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The Pour · Mixers
Nixta’s sweet, toasted-corn character works best as a modifier rather than the main spirit. Use it in small, purposeful pours with agave spirits, whiskey, coffee, citrus, chile, and creamy ingredients, then balance its richness with acid, bitterness, salt, or
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The Pour · Cocktail Recipes
This tequila Eastside cocktail recipe swaps gin for blanco tequila in a cool, citrusy drink built with cucumber, mint, lime, and simple syrup. It is easy to make for one and simple to adjust for a drier or sweeter finish.
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The Pour · Cocktail Recipes
Tommy’s Margarita replaces orange liqueur with agave nectar for a cleaner, more tequila-forward drink. This recipe explains the classic tequila-lime-agave ratio, how to balance it for your bottle of tequila, and whether to serve it on the rocks or up.
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The Pour · Cocktail Recipes
A classic Ranch Water is simply tequila, fresh lime juice, and sparkling mineral water over ice. This straightforward recipe explains the right balance, why mineral water matters, and how to adjust the drink without turning it into something else.
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The Pour · Cocktail Recipes
A straightforward Paloma cocktail recipe made with tequila, lime, salt, and grapefruit soda, plus a fresh-grapefruit version for when soda is not available.
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The Pour · Cocktail Recipes
A balanced margarita pitcher recipe for eight, plus simple scaling, proper dilution, make-ahead guidance, and an easy salt-rim setup for serving guests without shaking each drink to order.
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