Written on October 9, 2015
In honor of the Mexican tradition “Día de los Muertos” or Day of the Dead, every year IZKALI hands out shirts that feature a traditional skull known as “calaca.” Around the skull there is always a figure that is peculiar to Mexico in some sort of way. This year’s shirts will feature monarch butterflies. Why are monarch butterflies special to Mexico? Keep reading below…
Each year hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies travel over 3,000 miles in their annual migration from Canada and Eastern United States during the autumn months to winter in the mountains of Mexico in the states of Michoacán and Mexico. UNESCO declared this area as a World Heritage site in 2008. The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is over 200 square miles. Read the article below to learn more about this amazing journey.
http://www.mexperience.com/travel/outdoors/monarch-butterflies-mexico
Written on January 10, 2013
We often say that there is so much more you can do with tequila besides just drinking it…like cooking and baking! So we decided to show our fans how many delicious recipes are out there just waiting to be tried by doing a Countdown to Christmas where we counted down the 12 days to December…
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Written on November 29, 2012
It’s that wonderful time of year again and we’re bouncing with joy! There are so many opportunities and reasons to celebrate between Halloween and the New Year and of course, celebrations go hand in hand with cocktails! Are visions of eggnog and mulled wine dancing in your head? Instead of revisiting the same holiday drinks…
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Written on November 1, 2012
It’s election season and the presidential debate isn’t the only debate going on! We’re having our own IZKALI debate between the aged expressions Reposado and Anejo! Below you will find a breakdown of the two tequilas’ platforms. For those of us who don’t speak Spanish, what does each of your names mean? Izkali Reposado: “Reposado”…
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Written on October 3, 2012
IZKALI Tequila wants you to get a behind-the-scenes look at our tequila bottles’ lives outside the liquor cabinet. For the next few months you can follow our tequila’s travels on our Facebook page, Twitter feed, and Instagram page (Izkali_Tequila). Instagram is an app that allows you to take photos and then alter the images by…
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Written on September 27, 2012
We’ve heard over and over again that tequila is an excellent drink to pair with Mexican or Tex-Mex foods, but what you may not know is that tequila actually pairs well with a variety of foods outside of the Mexican and Tex-Mex genre. In fact, many food aficionados and chefs throughout the States view tequila…
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Written on September 19, 2012
Picking the best 100% blue agave tequila for you comes down to personal taste. Reading a bottle’s label can help you zero in on the tequila’s characteristics to which you can match your preferences. In a nutshell: it’s all in the tequila name: Silver or Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. Silver/Blanco Tequila: Even without reading the…
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Written on September 7, 2012
Ever wonder how IZKALI tequila is made? We’ve got the answers for you! True tequila is made from blue agave, a succulent plant found in Mexican regions. The production of tequila is divided into seven steps: harvesting, cooking, fermentation, distillation, aging and bottling. Every step is regulated by the Consejo Regulador de Tequila, ensuring that…
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High humidity, burgers on the grill, fireworks, and a fleet of American flag t-shirts– it can only mean one thing: it’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July! Naturally, our favorite way to commemorate the summer holiday is to craft an icy-cool cocktail that fits the patriotic theme of the occasion. This Independence Day, pop…
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Father’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation to the men that have played important roles in our lives. But for many of us, coming up with a unique Father’s Day gift can be a struggle. This year, go beyond the traditional gifts of neckties and golf balls and opt to treat your…
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