The History of Tequila

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1 The History of Tequila Tequila originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco in a town called Tequila. Tequila is the alcohol which is fermented from the pineapple on the agave plant. The agave plant takes between eight and twelve years to reach the point in which the plant can be used for tequila production. When the agave is ripe, jimadores (farmers whom work on agave plantations) start the process to turn agave into tequila. Each pineapple weights between forty and eighty pounds and each one is able to make up to eight bottles of tequila. First the leaves from the agave are cut, and the pineapple from the agave is the only part of the plant used to make tequila. The pineapples are taken to a distillery where they are cut in half and placed in special furnaces to roast so the starches can be processed into sugar. The pineapples are shredded and pressed to extract the aguamiel from the pulp. The aguamiel (sweet sap extracted from the pineapple of the agave) will then be placed in fermentation tanks where yeast is added, converting the aguamiel of the roasted pulp into alcohol. The aguamiel is fermented for thirty to forty-eight hours. The aguamiel can be distilled up to three times. The first is more of a low distillate, the second and third are used to purify and perfect the liquor. The last step is to let the tequila sit in oak barrels for at least two months, creating Tequila Blanco. For the alcohol to be considered tequila it must sit in the barrel for at least fourteen days or the Mexican government does not recognize it as tequila There are four kinds of Tequila: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Reserva. A blanco tequila has to sit in oak barrels for at least two months. Reposado ages for at least one year. Añejo tequila, Agaves favorite, ages over a one to three year period of time. Reserva ages much longer for a much smoother taste, which is the best. In Mexico, contrary to popular belief, tequila is drank straight without salt or lime. But however you wish to drink it, enjoy a fine tequila at Agaves.

2 Agaves Tequila List Shot 5.00 Margarita Jose Cuervo Gold Jose Cuervo Silver 100 Años El Jimador Reposado Shot 7.00 Margarita Sauza Hornitos Plata Don Julio Blanco Cabo Wabo Blanco Ixa Silver Patron Silver 1800 Silver Azul Reposado Don Roberto Silver Oro Viejo Sauza Conmemorativo Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver El Jimador Añejo Tres Agaves Blanco Dos Lunas Silver Avion Silver Hotel California Silver Tesoro Plata Mañana Tierras Organic Herradura Plata Sauza Tres Generaciones Blanco Asombroso Silver Shot 8.00 Margarita Sauza Hornitos Reposado Don Julio Reposado Asombroso Reposado Cabo Wabo Reposado Herradura Reposado Patron Reposado 1800 Reposado Reposado Tierras Organic Reposado Charro Tanteo Jalapeño Infused Tequila Mañana Reposado Casa Noble Milagro Reposado Corralejo Reposado Oro Viejo Avion Reposado Jose Cuervo Tradicional Don Eduardo Reposado Don Roberto Reposado Gran Centenario Rosa Angel Corzo Reposado Antiguo Reposado Tanteo Sauza Tres Generaciones Reposado Dos Lunas Reposado Hotel California Reposado Milagro Select Silver Shot 9.00 Margarita Sauza Hornitos Añejo Don Julio Añejo Cabo Wabo Añejo Hotel California Añejo Azuñia Maestro Dobel Semental Jose Platino Herradura Añejo Patrøn Añejo 1800 Añejo Don Roberto Añejo Tierras Organic Añejo Milagro Añejo Dos Lunas Añejo Asombroso Añejo Milagro Select Barrel Jose Platino Tesoro Añejo Cazadores Añejo Sauza Tres Generaciones Añejo Milagro Select Barrel Reposado Mañana Añejo Jose Cuervo Platino Reserva de la Familia Shot Jose Cuervo la Reserva Don Julio 1942 Cabo Uno De Leon Milagro Select Barrel Reposado Don Julio 70 Shot Don Julio real Gran Patron Platinum Herradura Seleccion Suprema Shot Gran Patron Burdeos Añejo

