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The story behind Mexico's mezcal making process Aztec Reports (press release) (blog) Just like tequila, Mezcal is made from the large desert agave plant which can usually be found in states such as Oaxaca. It takes a minimum of 8 years ...
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The story behind Mexico’s mezcal making process
The story behind Mexico's mezcal making process
Just like tequila, Mezcal is made from the large desert agave plant which can usually be found in states such as Oaxaca. It takes a minimum of 8 years ...
At the host’s request, the bartender brought across three exquisitely designed bottles of clear alcohol. It was certainly a high-end area of Mexico City, and as the host explained the production of the drinks, the stories and the design process that is invested into every bottle, he expressed a deep, sincere passion for the drink.
Little did I know, I was, in fact, speaking to the owner of the mezcal brand. When he wasn’t drinking his distilled agave product, the bottles were being sold for 1,500 Mexican pesos ($70).
What stood out from the experience, aside from the smokey taste of the drink, was the Mezcal owner ’s unrelenting excitement and passion in his national drink. Although tequila has become the international image of Mexican culture, Mezcal is an equally firm contender that is beginning to make waves across the globe and becoming a trendy bar order.
The love and pride surrounding Mezcal liquor also derive from the timely and usually hand-made production process. Just like tequila, Mezcal is made from the large desert agave plant which can usually be found in states such as Oaxaca. It takes a minimum of 8 years for the plant to mature before it can be harvested for mezcal production, yet some varieties require much longer before they are ready.
From there, the process requires farmers to cut the plant, at which point sections are cut, buried in fire pits and cooked for up to two weeks. The cooked product is then crushed into a fermented juice, mixed with natural yeast and distilled in either copper or clay urns. Whereas copper stills are more popular, the truest element of smokiness comes from the clay pots which can only be used a few times before the structure becomes ineffective to the process, adding to the price. After being twice distilled, the process can then lead to barrel ageing and eventual bottling.
The culture of mezcal shines through the abundance of mezcalerias found across Oaxaca state and beyond, where tours and tasting sessions are common and bottles can rack up hefty prices. The drink is famous for its earthy, potent taste which tends to be sipped before biting into a slice of orange covered in tajin spices or worm salt, which is quite literally what you imagine. Alternatives come in flavoured mezcal varieties such as coffee flavour, and the liquor also contributes to a plethora of mean cocktails across the country.
‘‘Remember that mezcal can be the product of more than 20 species of agave, so sip it slowly so you can taste the agave notes. As the people of Mexico say ‘that mezcal is meant to be kissed,’’ Mezcal Ambassador Simone Bodini recently told the Business Insider.
Whilst traditionally a worm was put in the bottom of mezcal in order to differentiate the drink from tequila, these days the tradition is combined with a new passion for Mexican traditions in the modern limelight. It joins the ranks of tequila and also pulque, all deeply entrenched in culture and history, which are must do’s on any visit to Mexico.
The Mexico, c&taxes;té Pacific The Chicago Sentinel Has more than 300 km from Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido and Zipolite are seaside resorts is very popular with Mexicans and surfers. On break at the ...
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The Mexico, c&taxes;té Pacific
Has more than 300 km from Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido and Zipolite are seaside resorts is very popular with Mexicans and surfers. On break at the Hotel Escondido
thirty minutes from Puerto Escondido is the retirement favorite of trendy Mexico city. A dozen luxury cabanas, isolated on a long white sand beach, with private pools and access to the sea. A place that appreciates curled up in his hammock, with the sound of the waves as a lullaby and nothing else – or almost – for miles round.
from 200 € the bungalow. Santiago Pinotepa Nacional km 113, Puerto Escondido.www.hotelescondido.com
the work of the Foundation Casa Wabi
designed by the Mexican Bosco Sodi and built by the japanese architect Tadao Ando, this residence of artists appeared in the middle of nowhere. Minimal and ascetic, the building is organised around an imposing concrete wall 312 meters long. Facing the sea, the local and international artists invited to create works in link with the local community of Puerto Escondido.
Entry 5 €. Santiago Pinotepa Nacional km 113, Puerto Escondido. www.casawabi.org
On the wave to the Playa Zicatela
the stars of The surfing challenge one day or the other the “Pipeline” mexican “, these mythical waves breaking on the beach of Zicatela, a three kilometers long. Difficult, however, to swim : swimmers and surfers who don’t look like neither near nor far to Kelly Slater – are found at ” la Punta “, a little further away. The waves are less dangerous, and the atmosphere – around of boxes, bars and restaurants – more festive than sportive.
