G598738 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Related to food I think. The question is in the heading. I bought a bottle of mescal (worm and all). What is the powder in the attached plastic bag ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doolittle Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Sometimes with tequila one uses a bit of salt and/or lime. With Mescal it's chile and spices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin K Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's mezcal and the powder contains gusano (worm powder), chile and salt. A little dab 'el do ya In Oaxaca they drink the more refined stuff straight, the rest with a pinch of gusano and, interestingly, fresh orange slices, which subdue some of the intense smokiness of mezcals and bring out their fruit. That smokiness is an acquired taste, but then again so are chile chipotles, and I wouldn't want to have to swear off them. If you want to learn more about artisanal mezcals check out delmaguey.com Have fun, but be careful. That stuff packs a serious punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G598738 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Is it made from cactus ? Algave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin K Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Time to do a bit of reading on the basics: Mezcal Tequila and mezcal are both made from agave, which is a member of the lily family and is not a cactus. Tequila is made from only one species, the blue agave, while mezcal can be made from many types, including some wild varieties. The piña of the agave is steam cooked in ovens for Tequila, while it's roasted underground in a pit for mezcal and the smoke gets into the spirit. The smokiness and rustic quality are among the things that distinguish mezcal from Tequila. Have fun exploring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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