3 Margarita Flavors: Blue Raspberry, Mango, Melon, Raspberry, Sour Apple, Peach, Strawberry & Watermelon Margaritas Jalapeño Infused Margarita Tanteo Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Grand Marnier,agave nectar and lime juice Mojito Rita A new twist on the traditional mojito. Made with fresh mint leaves and lime served on the rocks margarita-style Cucumber Basil Margarita Made with Milagro Silver, cucumber and basil purée to make a refreshing margarita Yucatan Margarita Splash of rum & pineapple juice over a traditional margarita Tamarind Margarita Jose Tradicional, tamarind syrup and fresh lime juice served over ice Sangria Margarita A hint of sangria added to our premium margarita Tequila Flights ROBERTO S SELECCION ~ Maestro Dobel, Don Julio Añejo, Centenario Rosa Angel, and Herradura Antiquo FERNANDO S SELECCION ~ Agavero, Sauza Tres Generaciones Añejo, Jose Platino, Don Eduardo Reposado, and Milagro Reposado AGAVE S PREMUIM FLIGHT ~ Don Julio 1942, Patron Burdeos, Jose Cuervo La Reserva, and Don Julio Real All flights are 1/2 ounce pours The Don Margarita Agave s Favorite! This concoction of Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier, freshly squeezed orange juice, sweet and sour mix along with Agave s margarita mix. Hand-shaken and served over ice Hibiscus Margarita Margarita with Jose Tradicional, hibiscus puree and agave nectar served over ice

4 Sangria Try our delicious homemade sangria, a sweet blend of wine, exotic liquors and tropical juices Wines De La Casa (House) Glass Bottle Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot White Zinfandel Especialidad (Specialty) Glass Bottle WHITE WINES (VINO BLANCO) Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) Cavit Pinot Grigio (Italy) Seaglass Riesling (California) Sterling Vintner s Collection Chardonnay (California) VINO ROJO (RED WINES) BV Coastal Pinot Noir (California) Clos du Bois Merlot (California) Rosenblum Cabernet Sauvignon (California) Terrazas Malbec (Argentina)

5 Cervezas Bottled Beers Imported Bohemia Carta Blanca Corona Corona Light Heineken Heineken Light Modelo Especial Negra Modelo Pacifico Sol Tecate XX Amber XX Lager Domestic Bud Light Budweiser Coors Light Michelob Ultra Miller Lite O Douls Landshark Sam Adams Draft Beers 16-oz. 34-oz. Pitcher Blue Moon XX Lager XX Amber Negra Modelo Modelo Especial Samuel Adams Seasonal Bud Light Coors Light 16-oz. 34-oz. Pitcher Ask your server for new selections Michelada A spiced drink made with a beer of your choice

6 Specialty Drinks Agaves Cosmopolitan Don Julio Tequila, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, sweetened lime juice, hand shaken and served up Mexican Coffee Black coffee with Kahlua, cinnamon & piloncillo (Natural Mexican sugar) topped with a crown of whipped cream Palomazo Don Julio Blanco with Agave nectar and a splash of Sprite served on the rocks Mojito Made with rum, fresh mint leaves, sweetened lime juice & a splash of club soda The Rum Rumble Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Myers s Dark Rum, pineapple, orange and cranberry juices Healthy Choice Ketel One Oranje and cranberry juice Coco Loso Ciroc Coconut and pineapple juice

7 Martini Madness Skinny Margarita Martini Jose Cuervo Silver, triple sec and fresh lime juice Italian Wedding Cake Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Baileys Original Irish Cream, amaretto and coffee French Martini Ciroc Vodka, pineapple juice and a drop of raspberry liqueur Chocolate Martini Smirnoff Vanilla, Godiva Liqueur and Baileys Original Irish Cream

8 Postres (Desserts) Flan A Mexico City classic. Homemade everyday. This creamy vanilla custard floats on rich caramel Churros Delicate Mexican pastries filled with sweet apple filling. Topped with ice cream and finished with cinnamon sugar Sopapillas Fluffy flour pastry squares deep fried until golden brown. Dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Drizzled with your choice of caramel, chocolate, honey or strawberry Fried Ice Cream This favorite is topped with your choice of caramel, chocolate, honey or strawberry syrup. Covered with whipped cream and a cherry Margarita Cheesecake Delicious cheesecake flavored with lime margarita 112