mexico offers much more than tequila Hacienda Encantada Resort

While Mexico is beloved as the home of tequila, the country boasts a unique spate of spirits that are gaining traction with travelers. At Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, the Museo del Tequila is introducing guests to lesserknown alternatives like sotol and bacanora.

Sotol is sourced from the Dasylirion wheeleri shrub, also known as desert spoon. This succulent in the asparagus family is most commonly found in Mexico’s Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila states, though it’s also grown in the U.S. Southwest. Its taste is funkier and earthier than tequila. At the Museo del Tequila, sotol is served in a shot or in a jarrito de barro, a traditional Mexican clay cup. The guest-favorite is Sotol Veneno, which is cured with rattlesnake venom and aged for up to three months in neutral barrels. Back in the agave family, Bacanora is a Sonora-made sip harvested from a mountain variety of agave that is care fully harvested after six years. The spirit is roasted among volcanic rock and mes quite, lending sweet and smoky notes of caramel, toasted agave and damp earth. Guests can taste 42° Bacanora Joven on site in a cold shot, or in a cocktail.“Part of our dedication to authenticity is showcasing the lesser-known aspects of our culture and cuisine, and we’re always eager to introduce guests to exciting new flavors and experiences,” said Jose Rojas Torres, director of food & beverage at Mexico Grand Hotels.

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