Is there a preferred tequila age for Strawberries Por Mi Amante?
I'd like to soak strawberries in tequila for a Por Mi Amante. I'm not concerned about the brand, but I'm curious if there is a flavor difference as a result of soaking in blanco vs reposado vs añejo.
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The Cocktailians recommend Reposado: "use the 100% agave stuff, and definitely go for the reposado -- you want something with a little age and character". Paul Clarke quotes cocktail luminary Charles H Baker's recipe from 1939, which is non-specific, but Paul also uses Reposado.
Blanco is likely to be a little too light and easily dominated by the strawberries, a good Añejo is probably overkill, so a decent Reposado fits the bill.
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Be sure to use strawberries at the peak of ripeness to get the best flavor. I usually prepare mine with reposado tequila, simply because I like the way it comes out, but you'd have good luck with a blanco (or even an anejo), too—just be sure to use a 100-percent agave tequila, rather than a coarser mixto.STRAWBERRY JALAPENO MARGARITA || Infused tequila makes the perfect margarita recipe!
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