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With its crystal clear look and smooth profile, cristalino is a favorite in tequila’s birthplace.
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American cuisine (and culture) wouldnt be the same without tequila.
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Im guilty of not appreciating the drinks storied history and complex creationuntil recently.
In tequilas home country, its a long-time favorite.
What Is Cristalino Tequila?
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With its innovative production process, PATRON’s master distiller David Rodriguez callscristalinoa game-changer.
Its a perfect mix for drinkers who wantsomething innovativebut grounded in tradition.
The filtration actually smooths everything out, giving it that signature clarity without sacrificing the rich flavors.
But critics have argued its not a real tequila because of this.
Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored.
In general, stay away from shotsthis tequila is meant to be more of a sip-and-savor experience.
According to Rodriguez, youre more able to get a sense of the craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients this way.
For an easy crowd-pleaser, he suggests throwing together aPATRON Cristalino & Sodafinished with a charred lemon.
The bubbles and smokiness of the fruit accentuate the smoothness of the cristalino while keeping the drink light.
