atop sushi—but only sturgeon roe is considered caviar.

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Caviar (also known as caviare; from Persian: romanized: khâvyâr, lit. ‘egg-bearing’) is a food consisting of salt-cured roe of the family Acipenseridae. Caviar is considered a delicacy and is eaten as a garnish or a spread.

Traditionally, the term caviar refers only to roe from wild sturgeon in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea (Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga caviars). Depending on the country, caviar may also be used to describe the roe of other species of sturgeon or other fish such as salmon, steelhead, trout, lumpfish, whitefish or carp.

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, roe from any fish not belonging to the Acipenseriformes order (including Acipenseridae, or sturgeon sensu stricto, and Polyodontidae or paddlefish) are not caviar, but “substitutes of caviar.” This position is also adopted by the Convention on

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the World Wide Fund for Nature, the United States Customs Service, and France.

Caviar and sturgeon from the Sea of Azov began reaching the tables of aristocratic and noble Byzantine Greeks in the 10th century, after the commencement of large-scale trading between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus’ The main types of caviar are Beluga, Sterlet, Kaluga hybrid, American osetra, Ossetra, Siberian sturgeon and Sevruga. The rarest and costliest is from beluga sturgeon that swim in the Caspian Sea, which is bordered

by Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan.

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Beluga Sturgeon -Fish Wild caviar production was suspended in The Chinese Kaluga hybrid varies in color from Russia between 2008 and 2011 to allow wild dark gray to light golden green and is a close stocks to replenish. Azerbaijan and Iran also cousin of beluga caviar. allow the fishing of sturgeon off their coasts.

Commercial caviar production historically Beluga caviar is prized for its soft, extremely involved stunning the fish and extracting the large (pea-size) eggs. It can range in color ovaries. Another method of extracting caviar from pale silver-gray to black. It is followed is by performing a caesarean section, which by the small golden sterlet caviar which is rare allows the female to continue producing roe. and was once reserved for Russian, Iranian and Other farmers use a process called â&#x20AC;&#x153;strippingâ&#x20AC;?, Austrian royalty. which extracts the caviar from the fish via Next in quality is the medium-sized, light a small incision made along the urogenital brown to rich brown Ossetra, also known as muscle when the fish is deemed to be ready Russian caviar. Others in the quality ranking to be processed. An ultrasound is used to are the gray sevruga caviar, the Chinese Kaluga determine the correct timing. Removing the caviar, and the American osetra. caviar by massage may yield higher quality and a more sustainable source The Siberian variety with black beads is similar to sevruga and is popular because of its reduced (5 years) harvest period, but it has a higher brine content than other kinds.

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Preparation follows a sequence that has not A sturgeon caviar imitation is a black or red coloured lumpsucker caviar sold throughout significantly changed over the last century.

Europe in small glass jars.

First, the ovaries are removed from a sedated female sturgeon and passed through a sieve In Sweden and Finland the roes of many fish to remove the membrane. Freed roes are species including vendace, burbot, salmon and rinsed to wash away impurities. Roes are now common whitefish are also commonly eaten in ready to become caviar by adding a precise a similar manner as caviar. They are not caviar amount of salt for taste and preservation. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;substitutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, however, but enjoyed in their fresh product is tasted and graded according own right. to quality. Finally, the golden eggs are packed into lacquer-lined tins that will be further There are also kosher and vegan caviar substitutes made of seaweeds such as processed or sold directly to customers.

Laminaria hyperborea. They closely resemble In coastal British Columbia, Fraser River white beluga caviar in appearance and are either sturgeon are sustainably farmed to produce used as a food prop for television and film, caviar. or enjoyed by vegetarians and other people throughout the world.

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Another common technique is to use Pressed caviar is composed of damaged or spherification of liquids to recreate the texture, fragile eggs and can be a combination of several different roes. It is specially treated, albeit not the flavour, of caviar. salted, and pressed.

In Scandinavia, a type of sandwich spread is available, made from smoked cod roe and A spoonful of caviar supplies the adult daily other ingredients, which is referred to as requirement of vitamin B12, it is also high in smörgåskaviar (meaning “sandwich caviar”). cholesterol and salt. 1 tablespoon (16 g) of Outside Scandinavia, the product is referred to caviar contains. as creamed smoked roe or in French as Caviar de Lysekil.

Caviar is extremely perishable and must be kept refrigerated until consumption.

Pasteurized caviar has a slightly different texture. It is less perishable and may not require refrigeration before opening.

