The Cocktail College Podcast: Reimagining Classic Cocktails With Tequila

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We’ve covered many tequila-based drinks here on “Cocktail College,” but don’t worry, there are plenty more in our future. Given the spirit’s versatility and its many forms — unaged blanco, lightly aged reposados, and beyond — it’s a bit puzzling as to why the list of well-known tequila cocktails is relatively small. That said, given the riff-ability of the countless classic cocktails out there, virtually any drink is a welcome canvas for the agave spirit if the right tweaks are made.

Here to talk about just that is Manuel “Manny” De Avila, the Los Angeles-based brand ambassador for Don Julio. In this episode, we’ll examine why there are relatively few classic tequila cocktails and explain how to reimagine classics with tequila. Forget what they told you about old dogs and new tricks. Today, we’re bringing agave to the tried-and-true classics. Tune in for more.