Mezcals, the beginning of culture

Mezcals, the beginning of culture

It seems as soon as you start thinking about Mexico, cacti, sombreros, tequila immediately come to mind... Colors, tastes, sounds and sensations... These are the most important things we bring back from our travels. Mexico is now one of those places where many travel and everyone wants to return. How do impressions come together? Depends on the mood. What usually sets the mood? Circumstances. And the circumstances in Mexico are agave distillates. I will not hide that it is a common addition to anything - food, excursion, worship or party. From the beginning. Mezcal - Nahuatl mexcalli [meʃˈkalːi], baked in...

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Unity of agave distillates and food

Unity of agave distillates and food

Agave distillates have been used as alcohol, medicine, and food additive since the heyday of Native American tribes and throughout the colonial period. Although it is said that the first distillation apparatuses were brought to America by the Spanish, excavations and legends of ancient civilizations tell otherwise. Distillation vessels and agave processing tools dating back more than 2,000 years have been found in the state of Oaxaca. In southern and central Mexico, where most agaves, tequila and mezcal are distilled, the gastronomic culture has come from ancient cultures and is very mixed with European and Asian cuisines. As a result,...

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