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135° EAST GIN

Marussia Beverages has added to its Japanese spirits portfolio with the launch of 135° East Gin. Made by the Kaikyo Distillery in Hyogo prefecture, the gin is flavoured with five Japanese botanicals including yuzu, sansho pepper, shiso leaf and chrysanthemum, as well as cedarwood, juniper, coriander seed and angelica. Junmai sake, made from Yamadanishki rice, is also added to the blend, which adds a “soft sweetness” to the gin, the producer says. Bottled at 42% ABV, Kaikyo researched 50 recipes before settling on the final one.

CHARLIE’S CHOPPER SPICED RUM

Jacobite Spirits has launched a limited-edition raspberry-spiced rum. Inspired by the flavours of the Scottish dessert cranachan, the spirit combines flavours of fresh raspberries, vanilla and toasted oats. Bottled at 40% ABV, the pink spirit works well when sipped neat or used with a mixer. The producer said that it offers something new to the seasoned spiced rum drinker, and provides a contrast to The 45 Scottish Spiced Rum, the first product in the range. Head distiller Tony Stapleton said of the release: “Craft spirits producers are very skilled and earnest, and we strive to reach that standard, but we didn’t want that to come at the expense of making a drink that is primarily about fun.”

COTSWOLDS SHERRY CASK WHISKY The Cotswolds Distillery has launched a Sherry cask single malt whisky, which has been fully matured in American and Spanish oak barrels, seasoned with oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherries. It is made using locally grown barley that undergoes traditional floor malting before being mashed and fermented for over 90 hours. The liquid is distilled twice in copper pot stills. According to the distiller, the whisky has flavours of “dark stone fruit, roasted almonds and peppery oak spice”.

XOP BLACK SERIES MACALLAN 1993 Scotch whisky bottler, distiller and blender Douglas Laing & Co. has released the Macallan 1993 as part of its XOP The Black Series, spirits that are endorsed by distiller Jim McEwan. Only 244 bottles of the spirit have been released, and are packaged with an embossed metal label and glass stopper in a black moleskin display case. Each carrying a certificate of authenticity, the whisky was bottled at cask strength (56.4% ABV) after being distilled at the Macallan distillery in November 1993. According to the bottler, it has flavours of “dried fruit, chocolate and honey”.

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MADFISH SAUVIGNON BLANC RIOJA VEGA CON GRACIA Rioja Vega has released a limited edition red wine made from 100% Graciano. More commonly used in blends, the variety has been showcased by itself, and delivers flavours of “black fruit and aniseed with ripe tannins”, according to the producer. The wine is aged in new barrels from seven cooperages, with up to nine types of origin and toasting level. Grapes are sourced from the producer’s El Pinche vineyard, planted at an altitude of 415 metres on south-west facing slopes.

Australian wine brand MadFish has launched its Sauvignon Blanc in the UK. Sourced from grapes growing in Pemberton, Frankland River and Margaret River in southwest Western Australia, the wine is described as having aromas of “cut grass, green pea and jasmine, with flavours of quince, lime and passionfruit on the palate”.

The Western Australia wine regions showcased here largely escaped fire damage, and early-ripening varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc were able to express good varietal purity. MadFish recommends serving the wine with calamari salad, feta on lavosh, or chicken roulade with prawn and dill stuffing.

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BONTERRA ORGANIC CABERNET Leading American organic wine producer Bonterra has launched two wines in Tesco stores nationwide in the United Kingdom. The organic Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2018 vintage is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 8% Merlot and 4% Syrah, and the grapes are sourced from a variety of vineyards throughout California, some with 50-yearold vines. The majority comes from Mendocino country, where Bonterra’s three organic estates are located, while a portion also hails from Paso Robles. This month also sees the launch of the Bonterra Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in Waitrose.

TRIVENTO GOLDEN RESERVE 2018 Argentine wine brand Trivento has released the 2018 vintage of its Golden Reserve Malbec.

The wine is a blend of parcels of Malbec from the subregions of Lújan de Cuyo: Perdriel, Vistalba, Agrelo and Las Compuertas. The grapes are destemmed and crushed on entering the winery, and are macerated before fermentation. Twenty per cent of the must is fermented in French oak for six months, while the remaining 80% is fermented in stainless steel tanks. According to the producer, the wine has flavours of “blackberries, cherries and flowers, with vanilla and coconut imparted from oak”. The aim is to create a true representation of Malbec from Lújan de Cuyo.

BODEGAS RIOJANAS MONTE REAL Bodegas Riojanas has released its new Monte Real Cuvée. A blend of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes are sourced from four of the 40 vineyards owned by the producer.

Each vineyard is planted at around 450 metres above sea level, with vines aged for over 40 years. Yields are low, at 4,000kg per hectare. After being fermented in coneshaped stainless steel tanks, the wine is macerated then aged in 60 new French and American oak barrels for 18 months. Bodegas Riojanas says the wine has flavours of “blackberries, blueberries, liquorice, and chocolate”.

