Phat Boi Marg

Phat Boi Marg

3/4/19 – If you still haven’t had the pleasure of perusing the Instagram profile “Spirit and Spoon”, do yourself a favour and check it out. LA bar veteran Karl Steuck’s labour of love is one part stunning cocktail photography and one part unique, creative and well thought out recipes that are easy to make at home. Formerly of Downtown LA’s locally distilled vodka Loft and Bear, Karl transitioned into creating his own, all-encompassing brand, Spirit and Spoon – a cocktail photography, consulting, brand work and events company. A good friend and collaborator with Revel Spirits, Karl whipped up this delicious marg riff for National Margarita Day.
Of the recipe, Karl says: “[I] had no lime or lemon but did have apple cider vinegar. Decided to go completely off the cuff and make a spin on a skinny girl marg as had pressed celery juice (don’t judge). Infused green chartreuse with the Thai basil, growing in my kitchen, to give the celery a broader vegetal note. Added Serrano to tie it together and then egg white to give it the texture it needed ~ also seemed fitting with the theme.”

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Classic Revel Margarita

Classic Revel Margarita

2/22/19 – We know, everyone knows how to make a classic margarita. BUT… it’s National Margarita Day, so we thought, why not impart a few golden rules on how to make the most delicious marg possible?
Firstly – always, always use fresh lime juice. No, not even the bottles that declare they are “100% fresh lime juice” will do. Grab a cheap kitchen lime press and get to work! (fun fact – one lime usually yields about 1oz of lime juice).

Triple Sec is fine as long as it is a quality brand. (We recommend a dryer orange liqueur like Ferrand’s Orange Curacao). If you do go down the liqueur route, we suggest toning down the agave to a half ounce as to not over sweeten the drink. Personally, we like to substitute any orange liquor for a few drops of orange bitters.

And lastly (and perhaps most obviously), always use a quality 100% agave spirit.

Ok, rant over. Click on for our recipe and Happy National Margarita Day!

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Chipotle Hibiscus Margarita

Chipotle Hibiscus Margarita

2/14/19 – What could be more fitting on Valentine’s Day than this delicious twist on a classic Margarita? Revel’s own Zachariah Parks came up with this recipe which we showcased at last year’s San Diego Spirits Festival. Zach’s chipotle and hibiscus syrup is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy and results in this beautiful dark red color – sure to impress that special someone!

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The Spirits Business: “Top 50 Innovative Spirits of 2018”

The Spirits Business: “Top 50 Innovative Spirits of 2018”

“After much deliberation and debate, we whittled our shortlist down to celebrate 10 spirits that we believe to be the most experimental, creative and downright interesting of 2018.
A number of brands stole the spotlight with interesting production methods, unusual ingredients and stand-out packaging designs, while many entered new categories with boundary-breaking expressions.”

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Forbes: “Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Añejo Tequilas”

Forbes: “Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Añejo Tequilas”

“When you think of tequila, what comes to mind? Sugary margaritas? Horrible hangovers? Shots? It’s time to put an end to the so-so reputation tequila has as the cringe-worthy party spirit, one best not tasted. Whether your taste preference is for sweet, spicy, savory or somewhere in between, we have a bottle that’s perfect for your sipping pleasure—or for a friend’s! Here’s a roundup of our top picks of añejo tequilas (tequilas aged a minimum of one year, but less than three) that make for great gifts during the holidays.”

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