Tag Archive: mezcal

LA Tequila Fest Returns Saturday, September 24 at LA Center Studios DTLA

The LA Tequila Fest returns to downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 24. The event will take place at the LA Center Studios. With over 70 brands, it might be hard to choose… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Tacos Every Day at Socalo

When I was a kid I used to watch a lot of cooking shows and one of my favorites was Two Hot Tamales hosted by chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. I… Continue reading

LA Tequila Fest at Los Angeles State Historic Park Saturday, September 25

The LA Tequila Fest returns Saturday, September 25 to LA State Historic Park in Chinatown. Over 50 tequila and mezcals will be featured! This is a fundraiser organized by the Andres and Maria… Continue reading

Bar Minty: Introducing Minty’s Mezcal Mondays Plus a Recipe with Banhez Mezcal

It’s been a dozen or so years since I first tried mezcal. I was familiar with tequila, of course. But even back then I didn’t drink much scotch. I was into bourbon and… Continue reading

Bar Minty: The Mezcal Martini with Vamonos Riendo

One of my favorite things to do is the challenge of making a drink at friends’ home bars. Sure, I know I can make good drinks at home where I have plenty of… Continue reading

Long Beach: Snacks & Drinks at Panxa

I loved Panxa! The open, airy restaurant was so cute. We sat at a two top near the bar with a bird’s eye view of everything. I would love to come back for… Continue reading

Bar Minty: Drinks with Jumping Goat Coffee Liqueur

I recently received a bottle of Jumping Goat coffee liqueur and naturally the first thing I thought about was a coffee martini. Then I thought about whiskey and coffee. But actually, the first… Continue reading

Minty at Home: Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is coming up. Usually I’m conflicted about celebrating the day because I tend to have Kentucky Derby plans the same weekend. But since we’re all safer at home, I will… Continue reading

Cinco de Mayo = Drinko de Mayo!

    Los Angeles is an agave town. We like our tequila and mezcal. Cinco de Mayo has now turned into Drinko de Mayo. Here are some events to check out! Saturday may… Continue reading

DTLA: New Drinks at Bar Franca

  Bar Franca has launched a new menu just in time for Spring! A vibrantly green drink, the First Flush would be my first pick of the night. With trendy matcha but also… Continue reading