BOTTEGA PROSECCO ROSE Prosecco specalist Bottega has released its new Il Vino dei Prosecco Rosé. The pink sparkler is made from a blend of Glera and Pinot Noir as per the new DOC regulations that have allowed the production of pink sparkling wine labelled as ‘Prosecco’ for the first time.

According to the producer, the wine has aromas of apple, white peach and citrus, with fresh and delicate flavours of wild stawberries on the palate.

Bottega recommends serving the pink Prosecco with sushi, vegetable risottos and cold meats.

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CHICAGO TOWN PIZZA BEER

Pizza producer Chicago Town has teamed up with Salford brewer Seven Bro7hers to make a beer that is specifically designed to pair with its new stuffed-crust takeaway Sweet Honey BBQ salami pizza. The Show Me the Honey ale replicates the sweet and savoury flavours found in the pizza.

These include a tomato sauce-filled crust topped with sweet honey BBQ sauce, a blend of mozzarella and red cheddar, salami and red onions.

Honeycomb malt syrup is added during the boil to make the sweet and tangy 4% ABV amber ale.

CHOSEN FAMILY BROWN ALE A collaborative project between South London’s Mondo Brewing and the Queer Brewing Project, founded by Lily Waite, Chosen Family is an American Brown Ale. Proceeds from the sale of the beer will go to MindOut, a mental health service for members of the LGBTQ community.

According to Waite, the ale was brewed with a seasonal autumn focus, and has flavours of toffee and dried fruit with a subtle bitterness. The can design was created by Brighton illustrator Sam Prentice. The 5.2% ABV Brown Ale marks the first brew in Mondo’s progress series.

COPPER CREW MERLOT

Premium canned South African wine start-up Copper Crew has launched a third expression to its range: a 2019 Merlot. Available in 25cl cans, the Merlot is sourced from the Western Cape and also includes 9% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. The wine is matured for two years in seasoned French oak barrels and, according to Copper Crew, has flavours of juicy cherry and ripe blackberry, cocoa, liquorice and dark chocolate. The Merlot joins the Cambridge-based company’s Chenin Blanc and rosé, and can be bought individually or in mixed cases of six, 12 or 24. A threepack Christmas gift box is also available this month.

FOUNDERS BREWING BIG LUSCIOUS Michigan-based brewer Founders has relaunched its Big Luscious “dessert beer”. Brewed with raspberries and dark chocolate, the rich stout was first unveiled as part of a limited release in 2014. The 7.8% ABV brew will be available in four-packs of 12oz bottles, and on draught in the brewer’s 50-state distribution network. Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki said: “The chocolate is rich and sweet, the raspberries are tart and bright, while a blend of wheat malt, chocolate malt and roasted barley provide a perfect, velvety malt backbone.”

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VILLA MASSA AMARETTO

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Limoncello producer Villa Massa has expanded its range to include an Amaretto. Made with Sicilian almonds, the liqueur has signature aromas of marzipan, with almond, vanilla, cherry and cacao on the palate. Bottled at 30% ABV and packaged in a ridged transparent glass bottle, Villa Massa recommends serving the Amaretto over ice as a digestif. Brand owner Zamora Company initially launched the product in both the on- and off-trade in the Netherlands, and it will later be sent out to as many as 40 markets.

Hertfordshire-based rum maker Scratch has added a new spirit to its line-up. Its sloe rum is made with sloe berries picked near the distillery. These are then added to Scratch Faithful white rum and Britishrefined molasses, and left for a year to marry together. This base was then re-distilled with more sloe berries “to impart a nutty, caramel flavour”. The 42% ABV rum is then bottled, and no extra sugars or artificial colours are added after distillation.

BLUE SPOT IRISH WHISKEY Irish Distillers and Mitchell & Son have joined forces to recreate the historic Blue Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, a range that was launched in the early 1900s.

According to Irish Distillers, the last record of Blue Spot whiskey dates to 1964, making this the brand’s first launch in over half a century. The name ‘blue spot’ refers to dollops of paint put on the side of barrels to indicate they must be matured for a minimum of seven years. Son’s inventory, the reimagined Blue Spot contains whisky that has been matured in Bourbon, Sherry and Madeira casks.

LA DAMA TEQUILA Billed as a leading producer of sustainable and Fair Trade Tequila, La Dama is a certified organic producer. Based in the Los Altos region, it uses blue agave that has been grown on single estate ranches, and which is a minimum of seven years old. La Dama, which is both an agave grower and Tequila distiller, also practices biodynamics on its estates, and uses waste plant fibres to make bottle labels and paper with the help of local craftsmen. Its silver Tequila is fermented using wild yeast, and is double distilled to give flavours of wild guava, herbs, and spice. The bottles are made from recycled, hand-blown glass.

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