KNOW Y O UR TEQUILA Mezcal or Tequila? In actual fact, all tequilas are Mezcal but by Mexican law only those made from Blue Weber Agave can be called “Tequila.” There are however over 130 species of Agavaceae in Mexico and several can be used to make Mezcal using natural processes over four hundred years old. Source: ACSquier-Tequila Master Graduate, Wikipedia, tequilasource.com, tequilaaficionado.com, mescal.com Tequila 101 It seems no other liquid is surrounded by as many stories, myths, legends and lore as Tequila and its sister beverage Mezcal. Yet as wine and whisky have taken their place in modernized western culture, so too has Tequila. While plenty have sampled various breeds of this zesty spirit in the form of a margarita, many more are discovering that good Tequila is a drink to be enjoyed like a fine Cognac or Scotch. The Aztec people were first to make a fermented beverage from the agave plant long before the Spanish arrived. However, the Spanish had been introduced to the art of distillation by the Moors in 800 A.D. and they brought the technology with them when Cortez landed in 1519. When their brandy ran out they began to distill the Aztec beverage to create North America’s first indigenous distilled spirit. First produced near the future city of Tequila, this would eventually become it's name. Around 1600, Don Pedro Sanchez de Tagle began mass- producing at the first factory in the territory of modern-day Jalisco. Today the name Tequila is internationally protected by the country of Mexico. Just as Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France, "Tequila" can only be produced in one of five states in Mexico: Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. Mexican law requires that at least 51% Blue Agave must be present to use the name Tequila and manufactures must label each bottle with the percentage of Blue Agave in the finished product. Those with less than 100% Agave are considered blends and use some other ingredient, such as sugar cane, to make up the remaining 49%. Aging _________ EXTRA AÑEJO Aged 3 Years or more AÑEJO "Vintage" Aged 1-3 Years REPOSADO Aged 2 months < Year BLANCO Aged 2 months or less ORO "Gold" Generally un-aged blend 500 + Tequilas 100% Agave No personal checks please. Restaurant reserves the right to change menu and prices. 10% will be added to orders “to-go.” Sorry we can’t be responsible for lost or stolen articles. The largest | highest tequileria in the world! 8054' & 500 + bottles
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Mezcal or Tequila? In actual fact, all tequilas are Mezcal but by Mexican law only those made from Blue Weber Agave can be called “Tequila.” There are however over 130 species of Agavaceae in Mexico and several can be used to make Mezcal using natural processes over four hundred years old.
Tequila 101 It seems no other liquid is surrounded by as many stories, myths, legends and lore as Tequila and its sister beverage Mezcal. Yet as wine and whisky have taken their place in modernized western culture, so too has Tequila. While plenty have sampled various breeds of this zesty spirit in the form of a margarita, many more are discovering that good Tequila is a drink to be enjoyed like a fine Cognac or Scotch.
The Aztec people were first to make a fermented beverage from the agave plant long before the Spanish arrived. However, the Spanish had been introduced to the art of distillation by the Moors in 800 A.D. and they brought the technology with them when Cortez landed in 1519. When their brandy ran out they began to distill the Aztec beverage to create North America’s first indigenous distilled spirit. First produced near the future city of Tequila, this would eventually become it's name. Around 1600, Don Pedro Sanchez de Tagle began mass-producing at the first factory in the territory of modern-day Jalisco.
Today the name Tequila is internationally protected by the country of Mexico. Just as Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France, "Tequila" can only be produced in one of five states in Mexico: Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. Mexican law requires that at least 51% Blue Agave must be present to use the name Tequila and manufactures must label each bottle with the percentage of Blue Agave in the finished product. Those with less than 100% Agave are considered blends and use some other ingredient, such as sugar cane, to make up the remaining 49%.
Aging _________EXTRA AÑEJO
Aged 3 Years or more
AÑEJO "Vintage" Aged 1-3 Years
REPOSADOAged 2 months < Year
BLANCOAged 2 months or less
ORO "Gold"Generally un-aged blend
500+ Tequilas 100% Agave
No personal checks please. Restaurant reserves the right to change menu and prices. 10% will be added to orders “to-go.” Sorry we can’t be responsible for lost or stolen articles.
The largest | highest tequileria in the world!8054' & 500+ bottles
Inspired MargaritasMammoth Margarita™ 100% Agave Reposado by el Jimador Tequila_____________________________
Civilized 12oz $8.95 | Cadillac add: $3
Grande 22oz a little uncivilized? $13.95 | Cadillac Add: $4
Carafe 1L 18.95 | Cadillac Add: $8
Your Tequila Call Mammoth Margarita™
Blend (virgin) thenAdd your call. $2 + the shot price
1 Shot for Civilized | 2 Shots for Grande 3 Shots for Carafe
We don't have a "house" margarita. Frankly, most restaurants use cheap tequila that is only 51% Agave and other ingredients to give the appearance of quality but really are causes for a headache! Perhaps they assume customers don't know the difference...we do. It's important to "know your tequila!"
