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Agave primer: tequila & mezcal
Blanco for brightness, oak when you want softness, mezcal when you want smoke — 100% agave.
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Agave deep dive
Choose blanco or mezcal, shake a Margarita, express citrus, then build a Paloma — garnish with intent, not extra fruit.
5 lessons in this path
2. Core method
Shake
A Margarita is a sour. Hard shake, fresh lime, stop when the tin hurts.
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3. Technique
Express
Lime or grapefruit oil on the surface beats another wedge in the glass.
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4. Core method
Build
A Paloma is a highball: packed ice, cold lengthener last, brief stir.
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5. Presentation
Garnish with intent
Salt, peel, or nothing — match the aroma to the drink, don’t clutter it.
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