Mexican Cocktail & Food Recs - Find. Eat. Drink.
Mexican Cocktail & Food Recs - Find. Eat. Drink.
Richard Betts, Master Sommelier, Tequila Producer, Astral, Mezcal Producer, Sombra, Where to drink Tequila, Where to drink Mezcal, Cocktails, Agave, Best Places to Drink Mezcal Cocktails, Boston, MA, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, District of Columbia, Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, Denver, CO, Colorado, San Francisco, CA, California, Charleston, SC, South Carolina, Los Angeles, CA, Houston, TX, Texas
October 29, 2013
Richard Betts has been a very busy man in the wine and spirits world. In the past few years, Betts has produced wine around the world and Sombre mezcal in Oaxaca. His newest project is the release of Astral Tequila, which is a single-estate spirit made from organically farmed Blue Weber agave from Tequila. The agave hearts are roasted in a traditional brick oven and then fermented naturally.
He passes along his favorite places to drink tequila and mezcal and eat Mexican food around the country.
Drink Tequila / Mezcal + Eat Mexican
Recommendations from Mezcal & Tequila Producer Richard Betts
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Boston
La Verdad
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La Verdad
“Easily the best Mexican in Boston. Each dish is delicious and creative. The chefs and the bartenders treat their ingredients with care and it clearly shows.”
1 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA 02215
T: 617.421.9595 (make a reservation) | laverdadtaqueria.com
Philadelphia
Cocktails at Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
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Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
“The space is dark and moody and feels exclusive. The cocktails are out of this world, using some of the best mezcal around.”
112 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
T: 267.467.3277 | www.thefranklinbar.com
Washington, DC
Tequila Cocktails and Guacamole at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
“Not only is the food incredible, but almost every cocktail contains tequila or mezcal. It’s heaven for all the tequila fans out there, especially me.”
401 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
T: 202.628.1005 | www.oyamel.com
Charleston, SC
The Agua Caliente Cocktail at The Gin Joint
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The Gin Joint
“This tiny spot makes some of the most creative tequila and mezcal cocktails on the East Coast. Staff is friendly and the light bites compliment the cocktails beautifully.”
182 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
T: 843.577.6111 | theginjoint.com
Denver, CO
Tacos at Pinche Taco
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Pinche Taco aka Tacos Tequila Whiskey
“Quiet and unassuming, this place creates exciting dishes from humble ingredients. It never disappoints.”
City Park | 1514 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 | T: 720.475.1337
Highlands | 3300 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 | T: 720.502.4608
Seattle, WA
Ceviche Inferno at Barrio
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Barrio
“Hands-down, some of the freshest ceviche you’ll find anywhere in the country.”
1420 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
T: 206.588.8105 | www.barriorestaurant.com
San Francisco, CA
Mexican food at La Urbana
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La Urbana
“Each dish is carefully prepared and displayed and showcases the wide array of flavors found in Mexican cooking.”
661 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA
T: 415.440.4500 | www.laurbanasf.com
Los Angeles, CA
Las Perlas
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Las Perlas
“The tequila list is mind-blowing. The size would be intimidating if it were not for the knowledgeable staff.”
107 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
T: 213.988.8355 | 213nightlife.com/lasperlas
Houston, TX
Cocktails at Anvil Bar & Refuge
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
“I always drop in to Anvil when I’m in Houston. The place is fun and the cocktails never disappoint.”
1424 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006
T: 713.523.1622 | www.anvilhouston.com
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Tequila | Astral
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Mezcal | Sombra
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Wine | Betts & Scholl
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Wine | MY Essential Wine
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Betts is one of only 197 people in the world to be recognized as a Master Sommelier. People have been attempting to pass the rigorous exams since 1973, but very few make it and Betts was only the ninth person to pass the exam on his first try.
His newest project is the release of Astral Tequila, which is a single-estate spirit made from organically farmed Blue Weber agave from Tequila. The agave hearts are roasted in a traditional brick oven and then fermented naturally.
Richard passes along his favorite places to drink tequila and mezcal and eat Mexican food around the country.
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