We are proud to say we use only 100% Agave Reposado (rested) tequila in our exclusive recipe featuring the #1 selling brand in Mexico, El Jimador. The craft of aging not only mellows the tequila, but gentle flavors from the barrel compliment our recipe. To this we add our Mammoth Margarita™ blend which features several unique proprietary ingredients prepared here and kept under continuous agitation and cold temperature until served...The result? A refreshing experience which we enjoy serving grande in a 22oz authentic hand-blown glass from Guadalajara, Mexico.
Proprietary recipe • Delicious • Unique
The Sierra SangriaWhen we added a Sangria to our menu we set out to find our own uniquely satisfying approach. The Sierra Sangria is just that. We batch a proprietary blend of quality Merlot, 100% Agave tequila, St. Germain Elderflower Liquor, citrus fruits, berries, pomegranate, organic agave nectar and other juices which are allowed to infuse for several days then served chilled over ice. $9.95 Carafe $17.95
TheMammoth Margarita™
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Tequila MixologySierra Sangria
Our amazingly delicious infused blend of citrus, Merlot, tequila and more (See page 2 for all the details) $9.95
Carafe $17.95
Tequila Old FashionedEl Jimador reposado, St. Germain Elderflower, organic
Agave nectar, twist of lemon $9.95
Cactus Cooler Corralejo silver, orange, pineapple and cranberry juices
served on the rocks $9.95
Jimmy MojitoEl Jimador Silver, organic agave nectar, fresh lime juice,
club soda and mint on the rocks $9.95
Mayan MuleOur spin on the Moscow Mule incorporating top shelf ginger
beer & Hornitos Plata Tequila $9.95
Tequila ColadaMilagro Silver, coconut cream, blended pineapple juice with
shaved coconut rim $9.95
Loco Bandito1800 Silver, white rum, gin, vodka, triple sec, organic agave
nectar, lime juice and Coca Cola on the rocks $10.95
The Spirits of MexicoThree distinctly different distilled spirits rich in the heritage of Mexico: Mezcal by Del Rio Reposado
Sotol by Hacienda De Chihuahua Anejo Bacanora, an ancient, unique maguey by Cielo Rojo $22
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What's your flight plan?
INFUSION 1800 COCONUT $8ASOMBROSO LA ROSA $11GRAN CENT ROSE ANGEL $8LA PINTA POM $10PATRON XO CAFE $8PATRON XO CAFE INCENDIO $8PATRON XO DARK COCOA $8PAMA POM TEQUILA LIQUEUR $8PELIGROSO CINNAMON $8
DOS MANOS $7DULCE VIDA 100 $10EL AGAVE $7EL CARTEL W/FLAKES $10EL CHARRO $6EL CONDE AZUL $12EL DESTILADO $6EL GRAN JUBILEO $9EL JIMADOR $6EL MAYOR $9EL REFORMADOR $7EL SAGRADO $8EL TEQUILENO $8EL TESORO $9ESPOLON $6ESPERANTO $13EVAGA$9EXCELLIA $10FAT ASS $8FORTALEZA $10FRIDA $10GRAN CENTENARIO $8GRAND MAYAN 3 X DIST$13HACIENDA EL LLANO $9HACIENDA NAVARRO $8HACIENDA VIEJA $6HERENCIA MEXICANA $8HERRADURA $8HOTEL CALIFORNNIA $9HORNITOS $6JLP $6JOSE CUERVO PLATINO $12JOSE CUERVO TRADIONAL$6KAH $9KARMA $9LA COFRADIA $7LAPIS $9LA PUERTA NEGRA $6LA TILCA $11LOS ARANGO $9
Our private reserve of tequilas locked in our vault. Some of these premiums have been aged 3 to 11 years... others exhibit unique quality in their craftsmanship... all are known for their distinct flavors and aromas while retaining the warm finish that distinguishes fine tequila. “Shooting” or placing these spirits in a margarita will solicit strange glances from discerning tequila aficionados as these are intended for sipping. Served "neat" in a snifter.
Other Cointreau ChambordSt. GermainGreen Fairy Absinthe Bailey’s Irish Kahlua Gran Gala Grand Marinier Rumple Minze Jegermeister Fernet Branca Frangelico