The holidays are coming up and you have to stock up, right?
Tequila, mezcal, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, wine, champagne... We all, without exception, have or have had a favourite spirit, a distilled drink that we cannot resist and that over the years we learn to know better, respect and enjoy with more grace and in a responsible manner.
Inevitably, our family or friends gatherings, our romantic dates and business dinners are accompanied by some of those spirits that liven up and relax even the most serious person; and when they are finely prepared in cocktails, they become a sensory experience.
Today we want to tell you about a place that always saves us from trouble when we want to pamper our guests, not only because we find exactly what we are looking for but also because we discover new drinks and brands that we didn't know about and that we love to try on any occasion that warrants it.
The Liquor Store El Liquor is a spirits experience store born in Mexico City and also based in San Miguel de Allende. They have transformed the way we buy drinks, as they involve us and help us learn more about them through clinics, tastings and home-delivered bars. 'El Liquor' seeks to spread the history, properties and charm of its extensive catalog of bottles and spirits; so you know what you are drinking and drink it with pleasure. Also, if you want to surprise someone with your bartending skills, they also have ready-to-prepare kits and accessories to raise the level of your creations.
On our most recent visit, we spoke with Mauricio Valdez, manager and mixologist/bartender for years in CDMX, who left us enchanted because he shared with us the recipe for the perfect Whiskey Sour. Make it at home and tell us what you think by tagging us on your instastories: @localsmaguide. 😉
WHISKEY SOUR
- 3/4 oz natural syrup
- 3/4 oz lime juice (seedless)
- 2 oz bourbon/whiskey
- Egg white (optional)
Method: Dry shake & hard shake
Garnish: Yellow lemon zest
Final touch: Angostura aromatic bitters drops
If you've already eaten and you're looking for an expert space dedicated to creating unparalleled drinks, come here immediately. With a little luck, you'll find Fabiola herself behind the bar ready to surprise you with a concoction that will captivate you. And in the process, you can relax and contemplate the view of the most famous parish in Mexico.
SMA Hack Guide: Ask, ask, ask. Tell them at the bar what kind of flavors you like and they will give you just what you are looking for.
Schedules: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: Zacateros 81-A downtown
*Check hours and service availability through their WA: 415 140 2217 or Instagram @el_liquorstore_sma
