Episode 112: Cacique Guaro

Episode 112 features Cacique Guaro. Bottled in 365ml at 30% ABV, or 60 proof and it retails for about $3.Enjoy this episode with a pour of Cacique Guaro if you can find it.Cacique Guaro's official website: https://fanal.co.cr/ Brief Historical Timeline:1850 - Beverage alcohol production is nationalized in Costa Rica1853 - Fábrica Nacional De Licores, aka FANAL, is established and begins producing guaro1980 - FANAL brands Cacique Guaro and begins bottling it2015 - Cacique Guaro sells 1 million 9-liter equivalent casesKey Cocktails:Most Cacique Guaro is consumed mixed with fruit juice, or consumed neat. But, you can try this "fancy" version of a popular shot featuring Cacique Guaro.Chiliguaro (makes a batch to share)2 cups tomato juice⅔ cups Guaro - or as much as you want½ cup lime juice1 tbsp chopped onion1 tbsp chopped red pepper1 tbsp chopped cilantro½ tsp lizano sauce¼ tsp tabasco1 tsp sugar½ tsp salt½ tsp pepperBlend all the ingredients, strain and store in a glass bottle in the fridge. Serve very cold in shot glasses.References:Wikipedia Article on Cacique GuaroArticle on What is Cacique Guaro from the Tico TimesArticle on Giving Guaro a Second Sip from the Tico TimesThe National Drink of Cost RicaYouTube Video on the History of Guaro - In SpanishYouTube Factory TourCanadian Distributor's WebsiteContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur