A cactus-based sugary syrup has become the latest darling of the alternative sweetener world. Once mostly unheard of outside natural food stores, agave syrup — made from the same Mexican cactus that ...

If you’ve given up honey out of concern for bees or are just looking for a healthier alternative sweetener, you’ve probably run across agave syrup. If you’re wondering what is agave syrup and why it’s ...

"Well, I've got Beano on my broccoli and flaxseed in my soup," said my mother, gingerly placing her lunch tray on the wood-slatted patio table outside the dining room. We were sitting down to our ...

Lisa Redmond, owner of Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar in downtown Cleveland, is insistent on good ingredients and the right tequila. “Two things make a good margarita,” she says. “First, fresh, ...

May 14—True to their name, simple syrups are an easy way to make your home cocktails, lemonades and other sweet treats more delicious. Because they are fundamentally so basic — just sugar and water — ...

These base recipes may be modified with fruit, vegetables or other influences. No matter the recipe, Olivera can’t emphasize enough how important fresh juice is for a good margarita. And for that ...

There was a time when I thought I didn't like tequila. Of course, that was years before I became a mixologist and started crafting really tasty tequila drinks. Then I learned that with the right ...

When it comes to the complicated science of mixology, there’s one thing that’s very hard to get wrong. It’s so simple, in fact, that it’s right in the name: simple syrup. You can make it sweeter or ...

Every year the margarita ranks atop the list of most popular cocktails in the US for innumerable reasons. Some are obvious: it’s a fit for all seasons, it can be dressed up or down, it pairs well with ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Get your best tequila ready. Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day. If you want the best margaritas stock up on fresh limes and agave syrup. A touch of orange liqueur or juice is ...