May 2012
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Atlanta Food and Wine Festival →
Looks like some folks really enjoyed the twist on the classic Negroni. A Negroni with Ilegal Mezcal Reposado. Who said mezcal was just for sipping?
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Ilegal Cocktails with Bar Ilegal's Billy →
Why drink pre-mixed and watered down margaritas when you can drink the good stuff? Check out our own Bar Ilegal’s Billy with the recipes for two really awesome cocktails.
April 2012
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Cinco de Mayo @ La Palapa →
Still making plans for the big day? Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner waiting with delicious food and awesome mezcal cocktails. Check out La Palapa’s menu for the week of the festivities. Drop by and have a Dos Mares: Ilegal Joven and Milagro Plata with Xtabentun, orange, lime juice and agave.
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Ilegal Anejo @ DrinkUpNY.com →
Having a hard time finding our super ultra-fine and delicious Ilegal Añejo? Search no more! Our good friends over at DrinkUpNY.com now carry and ship Ilegal Añejo straight to your doorstep. Just have your glass ready! Salud!
5 de Mayo + Boston →
Will you be in Boston on the awesome weekend of Cinco de Mayo. You might wanna check this event out! Mariachis and Ilegal. Must anything else be said?
AskMen.com shows some mezcal love →
Check out the picture.
Look familiar?
The Land of Oz enjoys some Ilegal Mezcal →
March 2012
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Tips For New Yorkers heading to SXSW →
Find us on Rainey St. ;)
Informative Mezcal & Tequila Article in AskMen →
This article is perfect for anyone interested in the distinction between tequila and mezcal and the cultural significance of mezcal.
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Ilegal Mezcal now on the Bar at Max Fish
If you’re craving some Ilegal, and feel like dining on some spectacular seafood, then you should stop by Max Fish in the Lower East Side. They recently tasted all three types (Joven, Reposado, Anejo) of Ilegal and enjoyed it so much they decided they needed to include it in their restaurant.
http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/blog/illegal-mezcal-now-at-max-fish/
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An Evening with Stephen Meyers at Oyamel in...
On Thursday, March 8th, Stephen Meyers, co-owner of Ilegal Mezcal, will be a special guest at a dinner at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in Washington, D.C. The night is part of the 4th annual Tequila & Mezcal Festival. The menu looks amazing and includes 4 courses, each served with a deliciously-crafted Ilegal cocktail. At the end of the evening Stephen will be giving a tasting of Ilegal and...
February 2012
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HAPPY NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY!
February 22nd is National Margarita Day in America, enjoy your day with this unique take on the traditional Margarita:
Blue Corn Margarita
created by Alexander Velez 1 1/2 oz Ilegal Mezcal 1/2 Organic Orange Liqueur 1 oz Alex V. Eastern Sour 1/2 Blue Curacao Smoked Citrus Blue Corn Tortilla Salt
Combine and serve in glass rimmed with Smoked Citrus Blue Corn Tortilla Salt.
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NY TIMES ARTICLE ON SMOKED DRINKS
A new trend in the mixology world is using smoke as an ingredient in cocktails. Some bartenders burn different herbs and hold a glass over it to season it, while others infuse an already-made cocktail with smoke through a tube. Other ways of creating a smokey cocktail is to use mezcal or scotch.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/dining/if-theres-smoke-theres-a-bartender.html?_r=1&ref=dining
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Garden and Gun Ultimate Cocktail Party Article
Garden and Gun posted a list of the best spirits to have in your cabinet when hosting the “ultimate Southern cocktail party.” Ilegal Mezcal Añejo is included alongside some other delicious liquors! Follow the link below to see the article.
http://gardenandgun.com/gallery/cocktail-party-pantry
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LA Weekly Article: New Ilegal Cocktail at Ammo Bar
Jason Robey created a cocktail list for the new cocktail bar in Los Angeles, which opened this past week. From the article:
“It’s no surprise that the Cadillac of Ammo’s new cocktail menu is the Grand Rep, a hefty $18 combo of Ilegal mezcal reposado, Grand Marnier, lime juice, vanilla and smoked salt.”
Sounds delicious, if you are in LA stop by and check out the drinks...
January 2012
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Friday Night NYC
Go to La Palapa. Sit at the bar. Ask for Herminio. Tell him he’s great. Order his special Ilegal cocktail. Enjoy. Repeat. Enjoy. Have a great Friday night.
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Bar Ilegal, So Much Fun, It Should Be Illegal
A short, but sweet article about Bar Ilegal in Austin, Texas. If you’re in the area, stop by and have a drink at one of Ilegal Mezcal’s bars. Drinks on the menu: mezcal and beer, because we can.
http://www.thebyandby.com/2012/01/so-much-fun-it-should-be-illegal/
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Scallywag and Vagabond article about White Box...
Ilegal Mezcal was featured at a gallery event at the White Box in SoHo this past week. The theme of the evening was “Outlaws,” and the music, art, and drinks were reflective of this (read Ilegal’s backstory to learn about some real outlaws). Ilegal’s very handsome Fred Antonacci was on hand to serve out Ilegal and his witty banter to the crowd.
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If You Love Ilegal, Then Like Ilegal
The Ilegal Mezcal Facebook page has info about events we are taking part in, fun photos, and witty banter from Los Ilegales. Enjoy!
http://www.facebook.com/IlegalMezcal
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CBS Article about Hot Chocolate and Mezcal, Add...
Keep warm on this freezing Monday with some hot chocolate and Ilegal Mezcal.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57359440/the-secrets-of-hot-chocolate/
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Cafe No Se is the Place to be in Antigua →
Ilegal mentioned in Hemispheres Inflight article →
Note the beautiful picture of the Ilegal bottles.
December 2011
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Holiday Gift Idea: Ilegal Mezcal
Having trouble deciding what gifts to buy? This season give the gift of Ilegal to your friends, family, coworkers, bosses, subordinates, enemies, lovers, neighbors, strangers, etc. etc. Mezcal is on the rise in terms of popularity in the USA, and it’s a great drink for the winter season on its own or as a cocktail. Giving a bottle of Ilegal shows creativity and elegance in your gift-giving...
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An ancient Mexican spirit gains popularity in the...
A good article about the rise of mezcal in the states:
univisionnews:
Mexico’s mezcal is catching on the United States. Exports of the Oaxacan spirit increased by 54% in 2010 (Photo: Los Amantes/ Casa Mezcal)
By KARINA VIEIRA Channel: Culture, Latin American Affairs
Mezcal is often called the cousin of tequila. Genealogically speaking, though, this lesser known spirit is really tequila’s...
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Los Ilegales
If you’ve been wondering who the brains (and beauty) behind this beautiful blog are now you can find out in the “Los Ilegales” section. Pictures will follow to prove that we are, in fact, beautiful.
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WatchTim Master representing Ilegal Mezcal with Kathy Casey for Liquid Kitchen!
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More Mezcal, More Ilegal →
Huffington Post’s Food Trends of 2012!
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Ace Hotel: INTERVIEW : MATT BLACK →
acehotel:
Matt Black is a director, image-maker and old friend born in Paris, now based in NYC, who has been crafting images on the streets, for high fashion, in film and for some of our favorite publications in the world for decades. He’s presenting Something Black, his first solo show, in the…
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pretzelboy asked: who is the model on your posters- she is the best thing on Flatbush Ave!
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