Episode 83: Ancho Reyes

Episode 83 features Ancho Reyes Liqueur which is bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof, and it retails for about $27.Enjoy this episode with a spicy margarita.Ancho Reye's official website: https://anchoreyes.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1927 - Locally made Menjurje of Ancho Chiles is consumed in Puebla, Mexico2013 - Ancho Reyes liqueur is launched2016 - Ancho Reyes Verde is introduced2017 - Sales reach about 40,000 cases 2019 - The Campari Group buys Ancho Reyes as part of a $35.7 million deal2021 - Drinks International ranks Ancho Reyes as the 8th most popular liqueurKey Cocktails:Ancho Reyes is sweetened, and therefore can be used in place of other sweeteners in cocktails. Try this spicy margarita recipe from the back label:1 oz. Ancho Reyes1 oz. Tequila0.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz. Light Agave SyrupShake with ice, strain into a double rocks glass over ice, garnish with a lime wheel.References:Casa LumbreAlcademics Distillery Tour, Circa 2015Weholden Design AgencyThe Bon VivantsDrinks International 2021 Brands ReportCampari's Purchase of Ancho ReyesOld Liquors Magazine ArticleVallarta Daily Article on Ancho ReyesPunch Drink Article on Ancho ReyesAuthority Magazine Interview with Iván SaldañaContact 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