Puerto Escondido
fully aware of Hridaya Yoga
fans of the toast to the lawyer and the smoothie detox are here in paradise. Has Mazunte, a small village to the atmosphere hippie cool, you meet more apprentices yogis of mariachis. The program ? Bathing the day, and then meditation and yoga at sunset, in one of the many centres nestled in the hills. In Hridaya Yoga, the most popular, it comes to a retirement quiet of a week or more.
https ://hridaya-yoga.com
local colors to Abunda
This fishing village is the tiny neighbour of Mazunte. Charming and even less frequented, it is extremely peaceful. In its single shopping street, it falls on Abunda, a shop of mexican arts and crafts that makes you want to review all of its home decor in the sauce mex. Plaids multicolor, textiles of Oaxaca, wicker baskets and clothing for the children are presented with taste.
The shop is adjacent to the Hotel un sueño, calle Principal (main street).
A fashion hippie in El’alquimista is published
Installed in an armchair cozy, a cocktail at mezcal in hand, the jungle in the back and the feet in the sand… The bar of the’alquimista is published is the perfect spot to observe the local wildlife. The legacy of 1968, it consists mainly of old hippies too tanned, but in the form of backpackers 100 % pure juice, of followers of the energies of tantric and a handful of naturists who escaped from the nearby beach.
Colonia Roca Blanca, Playa Zipolite. http://hotelelalquimista.com
practical Notebook
go There
Kuoni offers a stay of 9 days/7 nights from 3 447 € per person. Half board accommodation at the Hotel Escondido, flights Paris Mexico city with Aeromexico, then internal flight up to Puerto Escondido. the
Information and reservations : 01-55-87-85-65. www.kuoni.fr
Information and reservations : 01-55-87-85-65. www.kuoni.fr
#Travel: Mexico prepares for the Day of the Dead Capital FM Kenya In Oaxaca, the residents build the Plaza de la Muerte, where tourists can get lost among the products that are handmade by artisans specifically for ...
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What is the Day of the Dead?
#Travel: Mexico prepares for the Day of the Dead
As Mexico prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, visitors from around the world are invited to experience this unique holiday. Every corner of the country, from the island of Janitzio in Michoacán, passing through the towns of Chiapas and the great Zócalo of Mexico City, will be dressed in color and tradition waiting for millions of visitors who seek to participate in one of the most spectacular celebrations that exist.
Named Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008 by UNESCO, the Day of the Dead is an unforgettable experience for both visitors and locals alike. It is an ancestral legacy inherited from different pre-Hispanic cultures combined with the celebration of the Catholic All Saints’ Day and is observed from the end of October through the first week of November. Based on popular belief, the deceased return each year to visit their relatives and coexist with the living to enjoy their offerings such as favorite foods and drinks.
The Day of the Dead in Mexico is one of the most important celebrations in the world and it attracts more than 7.5 million international tourists each year who wish to experience its cultural and gastronomic traditions. The set of practices and traditions that occur in the country for this holiday, both in cities and smaller towns, are mainly located in states such as Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosi and Mexico City.
What is the Day of the Dead?
In Mexico, death is considered part of the cycle of life and has been celebrated since pre-Columbian times. For example, in Aztec mythology, the deceased embarked on a long journey before reaching Mictlán, the region of the dead.
The various elements and rituals associated with the celebration make the Day of the Dead unlike any other holiday in the world. Families create altars in their homes and offer the favorite foods and objects of sentimental values and memories to the souls of their loved ones. Typical objects at the altar include the characteristic cempasuchil flower and the delicious Pan de Muertos.
Traditions vary in all regions and some are unique to Mexico’s states and cities. Here are some notable traditions:
- Year after year, Aguascalientes performs the Calaveras Festival that pays tribute to the artist José Guadalupe Posada, creator of the famous “Catrina,” a symbol of the Day of the Dead celebrations.
- Guanajuato hosts the famous Catrinas Parade, which takes place every November 1, in which people dress like these characters from a theme that changes in each edition.
- One of the biggest festivities in Veracruz is the Mictlán Festival, which welcomes musical performances and artists.
- In Oaxaca, the residents build the Plaza de la Muerte, where tourists can get lost among the products that are handmade by artisans specifically for these dates. For this, traditional comparsas (groups of singers) play music for more than 20 hours for the celebration of the traditional “Muerteadas.”
- In San Luis Potosí, the Xantolo is the most important celebration in the area. On November 1, there is a vigil with prayers. On November 2, in the indigenous communities, it is customary to take the offerings to the pantheons and to adorn the tombs with flowers for the souls that, according to the belief of the region, remain on the earth all month.
- The island of Janitzio in Michoacan honors the “angelitos” – those who passed away as children – on a nocturnal procession. It takes place on November 1 where canoes are adorned with countless candles, carrying delicious dishes and drinks, and accompanied by music to welcome those who return from death.
- In Mexico City, millions of visitors come together in the San Andrés Mixquic pantheon to receive the souls of the dead at sunset; and in Xochimilco, the staging of La Llorona¸ the Weeping Woman, a legend that attracts locals and strangers year after year.
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